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DUAL 2 manual EN version 7 February 2020
6. Recovery Techniques
The second method is to pull gently on the A-risers. This helps the airflow to re-attach to the leading edge, but be
careful not to pull down too hard as this will induce a front collapse.
If the deep stall is particularly stubborn and the previous methods do not work then a full stall will solve the problem. To
do this apply both brakes again fairly quickly, as if to do a strong stall, then immediately release both brakes and damp out
the forward surge in the normal way. The canopy will swing behind you then automatically reinflate and surge forward in
front of you before returning to normal flight. It is the surge forward that exits the canopy from deep stall.
Spins
Spins are dangerous and should not be practised in the course of normal flying. Spins occur when the pilot tries to turn
too fast. In a spin the pilot, lines and canopy basically stay vertical and rotate around a vertical axis. Your gliderwill resist
spinning, but if a spin is inadvertently induced you should release the brake pressure but always be ready to damp out
any dive as the glider exits the spin. Failure to damp the dive on exiting the spin may result in an asymmetric deflation.
Symmetric Front Collapse
It is possible that turbulence can cause the front of the wing to symmetrically collapse, though active piloting can
largely prevent this from occurring accidentally. A pilot can reproduce the effect by taking hold of both the A-risers
and pulling down sharply on them. The glider will automatically recover on its own from this situation in around three
seconds. During this recovery period it is advisable not to apply the brakes as this could stall the wing.
Asymmetric Front Collapse
Your paraglider is very resistant to deflations; however if the canopy collapses on one side due to turbulence, you should first
of all control the direction of flight by countering on the opposite brake. Most normal collapses will immediately reinflate on
their own and you will hardly have time to react before the wing reinflates automatically. The act of controlling the direction will
tend to reinflate the wing. However, with more persistent collapses it may be necessary to pump the brake on the collapsed
