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Section 05
Flying the NYOS RS
Starting the manoeuvre
Start the “Big Ears” manoeuvre by
pulling both outer A-lines downwards.
This should start the manoeuvre by
folding down a sufficiently large part of
the wing tips so that the pilot does not
then have to counteract the tendency
to reopen. If the surface area which
tucks under is too small (“ears”
flapping, high holding forces ) re-open
the ears and then pull down and hold
the A-lines a little more firmly.
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 riser marked in grey above
the 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.