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With flat turns in thermal conditions, both brakes should be applied and the radius
of the circle corrected using the outer brake.
As we said, the technique described above is suitable for flat turns. However, to
enter a thermal area or to achieve greater banking angles, brake on one side only.
Even though the XWing has no negative tendency, this should always be done
carefully.
The steering of the XWing is still possible using the trim system if you are unable to
steer using the brake lines.
In the test flights, we were not able to force a stable deep stall.
9.5.6 INSTRUCTIONS FOR EXTREME FLYING AND
DANGEROUS SITUATIONS
DANGEROUS SITUATIONS
Extreme flying with a motor trike and full gas are extremely dangerous and
therefore cannot be tested. They must be avoided at all costs.
Problems do not arise during a normal flight. However, pilot error during the flight
or extreme wind conditions may force the wing into an unusual flying position. This
may require the pilot to make corrections during flight to which he may not be used
to.
In this section we explain how to correct extreme situations if they do arise. The
manoeuvres described below are based on the legal -take-off weight as described
in the technical data section.
Hint!
These instructions do not replace safety training or specialised literature. We
recommend that you undertake special safety training which will prepare you for
extreme situations.
Always keep within the recommended limits. Do not perform aerobatics or extreme
flying manoeuvres. This will prevent accidents caused by over-loading the glider.
DEEP STALL
Various things can cause a paraglider to deep stall, e.g. shrinkage of the C and D
lines as a result of dampness or flying in the rain. The airflow from the front of the
glider gradually breaks away towards the back and the canopy sags, with the glider
remaining upright. Paragliders are particularly susceptible to deep stalls if the wing
loading is too low.
C and D lines which are too short, for example, can often be recognised because
launch behaviour deteriorates.
You can recognise a deep stall because there is less flight noise than normal. In
addition, your sink rate will increase (6-8 m/s).
Recovery
The XWing couldn’t be deep-stalled at all during our test flights. The usual recovery
procedure would be to decrease the angle of attack be shortening the A- nd B-
lines. But this would require huge forces at the XCitor. Better would be to decrease
the angle of attack be pulling both trim levers back.
Caution! Accident risk!