atest DHV safety notes for paragliders, hanggliders, parachutes and harnesses

• Warning: Harnesses Niviuk Arrow and Niviuk Arrow P sample test numbers (as far as traceable): PH_317.2020, PH_407.2023

  Problem Some reserve parachutes are not sufficiently fixed in the very spacious harness container. These can move, twist with the connecting line or open. This can make it difficult or impossible to deploy the reserve parachute. Check and safety measures Users of the aforementioned harnesses are...

• Safety note: Finsterwalder Paralock 3

  Finsterwalder has published a further safety notice for the “Paralock 3” paraglider carabiner. Following another incident with the Paralock 3 from Finsterwalder in Spain (unintentional opening), the safety notice dated 22.11.2024 is being supplemented.Safety measure, restriction of the use of the...

• Safety note: Finsterwalder Paralock 3

  Finsterwalder has published a further safety notice regarding the “Paralock 3” paraglider carabiner. There have been several cases of unintentional opening in flight. Unfortunately, one fatal accident also occurred. The company Finsterwalder assumes operating errors, but advises all users to che...

• Safety note: Paraglider Harness, Breeze 2, PH_357.2022

  The manufacturer Skywalk has published a safety notice for the Breeze 2 paraglider harness. Skywalk Safety Note

• Safety note: Hangglider harness Aeros Viper DHV 03-0121-04, Aeros Viper C DHV 03-0135-18

  The Ukrainian manufacturer Aeros has published a safety notice for its Viper and Viper C harnesses. The notice deals with severe wear/ageing of the reserve parachute handle on these harnesses. AEROS Ltd. Safety Note