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use the outer brake.
In the unlikely event that a brake line releases from
the brake handle or breaks, the glider is manoeuvrable
using the C-risers. By pulling gently on the C-risers it
is possible to steer the glider and land safely.
Alternative Steering:
In the unlikely event, that a brake line releases from
the brake handle, or breaks, or the brake-lines are
tangled up, the glider is manoeuvrable using the
rear-risers. By pulling gently on the rear-risers, it is
possible to steer the glider and land safely. Don’t pull
the rear-risers too much, to avoid a deep stall!
12. Deflations
In spite of the Point has great stability of the flight,
strong turbulence or piloting error may cause a
portion of the wing suddenly to be a deflation.
12.1 Asymmetric collapse
Asymmetric collapse usually happens when the pilot
has not foreseen this possible reaction of the wing.
Asymmetric collapses should be controlled by weight
shifting away from the collapse and applying enough
brake to control your direction. And you should use
the brake to re-inflate the glider.