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Deep stall
Paragliders can go into a deep stall for some reasons: brake lines too short (no slack),
altered trim/line length and changes to profile characteristics caused by moisture (e.g.
flying in rain). Paragliders have a particular tendency to stall if the wing-loading is too low.
An out-of-trim glider, caused by changes in line lengths due to prolonged use, may also
have a higher deep stall tendency.
In a deep stall, the airflow from the front reduces and the glider goes into a stable flight
attitude without forward momentum. The paraglider sinks almost vertically at 4-5m/s and
there is noticeably less flight noise.
The Magus has no tendency to get into a deep stall. Should this nevertheless occur, make
sure your brakes are fully released, the glider will then normally recover on its own
immediately. If the glider still doesn’t recover either put your hands on the A risers and
push forward or use the speed bar to accelerate to get the wing into a normal flying
position. After you have landed, the glider and the length of the lines must be checked.
Flying in strong turbulence or exiting a deflation with too much brake applied can cause
this situation. A wet glider also has a higher deep stall tendency, and you should do
everything you can to avoid flying in the rain. If you do pass through some rain never make
B3 descent technique or big ears! Apply speed bar until you are confident that the wing has
dried out.
Never apply the brakes, including any wraps taken, in a deep stall.
Full stall
The full stall happens when when the maximum possible angle of attack is exceeded. The
most common cause is going below the minimum speed or flying near the minimum speed
combined with the effects of turbulence. In full stall, the paraglider loses its forwards travel,
surges backwards and deflates. If the brakes are held down, the canopy comes up over
the pilot again. The result is an almost vertical descent with a sink rate of approx. 8m/s.
Do not take wraps on the brakes during a full stall. Keep your hands close to the body and
under the harness seat plate during the stall. If the canopy is in a stable full stall, it will
move forward and backward. To exit the full stall, slowly release the brakes, making sure
that this is done symmetrically. After that, the brakes are completely released when the
glider canopy is filled and in front of the pilot. This prevents the canopy from pitching too far
forward. As this is done, the canopy accelerates forwards dynamically and picks up speed.
Do not brake too soon (otherwise it could go into a full stall again), and be careful to avoid
a front stall by making sure that it does not shoot too far forwards.
Note! If the canopy has gone back during the full stall, the brakes must be held down,
otherwise the canopy may surge forward and, in an extreme case, end up underneath the
pilot. Hold the brakes down until the canopy is above you again.
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