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Test Report This test report describes the test results of the below mentioned paragliding harness.

Standards Tests were carried out in conformity with the following standards: 2. DV LuftGerPV 1, Nr.

abbreviated by EN ) European Standard EN12491 September 21 (*note in what follows this will be abbreviated by EN12491 ) Harness details : Harness

1 Test Report This test report describes the test results of the below mentioned paragliding harness. All the tests were carried out by: Air Turquoise SA, official test laboratory of Switzerland. Standards Tests were carried out in conformity with the following standards: 2. DV LuftGerPV 1, Nr. 7 c (*note: in what follows this will be abbreviated by LTF ) European Standard EN1651 September 1999 (*note in what follows this will be abbreviated by EN ) European Standard EN12491 September 21 (*note in what follows this will be abbreviated by EN12491 ) Harness details : Harness model: Size: Harness Weight: Maximum certified pilot Impact protection type: Harness type: Reverse 3 Medium 3.9 kg 1 kg Air Bag protection ABS Test place: Test date: Test room temp & humidity: Certification number EN: Certification number LTF: Villeneuve December 18, 212 PH GZ page 1 of 4

2 Test summary A. STRUCTURAL STRENGHT TESTS A test plan was set up in order to execute the different tests in an efficient order. The table below summarizes this test plan together with the applicable standards and results. Test ID g 6 1 Default 2 main 1 OK a flying attachment Hip fixated 9g 9 position points g 15 5 OK 3 Default, b 2 main att. Hip fixated, 6g 6 1 OK landing points position landing conf. 15g 15 5 OK ONE main att d 3g 3 9 Towing 2 main att. + None 1 n/a tow att. 5g TESTED? 12 Standard Ref. TEST setup EN LTF Dummy Req. Min. Attach - ment points Load in g force [N] One riser Default, Negatif Upside c 2 main att. down downw c rescue Upside down rescue Forces Min. Test durat ion [sec] a 5 rescue 9g 9 1 OK Rescue Hip fixated rescue att. 15g 15 5 OK Pnts. Rescue, Hip fixated, b 6g 6 1 OK rescue landing landing conf. One main att. Head fix. 4.5g 45 1 OK 2 rescue att. downw. Anchoring 1 central hip fixation Head fix. Result 6g 6 1 OK 6g 6 1 OK 6g 6 1 OK B. HARNESS PROTECTION SHOCK TEST Most paraglider harnesses are equipped with a protection device that damps the shock on the pilot s spine during a hard landing. Shock impact tests have to be executed on these harnesses in order to prove the damping characteristics of it. page 2 of 4

3 Test ID PRO TECT 1 TESTED? Standa rd Ref.: LTF TEST setup Default flying position Attachment points Anchoring Dummy Test dummy is attached to the harness like a pilot in flight. Max. tolerated peak impact in g Impact Max Peak impact measured Impact duration of +38 g (if any) recorded: +5g 2.4 g Impact duration of +2 g (if any) recorded: Result OK C. RESCUE DEPLOYMENT RESISTANCE TEST The deployment of the rescue system has to be ensured in all circumstances of flight. This test is to verify whether the force needed to deploy is in between reasonable limits. Test ID Resc depl TESTED? Standa rd Ref. LTF TEST setup Default flying position Anchoring Force for single hand deployment Attachment Min. Max. force points force [N] [N] Test responisble is attached to the harness like a pilot in flight. 2 N 7 N Dummy (no dummy required) Resistance measured [dan] n/t Result OK D. RESCUE DEPLOYMENT STRAP STRENGHT TEST The connection between handgrip and inner container has to have sufficient load capacity/structural strength in any situation that may arise during normal use. During this test is verified, whether this connection fulfill the requirements. Test ID TESTED? Standard Ref. TEST setup Min. Test durati on LTF EN Minimum force [N] [s] Breaking resistance measured Result Resc strap Connection strap in tensile testing machine 7N 1 n/t OK page 3 of 4

5 Annex: detailed test reports Harness Test Test ID 1 Villeneuve December 18, 212 Maximum certified pilot weight [kg]: 1 kg Standard EN 1651 & 2. DV LuftGerPV 1, Nr. 7 c Test standard : (EN) & a (LTF DV) Default flying position Anchoring: Attachment points: Both main riser attachments (3, 4) Default, hip fixed (7, 8) Required load in g : 9g (EN: 6g) Minimum load [N]: 9 N (EN: 6 N) Required test load in kg: 9 kg 1 s 11.2 s 14 TEST ID 1: EN & LTF a Norm 6 dan norm 9 dan Annex TEST ID 1

