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Having a Safety Facilitator within the Club des Gratte-Ciel is essential to guarantee the safety of members, improve their flight experience, and promote a culture of safety. Thanks to his training and commitment, the safety facilitator plays a vital role in the proper functioning and sustainability of our club.
Patrick Petrini
Patrick is a free flight enthusiast with extensive experience in the field of paragliding safety. In addition to being an experienced pilot, he is also a paragliding trainer at ENSA (The French National School of Skiing and Mountaineering).
His expertise and commitment to safety are a valuable assets to our club.
We are convinced that Patrick's presence will strengthen our safety culture and contribute to creating an even safer and more friendly environment for all free flight practitioners within the Club des Gratte-Ciel. Feel free to contact him with any questions, concerns or just to say "thank you."
A safety facilitator plays a key role in accident prevention by making members aware of the risks associated with free flight. He endeavors to teach everyone respect for safety rules and good practices, which considerably reduces the number of incidents.
The safety facilitator organizes training sessions and workshops to teach safety procedures, safe piloting techniques, and emergency measures. This helps members develop their skills and improve their flight behavior. These sessions are open to club members and non-members and are announced on club social media sites.
By monitoring flight conditions and developments in practice in the sector, the safety facilitator helps identify and manage potentially dangerous situations. Thus ensuring an effective and appropriate response.
The presence of a safety facilitator within the club help encourage a safety culture, where each member is aware of their responsibilities. This fosters an environment where safety is a priority, and where members feel supported and encouraged to practice free flight responsibly.
The safety facilitator can also play a role in the management and verification of flight equipment. By ensuring that all equipment is in good condition and properly used, it minimizes risks associated with equipment failures.
A safety facilitator helps strengthen club cohesion by encouraging communication and collaboration between members. By promoting safe and responsible practices, it helps create a spirit of camaraderie and solidarity within the club.
The safety facilitator offers a space for dialogue and exchange after an accident is experienced or observed. Talking with him allows members to better understand the causes and consequences of specific incidents. They also are able to share their experiences and to receive psychological support if needed. These exchanges are essential to create a better flying environment.
