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Inspection
Whether your glider gets
intense use or not, it is aging.
It is therefore very important to get
regular inspections to fly with peace of
mind. If you’ve had your wing in
an accident or incident and incurred
damage, if you are thinking of selling
your wing, or perhaps it’s just time for
its annual inspection, you can send us
your wing with complete confidence that
your wing will be thoroughly
inspected/repaired in a timely fashion
and with integrity and honesty.
An annual inspection includes
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Verification of the serial number and
production date
- Pull the wing up on hoist and clean it
thoroughly
- Complete visual inspection of the top and
bottom surface of fabric and the complete
interior and cell walls
- Fabric and stitching condition, inspection
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Porosity test
- Rip
test (to check the fabric strength)
Inspection
of each line for inner core damage and
damage to the outer sheathing.
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Measure of each line with 5 kilos of tension weight, comparing them to original line
charts and correcting their length.
- Line breakage test (we break the main, intermediate
and top “A” lines and measure the line
strength with a digital sensor - more lines are tested if the results are
not favorable).
- Inspection of
the brake lines for wear, proper adjustment
and length, and attachment to the toggle.
- Replacement of main brake lines if the glider two or more, years old.
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Inspection of the risers for stretching and shrinkage, inspect all riser
seams, confirm the integrity of each attachment point and inspect the
trimmers, quick-links, keepers, pulleys, snaps, speed system and toggles.
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Replacement of worn rubber O rings.
Upon completion, you receive a
written report of the inspection and all repairs with a sticker of
“certification/approval” for your wing.
Repairs
Whether it is a tear across
a cell, a broken or frayed line, or major cell wall damage, we can perform
minor and major repairs.
*On major repairs, each wing is test
flown by Eric Dufour before being released and this is free.
For an approximate estimate, please send us a picture of the damage. Info
on pour rates.
Video of glider repairs made by Elisabeth Guerin
Video of a glider repair by Elisabeth Guerin
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