both brakes are quickly pulled to 75% of brake travel within one
second’s duration, then fully released.
Caution:
When carrying out a deliberate front collapse make
sure that you take hold of all the A-risers. The Quick Snap sys-
tem separates the split A-risers on each side in flight, for easy
big ears. These separated A-risers should be gathered and
pulled down together in each hand.
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.
Symmetrical collapsing of the wingtips ( big ears )
The EPSILON 8 has split A-risers, which make applying big ears easy.
The outer, narrower A-risers with a red covered line are separated spe-
cially for this. To do this manoeuvre pull both of these narrower, outer
risers down. This will fold the wingtips in, and you can hold them there
easily. To reopen release the risers; the EPSILON 8 wingtips then open
themselves thanks to the high internal wing pressure.
Sink rate can be further increased by using the speedbar when the
ears are folded. Depending on the situation the glider can be steered
using weight shift.
Info:
Big ears is also possible using two lines ( per side ) with the
EPSILON 8. Here it is important that the glider must then be ac-
celerated as well, and the trailing edge must not be braked.
Caution:
Do not fly spirals or sharp changes of direction with
big ears applied; the increased loading carried by fewer lines
can damage the structure.
Tip:
If you want to lose height as quickly as possible and fly
away from a problem area at the same time we recommend the
following: apply big ears and use as much speedbar as condi-
tions allow.
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