Rapid descents
For quick and efficient ways of getting down the ADVANCE test team
recommend big ears ( with or without speed bar ) or the spiral dive – the
choice depends on the situation .
Tip:
Fast descents should be practised now and then in quiet
conditions – so they won’t become emergencies when you need
them .
Collapsing the Wingtips (Big Ears)
Pull both outer, narrow A-risers down, together and decisively . This will
collapse the wingtips, and this configuration can easily be held, either
by hand or by fixing the outer A lines in the cleats (Vary-Grip-System) .
You can pull the lines further through the cleats to increase the folded
areas, and resecure them .
To reopen the big ears either let go of the outer A-risers, or free the
lines by releasing them from the cleats with a light pull . The wingtips
will open by themselves, thanks to the BIBETA 6’s high internal wing
pressure . While in big ears the paraglider can be steered with the bra-
kes, without problem . (See also chapter “Big Ears System”) .
Caution:
Don’t fly spiral dives with big ears applied . The increa-
sed wing loading supported by fewer lines can cause damage to
the wing .
Caution:
Be aware that flying with big ears puts you closer to
a stall . Don’t rely on the use of big ears with a wet glider – the-
re’s more information on this in the chapter “Flying with a wet
paraglider” .
Tip:
If you need to come down fast for passenger reasons, or
to fly away from a danger zone, we recommend the following
method: Apply big ears and pull the lines in to the marks on the
Vary-Grip-System . Then accelerate the glider using the trimmers,
as much as conditions will allow .
Info:
In the fully accelerated state the big ears do not open by
themselves, because of the higher airspeed, dynamic pressure,
and a higher stagnation point position . Help the opening with a
brief but determined pump: i .e . pull the brakes down within two
seconds to full arm’s length and release .
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