Asymmetric collapse
The Venus SC will normally re-inflate after an asymmetric collapse without
input from the pilot, but the wing will turn towards the collapsed side. You
should always maintain course and direction by weight-shifting away from
the collapsed side. This can be reinforced by applying a small amount of
brake on the opposite side to the deflation. If the collapse stays in, the
collapsed side can be re-inflated by pumping the brake on the collapsed
side in a firm and smooth manner.
If you experience a big collapse while accelerated the canopy will fall
behind, you due to the difference in inertia between you and the canopy.
You must wait until your pendulum back under the canopy before dealing
with the deflation. Reacting too early can risk stalling the glider completely.
Release the speed-bar immediately if you have a big collapse during
accelerated flight and, while keeping weight shift neutral, apply slight brake
to the open side. Let the glider enter a turn if space allows in order to avoid
a spin or stall.
Symmetric collapse
A symmetric, or frontal, collapse will normally reopen without any pilot
input. The Venus SC will regain airspeed with a surge. Be careful not to
brake while the glider is behind you as this could induce a stall.
Deep stall
The Venus SC has no tendency to either get into, or stay in, a deep stall. If
the glider does enter a deep stall, accelerate the glider out of the deep stall
by either pushing on the A-risers or by using the speed bar. Never try to
steer out of a deep stall. A wet glider has a higher tendency to deep stall, so
if you pass through rain accelerate a little and avoid using big ears until the
glider is dry.
Full stall
This is an extreme maneuver that should rarely, if ever, be required. To
induce a full stall, take one or two wraps of the brake lines and pull both of
them down smoothly. Hold them down, locking your arms under your seat
until the canopy falls behind you and deforms into a characteristic crescent
shape. In a stable full stall, the canopy will oscillate back and forth. Be
careful not to release the brakes prematurely or asymmetrically.
The Venus SC recovers from a full stall automatically after the brakes are
released. During correct recovery, where the brakes are let up a little to
allow air to enter the glider prior to being released when the glider is in
front of you, the Venus SC may surge slightly in front of the pilot.
If the brakes are released prematurely or too quickly there is a possible
tendency for the glider to surge strongly. This can be corrected by
simultaneous equal braking on both sides. Be careful not to release the
brakes asymmetrically as this can cause a large asymmetric collapse
followed by a tendency to enter a spin.
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