Extreme manoeuvres
EXTREME FLYING MANOEUVRES SHOULD ONLY BE
CARRIED OUT DURING SAFETY TRAINING COURSES
(INSTABILITY TRAINING) UNDER PROPER GUIDANCE!
One sided collapse
Can happen in strong turbulence.
With collapses up to 50% pilot has a couple of seconds to react
before the wing will enter rotation. Standard counter-steering is
enough to keep the paraglider on course.
Under normal conditions the canopy will reinflate instantly and
spontaneously..
Frontal collapse
Can happen in strong turbulence. Active piloting will usually
prevent its occurrence.
Optic 2 Light is a modern paraglider with significantly stiffened
leading edge. Tests have shown that most often canopy reinflates
spontaneously, however in specific turbulent conditions it is possible
that airflow will keep the leading edge collapsed. That’s why an
instant pilot’s reaction is advised – a measured braking at the right
moment will greatly speed up the recovery.
Full stall and negative spin
Practically do not occur, may happen only as a result of serious
neglect or intentional action of the pilot. You have to be careful
when flying at very low speeds until fully familiar with brake
operation.
The canopy recovers spontaneously in initial phase of stall,
otherwise use standard procedures.
Deep stall
Under normal conditions does not occur. If you want to prevent it
at all, simply stick to a couple of rules:
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after B-stall, release the risers quickly and evenly. Don’t be
afraid – the canopy does not jump forward excessively.
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