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youshould first of all control the direction of flight by countering on the opposite brake. Most normal collapses will
immediately reinflate on their own and you will hardly have time to react before the wing reinflates automatically.
The act of controlling the direction will tend to reinflate the wing. However, with more persistent collapses it may
be necessary to pump the brake on the collapsed wing using a long, strong, smooth and firm action. Normally one
or two pumps of around 80 cm will be sufficient. Each pump should be applied in about one second and smoothly
released. In severe cases it can be more effective to pump both brakes together to get the canopy to reinflate. Be
careful not to stall the wing completely if this technique is used.
Releasing a trapped tip (cravat)
It should be difficult to trap the tip so that it will not come out quickly, but following a very severe deflation any
canopy could become tied up in its own lines. If this occurs then first of all use the standard method of recovery from
a tip deflation as described in Asymmetric Front Collapse above. If the canopy still does not recover then pull the rear
risers to help the canopy to reinflate. Pulling the stabilo line is also a good way to remove cravats, but remember to
control your flight direction as your number-one priority. If you are very low then it is much more important to steer
the canopy into a safe landing place or even throw your reserve.
NOTE: Test pilots have tested your paraglider well beyond the normal flight envelope, but such tests are carried out
in a very precise manner by trained test pilots with a back-up parachute, and over water. Stalls and spins on any
paragliders are dangerous manoeuvres and are not recommended.
Loss of brakes
In the unlikely event of a brake line snapping in flight, or a handle becoming detached, the glider can be flown by
gently pulling the rear risers for directional control.
5. Recovery Techniques
