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The pilot should never exercise this maneuver in turbulences or with wide
lateral angles. In windy conditions, the pilot must be aware of oscillations
during the maneuver.
Warning:
Exiting out of a fast spiral must be piloted.
The pilot must never combine ears with spirals!
Warning:
SOL
does not recommend combining big ears with the accelerator. This
combination may result in a large asymmetric closing.
SOL
does not recommend combining of ears and spirals, as this may
exceed the allowable load.
Ears:
By pulling simultaneously the external riser 'A1' at about 18 cm, the canopy
tips will close.
The canopy remains completely maneuverable through the activating of
unilateral brakes or the shifting of weight towards the risers, flying at a
fast descending rate (up to approximately 5m/s).
In order to recover, the pilot must release the external riser 'A1' lines.
Usually the canopy re opens by itself, but the pilot can assist with a slow
and quick pumping.
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Illustration
B-Stall:
To induce a 'B-Stall', the pilot must pull the risers 'B' simultaneously,
between 15 and 20cm. There will be a shift of air flow on the outer layer
and the canopy will initiate a parachutal phase.
By releasing the risers 'B' quickly the airflow recoils on the outer layer and
the canopy returns to its normal flight position. In case the canopy does not
recover to normal flight, refer to the section on Parachutal.
The momentum of return creates a forward motion by the canopy. We
recommend avoiding braking the paraglider eliminating the possibility
of a parachutal stall.
The load applied on the 'B' lines during this maneuver is not beneficial to
your paraglider. Use this maneuver only in emergencies.
In the event risers 'B' are pulled too quickly or too deeply, a horseshoe may
occur towards the front. In order to regain normal flight, the pilot must
apply the brakes lightly.
Warning:
The best flight technique is to fly safely and correctly. This way you
will never need to descend rapidly!
All fast descent maneuvers must be executed in light conditions and at
sufficient altitude, so that they can be performed as necessary under
extreme flying conditions;
'Full Stalls' and negative spirals must be avoided, regardless of the
paraglider being flown. Incorrect recoveries and exits can result in
disastrous consequences;
