Axis Paragliders
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Recovery
:
Under normal circumstances
the ears will come out on their own
when the lines are released. Opening
may be accelerated by slightly pumping
the brakes.
B-line stall
This is an effective way of making a
rapid descent but doesn’t allow any
forward speed.
Initiation
:
Take hold of the B-risers just
below the maillons and smoothly pull
them down, twisting your hands until the
canopy shows a span-wise crease at
the B-line attachment points. It is
difficult to pull at first but becomes
easier as the aerofoil creases. Your sink
rate will increase while your forward
speed will reduce to practically zero.
Don’t release the lines immediately
- the
glider should be left to settle before
releasing.
Warning:
do not pull B-risers excessively
down( ones the canopy is stalled) since
then you would be engaging AA3 wing-
tip line and such could slightly
destabilize the already stalled canopy.
Recovery
: Let go of the risers smoothly
but determinedly and symmetrically.
The Comet automatically returns to
normal flight without any deep stall
tendencies but may dive slightly
forward. If the risers are released slowly
and very unevenly the glider could start
to spin.
Spiral dive
The spiral dive is the most effective way
of making a fast descent. During the
spiral dive the pilot and glider will
experience strong centrifugal forces
which strain the glider. As such it should
be considered an extreme manoeuvre.
Initiation:
Weight shift and smoothly pull
on one brake so the glider goes from a
normal 360-degree turn into a steep turn
and from there into a spiral dive. Once
established in the spiral the descent rate
and bank angle can be controlled with
weight shift and the outer brake.
Recovery:
The Comet 3 recovers from a
spiral spontaneously as soon as the
brakes are released and weight shift
returns to neutral. To exit allow the spiral
to slow for a turn or two by applying
outer brake and weight shift then release
smoothly. Always finish a spiral dive at a
safe altitude.
C. Flying in turbulent
conditions
Deflations can occur when flying in
turbulence but in most situations the
Comet 3 will stabilise without pilot input.
Flying with a little brake applied equally
will help to prevent deflations and allow
you to experience more direct feedback.
Active flying will help avoid deflations.
The aim is to keep the glider above your
head in all situations by responding
correctly to the glider's movements by
using the brakes and weight shift.
It is important these manoeuvres are
initially practiced under qualified
supervision and preferably during a
safety training course.
