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Survey on tandem paragliding clip-in failures

The French Free flying Federation (Federation Francaise de vol libre) is conducting a study to better understand the causes of clip-in mistakes in tandem paragliding and explore ways to prevent them.

This questionnaire aims to gather insights from pilots around the world and compare the data with accident reports from different countries. By looking at the connections between techniques, safety protocols and incidents rates, we hope to find ways to reduce risks.

While this research is focused on tandem practice, we believe the findings could also be useful for solo pilots.

It takes about 10 minutes to complete. We’d really appreciate your time and input.

The questions marked with an * are mandatory

IMPORTANT: By filling this questionnaire, you are giving your consent for the FFVL to use your data as part of the analysis on the “clip-in failure” issue. After submitting your responses to the questionnaire, you will have the right to access, modify, object to the processing of, or delete your personal data by sending an email via the link provided at the end of the questionnaire. This data will be strictly accessible to members of the group working on the “clip in failure” issue and will not be shared with any third party under any circumstances.

GENERAL INFORMATIONS

What is your experience with tandem flying? *

Professional

Recreational

Which country do you mainly fly ? *

How many years have you been flying tandem ? *

Answer with a number

How many tandem flights have you done since you started ? *

Answer with a number

How do you do your pre-flight checks ?

Pilots may have their own approach to securing and checking their attachment points before takeoff. Some pilots check each attachment point as they clip in before moving on to the next. Others may perform their checks only once everything is clipped in. Some pilots combine both methods—checking each attachment point as they go and then performing a final check afterward. There may also be other variations

The following question is designed to determine which method you use

Accrochage/Vérification *

	Yes	No	Sometimes
I check each attachment point as I clip-in before moving on to the next *	I check each attachment point as I clip-in before moving on to the next - Yes	I check each attachment point as I clip-in before moving on to the next - No	I check each attachment point as I clip-in before moving on to the next - Sometimes
I perform my checks once everything is clipped in *	I perform my checks once everything is clipped in - Yes	I perform my checks once everything is clipped in - No	I perform my checks once everything is clipped in - Sometimes

Please describe your clip-in procedure, how do you proceed ?

Experience feedback

Have you ever caught a clip-in failure during your pre-flight checks? *

You may have come across a clip-in mistake during your pre-flight check at some point. These moments are valuable for analysing different practices. Describe a case that stood out for you (what stage of your procedure did you catch the mistake? How did you spot it? What was the cause? What prevented it from turning into an incident?)

Nouveau champ "boutons radio" *

Yes

Description

Clip-in failure observed on another pilot

Have you ever witnessed a clip-in failure ? (please describe the circumstances, causes, consequences)

Description

Do you check if pilots around you are clipping in correctly before take off ? *

Pre flight checks

Verification of the attachment points before takeoff *

	Never	Sometimes	Always
I check my attachment by testing them (pulling on them) *	I check my attachment by testing them (pulling on them) - Never	I check my attachment by testing them (pulling on them) - Sometimes	I check my attachment by testing them (pulling on them) - Always
I check my attachment by visual inspection *	I check my attachment by visual inspection - Never	I check my attachment by visual inspection - Sometimes	I check my attachment by visual inspection - Always
I check my attachment by hearing them close *	I check my attachment by hearing them close - Never	I check my attachment by hearing them close - Sometimes	I check my attachment by hearing them close - Always
I verbalize each steps of my checks *	I verbalize each steps of my checks - Never	I verbalize each steps of my checks - Sometimes	I verbalize each steps of my checks - Always
I verbalize to my passenger that I have completed the checks *	I verbalize to my passenger that I have completed the checks - Never	I verbalize to my passenger that I have completed the checks - Sometimes	I verbalize to my passenger that I have completed the checks - Always

Do you take any other actions to secure your attachment points?

Do you use any additional equipment to help you remember the pre flight check?

Do you trust your pre-flight check procedure? *

"SAFETY NET"

Please select the options that best describes you *

	Never	Sometimes	Always
I feel vulnerable regarding clip-in failure. I feel it could happen to me *	I feel vulnerable regarding clip-in failure. I feel it could happen to me - Never	I feel vulnerable regarding clip-in failure. I feel it could happen to me - Sometimes	I feel vulnerable regarding clip-in failure. I feel it could happen to me - Always
I feel vulnerable when I am in an unusual physical or psychological state (fatigue, stress, ...) *	I feel vulnerable when I am in an unusual physical or psychological state (fatigue, stress, ...) - Never	I feel vulnerable when I am in an unusual physical or psychological state (fatigue, stress, ...) - Sometimes	I feel vulnerable when I am in an unusual physical or psychological state (fatigue, stress, ...) - Always
I start again my pre flight check if I get interrupted *	I start again my pre flight check if I get interrupted - Never	I start again my pre flight check if I get interrupted - Sometimes	I start again my pre flight check if I get interrupted - Always
I involve the passenger *	I involve the passenger - Never	I involve the passenger - Sometimes	I involve the passenger - Always

Complete your answer if needed

With experience, have you made any changes to your pre-flight check procedure since you first started flying tandem?

I have improved my clip-in procedure (please complete below)

I now systematically check my attachment points after my clip-in procedure

I have upgraded to “safer” equipment (please complete below)

I have made a system that can prevent clip-in failure (please complete below)

Complete your answer if needed

Your feedback

What do you think is the biggest reason for clip-in failures?

Human factors (stress, fatigue, attention management, situational awareness, and others)

Technical factors related to the equipment

Lack of rigor in the attachment procedure

Lack of rigor in the pre flight check procedure

Others (complete your answer)

Nouvelle zone de texte

What do you think of a pre flight check just before take off? *

Would you consider implementing a system that could prevent a clip-in failure? *

Yes

Please complete your answer

Do you have any experience or knowledge you want to share that might help other pilots prevent clip-in failures?

CONTACT

Can we contact you regarding this survey? (This interview will be conducted in a supportive and non-judgmental way) *

Oui

Non

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