| Titel | Safety note: Raqoon 55 EAPR-GS-0665/17 (XS) Raqoon 60 EAPR-GS-0666/17 (S) Raqoon 80 EAPR-GS-0667/17 (SM) Raqoon 85 EAPR-GS-0668/17 (M) Raqoon 100 EAPR-GS-0669/17 (L) Raqoon 120 EAPR-GS-0670/17 (XL) |
| Datum | 29-04-2023 |
| Beschrijving | A Papillon Raqoon was found to have far below average porosity (air permeability) values. While the affected unit showed independent termination of all stall maneuvers during test flights, an increased stall tendency was noted. Research has shown that a quality variation leading to weak air perme... Lees meer |
| Titel | Safety note: Paraglider emergency parachute |
| Datum | 03-02-2023 |
| Beschrijving | Due to insufficient strength of the connection handle-inner container, the company Skywalk has issued a safety notice for the product DROP front container. During the internal quality control it was noticed that the strength is below the required 70 daN (approx. 70 kg). Users of the front contain... Lees meer |
| Titel | Warning: Paraglider harness |
| Datum | 09-01-2023 |
| Beschrijving | Potentially affected are harnesses with 2 zippers, where a separate zipper closes the rescue container. To ensure proper rescuer deployment, the zipper slide of the rescue container zipper must be in its "zip garage" like this. If this is the case, the zip will open without any problems when the ... Lees meer |
| Titel | Safety note: Paraglider harnesses Karpofly Xalps 3 and 4 Sample test number: PH 045.2013 (Number was assigned by the test center www.para.test.com for the model Xalps 3) |
| Datum | 02-12-2022 |
| Beschrijving | On a Karpofly Xalps 4 harness (unit test 2018), the seam on the seat surface with which the length adjustment of the Get Up leg straps was fixed had opened in flight. Due to the omission of this fixation, the leg straps pulled open over their entire length under load. This led to the student pilo... Lees meer |
| Titel | Safety note: Paraglider Skywalk Chili3 L DHV GS-01-2010-13, Skywalk Chili3 XS DHV GS-01-2011-13, Skywalk Chili3 XXS DHV GS-01-2012-13, Skywalk Chili3 M DHV GS-01-2017-13, Skywalk Chili3 S DHV GS-01-2018-13 |
| Datum | 18-11-2022 |
| Beschrijving | Addendum to the safety advisory of 18.10.22 After further research and information, we have decided in consultation with the DHV to extend the safety notice of the CHILI 3. Since safety is the highest priority in aviation, in addition to the LTC 80 line, which is already torn at every check, th... Lees meer |
| Titel | Safety note: G-Lite Series Rescue Equipment |
| Datum | 02-11-2022 |
| Beschrijving | Gin Gliders has issued a safety notice for its G-Lite series of rescue systems. Visible material wear has been detected on the rubber bands of the inner container,which may cause the rubber bands to break,resulting in a failed deployment. The problem may affect the entire G-Lite production, so it... Lees meer |
| Titel | Safety note: Paraglider Skywalk Chili3 L DHV GS-01-2010-13, Skywalk Chili3 XS DHV GS-01-2011-13, Skywalk Chili3 XXS DHV GS-01-2012-13, Skywalk Chili3 M DHV GS-01-2017-13, Skywalk Chili3 S DHV GS-01-2018-13 |
| Datum | 18-10-2022 |
| Beschrijving | Manufacturer Skywalk has published the following safety advisory for paraglider Chili3. Skywalk Safety Note. Lees meer |
| Titel | Safety note: Rescue system Salsa |
| Datum | 04-10-2022 |
| Beschrijving | Skywalk has issued a safety bulletin for its Salsa rescue system. In some cases, the central rubber loop on the inner container has too large a diameter. Although no increased opening forces have been detected, Skywalk recommends the replacement of the affected rubber loops. Safety Notice Lees meer |
| Titel | Safety note: NEO Y125 rescue equipment connecting line |
| Datum | 27-09-2022 |
| Beschrijving | Harness manufacturer NEO has issued a safety notice regarding the Y125 type rescue bridle. Insufficient strength had been found in a production batch. Safety Notice Lees meer |
| Titel | Safety note: Hangglider Sol`R DHV 01-0495-18 |
| Datum | 18-08-2022 |
| Beschrijving | During the assembly of a Sol `R, an incident occurred in which the tensioning rope for the cross tube unhooked itself. Tests have shown that this problem can be reproduced when the cross tube tension is relieved with the carabiner thus jammed. Ellipse issues the following safety notice: Hang g... Lees meer |