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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)
Following a severe deflation it is possible for a wingtip to become trapped in the glider’s lines (cravat). 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
