9 Pilot’s manual for Aspen6
CAUTION: It is very important to execute this manoeuvre very carefully. Due to the high compactness
of the leading edge and collapse resistance it is quite difficult to find a right degree of pulling of A-risers
down. This applies particularly to the asymmetric collapse of 75% at full speed!
5.3.2. Full Frontal Collapse
Initiation: Grab both A-risers at the top and pull them down fluently until the leading edge collapses.
Recovery: Recovery time depends on how much of the canopy has collapsed. In normal conditions
Aspen6 will recover into normal flight automatically as soon as the front risers are released. Applying
the brakes on both sides simultaneously can help reopen the paraglider.
CAUTION: It is very important to execute this manoeuvre very carefully. Due to the high compactness
of the leading edge it is quite difficult to find a right degree of pulling of A-risers down. If you pull them
down too quickly, a massive collapse could happen!
5.3.3. Deep stall
Initiation: Pull both brakes smoothly until the sink rate increases markedly and the forward speed
reaches almost zero. The pull on the brakes should be controlled so that the canopy stays inflated and
doesn't fall back into a full stall.
Recovery: Aspen6 cannot stay in deep stall flight, so after the brakes are released the glider
automatically returns to normal flight. If you need to, you can accelerate recovery by pulling hard on
both brakes, followed by a fast release. Or you can pull lightly on the A-risers.
CAUTION: If you pull too hard on the A-risers you may experience a full frontal collapse.
5.3.4. Full stall
Initiation: Wind the control lines once or twice around your hands and pull both of them down
smoothly. Hold them down until the canopy falls behind the pilot and deforms into a characteristic
crescent shape. Hold your hands firmly (press them underneath the seat) and be careful that you do
not release the brakes prematurely or asymmetrically.
Recovery: Aspen6 recovers from a full stall automatically once the brakes are smoothly released.
During correct recovery from a full stall Aspen6 shows no extreme tendencies such as diving in front of
the pilot. If the brakes are released prematurely or too quickly there is a possible tendency for the glider
to dive ahead of the pilot. This can be corrected by adequate simultaneous braking on both-sides.
CAUTION: When exiting a Full Stall, if the brakes are released asymmetrically the glider may suffer a
massive asymmetrical collapse followed by a tendency to enter a spin.
5.3.5. Spin
Initiation: Slow down by braking to nearly minimum speed. Then pull a brake on one side all the way
down while simultaneously releasing the brake on the other side. Because the stalled side falls back,
the canopy suffers airflow disruption over one half of the wing which results in a spin and a rapid loss
of altitude.
Recovery: Under normal circumstances Aspen6 is capable of recovering from a spin automatically when
the brakes are released.
Caution: In general, when there is a very fast or a long-lasting rotation and when the brakes are released
too quickly, the canopy may shoot in front of the pilot followed by a massive asymmetrical collapse.
Warning: Whenever a paraglider is not in normal flight and airflow is disrupted there is always a rapid
increase in sink rate and therefore a substantial loss of altitude.
Remember: When practising SIV the wrong manoeuvre at the wrong time may change a fairly easy
situation into a dangerous problem. You are also exposing your glider to forces that may damage it.
Practise SIV manoeuvres only under the supervision of an instructor and with a reserve parachute.
