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Emergency procedures

Failure to hook in

Your harness can only keep you suspended from your glider if you are correctly hooked into

your glider. History has shown that this can be forgotten. In the usage instructions we

recommend the procedure of always clipping your harness into your glider and then getting

into the harness. We also strongly recommend a hang check as a double safety. If you do fail

to hook in your options are to immediately release your glider and fall the (hopefully) short

distance to the ground or to stay with the glider.

Staying with the glider is likely to mean you are hanging from the base tube. In this position

the glider will trim at quite a fast speed and possibly begin to oscillate. Your options are:-

a. to remain hanging on to the base tube if the landing is close at hand;

b. to release one hand and deploy your parachute; or

c. to try to climb into the A frame and either fly the glider in the A frame or try to

hook in.

You will not be able to hold on for very long and will require considerable strength to climb

into the A frame so deploying a parachute may be the best option in many cases. Any need

for this knowledge is removed by always doing a hang check before flight.

Failure to put your legs through the loops

The leg loops prevent you from slipping out of the harness when in the hang position. If you

do not put your legs through them you will find yourself hanging by your armpits. Do not

raise your elbows too high or you may fall out. If you can get your beet into the boot you can

prone out and zip the harness up to secure yourself. You should either land still zipped up or

keep your feet in the boot of the harness all through your landing approach and final bringing

them out at the last moment to ensure you do not fall out of your harness.

Failure of zip to do up

This simply presents you with an inconvenience. You can prone out and fly around but will

not be as comfortable or warm as usual.

Failure of zip to undo

If you are unable to get the zip to undo you have two options. If you have sufficient height

and time before landing you can use your fingers to separate the velcro holding the zip to the

harness on one side only. Your legs can then be used to separate the zip from the harness

body allowing your legs to be extended so a normal landing can be achieved.

If you do not have sufficient height and time you will have to land still zipped up in prone.

Pick out a long, smooth runway. Fly a normal final into the wind but round out lower and

bleed off excess speed approximately one foot above the ground. The glider will slow down

below normal stall speed due to ground effect. As the glider loses energy give a good flare.

If you have wheels you will likely roll to a stop. If you do not have wheels you may well

nose in when the base tube hits the ground. If you leave your thumbs below the base tube

when it hits the ground they may break, this can be prevented by putting your hands on the

uprights.

Proper care and maintenance should prevent any problems with your zip. Don't forget to tie

up your shoelaces and secure any loose clothing which may jam the zip.