6 Test ID 2 Maximum certified pilot weight [kg]: Villeneuve December 18, kg Standard EN 1651 Test standard : Default flying position Anchoring: Attachment points: Both main riser attachments (3, 4) Default, hip fixed (7, 8) 15 g 15 N Required test load in kg: 15 kg 5s 7.9 s TEST ID 2: EN Norm 15 dan Annex TEST ID 2

7 Test ID 3 Villeneuve December 18, 212 Maximum certified pilot weight [kg]: 1 kg Standard Test standard : Anchoring: Attachment points: 2. DV LuftGerPV 1, Nr. 7 c b Flying position before landing: seat board (11) in landing position, leg straps (1) closed. Both of the main riser attachments attached (3 and 4); Default, hip fixed (7, 8) 6 g 6 N Required test load in kg: 6 kg 1 s 23 s TEST ID 3: LTF b Norm 6 dan Annex TEST ID 3

8 Test ID 4 Villeneuve December 18, 212 Maximum certified pilot weight [kg]: 1 kg Standard EN 1651 Test standard : EN Anchoring: Attachment points: Flying position before landing: seat board (11) in landing position, leg straps (1) closed. Both of the main riser attachments attached (3 and 4); Default, hip fixed (7, 8) 15 g 15 N Required test load in kg: 15 kg 5 s 7.2 s 16 TEST ID 4: EN Norm 15 dan Annex TEST ID 4

9 Test ID 5 Villeneuve December 18, 212 Maximum certified pilot weight [kg]: 1 kg Standard Test standard : 2. DV LuftGerPV 1, Nr. 7 c a rescue Rescue attachments Anchoring: Attachment points: Rescue riser attachments (1,2) Hip fixed (7, 8) 9 g 9 N Required test load in kg: 9 kg 1 s 14 s TEST ID 5: LTF a.rescue Norm 9 dan Annex TEST ID 5

10 Test ID 6 Villeneuve December 18, 212 Maximum certified pilot weight [kg]: 1 kg Standard EN 1651 Test standard : Rescue attachments Anchoring: Attachment points: Rescue riser attachments (1,2) Hip fixed (7, 8) 15 g 15 N Required test load in kg: 15 kg 5 s 7.2 s TEST ID 6: EN Norm 15 dan v Annex TEST ID 6

11 Test ID 7 Villeneuve December 18, 212 Maximum certified pilot weight [kg]: 1 kg Standard Test standard : Anchoring: Attachment points: 2. DV LuftGerPV 1, Nr. 7 c b rescue Flying position before landing: seat board (11) in landing position, leg straps (1) closed. Both of the rescue riser attachments attached (1 and 2); Default, hip fixed (7, 8) 6 g 6 N Required test load in kg: 6 kg 1 s 14.5 s TEST ID 7: LTF b.rescue Norm 6 dan Annex TEST ID 7

12 Test ID 8 Villeneuve December 18, 212 Maximum certified pilot weight [kg]: 1 kg Standard EN 1651 Test standard : Only one riser attached Anchoring: Attachment points: One main riser attachments (3) Hip fixed (7, 8 -> 12) 6 g 6 N Required test load in kg: 6 kg 1 s 13.3 s 7 TEST ID 8: EN Norm 6 dan Annex TEST ID 8

13 Test ID 1 Villeneuve December 18, 212 Maximum certified pilot weight [kg]: 1 kg Standard EN 1651 Test standard : Anchoring: Attachment points: Normal flying position in NEGATIF 4.5 g 45 N Required test load in kg: 45 kg ONE of the main riser attachments attached downwards(3 or 4); Dummy anchored at the head position (9) 1 s 15.1 s TEST ID 1: EN Norm 45 dan Annex TEST ID 1

14 Test ID 11 Villeneuve December 18, 212 Maximum certified pilot weight [kg]: 1 kg Standard Test standard : 2. DV LuftGerPV 1, Nr. 7 c c Pilot upside down flying position Anchoring: Attachment points: 6 g 6 N Required test load in kg: 6 kg 1 s Both of the main riser attachments attached downwards (3 and 4); Dummy anchored at the head position (9) 14 s TEST ID 11: LTF c Norm 6 dan Annex TEST ID 11

