SKY PARAGLIDERS ANTEA L, Руководство пользователя

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7. Use of speed bar
The Antea is fitted with a speed system. Refer to your harness manufacturers instructions for fitting
and positioning of the speed bar.
Before launching check the speed bar works freely and that the lines are long enough to ensure that it
is not permanently engaged.
If the harness is fitted with a front mounted reserve the speed bar lines must pass under the reserve
bridle so that it can be deployed easily.
Use of the speed bar increases the maximum speed of the paraglider by up to 35% of trim speed.
However, it does reduce the angle of attack and therefore you may risk a frontal (or asymmetric)
collapse. We therefore do not advise using the speed bar near to the ground or in turbulent air.
8. Assymmetric or frontal (symmetric) collapses
Whilst testing has shown the Antea ability to come out of a collapse without the intervention of the
pilot, we recommend active piloting in the case of a asymmetric or frontal collapse. By doing this you
will reduce the loss of altitude and any change of direction.
In case of frontal (symmetric collapse):
Bring both brakes down symmetrically to speed up the re-opening of the paraglider, then bring your
hands back up immediately.
In case of asymmetric collapse
Keep the paraglider flying straight by leaning in the opposite direction to the collapse and by applying
some opposite brake.
Speed up the re-opening of the closed side by a single, positive, input on the collapsed side.
9. Full stall
Certain behaviour or weather conditions can bring about a full stall. This is a serious incident and one
that is difficult to control. If it happens less than 100m above the ground we recommend that you
deploy your reserve immediately.
Main causes of a full stall
1. A poorly timed, or over-exaggerated input, with the brakes, when the wing has a reduced air speed
(eg, when coming out of a spiral or when the paraglider is speeding up after a B-line stall).
2. A build up of droplets of water on the leading edge (from rain or cloud) can result in a stall due to
disrupted airflow over the leading edge. This has been linked to high levels of porosity in glider
fabrics.
Whatever the cause, a full stall can be either symmetrical or a spin. In both cases the pilot has two
possible courses of action.
1. If it happens above 100m and the pilot is familiar with stall recovery, they should execute a full stall,
stabilise the wing above their head and lift both hands progressively.
2. If below 100m or if the pilot is unfamiliar with stall recovery then they should immediately deploy
their reserve.
10. Flying without brakes
If a brake line or pulley breaks it is possible to fly the Antea using the D risers (rear risers). The
movements must be well controlled as the deformation of the wing due to the traction on the D risers
is greater than that produced by using the brakes.