Niviuk KLIMBER P, User Manual

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easily increases the descent rate without causing problems
and without the risk of causing a collapse while
maintaining high speed.
How?
Locate the 5B1 line on your risers and, as you would when applying
big ears, simply pull down firmly and smoothly until you see both
wingtips drop back slightly. The forward speed of the glider speed will
then reduce slightly, quickly stabilize stabilise and then increase. You
will then experience a descent rate of around 5-6m/s. We recommend
the application of the speed bar whilst using this technique. Controlled
turning of the wing can easily be maintained by weight shifting the
harness, exactly the same as you would with big ears.
During this manoeuvre, the first sensation is a decrease in relative wind
and a slight backwards inclination of the wing, as if going backwards.
To exit the manoeuvre release the lines as you would with big ears,
control the pitch and the wing will quickly adopt normal flight.
This new technique allows a comfortable and controllable rapid descent
without the risk of experiencing a ‘cravat’ or ‘deep stall’. It is very
comfortable and makes turning simple.
We advise you to first try this technique in smooth conditions with
sufficient altitude above appropriate terrain. This is a new controlled
descent technique that only needs a little practise to be executed with
total comfort and effectiveness.
5.3 B-LINE STALL
This manoeuvre was not tested during certification.
5.4 SPIRAL DIVE
This is a more effective way to rapidly lose altitude. Beware that the wing
will experience and be subjected to a tremendous amount of descending
and rotating speed (g-force), which can cause a loss of orientation and
consciousness (blackout). This manoeuvre must therefore be done
gradually to increase one’s capacity to resist the g-force exerted on
the body. With practise, a pilot will fully appreciate and understand it.
Only practise this manoeuvre at high altitude and with enough ground
clearance.
To start the manoeuvre, first weight shift and pull the brake handle
located on the inner side of the turn. The intensity of the turn can be
controlled by braking slightly using the outer brake handle.
A paraglider flying at its maximum rotating speed can reach –20 m/s, or
the equivalent of a 70 km/h vertical descent, and will stabilise in a spiral
dive from 15 m/s onwards. Good enough reasons to familiarise yourself
with the manoeuvre and understand how to exit it.
To exit this manoeuvre, the inner brake handle (down side of the turn)
must progressively be relaxed while momentarily applying tension to the
outer brake handle opposite to the turn. The pilot must also weight shift
and lean towards the opposite side of the turn at the same time.
The exit should be performed gradually and smoothly so that the
changes in pressure and speed can be noted.
When exiting the spiral, the glider will briefly experience an asymmetrical
acceleration and dive, depending on how the manoeuvre was carried out.
Practise these manoeuvres at sufficient altitude and with moderation.
5.5 SLOW DESCENT TECHNIQUE
This technique allows descent without straining the wing or taxing the
pilot. Glide normally while searching for descending air and begin to turn
as if climbing in a thermal, but with the intention to sink.
Common sense has to be used to avoid dangerous areas of rotor when
looking for descending air. Safety is the most important consideration.