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USER MANUAL
GRAVITY Xmaniac
EN REV.V01 - 2020
7.6
Front Collapse
A negative angle of attack caused by turbulences of the simultaneous pull-down of the a-
risers by the pilot, results in a frontal collapse of the leading edge. The GRAVITY Xmaniac
comes out of a front- stall by itself very quickly. Smooth and symmetric applying of the brake
positively influences the re-opening of the canopy. Evenly symmetrical pumping of the brakes
can support reopening.
7.7
Collapses
Even with its high stability and great responsiveness in turbulences, strong turbulences can
cause the canopy of the GRAVITY Xmaniac to collapse. Usually that situation is not dangerous
and clears itself automatically without any further input. To support the recovery, firmly apply
the brakes on the affected side and simultaneously steer opposite on the open side. When a
large part of the canopy collapses the counter-steering is to be exercised in moderation in
order not to completely interrupt the airflow to the positive side of the wing and spin the
glider.
7.8
Deep stall
The GRAVITY Xmaniac is not sensitive to deep stalls. He ends a blind flight independently,
initiated by pulling the brake lines or the rear risers too strongly, or by a B-Stall stalling too
slowly, with the brakes or the rear risers released. If the glider is in a blind flight due to a
special flight situation or flight configuration (e.g. too low take-off weight), the pilot ends it
by symmetrically "pushing forward" the A-riser on both sides or kick the accelerator.
PAY ATTENTION_
Flight exercises, in which one deliberately causes the stall, should
only be carried out at a sufficient safety level and height. Under no circumstances should the
brakes be used one-sided during a deep stall, as this could cause the canopy to spin (negative
curve). You should only release the brake once the Xmaniac is in a deep stall and the canopy
nods forward.
7.9
Full stall
To initiate a full stall, both control lines are slowly brought to the stall point without winding.
As soon as the stall point is reached, you keep your hands still and there. The glider tilts
backwards. In this moment, the hands must never be put up. The canopy has to be stabilized
and pre-filled before recovering the full stall. To do this, slightly release both brakes
symmetrically. Both brakes are slowly and symmetrically released to fully reject. With correct
symmetrical rejection, the cap surges forward quickly, as soon as the wing nods strongly
forward, the glider must be braked briefly and firmly. An asymmetrical recovery must be
avoided, there is a risk of falling/ diving into the glider.