quick descent methods
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Quick descent methods
Big Ears
In order to get the big ears you have to pull down the outer lines of
the A' risers (distinguished by red sheath) by some 20-50 cm. While
inducing big ears you should never let the brakes out of your
hands. After tucking the tips in, the wing will continue to fly straight
with increased sink rate (up to 5 m/s). You can steer the wing pretty
efficiently by weight-shifting.
After releasing lines, the paraglider will usually open up on its own
or you can assist it with a long stroke of the brakes, until the tips
unfold. For the sake of safety (the possibility of a parachutal stall)it
is reasonable to engage speed system after pulling big ears in
order to lessen the angle of attack of the wing centre.
B-stall
To enter a B-stall, simultaneously pull down both B-risers (yellow
cover) by ca. 10-15 cm. The canopy will collapse across the entire
span along its B-row, the airflow over top surface will break and
projected canopy surface will be decreased. Forward movement
will be almost completely stopped.
Further pulling B-risers is not advised, as testes have shown it to
increase wing instability. If the canopy forms a horseshoe, gently
pull both brakes to recover.
To exit a B-stall, the risers should be released in a smooth and
decisive manner.
On quick and symmetrical releasing B-lines the airflow will be
reinstated and the wing will surge forward, returning to normal
flight.The surge forward is minimal due to stability of thre reflex
profile, so braking is not necessary.
Spiral dive
Optic 2 Light is an agile paraglider, so entering spiral dive happens
very quickly and can be surprising for the less experienced pilots.
A spiral is characterised by reaching the highest sink rates possible.
Significant G-forces, however, make it difficult to sustain a spiral
dive for a long time, as it can place high loads on both pilot and
glider, to degree of losing consciousness by the pilot. Never do this
manoeuvre in turbulence or at too high bank angles.
