GIN Fuse pilot - Manual (Page 26)

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IMPORTANT: In normal flight,
periodically feel the position of the
rescue handle so that the action of
reaching for the rescue handle is
instinctive in an emergency.
WARNING: During any incident in
flight, always monitor your
altitude. If you have any doubt that
you have sufficient height for
recovery, deploy your reserve
without hesitation. “If low, then
throw”.
Is the deployment handle correctly inserted or attached?
Are all buckles, belts, zips securely fastened? Buckles should click into place as you close
them, and a gentle pull on the fastened buckle verifies this. Secure any zips after fastening the
buckles. Take extra care in snowy or sandy environments.
Is the paraglider connected correctly to the harness with both carabiners secured by
their locking mechanisms?
Are all pockets closed properly and any loose items tied down safely?
Have you closed your leg and chest straps? Double check before you take off!
Rescue Deployment
In the event of an emergency, you must quickly evaluate your height and the seriousness of the
incident. A seconds hesitation in deploying the reserve could prove fatal if there is insufficient
height. On the other hand, deploying the rescue when the glider is recoverable may result in
needless injury.
If you decide to deploy the rescue:
Look for the rescue handle and grasp it firmly with one hand
Pull sidewards and upwards on the handle to release the deployment bag from the harness
container
Look for a clear area, and in a continuous motion, throw (and RELEASE!) the rescue away
from yourself and the glider, preferably into the air stream or against the direction of spin. After
deployment, avoid entanglement and pendulum motions by promptly pulling in the glider as
symmetrically as possible with the B, C, D or brake lines.