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Section 2
Safety
the glider is used for winch-launching
with a winch which has not been
inspected or by non-licensed pilots
and/or winch operators
the glider is used in combination with a
propulsion unit which has not been
certified as compatible
WARNING
It is imperative that the instructions
contained in this Manual are followed at
all times.
Failure to do so renders invalid the
’ /
of insurance cover. Furthermore, it could
lead to serious injuries or even death.
This applies in particular, but not only, to
the instructions given in the sections
Safety, Flying the Sting 2, Types of Use
and Dangerous Situations and Extreme
Flying.
Operating limits
The paraglider may only be used within the
operating limits. These have been exceeded
if any of the following situations exists:
the take-off weight is not within the
permissible weight range or the glider is
used with more people than given on the
glider information and certification sticker
the glider is flown in rain or drizzle, cloud,
fog and / or snow
the canopy is wet
there are turbulent weather conditions
and/or wind speeds higher than 2//3 of the
maximum flyable airspeed of the glider
the air temperature is below -10°C or
above 50°C
the glider is used for aerobatics/extreme
flying or flight manoeuvres at an angle
greater than 90°
there have been modifications to the
canopy, lines or risers which have not bee
approved
WARNING
It is imperative that you observe the
service intervals given in the Maintenance
and Service book. They must be complied
with.
Inspect the lines if there has been any
possibility of contact with the propeller.
Lines with a diameter of less than 1mm
have been used on the Sting 2. There is a
risk of the lines breaking if they are not
handled correctly or if service intervals
are missed
Glider categories and
guidelines
The approved testing bodies have worked in
conjunction with the manufacturers and the
appropriate associations to develop
directives for certification which are based
on many years of analysing paraglider
accidents and on the experience of flying
schools, flying instructors and safety officers.
These directives are intended to ensure that
the only paragliders used are those whose
flying characteristics were tested by
independent bodies and which offer a
minimum level of safety.
This should help pilots to select the glider
which is appropriate for their particular level
of flying ability.
There is also further information on the
website of the relevant licensing body
.
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