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USER MANUAL
GRAVITY Xrocket
EN REV.V01 - 2020
7.2
Advanced Handlings
even though the GRAVITY Xrocket has a very high aerodynamic stability it is possible that
the glider gets into an extreme flight situation due to pilot errors or turbulent air. The best
method to stay calm and react correctly is to take part in a flight safety course. The pilot will
learn to manage extreme flight situation under professional supervision. extreme flight
manoeuvres may only be executed in calm air and in sufficient height under professional
supervision (e.g. safety training). Once again we mention that a rescue system is required by
the law.
The following extreme flight figures and flight manoeuvres can either be caused intentionally,
through turbulences or through pilot errors. every pilot can get into these flight situations! all
mentioned extreme flight figures and manoeuvres are dangerous if performed without the
appropriate knowledge, enough altitude or necessary introduction. a wrong execution of
these described figures and manoeuvres may have fatal consequences!
7.3
Spiral Dive
As with a normal turn, initiating the spiral dive is very easy with the GRAVITY Xrocket. The
spiral dive leads to very good sink rates (up to 15-20 m/sec). To safely use the spiral dive
when necessary it should be practised in calm conditions. You move down vertically within
the airmass. do not underestimate the g-forces that act upon the pilot when diving down in
an efficient spiral.
The glider has a strong nose-dive when the bank increases during the spiral dive. The
behaviour is very dynamic and should be piloted through lessening the brake-line-pull on the
inside of the turn resp. accordingly with the outside brake and should only be practised under
professional supervision.
PAY ATTENTION_
If initiated too quickly there is a risk that the canopy will turn/ spin
negatively. In this case, release the brake again and start commence into the spiral manoeuvre
again.
7.4
Wingover
The pilot has to perform right and left turns with increasing bank until the desired angle is
reached. Collapsing wingtips are prevented by gently applying brake pressure in the up- and/
or down-swing of the wingover. Normally there is no danger of collapsing wing tips with the
GRAVITY Xrocket except for when there is a very high bank. With shifting the body weight
while applying the brake it is possible to fly the highest possible wingovers.
