Glider user's manual
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Flight incidents
Any paraglider may occasionally collapse due to turbulence or a piloting error. In the event of an asymmetric collapse your priority must be to
stay clear of the terrain and regain level flight.
In the event of an asymmetrical collapse induced by turbulence or purposely by the pilot, we want to remind you that the best course of action to
take is:
- Shift all your weight onto the open side of the wing.
- If necessary, slightly brake on the open side of the wing to further prevent it from rotating.
- Once the wing is balanced and stabilized, ( straight flight ), if the folded side does not spontaneously reopen, give ample up and down pumping
motions until the collapsed glider side is fully reopened.
- Repeat if necessary until full reinflation is achieved. In the event of a “cravat” (where the wing tip is snagged between the lines) you may pull on
the tangled line to release the wingtip.
Parachutal stall
Spin / asymetric stall
Even though this configuration only rarely occurs, you may find yourself in a situation called "parachutal stall " where the glider descends verti-
cally with no forward motion. If it happens, release the brakes handle fully and trims symmetrically and push the speed bar. You might also need
to push forward on the "A" risers. Make sure you regained a normal flight configuration before proceeding with brake handle usage again.
A spin will only occur because of a piloting error. If so, release the brake fully on the stalled side and be certain to keep the glider in check during
the ensuing dive and reopening sequence.
Asymmetric collapses
Front collapses
During a front collapse according to the certification standard the glider is designed to reopen on its own.
In the event of a frontal collapse induced by turbulence or purposely by the pilot, we want to remind you that the best course of action to take is :
- Brakes must be fully released during the collapse. If the collapse is purposely induced by the pilot, we recommend that brake handles be clip-
ped back on the stoppers before collapsing the glider.
- Grab the brakes, arms up. Wait for the wing to reopen and come back overhead – do not keep the brake pressure on, if the glider falls behind
you – risk of stalling.
- Dampen the following surge by using the brakes proportionally and symmetrically once the wing has flies again.
A stall does not happen by itself even in turbulent air. In the event of a cravat (deflated part of the wing tucked in the lines) from which you can't
recover by pumping the concerned side's brake, you might have to stall the glider.
We do not recommend using this technique unless you have proper training and sufficient altitude.
Stall
