Sol Axion 22, Pilot'S Manual

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canopy may accelerate and return to its normal straight and stable flying
position, without losing too much height.
For recovery from an intentional spin, also release pulled down control line.
Watch for and dampen any surging.
In case the spin is allowed to develop for some time, the SOL AXION surges
forward on one side and a big and dynamic asymmetric tuck can occur. If so
brake gently to stop canopy surging, correcting tuck : see “tucks “.
Wingover :
To induce a wingover the pilot flies consecutive alternating turns to gradually
steepen the angle of bank. Too steep an angle of attack will result in a
collapse, which may be quite dynamic.
Warning:
A turn with more than a 60 degree angle of bank is illegal aerobatics !
Front stall :
If the pilot pulls both A-risers a front stall is induced: the entire leading edge
tucks and the canopy generally forms a frontal horseshoe.
THE SINK RATE FROM THIS MANOEUVRE CAN BE VERY HIGH. ENSURE YOU
HAVE ENOUGH HEIGHT.
THE AXION USUALLY SELF RECOVERS FROM A FRONTAL STALL AFTER
RELEASING THE A-RISERS. TO HELP THE RECOVERY, BOTH BRAKES SHOULD
BE MODERATELY APPLIED.
Line over :
If for any reason, lines are tangled or looped around the canopy during flight,
the following action should be taken:
Maintain straight flight by gently and feel fully correcting for direction!
Check the situation carefully and once the line(s) looped around the canopy,
is/are identified pull it/them gently to untangle.
Pumping of the brakes in a line over doesn’t always work.