SAFETY ALERT: Unsheathed upper cascade lines on Ozone Alpina 2
12 October 2021 | paragliding Speed Riding winch Technician powered paragliding paratrike
Lines becoming knotted and tangles in flight whilst the glider was flown in big-ears mode with the speedbar being operated.
This incident occured when the lines were dry and in good condition.
Pilots are urged to be vigilant about this issue, and visually check their gliders carefully after using big ears or after recovering from a collapse, especially when in accelerated mode with the speedbar.
Where possible the use of an alternative method to lose height is recommanded.