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Section 7
Dangerous situations and extreme flying
07 Dangerous situations
and extreme flying
Dangerous situations
Pilot error, extreme wind conditions or
turbulence which goes unnoticed by the pilot
for too long may leave the wing in an
unusual flying position, requiring special
reaction and skills on the part of the pilot.
The best way to learn how to react calmly
and correctly in a serious situation is to
attend safety training, where you will learn
how to manage extreme situations under
the guidance of a professional.
Ground-training is another safe and
effective method of familiarising yourself
with your glider’s reactions. Launch can be
practised, as can small flying manoeuvres,
such as stall, asymmetric collapse, front
stall etc.
Any pilot who flies in turbulent conditions or
who makes an error in handling the glider is
at risk of getting into an extreme situation.
All of the extreme flight figures and flight
attitudes described here are dangerous if
they are carried out with inadequate
knowledge, without the right safety altitude
or without training.
WARNING
Always keep within the recommended
limits. Avoid aerobatics and extreme
loading such as spirals and big ears.
This will prevent accidents and avoid
over-loading the glider.
In turbulent conditions, always keep
enough distance from rock faces and
other obstacles. Time and sufficient
altitude are needed to recover from
extreme situations.
Deploy your reserve if the corrective
manoeuvres described in the following
sections do not return the glider to a
controllable flying position or if there is
not enough altitude for correction.
Safety training
If you plan to attend a safety training (SIV)
course with the Core 3, it is essential that
you take part beforehand in the special
Core 3 instruction course. This will teach
you about the Core 3
’s special features,
flight behaviour and structural stress.
The Core 3 is optimised for competition
paragliding and is intended only for
professional pilots who are able to
demonstrate above-average experience in
safety training. The Core 3 is under no
circumstances suitable for a pilot’s first
experience with safety training.
Special folding lines were used for
certification of the Core 3 (refer here also to
the section
“Folding lines”). Without these
folding lines, tucks and front stalls may vary
from the EN-D guidelines.
Material stress and damage
SWING advises against subjecting the
materials of the Core 3 to excessive stress
during a safety training course.
Uncontrolled flight positions can occur
during safety training, which are outside the
manufacturer’s limits for the paraglider and
which can put the glider under excessive
stress.
Trimming the line lengths and canopy
material after safety training can lead to a
general deterioration in flight characteristics.
Damage as a result of safety training is not
covered by the warranty.
