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Rapid descents
Big ears: This maneuver - by reducing the wing surface in flight - allows reaching a sink rate between -3 to -4 m/s.
 Grab and pull simultaneously the lines matching the ears (located on the outer side of the risers). Spot it
before your first flight.
 Keep the big ears until you reach the desired altitude. Then, release the lines to reopen the glider.
 If an ear doesn’t reopen, shortly pull the brake of the same side.
Caution: Do not brake the wing while doing big ears to avoid stalling.
B line stall: this maneuver takes you in parachuting phase. It’s comfortable as long as there is no centrifuge
strength but you cannot pilot your wing anymore. It reaches a sink rate between -4 and -8 m/s.
 Grab the risers corresponding to the B lines and pull it down. This maneuver requires strength.
 To get out of it, release simultaneously the two sides.
Caution: in turbulent conditions, the glider won’t be stable. It could lead to closures.
360: One of the most efficient methods but also one of the most demanding in terms of piloting because of the
high centrifuge strength.
 Shift your weight to the side you want to start the 360. Then, add brake. You can line up the turn by actions
on the exterior brake.
 Strongly engaged, 360 can reach a sink rate of -20m/s.
 To get out of 360, progressively release the interior brake while shifting your weight outside of the turn. Add a
little pull on the exterior brake. It is essential to dose the maneuver to avoid a too strong pendulum effect or
an asymmetrical closure.
Slow descent: it’s about exploiting descending zones. This is the safest method if you don’t need to hurry.