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  1. Safety note: Paraglider Enzo M AIRT GS_0504.2011, Enzo S AIRT GS_0543.2012, Enzo L AIRT GS_0544.2012
    Concerning all Enzos manufactured between 01.11.2011 and 26.03.2012. The serial numbers of the affected wings end with: -M-48x-xxx -M-49x-xxx -M-50x-xxx -M-51x-xxx and for those manufactured in 2012, from: -N-01A-xxx to -N-12A-xxx. Gliders with the serial numbers named before ha...
  2. Safety note: Paraglider Boomerang GTO XS AIRT GS_0313.2010, Boomerang GTO S AIRT GS_0314.2010, Boomerang GTO M AIRT GS_0315.2010, Boomerang GTO ML AIRT GS_0316.2010, Boomerang GTO L AIRT GS_0317.2010
    In some of the Gin Gliders Boomerang GTO, a defective self-adhesive reinforcement-material has been used. This self-adhesive reinforcement-material was delivered to Gin Gliders Inc. with a production fault in coating process. In isolated cases, it is possible, that the adhesive penetrates the fab...
  3. Safety note: Schleppklinke Flash 1 DHV 06-0033-04
    Bei einer UL-Schleppklinke des Typs Flash 1 hat sich die Stahlhülse im Innenteil der Klinke gelöst, was zu Ausklinkproblemen führte. Die Hülse ist mit einer Presspassung und Industriekleber nach Stand der Technik eingebracht, um einen festen Sitz zu gewährleisten. Möglicherweise hat sich der Kl...
  4. Safety note: Paraglider Skywalk Cayenne 3 S DHV GS-01-1831-09, Skywalk Cayenne 3 M DHV GS-01-1832-09, Skywalk Cayenne 3 L DHV GS-01-1836-09, Skywalk Cayenne 3 XL DHV GS-01-1847-09, Skywalk Cayenne 3 XS DHV GS-01-1848-09, Skywalk Chili2 M DHV GS-01-1874-10, Skywalk Chili2 S DHV GS-01-1875-10, Skywalk Chili2 L DHV GS-01-1897-10, Skywalk Chili2 XS DHV GS-01-1898-10, Skywalk Chili2 XL DHV GS-01-1905-10
    Supplement to Skywalk Safety Notification - faulty tape from 28.3.11 By now, almost all of the affected gliders have been inspected by skywalk and repaired, if necessary. Thank you to the flight schools and pilots for your cooperation In order to eliminate any risk, we are extending the model i...
  5. Warning: For all Paraglider harnesses with front cockpits and / or leg fairings.
    On the 2.4.2011 a pilot fell to his death after neglecting to connect the leg straps on his harness (Advance Impress 2+). In the summer of 2011 there was another fatality under almost identical circumstances (Gin Genie Race harness). Both pilots were using harnesses with leg fairings and front co...