Nova PHILOU, Operator'S Manual

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An asymmetric recovery from a full stall may result in a big, dynamic,
tuck.
The danger of overcorrecting and overreacting exists during all extreme
flight manoeuvres: Thus, any corrective action must be gentle and
steady!
Spin :
A spin is induced when the pilot in full speed or in very slow flight pulls
one control line all the way down very hard and very quickly.
During a spin the canopy turns relatively fast around the centre section
of the canopy while the inner wing flies backwards.
To recover from a spin the pulled down control line should be eased off
so that the canopy may accelerate and return to its normal straight and
stable flying position without losing too much height.
In case the spin is allowed to develop for some time, the NOVA PHILOU
surges forward on one side and a big and impulsive asymmetric tuck
can occur. If so brake gently to stop canopy surging, correcting tuck :
see ‘ tucks ‘.
Wingover :
To induce a wingover the pilot flies consecutive alternating turns to
steepen the angle of bank. The NOVA PHILOU only tucks when a high
angle of bank is attained.
Attention: A turn with more than a 60 degree angle of bank is illegal
aerobatics!
Front stall
If the pilot pulls both A-risers a front-stall is induced: the entire leading
edge tucks and the canopy generally forms a frontal horseshoe. To
recover from a front-stall apply steady brake on both sides.