AirDesign RISE 3, Manual And Service Book

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• Weight shifting to the centre of the turn, or actively pushing or holding the body
weight against the forces generated in the spiral
• Harness without seat-plate
When utilising a harness without a seat-plate there is less or no automatic weight-
shifting to the outside of the turn. The pilot has to actively shift the weight to the
outside by pushing down on the outside-turn leg. If the weight is kept neutral or
even to the inside of the turn, the wing can maintain the spiral.
• Ballast is mounted on the chest/waist strap
• Cross bracing on the chest strap
• No braking input on the outside brake
Should the RISE3 remain in a constant spiral, even gentle brake input on the outside brake
will release the spiral.
ATTENTION : In a stable spiral, the G-forces are very high. Be aware that it may therefore
require considerable more input and effort to recover from this state.
ATTENTION : When exiting a spiral too fast, the conversion of energy may result in the glider
climbing quickly and entering its own turbulence. This may cause the glider to collapse. We
advise that you allow the RISE3 to exit from the spiral dive in a controlled manner.
You should take care to use only moderate spirals, so as not to put unnecessary load on you
and your lines.
IMPORTANT SATEFY NOTICE: A pilot who is dehydrated and/or not accustomed to spiralling
can lose consciousness during a steep spiral dive!
ii. B-Line Stall
This is an effective way of making a moderate to rapid descent, but doesn’t allow any forward
speed.
Initiation : Take hold of the B-Risers (both sides at the same time) just above the maillons, and
slowly but smoothly pull them down, twisting your hands until the canopy shows a span-wise
crease at the B-line attachment points and stops flying forward (brakes remaining in your
hands). It is difficult to pull at first, but becomes easier as the airfoil creases. Your sink rate will
increase while your forward speed will reduce to practically zero.
Recovery : Let go of the risers smoothly but determinedly and symmetrically. The glider will
speed up and gain forward movement. The brakes are kept in your hands at all time during this
manoeuvre. When exiting, take care not to pull the brakes.
ATTENTION : IF THE B-RISERS ARE PULLED DOWN TOO MUCH THE WING MAY LOSE ITS
SPANWISE FORM, OR THE TIPS COME IN FRONT OF THE CENTRE OF THE WING. IN THIS
INSTANCE, THE B-RISERS MUST BE RELEASED IMMEDIATELY.
iii. “Big Ears”
This is the easiest and safest technique for descent while maintaining forward speed.
Depending on how much of the wing-tip you deflate, 3m/s to 5m/s sink rate can be achieved.
While in Big Ears, your forward speed can be increased by using the speed system. To use Big
Ears with speed system, pull the ears in first and then push the speed bar. To recover, release
the speed bar first and then open the ears.
The tendency for the wing to collapse is reduced while flying with Big Ears.
The RISE3 can be steered with Big Ears in by weight-shift alone.