Mcc Aviation AROLLA 2, Owner'S Manual

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“ear“ successively and not both simultaneously.
Keep the lines taut to stop the wingtips from reopening until the manoeuvre is
finished. Depending on the size of ‚big ears‘ initiated, the sink rate can increase by up
to 3–4 m/s. If necessary, it is possible to initiate small alterations in direction by
weight shift control.
As soon as the lines are released, the paraglider should spontaneously reopen.
However, you can speed reopening by „pumping“ the brakes in a single sweeping
movement. When pumping the brakes it is recommended that one side of the
paraglider be opened after the other. Pulling both brakes simultaneously to reopen
ears may result in a stall.
Spiral Drive
AROLLA 2 is a manoeuvrable wing that responds to pilot input precisely and
progressively.
To initiate a tight spiral apply one brake progressively to about 35% and hold it in this
position. The speed of rotation and the brake pressure will increase progressively
and the centrifugal force on the pilot will also increase.
The angle and speed of rotation can be decreased or increased by releasing or
depressing the brake by several centimeters respectively. Once mastered the spiral
dive allows you to descend at rates greater than 10 m/s. Extremely abrupt or badly
synchronised brake inputs or too-rapid initiation of the spiral may result in an
asymmetrical collapse and/or a spin.
CAUTION : A deep spiral is a radical manoeuvre. The kinetic energy generated must
be dissipated by slowly releasing the inside brake throughout, at least, one whole
revolution.