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360° :
In a 360° spiral, a sink rate of more than 10 m/s / 30 ft/s is
attained. This manoeuvre can disorientate the pilot (loss of reference
point and strong acceleration).
One should learn this technique progressively. In particular one
should avoid the symmetrical mid braking position for coming out of
the spiral. This is best obtained by raising both hands progressively.
Big ears :
It is not recommended to exceed more than 30% of the
wingspan on each side. Beyond this limit, the wing may become
unstable.
Recommended procedure:
1 -
Make the ears simultaneously on each side by pulling the eleva-
tor of the Ear Kit (by taking the strap and not the line)
2 -
Speed up if necessary
3 -
Reopen, release the ears simultaneously.
The «B»-line stall :
Do not pull more than 25 cm (risk of dropping
out).
The wrong amount of tractive effort on the B’s is likely, due to the
high aspect ratio of the wing, to degenerate into shrimp forward.
We will avoid a sudden release. For these 3 maneuvers, we strongly
recommend, as for all the other phases of the flight, to keep the
controls in hand, placed in a «wrist strap» this allows you to ins-
tantly return to a conventional regain of control. These emergency
maneuvers should only be used when necessary. Over time, they
weaken the lines, ribs and sail / line anchor points.
RAPID DESCENT TECHNIQUES