soon as possible and to fly with both brakes released, or even accelerated, as
this reduces the risk of a deep stall.
Cravates
After a big collapse or after a badly executed Full Stall, a part of the wing
might be tangled up in the lines, and won’t reopen automatically. This is what
you call a cravate. During our extensive test flights with the SuSi we never
experienced a cravate but this situation can not be eliminated with any
paraglider.
In case of a cravate we recommend the following actions:
1.
Counter steer:
Probably the wing wants to turn to the side of the
cravate. In some cases, the turning happens quickly and will end in a
stable deep spiral without the pilot’s action. So it is important to react
quickly by counter steering.
2.
Opening the cravate by applying the brake with an impulse
movement:
Some cravats can be opened with this method. It is
important to keep the wing in straight flight by pulling the other brake
all the time.
3.
Pulling the stabilo line:
Some cravats can be opened by strongly
pulling the stabilo line. (It is the orange line on the B-riser. Have a
look at it or grab it every once in a while and you will be able to react
quicker in a moment of danger.)
4.
Induce a collapse on the side with the cravate.
Sometimes this helps
as well to get rid of the cravate.
5.
Full stall:
Many cravats can be opened by using the Full Stall. But of
course you have to have solid experience with this manoeuvre to be
able to use it properly.
6.
Reserve:
If you loose control or if you are not absolutely sure that you
have enough height for further attempts to recover, immediately use
your reserve!
Many pilots wait way too long before using their reserve. Some don’t use the
reserve at all if they lose control of their glider. We strongly recommend to at
least mentally practice the use of the reserve from time to time: Grab the handle
of the reserve in flight, like you would do it in case of emergency. Many clubs
or schools offer to throw the rescue for example in a gym. The most realistic
way of training is to use the reserve in real flight. Many SIV Clinics offer that
as part of their training.
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