SC Scotch, Manual

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Deflations
Asymmetric collapse
Every paraglider may collapse in turbulent conditions.
Asymmetric collapses can be controlled by weight-shifting away from the
collapse and applying a small amount of brake to control the flight direc-
tion. At the same time you should use the brake to re-inflate the canopy.
Remember that the deflated glider has higher stall speed and smaller
brake travel. That is why you should be careful not to pull the brake too
hard to avoid stall. Therefore, if there is a reserve of altitude and Scotch,
you can not to compensate the rotation - Scotch will take some speed,
and inflated part of the wing will open. However, in this case, there is a
possibility of autorotation - the pilot must be very careful!
Symmetric front collapse
Scotch comes out of symmetrical front collapse by itself. You can pull the
brakes about a 20 cm to speed the re-inflation.
Deep stall (parachuting)
To get out of this mode you must pull А – risers or swing the wing by pull-
ing and releasing the brakes (preferably the first one).
Asymmetrical stall
It can take place when you pull one of the brakes too hard, or while
spiraling at a small speed in turbulence you increase the angle of attack.
Rotation in the asymmetrical stall is called negative spiral. This is one of
the most dangerous flying situations. In order to get out of asymmetrical
stall, just release the brakes. There may follow side thrust forward with a
following wing collapse.
Full stall
Full stall happens when you pull both brakes too hard. To return to the
normal flight you must release both brakes. After this usually comes a
front dive with a possible front deflation.
Just because Scotch warns the pilot about stalling by increasing the brake
load, it is highly unlikely for you to enter it unexpectedly.