Dudek WARP ENERGY, User Manual

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can surprise the less experienced pilot.
A spiral is characterised by reaching the highest sink rates possible.
Significant G-forces, however, make it difficult to sustain a spiral dive
for a long time, as it can place high loads on both pilot and glider to
degree of losing consciousness by the pilot. Never do this
manoeuvre in turbulence or at too high bank angles.
Control the dive and do not exceed 16 m/s sink. If the dive is not
stopping after releasing the brake, assist the glider with the outer
one.
Caution: Never execute manoeuvres generating high G-
forces (spiral dive, dynamic wimgovers etc.) on released
trimmers, as this is very dangerous!
Releasing the trimmers shifts the loading centre of the canopy
forward, toward leading edge. This rule affects all paragliders,
but the more reflex is present in the airfoil, the more
aggressive is that effect
A typical reflex paraglider on released trimmers shows following load
distribution according to line rows: A=60%, B=30%, C=5%, D=5%.
Taking over as much of the load by the A and B rows of the reflex
canopies (90% in total) brings about their praised stability.
However, in connection with a dynamic manoeuvre which a spiral
dive is, it can shift the load dangerously close to its maximum value.
Similar situation occurs when executing spirals or wingovers with big
ears pulled. That’s another example of concentrating whole load on
reduced wing area, which - combined with high G manoeuvres -
shifts the peak loads unnecesarily close to their maximum values.
Wing over
You make a wingover by performing a series of consecutive,
alternating turns with growing bank angle. Too aggressive banking
with unsufficient control can result with a massive collapse.
Aerobatics
Warp was not designed to do any aerobatics.
Caution: All rapid descent techniques should be practiced in
smooth air and only with sufficient extreme manoeuvres
altitude margin! Full stalls and spins are to be avoided as they
are not recommended techniques of clearing dangerous
situations. Irrespective of paraglider type they may have
dangerous consequences.
quick descent methods