Paragliding Equipment: Complete Mass, Fit and Service

Workflow

1. 1

   Define the pilot and intended use

   As required by the briefing or review

   Describe your training stage, recent relevant experience, launch environment and intended flying. Discuss suitable equipment with your instructor or qualified adviser using the manufacturer’s intended-pilot information. A certification letter by itself does not establish a match to the pilot or the day’s conditions.

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2. 2

   Weigh the complete carried configuration

   As required by the briefing or review

   List the pilot in flying clothing, wing, harness, reserve, helmet, instruments, water and every other carried item. Use one measurement basis and avoid counting an item twice. Compare the total with the actual wing’s documented operating range; retain the manual revision and the exact size.

   Wing Loading and Complete Flying Mass
3. 3

   Keep area and performance comparisons consistent

   As required by the briefing or review

   If comparing wing loading, distinguish flat area from projected area and convert mass and area units consistently. Keep the wing’s configuration and loading with any documented polar data. Do not infer handling, an EN class or a new performance curve from a loading number alone.

   Wing Loading and Complete Flying MassGlide Ratio: Observed Segments and Polar Points
4. 4

   Have the complete reserve system checked

   As required by the briefing or review

   Confirm reserve size, harness/container compatibility, connections, installation and extraction with an appropriately qualified person and the equipment manuals. A reserve mass limit can only be compared after checking its mass definition. Record the actual inspection and compatibility outcome, including any work still required.

   Wing Loading and Complete Flying Mass
5. 5

   Record service dates and source-owned intervals

   As required by the briefing or review

   Gather the inspection, repack and service documents for each item. Enter the actual calendar and usage intervals, last completed service and use since service. Record event-triggered checks separately; a calendar countdown does not deal with damage, contamination or a recall.

   Paragliding Equipment Service Planner
6. 6

   Retain configuration changes and completed use

   As required by the briefing or review

   Save a dated equipment baseline and a portable copy. When changing a component or carried load, repeat the relevant mass and compatibility checks and keep both versions. Link completed-flight records to a stable wing identifier so recorded use can support subsequent service planning.

   Paragliding Flight Log and Equipment HoursParagliding Equipment Service Planner

Tools Used

• Wing Loading and Complete Flying Mass
  Primary

  Use the complete-mass ledger and retain exact lower and upper boundary headroom. · Calculate loading using the wing’s documented area basis. · Compare an entered reserve limit only when its total-mass basis matches the ledger.

• Glide Ratio: Observed Segments and Polar Points
  Supporting

  Compare only supplied speed/sink points for the same documented configuration.

• Paragliding Equipment Service Planner
  PrimarySupporting

  Calculate calendar due dates and usage remaining from each documented interval. · Update the service review after actual use or completed maintenance.

• Paragliding Flight Log and Equipment Hours
  Primary

  Summarize recorded airborne seconds for each identified wing.

Reference Materials

• Weigh the configuration you carry

  Water, clothing and additional equipment can change the complete mass.

• Track service events separately

  Record damage or unusual events even when a calendar interval has time remaining.

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