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Use of the reserve parachute
The use of a reserve parachute is not an insignificant act. It is
The use of a reserve parachute is not an insignificant act. It is
recommended to practice it at least once during a flight Incident
recommended to practice it at least once during a flight Incident
Simulation course, in a safe environment and surrounded by
Simulation course, in a safe environment and surrounded by
professionals.
professionals.
For various reasons, it may be necessary to use the reserve
parachute.
If the situation requires it, it is recommended to proceed as
follows:
1 Locate the reserve handle and grab it firmly with one hand.
2 Pull firmly on the handle, so as to release the locking pins of
the container, and release the pod containing the reserve
parachute.
3 Throw the pod and the handle as hard as possible so that it
moves away from the harness, and the reserve parachute line
can stretch to generate the opening.
4 Neutralise the canopy to avoid any unwanted effects, pulling
firmly on the B or C lines to bring it back towards you in a ball.
In extreme cases, use a line cutter to cut all or part of a riser.
5 Whenever possible, try to adopt an upright position and
prepare to cushion the impact by performing a roll-up
(skydiving technique).
It is recommended to carry out a "control handle" at each flight,
It is recommended to carry out a "control handle" at each flight,
to familiarise the pilot with the position and to make this gesture
to familiarise the pilot with the position and to make this gesture
instinctive if necessary.
instinctive if necessary.
In case of landing in strong wind :
In strong winds, landing under a reserve parachute can take
the pilot several meters. We recommend that the maximum
number of buckles be undone beforehand, so that they can be
released as quickly as possible once on the ground. If
necessary, do not hesitate to use the line cutter to free
yourself.
In case of water landing :
If the trajectory of the reserve parachute takes you over a
body of water (sea, lake, river, ...), it is recommended to
disconnect as many buckles as possible (pectoral, cocoon,
frontal), possibly by means of the line cutter, before reaching
the water. In this way, you will be able to get out of the
harness and jump into the water, thus limiting the risk of
getting tangled with the lines. Once in the water, get away as
far from the canopy and lines as possible.
In the event of a tree landing :
If you find yourself stuck high up in a tree, it is advisable to
secure yourself while waiting for help to arrive. Kits are
available, including the necessary equipment to avoid a
potential fall, and to facilitate the work of the reservers (rope,
carabiner). Some kits also contain first aid kit in case of injury.
In general, it is not advisable to attempt to climb down on
your own.
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