28.11.2025, News, Neuseeland

GNZ Safety Bulletins - June 2025

"Glider Harness Not Fastened: The submitter (the instructor) reported that 'on descent from a wave flight I demonstrated a spin. After the pull-out we hit some turbulence and P2 (in the front seat) hit his head on the canopy. I asked him to check his straps, and he replied, "Yes, they are secure." On landing I looked into the front cockpit and none of his straps were engaged. P2 then realised that he had been commenting on the tightness of his parachute straps and had completely forgotten the cockpit straps. ..." [June 2025]

Quelle: Christian (DD)