UP Kantega XC, Руководство пользователя

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A maximum sink rate of over 15 meters
per second can be achieved in a steep
spiral dive, but it is advisable to build up
gradually to these sink rates when you first
practice spiralling.
Getting the UP Kantega XC into a spiral
dive is very simple and has already been
described in the chapter regarding turning.
When entering the spiral it is essential to
induce the turn gradually; if you apply the
brake too quickly you may enter a spin. If
this happens, release the brake
immediately and let the glider recover
before trying again. Keep a steady tension
on the inside brake and observe the
increased angle of bank and sink rate. A
little brake on the outer wing will help
stabilize the glider at a high sink rate.
To recover from a spiral, simply release
the inside brake. Do this gradually to
prevent an uncontrolled steep climb
caused by the excess energy built up
during the dive. Be prepared for the glider
to climb a little and to damp out the
subsequent dive. Be warned that steep
spiral dives are equal to high G loading on
both you and your glider!
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Never pull Big Ears in
a spiral dive, as it’s relatively
easy to overload the
paraglider, pilot and equipment.
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To induce a B-line stall, start from normal,
un-accelerated flight. Reach up and take
hold of both B risers, still with your hands
in the brake loops, and pull down
simultaneously by approximately 10 to 15
centimetre. The first few centimetres of
travel will be quite hard, but as the glider
settles into the stall so the effort becomes
less.
The glider will drop back a little as it
stalls, and then centralize over your
head. With 15 centimetre or so of pull
a sink rate of up to 6 meters per
second can be achieved. With less pull
you will get a decrease in sink rate.
The B-risers should not be pulled
beyond this point, as it may result in
the canopy entering an unstable phase
or going into a frontal rosette. Should
you inadvertently have pulled too far
down on the B-risers, simply release
them a little again until the wing is
again stable above you, showing the
characteristic deep crease along the
B-level and being fully stretched out
spanwise.
To recover from a B-line stall, let up
both B risers simultaneously and
quickly. The UP Kantega XC will dive
forwards slightly as it regains forward
speed, so be ready to dampen this out.
If you release the B risers slowly there
is a danger that the glider might enter
a deep stall. The glider will almost
always recover with no pilot input from
a deep stall, but refer to the ’Deep
Stall’ section for correct recovery.
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To pull the ears in, reach up and get
hold of the outermost A line on both
front risers and pull them down,
simultaneously, by about 20-30cm until
the tips collapse. Keep these two lines
in your hands, to prevent the wing re-
inflating.
We suggest keeping the brake toggles
in your hands while inducing Big Ears.
The glider will remain fully steer-able
through weight shifting during the
manoeuvre. The sink rates will be
around 2 to 3 meters per second.
Releasing the two A-lines will normally
have the tips re-inflating on their own,
otherwise light braking will assist the
re-inflation.