Boomerang 12 user manual
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Dangerous situations and extreme
fl
ying
Dangerous situations
Pilot error, extreme wind conditions or turbulence which goes unnoticed by the pilot for too long may
leave the wing in an unusual
fl
ying position, requiring special reaction and skills on the part of the
pilot. The best way to learn how to react calmly and correctly in a serious situation is to attend safety
training, where you will learn how to manage extreme situations under the guidance of a professional.
Ground-training is another safe and effective method of familiarising yourself with your glider’s
reactions. Launch can be practised, as can small
fl
ying manoeuvres, such as stall, asymmetric
collapse, front stall etc.
Any pilot who
fl
ies in turbulent conditions or who makes an error in handling the glider is at risk of
getting into an extreme situation. All of the extreme
fl
ight
fi
gures and
fl
ight attitudes described here
are dangerous if they are carried out with inadequate knowledge, without the right safety altitude or
without training.
Always keep within the recommended limits. Avoid aerobatics and extreme loading such as spirals
and big ears. This will prevent accidents and avoid overloading the glider.
In turbulent conditions, always keep enough distance from rock faces and other obstacles. Time and
su
ffi
cient altitude are needed to recover from extreme situations.
SIV / Safety training
The Boomerang 12 is optimised for XC and competition paragliding and is intended only for
professional pilots who are able to demonstrate above-average experience and competence in safety
training. The Boomerang 12 is under no circumstances suitable for a pilot’s
fi
rst experience with safety
training.
Special folding lines were used for certi
fi
cation of the Boomerang 12 (see the section “Folding
lines”). Without these folding lines, asymmetric collapses and front stalls vary from the CCC guidelines.
During a safety training course, avoid subjecting the materials of your paraglider to excessive stress.
Uncontrolled
fl
ight positions may occur which are outside the manufacturer limits of the paraglider.
This may cause premature ageing, or even structural failure.
Stretching of the lines and/or canopy material after safety training can lead to a general
deterioration in
fl
ight characteristics.
Damage as a result of safety training is not covered by the warranty.
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