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Safety note: Niviuk Soft-Link IKS-3000
Certain Niviuk IKS-3000 soft links, which are used as connecting elements on paragliders and rescue systems, may have a manufacturing defect. The defect affects the connection between the Dyneema core and the outer protective sheath. If the core can be moved within the sheath, the soft link must ... -
Warning: Atos Hang Gliders / All Models
The DHV, in consultation with the manufacturer A.I.R., has published a safety notice concerning the main suspension system of all Atos models. In June, a fatal accident occurred due to a main suspension system that had been incorrectly installed by the pilot.
All Atos owners, Atos pilots, hang gl... -
Safety note: GIN Genie Race 5 / GIN Gingo 4 / GIN Gingo Airlite 5 / GIN Verso 4 / GIN Safari Pilot 3
Based on a report from a DHV member, manufacturer GIN Gliders has expanded this existing safety notice to include all harnesses listed. Due to use and wear, the plastic cotter pin may come loose, making it difficult to deploy the reserve parachute or causing it to jam.GIN Gliders requires owners/... -
Warning: GIN Genie Race 5
Gin Gliders has issued a safety notice regarding the Genie Race 5 harness.
The reason is a potential problem with the deployment of the reserve parachute. This is a high-priority safety issue. The affected harnesses must be inspected before the next flight.
In some cases, a seam on the reserve ... -
Safety note: Harness RACE, Musterprüfnummer PH_422.2023
Woody Valley has issued a safety notice regarding its RACE paragliding harness. The safety concern is classified as high.There have been several instances of a window closure on the get-up harness system opening on its own.
The incidents had no consequences for the pilots involved.
Woody Valle... -
Safety note: Harnesses MK1, Musterprüfnummer PH_410.2023 and MK1 Pro, Musterprüfnummer PH_374.2022
The manufacturer Woody Valley has issued a safety notice regarding its Acro MK1 and MK1 Pro harnesses. It was discovered that one harness was missing a critical stitch on the reserve parachute handle. The manufacturer urges all users of these harnesses to immediately inspect the reserve parachute... -
Safety note: ALFAcross *80, Musterprüfnummer EP 323.2021,
During gym rescue training exercises, there were two instances where an inner container panel became caught on the inner container’s closure loop (rubber). As a result, the inner container was unable to release the rescuer.
ALFAcross *100, Musterprüfnummer EP 218.2018,
ALFAcross *115, Musterprüfnummer EP 150.2016,
ALFAcross *120, Musterprüfnummer EP 321.2021,
ALFAcross *140, Musterprüfnummer EP 242.2018,
ALFAcross *220, Musterprüfnummer EP.263.2019,
The manufacturer has determined that this is related to the inner contain... -
Safety note: rescue equipment Woody Valley / Quadro 100, Musterprüfnummer EP 239.218,
The manufacturer Woody Valley has issued a safety notice regarding its Quadro rescue devices. During rescue training sessions in gyms, there were two instances where an inner container panel became caught on the closure loop (rubber) of the inner container. As a result, the inner container was un...
Quadro 120, Musterprüfnummer EP 329.221,
Quadro 140, Musterprüfnummer EP 253.2019,
Quadro 220, Musterprüfnummer EP 297.2020, -
Safety note: Ozone Gurtzeug F*Race 2
The manufacturer Ozone has published a safety notice regarding the F*Race 2 paraglider harness.
All detail Ozone Safety Notice. In at least one case, the front strap (chest strap) opened on its own during flight. The problem could be reproduced. Under unfavorable conditions, the metal toggle th... -
Safety note: Product recall for front container rescue handle
The company Ozone has published a safety notice for its Lite, Lite PPG and Cockpit Front Containers.
During production, some of the handles were not sewn correctly. This can lead to the handle tearing off during a rescue deployment.
Ozone orders an immediate check by the users before the next ...