Swing Astral 6, Руководство пользователя

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If the glider does not stop turning, you can stop it by weight-shifting to the outside of
the turn.
Caution! Accident risk!
With spiral dives, very high turn speeds can be reached, with an increase in the
acceleration (up to over 6g) due to gravity. So be careful when you try this!
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Do not continue the spiral dive too long; you could lose consciousness.
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Never attempt this with less than 150 to 200 meters ground-clearance.
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Spiral dives with "big ears" lead to extreme loading of the open section of the
canopy. This move is prohibited in Germany.
B-line Stall
The B-line stall is another way to descend rapidly and has a sink rate of approximately 8 m/s. It is
suitable where there is an average ascent rate and little wind.
Grasp both B-risers at the mallions by the coloured mark. Pull both of them evenly
down until the airflow is gone and the wing goes into a vertical descent flight mode.
The B-risers should then be held in the same position to ensure a gentle descent.
Tip:
Pull down the B-risers only until there is no airflow. The glider could go into a
horseshoe if they are pulled down any further.
Check before and during the B-line-stall that the airspace beneath you is free.
Return the B-risers to their normal position quickly and evenly. If you put the B-risers
back too slowly, a deep stall or negative spin could occur.
Caution! Accident risk!
The canopy speeds up after the B-risers have been released. Under no circumstances
should you apply the brakes at this time.
This manoeuvre should be avoided in low air temperatures. Pilots should be aware that
this increases the tendency to deep stall.
Tip
If the paraglider does not speed up immediately because recovery is too slow or for
some other reason, accelerate using the speed system or pull the A-risers forwards.
Big ears
"Big ears" is another way to descend quickly and has a sink rate of approximately 3 to 5 m/s. The
forward speed stays the same. You can use the "big ears" method together with the speed system. It
is suitable for avoiding a dangerous situation where there are high ascent rates and strong wind.
Pull both outer A-risers downwards. You can now descend safely on the stable middle
part of the wing. Steer by weight-shifting. The brakes must not be applied during the
manoeuvre, e.g. by wrapping the brakes.
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