Flying the MIURA RS
Section 05
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If too much surface area has collapsed
(“ears” flapping, high holding forces):
re-open the ears and pull down and
hold with slight force.
To make the manoeuvre more stable
and more effective, slightly accelerate
the wing after pulling in the ears.
The brake lines are held steady and the
pilot uses weight-shifting to steer the
paraglider. You can now descend safely
on the stable middle part of the wing.
The brakes must not be shortened
during the manoeuvre, e.g. by
wrapping the brake lines.
TIP
For the big ears manoeuvre, take
hold of the A2 risers quick link and
pull down firmly.
Then apply the speed bar, as the big
ears manoeuvre increases the angle
of attack.
Recovery
For recovery release the speed bar, wait
until the wing has slowed down and let
go of both A-risers. Assist the opening
process by a short, impulsive pumping
motion with the brakes if the ears do
not open automatically.
Landing
There are no specific characteristics to
observe during landing. Prepare for
landing by making a straight approach
flight into the wind and allow the glider
to decelerate at trim speed. At 1m
above the ground, the brake lines are
pulled down as far as they will go, so
that the paraglider has been fully
braked just before the ground is
reached.
The brakes should be applied in a more
regulated manner if there is a strong
headwind. Landing out of a steep turn
or a rapid change of direction before
landing should be avoided because of
the pendulum effect caused.
WARNING
Always fly with sufficient speed
when you are near the ground (well
above stall speed) to avoid an
unintentional stall.
