Gin Pegasus 3, User Manual, Page: 29 / 52

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Grabbing the stabilizer/winglet main line
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A negative angle of attack can also cause part or all of the leading edge of the glider to collapse.
Symmetric (frontal) collapses will normally re-open without pilot input. The paraglider will pitch
forward and then regain speed. Assist this process if necessary with a symmetric application of
the brakes. Take care not to apply too much brake for too long as this may stall the wing.
In the case of extreme front stalls across the entire wing chord, the wing tips may move forward
making the glider form a U-shape. Again, recovery is by light symmetrical braking on both sides.
Take care that both wingtips return to normal fl ight evenly.
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Types of stall
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When a paraglider
fl
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Extremely dangerous fl ight con fi gurations can result if the laminar boundary layer is interrupted,
with practically the entire air fl ow along the top surface breaking away. This happens in particular
when the angle of attack is too great.
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There are three different types of stall in paragliding.
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