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SHINE reserve parachute's manual SHINE
This notice shows the information requested
by the EN 12491. norm. This European Norm
(EN) is required for all the paragliding reserve
parachutes. All our reserve parachutes are
conforming to the EN norm.
The reserve parachute certification code EN
12491 is described as follows:
- Flight proper sequence: during a straight flight,
the reserve parachute is deployed. In order to
conduct accurately reproducible tests by avoi-
ding any interference from the paraglider, the
test-pilot releases his paraglider at peak height
during a roll
•The maximum sink rate is measured during the
last 30 meters, the paragliding wing is released,
below or equal to 5,5 m/s under maximum
load.
•Stability is checked in a subjective visual way
( with a rolling effect or not ), and is gauged
against the overall sink rate ( an unstable reserve
parachute usually demonstrates a higher sink
rate).
•The reserve parachute opening speed must be
inferior to 5 seconds.
- Structural tests ( resistance ): consists of verifying the
overall structural integrity of the parachute under
maximal load for a given horizontal 40 m/s speed.
There can not be any failure / damage taking
place on the riser / lines / canopy system
The certification results can be found at www.supair.
com
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12491
European Norm
Opening speed + Wing jettisoning
STABILITY
Sink rate ≤ 5,5 m/s at maximum load.
EN 12491 norm
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