GIN One G - Manual (Page 17)

Installation into the harness...
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attaching the rescue deployment bag to the harness
deployment handle
Most harnesses come with their own deployment handle. This handle and its strap
must be connected to the inner deployment bag of the parachute. If your harness
does not have the proper handle, please contact your harness dealer.
The GIN rescue has a choice of 2 loops by which to attach the harness deployment handle. The
choice of one or the other depends on the position of the rescue container in your harness.
Front or back mounted rescue systems or when you use the outer container rescue are
generally attached by the centre loop, whereas side mounted systems are attached by the loop
at the top. Under seat mounted systems are attached by the loop at the side. THE CORRECT
ATTACHMENT POINT DEPENDS ON THE HARNESS!! If in doubt, consult with a professional.
Pre-flight checks
For maximum safety, use a complete and consistent system of pre-flight checks of
your equipment and repeat the same mental sequence at every flight.
Specifically for the rescue, check that:
- There is no visible damage that could affect its airworthiness.
- The rescue parachute container is closed correctly with the pin(s) in place.
- The deployment handle is secured correctly and all parts are in good condition.
If any part of the harness/reserve/handle system include Velcro, then this must
be separated and re-attached regularly to prevent Velcro ‘bedding in’ over time
which can make rescue deployment much more difficult.
Rescue Deployment
It is vital to periodically feel the position of the rescue handle in normal flight, so
that the action of reaching for the rescue is instinctive in an emergency.
In the event of an emergency, the pilot must quickly evaluate his or her height and the
seriousness of the incident. On that basis, an instantaneous decision to deploy the rescue
or not must be taken. Deploying the rescue when the glider is recoverable may increase the
danger of injury. If you have sufficient height and the glider is in a flat spin, it is preferable to
first try to stop the spin (e.g. full stall), due to the risk of entanglement. On the other hand, a
second's hesitation in deploying the reserve could prove costly if there is insufficient height.