ICARO PANDION 2, Manual

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Version 1/ 2023
the brakes brings the glider into an obvious side angle and the glider flies fast
steep curves until spiral dive begins.
If the brake lines are pulled too fast or too far the glider will be stalled!
A one-sided stall is signalized clearly by: The curves inner side of the wing is
getting soft, and nearly stops. In this case you have to release the brake lines!
Landing
Always stand up in the harness in the landing position very early to be able to
react as fast as possible to sudden events. Set up your final landing leg to face
into the wind to minimize groundspeed. If you leave the inflated leading-edge bang
on the ground, this can cause the cell walls to burst!
Do not brake too much, to avoid a stall of the glider in this very low altitude!
Do not reduce height by “pumping” with the brakes.
Descent techniques
The methods described here can stress the material and structure of the
paraglider and the pilot to their physical and psychological limits. They
should therefore only be used for training and in emergency situations
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Training of descent techniques and simulation of flight incidents (SFI)
should only take place at professional safety training seminars with
professional trainer and only while flying over water.
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Before inducing any exercise control the airspace beneath.
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During the exercises stay in contact with the canopy.
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If the glider is out of control, use your reserve parachute.
Big & Small Ears
The aim of this exercise is to descend in strong thermals. Only take the outer lines
of the A-risers in your hand, without releasing the brakes and pull down leaving it
run through your hands (use gloves!). Sink rate increases but not the forward
speed. If you use the acceleration system, then higher sink speeds can be
achieved. Reopen the wing by pushing up with your hands and if necessary, then
pump the brakes with short symmetric movements. For directional control while
using the big ears, you should use weight shift.
Never attempt tight turns or spirals with Big Ears, as the A-lines will be over
stressed.
B-Line-Stall
B-Line-Stall is not so effective, furthermore stresses the material of the glider and
reduces operating life of the canopy.
To enter and hold a B-line-stall requires considerable strength.
It is very dangerous performing a B-line-stall incorrectly and following errors
must be avoided:
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pulling too far on the B-line-stall aid, so that the A-lines are pulled too,
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exit is too slow,
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releasing the B-line-stall aid without simultaneously pushing up with your
hands,