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If the collapse does happen the TAKOO 2 will not react violently, the turn
tendency is very gradual and it is easily controlled. Lean your body towards
the side that is still flying in order to counteract the turn and to maintain a
straight course, if necessary slightly slow down the same side. The collapse
will normally open by itself but if that does not happen, pull completely on
the brake line on the side which has collapsed (100%). Do this with a firm
movement. You may have to repeat this operation to provoke the re-opening.
Take care not to over-brake on the side that is still flying (turn control) and
when the collapse has been solved, remember to let the wing recover its
flying speed.
Symmetric collapse.
In normal flying conditions the design of the TAKOO 2 ensures that a
symmetric collapse is quite improbable. The profile of the wing has been
designed to widely tolerate extreme changes in the angle of incidence. A
symmetric collapse may occur in heavy turbulent conditions, on entry or
exit of strong thermals or lack of adapting the use of the accelerator to the
prevailing air conditions. Symmetrical collapses usually re-inflate without the
glider turning but you can symmetrically apply the brake lines with a quick
deep pump to quicken the re-inflation. Release the brake lines immediately
to recover optimum flight speed.
Negative spin.
This configuration is out of the normal flight behaviour of the TAKOO 2.
Certain circumstances however, may provoke this configuration such as
trying to turn when the wing is flying at very low speed (while heavily braking).
It is not easy to give any recommendations about this situation since it varies
depending on the circumstances. Remember that you should restore the
relative air speed over the wing. To achieve this, progressively reduce the
pressure on the brake lines and let the wing gain speed. The normal reaction
would be a lateral surge with a turn tendency no greater than 360º before
restoring to normal flight conditions.
Parachutal stall.
The possibility of this happening has been eliminated by the design of the
TAKOO 2 and it is highly unlikely to happen on this paraglider. If it does
happen, the feeling would be that the wing would not be advancing, you
would feel a kind of instability and a lack of pressure on the brake lines,
although the canopy would appear to be correctly inflated. The correct
reaction would be to release the pressure on the brake lines and push the A
lines forward or rather lean your body to any side WITHOUT PULLING ON
THE BRAKE LINES.
Deep Stall.
The possibility of the TAKOO 2 falling into this configuration during normal
flight is very unlikely. This could happen if you are flying at a very low speed,
whilst over steering in a number of manoeuvres and in turbulent conditions.
To provoke a deep stall you have to take the wing to minimum flight speed
by symmetrically pulling the brake lines, when you reach this point, continue
pulling until you reach 100% and then hold. The glider will first fall behind
you and then situate itself above you, rocking slightly, depending on how the
manoeuvre was carried out. When you start to provoke a stall, be positive and
do not doubt an instant. Do not release the brake lines when half way through
the manoeuvre. This would cause the glider to surge violently forward with
great energy and may result in the wing below the pilot. It is very important
that the pressure on the brake lines is maintained until the wing is well
established vertical above.
To regain normal flight conditions, progressively and symmetrically release
the brake lines, letting the speed be re-established. When the wing reaches
the maximum advanced position ensure that the brakes are fully released.
The wing will now surge forward, this is necessary so that air speed is
completely restored over the wing. Do not over brake at this point because
the wing needs to recover speed to quit the stall configuration. If you have to
control a possible symmetrical front stall, briefly and symmetrically pull on the
brake lines and let go even when the wing is still ahead of you.
