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Asymmetric collapse
The Comet 3 will normally re-inflate
after an asymmetric collapse without
input from the pilot, but the wing will turn
towards the collapsed side. You should
always maintain course and direction by
weight-shifting away from the collapsed
side. This can be reinforced by applying
a small amount of brake on the opposite
side to the deflation. If the collapse stays
in, the collapsed side can be re-inflated
by pumping the brake on the collapsed
side in a firm and smooth manner.
If you experience a big collapse while
accelerated the canopy will fall behind
you due to the difference in inertia
between you and the canopy. You must
wait until you pendulum back under the
canopy before dealing with the deflation.
Reacting too early can risk stalling the
glider completely. Release the speed-bar
immediately if you have a big collapse
during accelerated flight and, while
keeping weightshift neutral, apply slight
brake to the open side. Let the glider
enter a turn if space allows in order to
avoid a spin or stall.
Symmetric collapse
A symmetric, or frontal, collapse will
normally reopen without any pilot input.
The Comet 3 will regain airspeed with a
small surge. Be careful not to brake
while the glider is behind you as this
could induce a stall.
Deep stall
The Comet 3 has no tendency to either
get into, or stay in, a deep stall. If the
glider does enter a deep stall, accelerate
the glider out of the deep stall by either
pushing on the A-risers or by using the
speed bar. Never try to steer out of a
deep stall. A wet glider has a higher
tendency to deep stall, so if you pass
through rain accelerate a little and avoid
using big-ears until the glider is dry.
Full stall
This is an extreme manoeuvre that
should rarely, if ever, be required. To
induce a full stall take one or two wraps
of the brake lines and pull both of them
down smoothly. Hold them down,
locking your arms under your seat until
the canopy falls behind you and deforms
into a characteristic crescent shape. In a
stable full stall the canopy will oscillate
back and forth. Be careful not to release
the brakes prematurely or
asymmetrically.
The Comet 3 recovers from a full stall
automatically after the brakes are
released. During correct recovery, where
the brakes are let up a little to allow air to
enter the glider prior to being released
when the glider is in front of you, the
Comet 3 shows no tendency to surge
strongly in front of the pilot.
If the brakes are released prematurely or
too quickly there is a possible tendency
for the glider to surge. This can be
corrected by simultaneous equal braking
on both sides. Be careful not to release
the brakes asymmetrically as this can
cause a large asymmetric collapse
followed by a tendency to enter a spin.
Negative spin
Should a spin occur the Comet 3 is
capable of recovering automatically
when the brakes are released. As the
