Lifeline
A rescue line is a thin line made of nylon (for example parachute cord , accessory cord ) or similar material, at least 30 meters long , which can be weighted down at one end with items of equipment (pocket knife, snap hook , throw bag, etc.) in order to throw it to a person or to be able to lower down from a height.
It is carried by paraglider pilots and hang-gliders so that in the event of a tree landing, objects such as ropes or other securing material can be safely pulled up. However, it is not suitable for personal safety or for abseiling. When rolled up, a lifeline fits easily in your pocket or harness. A copy is traditionally given to pilots when they are accepted into the DHV or after the pilot's license has been issued.
In Germany, paragliders and hang-gliders must carry a lifeline with a length of at least 30 meters and a tensile strength of 50 kg.
Individual evidence
- ↑ René Kieselmann: Tree Landing - Prevention and Response . Bergwacht Schwarzwald eV. Retrieved on May 5, 2011. ( Page no longer available , search in web archives ) Info: The link was automatically marked as defective. Please check the link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ Flugbetriebsordnung (FBO) for hang gliders and paragliders according to § 21a paragraph 4 LuftVO (PDF; 22 kB) DHV . Archived from the original on December 7, 2008. Info: The archive link was automatically inserted and not yet checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. Retrieved May 6, 2011.
- ↑ Nils Römeling: Paraglider equipment . Archived from the original on June 10, 2011. Info: The archive link was automatically inserted and not yet checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. Retrieved May 5, 2011.
