para-test.com: EN-certification, paragliders, harnesses, rescues

 

Load test

We drive the glider to the maximum load with help of the truck.
The sensor between glider and truck transfers all data to computer.

 

Flight test

We test the gliders in minimum and maximum weight.
We do 24 manoeuvres at least twice to make sure of the results. The final result is the highest classification these manoeuvres gets.

 

Rescue test

We test the rescue in flight/load test at maximum weight. In flight we check the opening, stability and sink rate.
The rescue is tested in 40 m/s free fall for the load test.

Air Turquoise Challenge 2008
Written by Randi Eriksen   
Monday, 05 May 2008

All manufacturers are invited to participate in Air Turquoise Challenge during Vertigo Swiss Riviera 25th-29th of June 2008. 
The rules in the competition are easy; fly and glide as far as you dare and return to landing area. The pilot who flies far as possible over the lake and return dry to goal is winner of the competition.

 

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Gin Gliders BeCool
Written by Randi Eriksen   
Monday, 05 May 2008

BeCool tandem in two sizes 39 and 42 from Gin Gliders have passed EN certificatin. Both gliders got EN C.

Find the test report under "All reports". BeCool 39 has the flight test report in 3 languages; English, French and German. BeCool 42 is under the "old" system.

 
Last week flight test session
Written by Randi Eriksen   
Wednesday, 30 April 2008

Last week we had good flight testing days for paragliders and rescues.
Four different manufacturers where present here in Villeneuve. The opening of  testing day was with marvelous fly-show of the Swiss army. The show continued the next 20 minutes before we could start flying (not in the same speed though). Thanks for a great show!
Finally the weather was good and we could taste little bit of summer; blue skies and a lot of people surrounding landing field. It was just great days. We were able to test 10 different paragliders and 5 different rescues. We are not finished with all of them, so we will continue when the testing condition improves.

 
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