Acro in front of launch
Performing aerobatics over or in front of launch is a really great way to demonstrate that you are an incompetent muppet. Take off, clear launch. If you wish to perform acro, find an empty part of the…
Read more →6 Jun 2016Finsterwalder CLICK-LOCK and T-LOCK buckles in the chest strap
DHV flying ban for many harnesses, several of which are not listed specifically below. The DHV have grounded a large number of harnesses with chest straps using automatic T-lock and Click-lock buckles…
Read more →3 May 2016Skyman Emotion and Independence Looping harnesses.
We had a skyman emotion harness tear the airbag skyman when the reserve was deployed and the velcro tunnel for the bridle did not open fully. The temporary recommendation is to open the velcro tunnel …
Read more →15 Apr 2016Hang-gliding harnesses with back plates - Updated safety notice
?Ref. no.: FSC.SC13 amended British Hang Gliding Date: 02/2016 Pages: 1 (Pink) and Paragliding Association Ltd 8 Merus Court Meridian Business Park Leicester LE19 1RJ Tel: 0116 2894 316 Fax: 0116 289 …
Read more →4 Apr 2016What Hugh saw...
I was out for a walk late this afternoon at Beachy head and within the space of 10 minutes saw one pilot top land two metres away from a 3 year old and his family on the footpath (after nearly landing…
Read more →29 Mar 2016Finsterwalder buckles with red push button release.
See attached pdf. Several harness brands could be affected.
Read more →6 Mar 2016Skywalk brake handles
http://www.paraglidingforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=p488890&highlight=#p488890
Read more →2 Mar 2016Hang-gliding harnesses with back plates
?Ref. no.: FSC.SC13 British Hang Gliding Date: 02/2016 Pages: 1 (Pink) and Paragliding Association Ltd 8 Merus Court Meridian Business Park Leicester LE19 1RJ Tel: 0116 2894 316 Fax: 0116 289 8741 www…
Read more →2 Mar 2016Unsheathed upper cascade lines.
?Ref. no.: FSC.SC12 British Hang Gliding Date: 02/2016 Pages: 1 (Pink) and Paragliding Association Ltd 8 Merus Court Meridian Business Park Leicester LE19 1RJ Tel: 0116 2894 316 Fax: 0116 289 8741 www…
Read more →21 Feb 2016Swing line splices not sewn properly
http://www.swing.de/safety-notices/articles/safety-note-miniwings.html
Read more →15 Feb 2016Austrialpin Cobra buckles safety notice
Seems I forgot to post this here, just on wastebook: http://downloads.austrialpin.at/Safety_notice_2016_EN.pdf
Read more →10 Jan 2016Flying in the Dolomites
If you are considering flying in the Dolomites now or in the future, please read this and digest: TVHGC received the following from Rodolfo Saccani of the FIVL: Hi Everybody. We keep having serious pr…
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