Fresh Breeze APAX evo, User Manual

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APAX evo user manual
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There are three different types of stall in paragliding.
Deep stall (parachuting, stable stall)
Paragliders can go into a deep stall for a variety of reasons: brake lines too short (no slack),
old or damaged glider material which therefore has increased level of permeability, altered
trim/line length and changes to profile characteristics caused by moisture (e.g. flying in rain).
Paragliders have a particular tendency to stall if the wing-loading is too low. An out-of-trim
glider, caused by changes in line lengths due to prolonged use, may also have a higher deep
stall tendency.
In a deep stall, the airflow from the front reduces and the glider goes into a stable flight
attitude without forward momentum. The paraglider sinks almost vertically at 4-5m/s and
there is noticeably less flight noise.
The APAX evo has no tendency to get into in a deep stall. Should this nevertheless occur,
make sure your brakes are fully released, the glider will then normally recover on its own
immediately. If the glider still doesn’t recover either put your hands on the A risers and push
forward or use the speed bar to accelerate the wing.
If you have a speed system, you can also use it to accelerate, so that the glider goes into a
normal flying position from the deep stall. After you have landed, the glider and the length of
the lines must be checked.
You can recognise a deep stall by the glider getting "mushy" and the airflow around your
ears decreasing. The glider may also compress spanwise. Flying in strong turbulence or
exiting a deflation with too much brake applied can cause this situation. A wet glider also has
a higher deep stall tendency, and you should do everything you can to avoid flying in the rain.
If you do pass through some rain never make big ears! Apply speed bar until you are
confident that the wing has dried out.
WARNING: Never apply the brakes, including any wraps taken, in a deep stall.
Full stall (dynamic stall)
The full stall happens when the wing partially deflates and loses its arched shape. It is
triggered when the maximum possible angle of attack is exceeded. The most common cause
is going below the minimum speed or flying near the minimum speed combined with the
effects of turbulence.
In full stall, the paraglider loses its forwards travel, surges backwards and deflates. If the
brakes are held down, the canopy comes up over the pilot again. The result is an almost
vertical descent with a sink rate of approx. 8m/s.
Do not take wraps on the brakes during a full stall. Keep your hands close to the body and
under the harness seat plate during the stall. If the canopy is in a stable full stall, it will move
forward and backward. To exit the full stall, slowly release the brakes, making sure that this is
done symmetrically. After that, the brakes are completely released when the glider canopy is
filled and in front of the pilot. This prevents the canopy from pitching too far forward.
As this is done, the canopy accelerates forwards dynamically and picks up speed. Do not
brake too soon (otherwise it could go into a full stall again), and be careful to avoid a front stall
by making sure that it does not shoot too far forwards.
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