Repairs

Once you have your own glider you should adopt a routine maintenance schedule. Maintenance should include an inspection of the following: Risers, (for fraying of webbing), lines (kinking, sheath damage, or breakage), and the sailcloth (tears and punctures). This will help you identify any area of your glider that needs repair. If the repair is minor, such as a small tear, you should be able to do it yourself with simple instructions. If the repair is major, you will need to have someone skilled in glider repair fix it for you. Any repairs needed to a reserve parachute should be done by a certified rigger.