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B-Stall
Another very effi
cient descent method is the B-Stall. It allows for a rate of descent of 6 to over 9 meters per sec-
ond. Check the airspace under and behind you prior to initiating a B-Stall. To initiate it you hold the two B-risers
above the lines carabiner. While you hold the brakes in your hands at all times, pull them down progressively and
symmetrically. Hold this position.
Your sail will stop fl ying forward, partially empty, and stabilize itself above your
head. Exit B-stall fl ight by returning the risers symmetrically into their original position.
We recommend not to simply let the risers snap shut as this puts a lot of pressure on the material. In the para-
graph titled “advanced handling” you can read what to do if you get caught unexpectedly in a stall.
Spiral Dive
Like a normal turn, it is very easy to get the FREE FORCE 3 into a spiral dive. The spiral dive gets you a descent rate up to
20 m/s. To prepare oneself in case of, practise it in optimum conditions. The diving spiral gets the pilot down faster than
other techniques and is therefore best suited for an emergency descent. They move down vertically within the airmass.
Don`t forget the G-forces when diving down, and take that into consideration before initiating a rapid descent.
WARNING:
If initiation is too fast there is a danger of a spin, in this case release the brake an try a smoother initiation.
WARNING:
Never fl y a spiral dive while “big earing” the glider. It is illegal aerobatics and may over stress the both pilot
and material.
Big Ears
Pull both on the outer A-risers one after the other (grab the line shackles) about 15-20cm to fold the wingtips. Whilst
holding the braketoggles together with the A-risers. The glider stays fully steerable and descents with 4-7m/s straight
forward. If you release the A-risers, the folded wingtips open automatically. Should there be any problem with the reo-
pening, you may pump the brakes gently. „Big earing“ is due to the high wingload a very stable fl ight condition and well
suited for turbulent air.
Be aware that you reduce the trimspeed, but that can be compensated by accelerating with your legs.
WARNING:
Don`t fl y extreme manoeuvres in this confi guration, it is dangerous due to the danger of overstressing your
glider. Fullstalls and spins are dangerous for a rapid descent because a wrong termination could have fatal consequenc-
es no matter what glidertype you are fl ying.
ALL KINDS OF RAPID DESCENTS SHOULD BE PRACTISED IN SMOOTH AIR AND WITH ENOUGH ALTITUDE
TO BE PREPARED FOR EXTREME SITUATIONS WHEN YOU NEED THEM!
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