AirDesign VOLT 2, Руководство и сервисная книжка

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The VOLT2 does not show any tendency for a stable spiral. That means the glider does not
remain in spiral after releasing the brakes. If the glider should, in rare cases, remain in a stable
spiral, you should first weight-shift to the outside and then brake slightly more on the outside.
The VOLT2 has very agile handling. Therefore it is easy to achieve a high sink rate during a
spiral. In spirals more than 18m/sec descent, it is possible that the glider continues to turn
after the release or remains in a locked spiral. A spiral can become locked due to a variety of
reasons including the following:

Chest strap is too narrow

Weight shifting to the centre of the turn or actively pushing or holding the body
weight against the forces generated in the spiral

Ballast mounted on the chest belt

Cross bracing on the chest strap

No braking input on the outside brake
Should the VOLT2 remain in a constant spiral, even little brake input on the outside brake will
release the spiral.
In spirals of more than 18m/sec descent the G-forces can become so high that the pilot
blacks-out. If this happens vision is reduced and lack of consciousness can follow.
ATTENTION : In a stable spiral, the G-forces are very high. Be aware that it may therefore
require considerable more input and effort to recover from this state.
ATTENTION : When exiting a spiral too fast, the conversion of energy may result in the glider
climbing quickly and entering its own turbulence. This may cause the glider to collapse. We
advise that you allow the VOLT2 to exit from the spiral dive in a controlled manner.
You should take care to use only moderate spirals, so as not to put unnecessary load on you
and your lines.
IMPORTANT SATEFY NOTICE: A pilot who is dehydrated and/or not accustomed to spiralling
can lose consciousness during a steep spiral dive!
ii. B-Line Stall
This is an effective way of making a moderate to rapid descent, but doesn’t allow any forward
speed.
Initiation : Take hold of the B-Risers (both sides at the same time) just above the maillons, and
slowly but smoothly pull them down, twisting your hands until the canopy shows a span-wise
crease at the B-line attachment points and stops flying forward (brakes remaining in your
hands). It is difficult to pull at first, but becomes easier as the airfoil creases. Your sink rate will
increase while your forward speed will reduce to practically zero.
Recovery : Let go of the risers smoothly but determinedly and symmetrically. The glider will
speed up and gain forward movement. The brakes are kept in your hands at all time during this
manoeuvre. When exiting, take care not to pull the brakes.
ATTENTION : IF THE B-RISERS ARE PULLED DOWN TOO MUCH THE WING MAY LOSE ITS
SPANWISE FORM, OR THE TIPS COME IN FRONT OF THE CENTRE OF THE WING. IN THIS
INSTANCE, THE B-RISERS MUST BE RELEASED IMMEDIATELY.