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the 3B3 line.
This technique easily increases the descent rate without causing
problems and without the risk of causing a collapse while maintaining
high speed.
How? Locate the 3B3 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 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, exactly the same as you would with big ears. During this
maneuver, the first sensation is a decrease in relative wind and a slight
backwards inclination of the wing, as if going backwards.
To exit the maneuver 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. 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
When carrying out this maneuver, the wing stops flying, loses all
horizontal speed and the pilot is no longer in control of the paraglider.
The airflow over the profile is interrupted and the wing enters a situation
similar to parachuting.
To enter this maneuver, the B-risers are gripped below the maillons and
symmetrically pulled down together (approx. 20-30 cm) and maintained
in that position.
Initiating the maneuver is physically demanding because it can take
some strength to pull the risers down until the wing is deformed. After
this, the physical effort is less. Continue to hold the risers in position.
Once the wing is deformed, its horizontal speed will drop to 0 km/h;
vertical descending speed increases to –6 to –8 m/s, depending on the
conditions and how the maneuver is performed.
To exit the maneuver, simultaneously release both risers. The wing will
then slightly surge forward and automatically return to normal flight. It is
better to let go of the lines quickly rather than slowly.
This is an easy descent technique to perform, but remember that
the wing will stop flying, will lose all forward horizontal speed, and
its reactions will change markedly when compared to a normal flight
configuration.
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 maneuver must therefore
be done gradually to increase one’s capacity to resist the g-force exerted
on the body. With practice, you will fully appreciate and understand it.
Only practice this maneuver at high altitude and with enough ground
clearance.
To start the maneuver, 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 stabilize in a spiral
dive from 15m/s onwards.