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Big ears and spiral dives are generally the most common methods of descent. Big ears can
achieve a moderate rate of descent with the advantage of forward speed and manoeuvrability.
Spiral dives attain higher rates of descent, but the g-forces can be signi fi cant and the
manoeuvre is more technically demanding. ‘B-stalls’ have little or no advantages compared to
the other methods of descent and therefore are not recommended in normal situations. Always
try to avoid the need to use these descent techniques. Thoroughly check the conditions before
launch, and pay close attention to how the day develops.
All of these options will also strain your motor paraglider and should be avoided if you want to
preserve your motor paraglider. We recommend that you practice the rapid descent techniques
under professional guidance during a safety training course.
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The spiral dive is the most effective method for making a rapid descent, and can allow sink rates
of up to 20 m/s to be reached. It is suitable where there is a high ascent rate and little wind.
The Pegasus 3 ful fi ls the EN spiral dive requirements and has no tendency to remain in a stable
spiral dive under normal conditions. The certi
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carabiner distance (see chapter "Harness"). Deviations from this setting, unapproved harnesses
or spirals with excessive sink can change the maneuver considerably; pilot action may be
required. In such cases, exit the spiral by weight-shifting to the outside and progressively
applying the outside brake.
Before entering a spiral, make sure you have adequate height for recovery. To enter the spiral
dive, weight-shift and progressively apply the inside brake until the glider enters the spiral. As
the glider accelerates into the spiral, centre your weight and control your rate of descent with
weight-shift and outer brake.
To exit the spiral, check your weight is centred (or slightly towards the outside) and
progressively release the inside brake. As the glider starts to exit the spiral, you may also choose
to reduce the pendulum moment by brie fl y re-applying the inside brake.
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