9 Pilot’s manual for Go
Revision 0, 22.7.2019
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.
Notice: Maximum symmetric control travel at maximum weight in flight is greater than 55cm for TOW
up to 80kg, greater than 60cm for TOW up to 100kg and greater than 65cm for TOW greater than 100kg.
Recovery: Go 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: Go recovers from a full stall automatically once the brakes are smoothly released. During
correct recovery from a full stall Go 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 Go 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.
6. MAINTAINING YOUR GLIDER
If you handle your glider with care and store it in a suitable place it can last you a very long time. On
the other hand, neglecting maintenance, bad storage and the use of unsuitable cleaning products can
reduce the lifespan of your glider significantly or may even make it dangerous.
You must keep to these rules:
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Choose a suitable area for your launches. Lines caught on roots or rocks lead to unnecessary strain
on the attachment tabs during inflation. Snagging the lines may rip the canopy tissue or damage
lines.
