GIN Boomerang 10 - Manual (Page 21)

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4. Dangerous situations and extreme flying
Dangerous situations
Pilot error, extreme wind conditions or turbulence which goes unnoticed by the pilot for too
long may leave the wing in an unusual flying position, requiring special reaction and skills on
the part of the pilot. The best way to learn how to react calmly and correctly in a serious
situation is to attend safety training, where you will learn how to manage extreme situations
under the guidance of a professional.
Ground-training is another safe and effective method of familiarising yourself with your
glider’s reactions. Launch can be practised, as can small flying manoeuvres, such as stall,
asymmetric collapse, front stall etc.
Any pilot who flies in turbulent conditions or who makes an error in handling the glider is at
risk of getting into an extreme situation. All of the extreme flight figures and flight attitudes
described here are dangerous if they are carried out with inadequate knowledge, without the
right safety altitude or without training.
Always keep within the recommended limits. Avoid aerobatics and extreme loading such as
spirals and big ears. This will prevent accidents and avoid over-loading the glider.
In turbulent conditions, always keep enough distance from rock faces and other obstacles. Time
and sufficient altitude are needed to recover from extreme situations.
Deploy your reserve if the corrective manoeuvres described in the following sections do not
return the glider to a controllable flying position or if there is not enough altitude for
correction.
Safety training
The Boomerang 10 is optimised for competition paragliding and is intended only for
professional pilots who are able to demonstrate above-average experience in safety training.
The Boomerang 10 is under no circumstances suitable for a pilot’s first experience with safety
training.
Special folding lines were used for certification of the Boomerang 10 (refer here also to the
section “Folding lines”). Without these folding lines, tucks and front stalls may vary from the
CCC guidelines.
Material stress and damage
Gin Gliders advises against subjecting the materials of the Boomerang 10 to excessive stress
during a safety training course.
Uncontrolled flight positions can occur during safety training, which are outside the
manufacturer’s limits for the paraglider and which can put the glider under excessive stress.
Trimming the line lengths and canopy material after safety training can lead to a general
deterioration in flight characteristics.
Damage as a result of safety training is not covered by the warranty.