DESCENT POSSIBILITY
SPIRAL DIVE
A Spiral dive can be achieved with holding one brake down until the glider enters the dive.
The dive can be adjusted with more or less inside brake and outside brake can be applied
to stabilize the canopy.
The spiral dive is the fastest method to reduce altitude but can be very dangerous if the
pilot is not familiar with the maneuver.
High G forces occur during a spiral and the inexperienced pilot needs to be very careful!
If you experience any discomfort the spiral should be stopped immediately. To exit from
the dive slowly release the inside brake and give the glider time to continue the turn for
a few revolutions. Spiral dives should be practiced during a safety clinic!
B LINE STALL
Both B Risers are being pulled down symetrically until the glider enters the stall. To exit,
quickly release both B Risers at the same time.
If the glider horsehoes during the B Line stall, exit immediately. It may be necessary to
pump both brakes to recover from the horseshoe. B Line Stall should be practiced during
a Safety Clinic.
BIG EARS
Big Ears are a gentle decent maneuvers that retains forward speed. To enter Big Ears pull
both outside A Lines until the Ears fold under. You can steer the glider with weight shift
during Big Ears
You can also apply the accelerator with Big Ears to further increase sink rate and forward
speed. To recover from Big Ears simply release the lines, one at a time. Pumping the brakes
expedites the exit. All Decent Maneuvers should be practiced in calm air with plenty of
altitude, best during a safety clinic.
Chapter 5
Descent Possibility
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