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Recovery
As soon as you release both brakes symmetrically, the glider will independently recover from
the parachutal stall. If it will not, you can help; pull the A-risers until the canopy goes forward
again. Another possibility is to pull the brake lines until the canopy falls backwards and then
immediately release them. Consequently the canopy will move forward and recover.
WARNING!! In a parachutal stall, asymmetrical application of the brakes can lead to a spin.
If you must land from a parachutal stall, on no account apply the brakes very close to the
ground, as a reduction in area increases the descent rate.
B-line stall
WARNING! We do not recommend the use of B-line stalls to increase sink rate. They can
apply heavy loads to the canopy and too quick an initiation or recovery, with a maximum
suspended weight, can lead to damage.
Initiation
Put your hands through the brake handles and grip the B-risers at the height of the maillons.
Now pull the B-risers slowly down, until the canopy folds (parallel to its long axis). The
glider will now stabilise itself and sink rapidly, with virtually no forward speed. Keep hold of
the B-risers throughout the manoeuvre.
Recovery
Release the risers at first rapidly but then gently. After the B-line stall on no account just let
go of the B-risers, as this can cause overloading. As soon as the risers have been released, the
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will usually fly normally of its own accord. Otherwise you have two possibilities:
1. Pull the A-risers, until the canopy regains forward speed. WARNING! Don't pull too far, or
a frontal tuck will develop.
2. Pull the brake lines until the canopy starts to fall backwards, and then instantly open both
brakes symmetrically. As a result the canopy will shoot forwards, thus regaining forward
speed.
So begin with option 1, and only rely on option 2 when you have enough experience with the
manoeuvre.
WARNING! In parachutal stalls asymmetric use of the brakes can cause a spin! If you have to
land during a parachutal stall, when near the ground do not use the brakes, because reducing
the surface area increases the sink rate. If the glider shows a propensity for deep stalls it is
necessary to send it for a check.
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Spin (negative spirals)
If you find yourself in an unintentional spin and you are high enough, you should:
1) Release the brakes immediately. The glider will stop rotating, if it does not apply
sufficient outside brake to stop rotation.
2) Gently apply the brakes to avoid a collapse of the canopy and the possibility of
a cravat (one of the tips becoming entangled in the lines)
NOTE!! In the case of a cravat which pumping of the brakes fails to release - apply 50% -
70% brake on the open side of the canopy to stop rotation. Then pull the caught line carefully
to release it then pump out the affected side.
WARNING! If the brakes on the un-collapsed side, the outside of any turn, are too much
pulled, it can lead to a stall and then on to a new spin.
WARNING!! If you are LOW and are in an unintentional spin, or if the canopy is caught in
a cravat USE YOUR RESERVE.
Full stall
This is included only to expand your knowledge of how the canopies performance. Not
recommended as a descent technique.
The Full Stall can happen:
1) When flying directly into a thermal whilst already flying with deep brake
2) When flying with deep brake, (more then 100%)
Initiation
Take wraps until the glider is lightly braked (when the hands are right up). Now gently pull
both brake lines, until the canopy falls away behind - at this point, dynamically pull the brakes
fully down. Press your hands against your body. The glider is now over you, with the wing
tips flapping. If you release brakes too soon, the glider can jump extremely forward, while you
stay still back. As a result you sink rapidly with no forward movement.
Recovery
Progressively ease off on both brakes. Once 90% of the leading edge has reopened the brakes
can be fully released. Ensure that the release is even on both sides. The glider exits the full
stall on its own with no tendency to surge forward.
WARNING!! If the brakes are released rapidly and asymmetrically, the glider may turn
through almost 90 degrees and suffer an extensive asymmetric collapse.
