Dangerous situations and extreme flying
Section 7
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Overloading
The glider structure is put under high levels
of strain in particular on extreme flight
manoeuvres, rapid descent methods (spiral
dives) or prohibited aerobatic manoeuvres.
They considerably accelerate the aging
process of the structure and should therefore
be avoided.
The glider must be inspected earlier than is
usually the case if it has been put under
more than the usual degree of strain.
Sand and salt air
In many cases, sand and salt air cause the
lines and fabric to age much more rapidly.
If you often fly near the sea, the glider should
be inspected more frequently than normally
required.
Temperature range
Temperatures below -10 °C and above
+50°C can make the paraglider unfit to fly.
The manufacturer’s warranty will lapse if the
glider is used outside of this temperature
range.
