FreeX MANX L, Owner'S Manual

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B-line-stall
swinging but also because the MANX may show, as all modern,
drag-reduced paragliders, the tendency for retarded turning out of
high speed (sink rates of more than 12 m/s).
So you must clearly discriminate between initial phase (only the
brake on the inside wing is being applied plus weight shift control)
and the spiral phase (inside brake is being released, the outside
brake is being applied and the weight is in neutral position) and
the recovering phase (gradual release of both brakes, the inside
brake may be released a bit faster, weight shift towards outside
wing according to tendency)! The pilot must always be aware of
the high energies, which are essential for 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 MANX's
appropriate design - to use the B-Stall with the MANX.
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
w i t h ou t s t r on g p e n du l u m e f f e c t s . A r ap i d re l e as e is
recommended.