Front Stall
Strong turbulence can cause part or all of the leading edge of the glider to fold or tuck under.
Normally the ASTRAL 6 will immediately recover its normal flight position.
If the ASTRAL 6 does not immediately recover from a frontal tuck, brake quickly and
strongly with both steering-lines (brake lines) to re-inflate the glider.
Asymmetric tucks
If there is turbulence, one side of the paraglider may collapse. Some of the cells deflate and the
paraglider could collapse or spin.
During test flights the ASTRAL 6 self-recovered on release of the A-risers which were
pulled down and caused the collapse.
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Counter-brake slightly on the side of the paraglider that is still inflated to stop it
turning away and to stabilise it.
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Counter-brake just enough that the paraglider continues to fly straight ahead.
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If the wing has not yet self-recovered, pump with the brake on the side that has
collapsed in order to open it, making use of the full braking distance. "Shaking" is
not enough.
Caution! Accident risk!
Counter-braking too strongly can result in a stall on the inflated side.
Full Stall
A full stall occurs if full brake is applied during the flight. The paraglider slows down, surges backwards
and deflates. If the brakes are held down, the canopy comes up over the pilot again. The result is an
almost vertical descent with a sink rate of about 8m/s.
Fully release the brakes within 3 seconds. If you release the brakes too slowly, the
paraglider may spin. The spin stops automatically when the brakes are released
completely.
Caution! Accident risk!
If the canopy has gone backwards, you must hold the brakes down. Otherwise the
canopy can surge forward and, in an extreme case, end up underneath the pilot. Hold
the brakes down until the canopy is above you again.
Recovery
Recovery
Recovery
