Extreme Flying
It is advisable for all pilots who wish to learn extreme manoeuvres and how to handle
emergencies to attend a safety training course.
Deflation and Collapse
Due to the flexible shape of a paraglider, turbulence may cause a portion of the wing
to suddenly collapse.
An asymmetrical collapse can be easily controlled by weight shifting to the open side
and applying the minimum amount of brake required to control your direction.
A long, smooth progressive pump on the deflated side will assist reinflation.
A symmetrical collapse should reinflate quickly without pilot input, however smooth
input of brake applied symmetrically will speed up the process. If a wing tip remains
stuck in the lines, it is recommended to pull the stabiliser line (the outer B-line).
Active flying will virtually eliminate any tendency to collapse.
Deep Stall
The Hornet is designed to exit immediately from any deep-stall configuration within
four seconds of the brakes or B-line stall being released. If you find yourself in a deep
stall situation (loss of forward speed, low internal wing pressure) ensure your brakes
are up. If your glider does not return to normal flight, your should gently push the A-
risers forward until the glider surges slightly and normal flight is resumed.
Full Stall
Every pilot full stalls their glider during every flight (Flair, coming into land) however,
carrying out a full stall while flying, is a radical and dangerous manouver and should
be avoided at all costs. It is possible to entre a gust stall during strong thermic
conditions, if this happens then the following actions should be taken:
Keep your brakes applied, don’t be tempted to release them. Allow the canopy to re
appear above head then release the brakes smoothly, be prepared to damp down the
surge. A wrong exit from a full stall could lead to further difficulties, therefore be
prepared to deploy reserve.
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