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6 Extreme Flight Maneuvers
Attention: Practicing extreme maneuvers should only be done over water in an offi-
cial and competent safety training course. For safety reason have a rescue boat on
stand by and the pilot should be equipped with a faint proof life vest and a radio to
stay in touch with the safety training instructor. Always fly with a reserve parachute.
6.1 Deep Stall or Parachuting
The P43 is basically not Deep Stall sensitive. A Deep Stall induced by strongly pulling
the back risers normally recovers automatically after releasing those risers.
Proactively coming out of a deep stall with the P43 demands a synchronized pushing
forward of the A-risers or using the speed system and may be necessary in certain
situations.
6.2 Asymetric Deflation/Colaps
The P43 might as any other paraglider end up with a asymmetric collapse in strong
turbulence. Normally not to critical, the reinflation should be quick and without pilot
action. But in any case at this point as described above under proactive flying, the
pilot should immediately lightly pull on the brakes. This will support the reinflation by
counter steering the turning of the canopy until the glider resumes to level flight and
then pull sharply (pumping) a few times on the steering line on the deflated wing side.
If a asymmetric collapse occurs during acceleration and fully expanded speed sys-
tem, release speed system to support the stabilization and reinflation of the canopy.
Again support inflation as described above.
6.3 Frontales Einklappen / Frontal Deflation/Colaps
Strong pulling on the A-risers or sudden uplift can result in a frontal collapse. The
leading edge collapses impulsively over the whole span width of the canopy. Gradu-
ally braking reduces the pendular movement and speeds up the opening of the can-
opy. The P43 usually reinflates itself. Quick pulling on the steering lines supports the
re-opening of the glider.