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Asymmetric or frontal (symmetric) collapses
Despite tests showing that AROLLA 3 recovers
spontaneously after collapses, active piloting is
recommended in the event of an asymmetric or frontal
collapse. Active piloting will reduce the loss of altitude and
a change of direction.
In the event of a frontal (symmetric) collapse
: before
automatic reopening occurs, bring both brakes down
swiftly & symmetrically to speed up reopening of the
leading edge, then immediately bring your hands back up
to normal flying position.
In the event of an asymmetric collapse
: keep the
paraglider flying as straight as possible by leaning away
from the collapsed side and applying sufficient (just
enough, not too much) brake to maintain course. Speed
up the reopening of the closed side by a single, positive
input.