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DEEP STALL (PARACHUTING, STABLE STALL)
The APAX has no tendency to get into a deep stall. Should this nevertheless occur,
make sure your brakes are fully released. This way the glider will immediately
recover on its own. 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. You can
recognise a deep stall by the glider getting "mushy" and the airflow around your
ears decreasing. The glider may also compress span wise.
Flying in strong turbulence or exiting a deflation with too much brake applied can
cause a situation like this. 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 apply speed bar until you are confident that the wing has dried out. An
out-of-trim glider, caused by changes in line lengths due to prolonged use, may
also have a higher deep stall tendency.
FULL STALL (DYNAMIC STALL)
This is an extreme manoeuvre outside the normal flight envelope. You should
never need to perform this manoeuvre. During the stall, keep your hands close to
your body and if necessary lock your hands under your harness seat plate. In a
stable stall, the wing oscillates forward and backward. Before releasing the stall,
raise your hands slightly and evenly to partly fill the canopy with air. If possible,
let the brakes up when the wing is moving forwards in front of you to avoid
excessive surge. The APAX will damp the dive by itself, but you may counter brake
for comfort and release the brakes to regain speed. Be careful not to brake too
much or for too long as this could cause another stall. Never attempt a stall and
then change your mind and release the brakes, the wing will surge violently.
TAILSPIN
The Tailspin is a stable flight condition. Meanwhile one side of the glider has a full
stall the other side keeps enabling an increase of height. The glider rotates around
the full stall wing side.
It is unusual to get a tailspin during normal thermic conditions.
If you are in that case unfortunately that your glider got a tailspin, hold your hands
higher. The glider will shoot forwards and recover from the tailspin.
If it´s not possible to recover try only to release the brake when the glider is
moving above or in front of the pilot.
PILOTING WITHOUT BRAKES
If, for any reason, you are unable to use the brakes to steer the glider, you can
also use the rear risers. Take care to give only small inputs. Pulling the rear risers
too hard may cause a stall.
ADVERTISEMENT AND SEALS
Before installing any kind of seals and advertisements check that it does not
change any flight characteristics. If you are in doubt avoid the advertisement.
