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controlled, smooth recovery from strong spiral dives. Impulsive
counter-steering out of full speed with the purpose of interrupting
the phase of retarded turning can lead to very dynamic, highly
dangerous swerving movements ("looping") and is absolutely
prohibited.
Since there are strong forces acting on the pilot during extreme
spiral rotations and its initiation presents problems in very
turbulent conditions, we also recommend - owing to the
ARCANE's appropriate design - to use the B-Stall with the
ARCANE.
The spiral dive (sinking about 8-15 m/s) still remains the most
effective method for descent and should therefore be practised
where as a B-stall (sinking about 6-8 m/s) is not appropriate for
every type of emergency situation.
Out of unaccelerated normal flight, it is best to grasp the B-lines
on both sides above the line links and pull them down
There is no need to release the toggles whilst B-stalling. The first
10 cm require a relatively high power input. Then a full stall will
occur, the canopy bunches up in the direction of the profile and
by pulling down further ( another 10 cm) you will achieve a high
sink rate while keeping a completely stable “flight” position.
Pulling the B-lines even further down will not enhance the sink
rate but lead to a more unstable flight position and turning away
of the canopy.
By releasing the risers the canopy will accelerate immediately
without strong pendulum effects. A rapid release is
recommended.
The ARCANE does not show any tendency to remain in stalled
flight. Should it not catch up right away, a simultaneous push on
the A-risers will remedy this condition.