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Harness
Rescue System
Any harness with hang points near chest height can be used. The lower
the hang point of the harness, the better the pilot can steer the U2 with
weight shift.
A DHV or ACPUL certified harness if recommended. For the pilot, a spe-
cial tandem harness has proved effective, guaranteeing optimal room to
move during takeoff, flight and landing. For the passenger a simple har-
ness with a shockabsorbing back protector is recommended. Too many
adjustment points can confuse the passenger and make him feel inse-
cure.
Note that the height of the hang point also affects the brake line length.
If you have any questions about the harness with the U2, please contact
your dealer or U-Turn.
Carrying a rescue system is not only mandatory, it is also extremely dan-
gerous to fly without it.
When you choose a safety system, make sure that it is certified and sui-
table for the planned takeoff weight.
For example the U-Turn Protekt Bi. The safety system should be moun-
ted to the harness of the pilot where an accidental deployment by pilot
or passenger can be avoided. It is important, that the bridle(s) of the
safety system are hooked to the main suspension of the spreader bars.
(If it is mounted to the pilots harness the passenger would hang about 1
meter lower, bringing a high injury risk when landing!) It is advisable to
perform training for the proper handling of the safety system. Today´s
biplace gliders with more than 40 sqm area develop high loads and are
extremely difficult to take in after parachute deployment.
Summary of Contents for Tandem U2 DHV 1
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