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Asymmetric collapses
Use active flying techniques to virtually eliminate collapses in normal flying conditions.
Nevertheless, if you do get a collapse, stabilize your weight in your harness and do not
allow yourself to fall to the collapsed side. Control your course with weight-shift and a little
outside brake. The deflation should re-inflate spontaneously.
If the deflation does not re-inflate spontaneously, apply brake on the closed side in a
smooth, progressive pumping action. Be sure not to apply too much brake too slowly as
this may risk a stall. Remember that a partly collapsed wing has a reduced surface area
and thus a higher stall speed.
If you get a collapse while in accelerated flight, release the speed bar immediately. Then
apply the normal procedure for unaccelerated asymmetric collapses.
Cravat
A cravatte occurs when a wing tip becomes stuck between the glider lines, for example,
following a bad take-off preparation. On the Magus, a cravatte is unlikely to occur. If you do
get a cravatte, first control your direction. Do this by using weight-shift and enough counter-
brake to stop the turn, but not too much to risk a stall of the opposite side.
A cravat can generally be opened by a short, fast pull on the brake line of the cravatted
side. If not, on the Magus, there is a separate stabilizer main line that goes down to the A
riser. This line usually becomes slack in the event of a cravat. Pull this line down
completely until it becomes tight and the cravat normally comes out.
Note! Counter-steering too strongly on the inflated side of the glider can result in a stall and
to further uncontrolled flight manoeuvres.
Always remain aware of other aircrafts and terrain when dealing with a problem on your
wing. Do not hesitate to throw your reserve parachute if the rotation in a cravatte is
increasing uncontrollably, especially if you are at low altitude.
Symmetric collapses (Front stall)
A negative angle of attack can also cause sentral part or all of the leading edge of the
glider to collapse. Symmetric (frontal) collapses will normally re-open without pilot input.
The paraglider will pitch forward and then regain speed. Assist this process if necessary
with a symmetric application of the brakes. Take care not to apply too much brake for too
long as this may stall the wing.
In the case of extreme front stalls across the entire wing chord, the wing tips may move
forward making the glider form a U-shape. Again, recovery is by light symmetrical braking
on both sides. Take care that both wingtips return to normal flight evenly.
If you get a collapse while in accelerated flight, release the speed bar immediately. Then
apply the normal procedure for unaccelerated asymmetric collapses.
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