U-Turn AFS, Owner'S Manual

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B-Stall
Big Ears
The B-Stall begins with a symmetrical continuous pulling of the
B-risers. The aerofoil is deformed and the glider loses forward
speed.
The surface is reduced and the sink rate can be increased by pulling
down further on the B-risers. Recovery involves a quick, continuous
and symmetrical releas of the B-risers.
The one or two outer A lines are pulled on both sides, causing the
tips to collapse, allowing the glider to achieve a 3-4 m/sec sink
rate. The glider remains controllable through braking and weight
shift. Releasing the A lines allows the collapsed cells to open by
themselves. If this does not happen, reinflation can be helped
with the brakes.
WARNING: Never use Big Ears and a Steep Spiral together. You
might overload glider, pilot and equipment.
Full Stalls and Spins should be avoided, as incorrect recovery with any
paraglider can be dangerous. Descent manoeuvres should be practi-
sed in a safe manner so that proper technique can be applied in extre-
me situations.
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Spiral Dive
It is very easy to begin a Spiral Dive with the FATWILLIE. The Spiral
Dive results in very high sink rates. For its proper use in extreme
situations, the Spiral Dive should be pratised in easy conditions.
However:
• usually the steering pressure is markedly higher,
• centrifugal forces can be very high, due to the higher wing
loading and higher speed,
• it is possible, that the passenger will not be able to bear the
centrifugal forces as well as the pilot.