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We have ordered these by degree of difficulty:
1) Big ears
To use big ears, both outer A-lines (fitted on a separate riser – split
A-risers) should be pulled down simultaneously. The brake handles
(without an additional wrap) remain in your hands. As long as the lines are
held down the wingtips remain folded and this increases the sink rate.
If the speed bar is used as well, this increases sink and speed. This also
equalises the higher angle of attack caused by the increased drag of the
ears. With »big« big ears (if the A3 line is pulled further), it is necessary to
use the speed-bar to avoid the angle of attack becoming critically high.
To release the ears, release the A-lines fully and allow them to return to
their normal flying position. If the ears do not open automatically, the pilot
can use a quick, sharp tug on the brakes to assist the opening.
2) B-line stall
A B-line stall is instigated by symmetrically pulling both B-risers (appro-
ximately 15 centimetres). It is recommended – for maximum grip as well
as safely executing the manoeuvre – to grab the risers at the top. i.e. at
the maillon.
Immediately after pulling the risers, the wing will lose its forward speed
and after a short oscillation will descend in a stable parachutal stall.
When executing a B-line stall, we recommend watching your canopy –
whilst always keeping an eye on your height above ground, so that you
are able to exit the manoeuvre at the correct time.
The B-line stall is released by simultaneously raising your B-risers back
to their normal flying position. If they are released too slowly, an uninten-
ded consequence can be a parachutal stall (see the section on parachutal
stall).
The brakes should remain in your hands the entire duration of the manoeu-
vre and no additional wrap should be taken. When exiting the B-line stall
it is important that the brake is completely free so that the wing can fully
accelerate to trim speed.
3) Spiral dive
The spiral dive is the most demanding descent technique and should be
learned at great height, preferably during an SIV/pilotage course.
Therefore if the wing pitches forward, the pilot should not brake, but
reduce the acceleration.
In accelerated flight, steering should be performed either by weight-shift
or through asymmetrical speed bar use (by increasing the acceler ation on
the left side, the wing will turn right).
Speed system geometrical data
If the entire range of the speed-system is utilised, in comparison to the
C-risers the A-risers are shortened by approximately 12.0 cm.
Turning
Turning a wing is the combination of inner brake, outer brake and weight-
shift. The key is the correct dose of each element. One of the features
of the DOUBLESKIN is its sensitive handling. Small brake inputs are
sufficient to fly precise turns.
In thermals, in addition to the inner brake, we recommend lightly
braking on the outside as well – this helps to control bank and speed of
rotation, i.e. you get better feedback from the wing. Additionally this
increases the stability of the wing tip. Tight, controlled turns and smooth
direction changes need practise but should be a skill all pilots have mas-
tered.
Please note:
if the paraglider is no longer steerable using the
brake lines (for example if they have become tangled) then the wing
has limited steering capacity through the C-risers. This, in
combination with weight-shift, still allows reasonable turn
correction. Using this technique also permits a safe landing. The
C-risers should not be pulled so hard that they cause the wing to stall.
Landing
Landing the DOUBLESKIN is very simple. In turbulent conditions it
is advisable to make your approach whilst pulling a little brake in order
to increase stability and to increase the feeling for the wing‘s movement.
Immediately before touchdown the brakes should be pulled hard – even
to the point of stall.
Rapid descent techniques
To quickly lose height, we recommend three possible manoeuvres.
Please note: a full stall
– if initiated too early –
can lead to heavy
landings or even
serious accidents.
Therefore the brakes
should only be pulled
fully immediately
before touching the
ground (<0.5 meters).
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With »big« big ears
(if the A3 line is
pulled further), it is
necessary to use the
speed-bar to avoid
the angle of attack
becoming critically
high.
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