If necessary, take up the additional slack in the A-risers by pu’lling down
on the riser, but DO NOT pull down so far that the other A-riser is effected or you will cause
the wing „frontal“ (a collapse or „tuck“ of the leading edge of the wing). To exit, let up on both a risers simulta-
neously. On models equipped without split A-risers, simply execute this manoeuvre as described, but use the outer-most
A-line on each side, instead of the forward A-riser.
To increase sink rate or forward speed, Big Ears can be combined with the speed bar for maximum speed (45 km/h) and a decent rate of 4-5 meters
a second. Enter big ears, then activate the speed bar. To exit, let up on the speed bar before releasing the A-riser.
2.5.3
Losing Altitude - „B-Stall“
This manoeuvre can be used to reach much higher descent rates (about 8 m/s). Because the rate of descent is high, and because there is some chance of instability in the wing upon exiting
a „B“-stall, exit before falling through 150 meters above the ground.
Do not release the brake handles and do not wind the brake lines around your hands (also know as „wrapping“ or „taking a wrap“)! Grasp the B-riser at the top of the riser. A good reference is to grasp the riser
by gripping the quick-links connecting the B riser to the main B lines. The wing is designed for stability, and „wants to fly“ therefore some effort may be required. After about 10 cm, the wing will seem to be moving
noticeably backward and the resistance in the B-risers will decrease. Keep pulling. You will be in a full B-stall when the risers have been pulled another 10 cm (at least 20 cm in total). The B-stall will stabilise with wing
overhead at a descent rate of about 8 meters a second.
To exit a B-Stall, release both B-risers simultaneously, quickly, and smoothly. The wing will return to normal forward flight, perhaps with a slight movement forward or „surge“. This surge will not require braking. If the B-risers are
released too slowly 3 or more second to full up), the wing may enter a „parachutal“ stall (not resume flying, but dropping as a parachute). There are two equally effective means to recover from a parachutal stall. The first is to push
forward on the A-risers until the glider begins to fly (usually announced by a slight surge as the wing dives for speed). The second method is to activate the speed bar approximately halfway until the wing regains forward flight. FIDES is
designed to recover from these flight regimes undramatically.
B-Stalls should be performed symmetrically. If the wing begins to turn in a B-Stall, exit immediately. You have probably pulled one B-riser more than the other or one of them has slipped slightly from your grasp.
NOTE: Upon exit from a B-Stall there may be a slight surge. This can be necessary for the wing to regain speed. Do not apply the brakes. Also, it is not unusual for a paraglider to turn about 45 degrees upon exit from the B-Stall. Ride it out until
the wing has regained normal level flight before applying directional control with the brakes.
2.5.4
Spiral Dive
Very high descent rates can be achieved with a Spiral Dive: (10 m/s or more). In a spiral dive, a pilot will also be exposed to centrifugal force that can be quite uncomfortable as the descent rate builds.
Up to 8 Gs can be achieved can be born by the FIDES, but almost all pilots will lose consciousness before 6 Gs! If you become disoriented, experience a narrowing of your flied of visions, or the centrifugal force is uncomfortable,
exit the spiral dive. Always exit with at least 150 meters between you and the ground to ensure that some altitude remains to cope with any problems that you may experience upon exit.
To enter a spiral dive, begin at trim speed then slowly draw one brake downward (while keeping the other one all the way up) and lean to the same side. The wing will turn with increasing speed.
Once you have reached the descent rate you are comfortable with, re-centre yourself in the seat while maintaining the turning side brake in the same location.
You will find yourself pushed into your seat by the centrifugal force. Maintaining a little tension on the outside brake will help to keep the wing stable.
oo exit, gradually raise the braked side and apply a little more outside brake (do not heavily brake the outside side of the wing to exit).
The glider will return to normal flight. If the rate of descent has been very high, the glider may continue to turn through
one full turn before exiting.
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