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continue to physically hold in the ears.
Whilst a solo pilot is applying ears, the angle of attack can be reduced
and horizontal/forward speed easily increased by use of the speed (bar)
system. This is not an option for a tandem/dual pilot and if holding in the
ears by conventional methods, access to the trimmers is also obviously
restricted.
Having been recognised these problems; NIVIUK Gliders has improved
the EAR LOCK SYSTEM (ELS) applied in the first TAKOO glider.
The TAKOO 3 is fitted with big ear pulleys with an ear lock-on system.
The improved EAR LOCK SYSTEM (ELS) allows locking and unlocking
the ears with no effort of the pilot.
The wing can be piloted with the ears on.
The ELS allows the pilot to have the ears on all the time with no effort.
The ELS allows the pilot to use the trimmers at the same time.
Ears (ELS) ON - Simply take the ear line and pull it downward until
the knot passes through the ELS (lock system); then move it slightly
horizontally forward, locking the knot in the V groove.
Ears (ELS) OFF – To Release, pull the ear line down and release the
knot from the V groove. Then guide it vertically as it goes upward and
back through the ELS (Lock System) It is better to release the two ears
separately.
To perform the ears as a descent manoeuvres in the classic way, take
the external A line on both sides, as high as possible and pull them
downward and outward. You will see the wingtips fold down. To reopen
them, release the lines and they will reopen by without assistance. If this
does not happen, brake progressively on one side and then the other.
Asymmetric reopening is recommended in order to avoid compromising
the angle of attack, particularly flying near the ground or in turbulent
conditions.
5.2 B-LINE STALL
When you carry out this manoeuvre, the wing stops flying, it loses all
horizontal speed and you are not in control of the paraglider. The air
circulation over the profile is interrupted and the wing enters into a
situation similar to parachuting.
To carry out this manoeuvre you have to take the B-lines at the maillons
height leaving them as base in the hand palm avoiding taking the A&B
together. Pull symmetrically down (approx. 20-30cms) and then hold this