SUPAIR
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glider user's manual
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FAST DESCENTS
The following techniques should only be used in emergencies and require prior training to be safely conducted. Appropriate analysis
and anticipation of the conditions will often prevent the need to use fast descent techniques. We will advise you to practice in still air
and preferably above water.
Big Ears
Pulling "ears" increases the glider sink rate. We
do not recommend the use of big ears close to the
ground
To pull the « Ears », grab the outer « B » risers
(BR3) while keeping the toggles in hands, and pull
them down until the wing tips fold.
It is preferable to collapse one side after the other
and not simultaneously in order to prevent an even-
tual frontal collapse
Once the "Ears" are folded and stabilized, we will
recommend using the accelerator/speedbar to
regain your initial air speed.
To reopen the "Ears", bring the accelerator/speedbar back to its neutral default setting, then let go the risers symmetrically. You can
pump the brake/toggles on either side of the wing to facilitate its reopening sequence.