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above the maillons and take hold of all the B lines. Do not release the brake handles. As you
pull the B-lines down the airflow over the wing is broken and the glider loses its forward speed
but remains open and you will descend at around 6 m/s. If you pull too much B-line the glider
may horseshoe and move around a lot. If this occurs, release the B lines immediately.
To exit the B-stall the B-risers should be released symmetrically and in one smooth, fast
progressive motion. The glider will resume normal forward flight without further input. Check
you have forward flight again before using the brakes. Do not release the B lines slowly, this
may lead to a parachutal stall.
Spiral Dives
If you turn your Roadster 3 in a series of tightening 360’s it will enter a spiral dive. This will
result in rapid height loss.
To initiate a spiral dive, look and lean in to the direction you want to turn and then smoothly
apply the inside brake. The Roadster 3 will first turn almost 360 degrees before it drops into
the spiral (depending on the input). Once in the spiral you should apply a little outside brake
to keep the outer wing tip pressured and inflated.
Safe descent rates are possible but high speeds and high G-forces can build quickly leading
to disorientation. Excessive G forces can lead to loss of consciousness. High descent rates,
especially when combined with high hangpoint power units increases the likelihood of the
wing remaining neutral or possibly unstable in spiral.
To exit the spiral dive, weight shift away from the direction of rotation and smoothly release
the inside brake. As the Roadster 3 decelerates allow it to continue to turn until enough
energy is lost for it to return to level flight without an excessive climb and surge. Always be
prepared to pilot the wing out of a spiral dive. In case of neutrality/instability use opposite
weight shift and smoothly apply enough outside brake to provoke the glider to exit the spiral.
IMPORTANT
Always be prepared
to pilot the wing out
of a spiral dive. Use
opposite weight shift
and apply enough
outside brake to
stop the wing from
spiralling.
