Biannual Check

1.With a porosimeter (measuring method JDC) the permeability of the material is tested

The glider is hanged and visually checked for any damages or rips.

By feeling the lines, all damages inside the line can be found.

Risers, mallions, speed system, brake are checked for damages.

If necessary we test the tear strength of the canopy with a betsometer. The tiny rips are fixed with a stick on canopy.

Depending on the producers guidelines some specific lines will be removed and duplicates made. In a measuring machine the exact value of the tear strength is measure. To pass the check, the lines can not fall under the calculated minimum of 8 g.

In a paraglider, different dimensions and materials are used and the load on the different lines during the flight varies, the paraglider will be walloped.

We measure each line with a Bosch laser under 5 daN and compare those with the desired value of the manufacturer. Differences in symmetry and desired values are balanced by being looped around the mallion. If necessary, single lines will be replaces. After trimming, the paraglider is remeasured.

You receive 2 measuring data sheets. One before the trimming and one after. Our goal is the always trim a paraglider perfectly, better than the tolerances of manufacturers allow.

Mallions closed, all rubber bands attached etc.

If the paraglider passes all steps the customer receives a service check form with all measured values and 2 measuring sheets of the measured lines. An inspection stamp will be put on the paraglider.