15 Test ID 12 Villeneuve December 18, 212 Maximum certified pilot weight [kg]: 1 kg Standard Test standard : Anchoring: Attachment points: 2. DV LuftGerPV 1, Nr. 7 c c rescue Pilot upside down flying position Both of the rescue riser attachments attached downwards (1 and 2); 6 g 6 N Required test load in kg: 6 kg Dummy anchored at the head position (9) 1 s 13.8 s TEST ID 12: LTF c.rescue Norm 6 dan Annex TEST ID 12

16 Protector shock test Test ID Protect Maximum certified pilot weight [kg]: Villeneuve December 18, kg Standard 2. DV LuftGerPV 1, Nr. 7 c Test standard : Harness attached to protector test dummy, in a similar way like a real pilot in flight. Impact will be simulated by dropping the dummy from a certain height (with and without reserve). Requirements: Minimun height: Impact requirements: Repetitions: To simulate the in-flight conditions, the airbag is inflated with pressurized air equalling an airspeed of 7m/s. Inflation has to be stopped at least 5 sec before impact. Impact will be measured by an accelerometer mounted on the dummy. (Impact measured in g s) 1.65 m (between lowest point test dummy and impact surface) +5g as absolute maximum; +38g during less than 7 msec; +2g during less than 25 msec. The test will be performed 2 times, minimum 1 hour and maximum 2 hours after the first impact (with airbag protectors this pause is not necessary). The 2 Max-values should not differ more than 2% Shock test 1: Impact at a height of 1.65m: 2.4 g Impact duration of+ 38 g (if any): Impact duration of +2 g (if any): < 2 %? Shock test 2: Impact at a height of 1.65m: g Impact duration of+ 38 g (if any): Impact duration of +2 g (if any): 4 ms Test Result: Annex TEST ID Protect 1

17 Graph 1: TEST ID PROTECT: LTF Norm +5g Norm +38g Norm +2g Decelaration in g's Graph 2: 55 TEST ID PROTECT: LTF Norm +5g Norm +38g Norm +2g 45 Decelaration in g's Annex TEST ID Protect 1

18 Rescue deployment resistance test Test ID resc Villeneuve December 18, 212 Maximum certified pilot weight [kg]: 1 kg Standard Test standard : Requirements: Max force for single hand deployment: Min force to prevent unwanted opening: 2. DV LuftGerPV 1, Nr. 7 c The deployment of the rescue system has to be ensured in all circumstances, especially with a damaged glider. The pilot has to be able to deploy the rescue chute with a single pull out of the outer container, single handed and in an anatomical favorable direction. In order to simulate this, the test responsible deploys the rescue seated in the harness. In a similar way as in real flight. The deployment resistance is approximately measured by the load cell, which is placed between the hand of the test responsible and the rescue hand grip. On the other hand inadvertent deployment has to be fairly remote. Therefore a shear link has to withstand a minimum load. approx. 7 N approx. 2 N Measured peak to peak required force for deployment [dan]: Comment: 5.1 dan 8 TEST ID rescue deployment 1 Max 7 dan Min 2 dan 7 6 Pulling force in dan Annex TEST ID resc depl

19 Rescue deployment strap strength test Test ID resc strap Villeneuve December 18, 212 Maximum certified pilot weight [kg]: 1 kg Standard Test standard : EN & 2. DV LuftGerPV 1, Nr. 7 c (EN 12491) & (LTF) The handgrip of the outer container has to be connected to the inner container with a removable loop in a way that it is possible to use the inner container with different types of outer containers. The connection between handgrip and inner container has to have sufficient load capacity/structural strength in any situation that may arise during normal operation. In order to verify this, the connection is tested on its tensile strength by a default tensile testing setup. Requirements: Min. tensile strenght for 1 s: In addition to this the breaking resistance will also be measured. 7 N (= 7daN) Duration of maintained load [s]: 1.1 s Breaking resistance [dan]: 9 Comment: 1 9 Tensile strenght (dan) TEST ID rescue strap strenght Min 7 dan Annex TEST ID resc strap

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Test Report This test report describes the test results of the below mentioned paragliding harness. All the tests were carried out by: Air Turquoise SA, official test laboratory of Switzerland. Standards