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If a spin occurs, just release the brakes and wait for the glider to surge forward, checking it
with the brakes if it surges too far. Never release the spin if the glider is far back behind
you, always try to release it when the glider is above or in front of you! Depending on the
type of release and the dynamics of the rotary movement, the canopy may surge forward
on one side and collapse asymmetrically. In the case of a longer spin, the pilot may release
the brakes only at the moment when the glider is in its rotary motion above or in front of the
pilot. If the spin does not stop, check whether you have released the brakes fully (including
wraps)!
WARNING!! If you are LOW and are in an unintentional spin, or if the canopy is caught in a
cravat USE YOUR RESERVE.
Wingover
To induce a wingover the pilot flies consecutive alternating turns to gradually steepen the
angle of bank. During wingovers with a high bank angle, the outside wing begins to unload.
Further increase of the angle of bank must be avoided, because any possible resulting
collapse may be quite dynamic!
WARNING!! Full-stall, spin and wingover (over 90 degree angle of bank) are
prohibited aerobatic manoeuvres and may not be performed during normal flying.
Incorrect recovery procedures or overreacting of the pilot may have dangerous
consequences! Attention! The Aravis is not designed to be used for aerobatics.
Alternative (emergency) steering
If for some reason it becomes impossible to control the Aravis with the brake lines the
outermost C-lines may be used to steer and land the canopy. Attention! Of course the
range is much shorter (5-10 cm) than with the brakes. It is also possible to control the
direction of the flight by pulling on a stabilizer line or by weight-shifting.
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