Note:
Trying to recover too quickly can cause a collapse when the wing swings behind the pilot.
When recovering too slowly, a full recovery might not be achieved and the rapid loss of altitude may
continue. If that happens, the dynamic may be reduced by applying brakes on both sides. The brake
pressure increases during the manoeuvre because of the increased G-force. If the recovery is not
possible, deploy the rescue!
ATTENTION:
If the initiation is too fast there is a danger of a spin, in
this case release the brakes and try a smoother initiation.
Wingover
The pilot has to perform right and left turns with increasing bank until the desired angle is reached.
Collapsing wingtips are prevented by gently applying brake pressure in the up- and/or down-swing
of the wingover. Normally there is no danger of collapsing wing tips with the Papillon BODYGUARD
7 except for when there is a very high bank. With shifting the bodyweight while applying the brake it
is possible to fly the highest possible wingovers.
Full Frontal
A negative AoA caused by turbulences or the simultaneous pull-down of the A-risers by the pi-
lot, results in a frontal collapse of the leading edge. The Papillon BODYGUARD 7 recovers from a
frontstall by itself very quickly. Smooth and symmetric applying of the brake positively influences the
re-opening of the canopy.
Collapses
Even with its high stability and very well responses in turbulences, strong turbulences can cause the
canopy of the Papillon BODYGUARD 7 to collapse. Usually that situation is not dangerous and re-
solves itself automatically without any further input. To support the recovery, firmly apply the brakes
on the affected side and simultaneously steer opposite to the open side. When a large part of the
canopy collapses the counter steering is to be exercised in moderation in order to avoid a complete
interruption of the airflow.
How to avoid collapses
Single side collapses, especially close to the ground, are the number one reason for accidents with
paragliders. How to avoid them or how to handle the situation when it already happened, some tips
and tricks from test- and competition pilot Ernst Strobl:
The best way to avoid collapses upfront is the right choice of the paraglider. A lot of pilots fly a glid-
er that is a little too hot to handle for them. So why don`t you get a glider with a lower rating but in
the end fly better and higher in the updrafts and have a lot more fun and by the way be safer, too.
To optimize the feeling for your glider on the ground, try the following:
