Freedom parapente is also a revision and repairs workshop !
The Freedom workshop specializes in paraglider inspections, paraglider maintenance, repairs, as well as the repacking and reconditioning of your rescue parachute. Since 2025, the Freedom Paragliding workshop has been Paracheck certified and offers, in addition to its standard inspections, the possibility of performing standardized Paracheck inspections. To learn more about this new Paracheck label, visit the FFVL website.
When to have your paraglider checked ?
Unfortunately, there are no strict rules. The frequency of paraglider inspections will vary depending on the fabric, the model, usage, the environment in which it is used, and daily maintenance. Most of the time, it is recommended to have your wing inspected or checked every 100 flight hours or once a year for those who fly frequently. Each wing usually comes with a flight manual that specifies the recommended inspection conditions by the manufacturer.
In case of an incident, perform an initial visual inspection of your wing. If you notice any tears, deformation, or other issues, it is strongly advised to have it inspected in a specialized workshop.
The new Paracheck label proposes the following periodic inspection schedule based on the condition of the wing:
- If the overall condition is LIMITED, every 3 months or 25 hours
- If the overall condition is ACCEPTABLE, every year or 50 flight hours
- If the condition is GOOD, every 2 years or 100 hours, unless contradicted by the wing's flight manual
- If the overall condition is VERY GOOD, every 2 years or 150 flight hours, unless contradicted by the wing's flight manual
This new label therefore proposes more frequent inspections for older wings and less frequent inspections for new wings. The periodic Paracheck inspection is beneficial for resale purposes. The buyer will have all the information needed to make an informed choice by comparing the Paracheck condition of a wing serviced by the Freedom Paragliding workshop with another wing serviced by a different Paracheck-certified workshop.
For routine inspections without the intention of resale, we offer other types of more or less simplified checks, to be determined based on the visual condition of the equipment. This avoids, for new wings with very few flight hours, starting to destroy lines that will be necessary later to monitor the wing's condition as it ages.
How is the control of a paraglider ?
The equipment used in the workshop to check the fabric porosity, the strength of the lines, and the trim (length of the lines) compared to the manufacturer's data allows you to determine the wear of your paraglider. The Freedom workshop can, if necessary, re-trim your wing to keep it within the manufacturer's recommended tolerance for as long as possible. In some cases, it may be necessary to repair the paraglider. After inspection, if the cost of repairs is significantly higher than the estimated budget, we will contact you to discuss whether to proceed with the repair or not.
At Freedom Paragliding, we maintain your equipment so that the confidence you had in it on the first day remains intact. We only perform necessary work and never push for unnecessary consumption. The cost of the inspection/repair always closely reflects the actual work done on the equipment.
The Freedom workshop specializes in the control, overhaul and repair of paragliders, as well as the folding and repackaging of your emergency parachute.
To join the workshop directly, call 07 62 180 360
The re-trimming of the paraglider: the most important point for safe flying
A wing that is too nose-heavy, too tail-heavy, or asymmetrical disrupts the flight mechanics and changes the wing's response to both pilot inputs and aerology, as well as passive safety. This is why, at Freedom Paragliding, our technicians pay particular attention to the wing's trim.
Each line is carefully checked, and a detailed analysis is conducted in comparison to the manufacturer's data. If the tolerance of 2 cm is exceeded, it becomes necessary to re-trim the entire line set. To do this, we identify the shortest line, which will serve as a reference, and adjust all the other lines one by one by shortening them to restore optimal proportionality in accordance with the factory data. To shorten the other lines, we make adjustments at the bottom of the cone as well as at the top to achieve the greatest possible precision.
In case of doubt or suspicion of unusual line length variation, we contact the paraglider brand directly to discuss and decide on the course of action.
At Freedom Paragliding, we do not merely restore the lines to their original length; we also anticipate, as much as possible, their future behavior. Once the trimming is completed in the workshop, you not only get a wing that is healthy and compliant with the manufacturer's specifications but one that will remain within the norm for a good while.
