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three seconds. During this recovery period it is advisable not to apply the brakes as this could stall the wing.
Asymmetric Collapse
If the canopy collapses on one side due to turbulence, you should first of all control the direction of flight by
countering on the opposite brake. Most collapses will immediately reinflate on their own and you will hardly have time
to react before the wing reinflates automatically. The act of controlling the direction will tend to reinflate the wing.
However, with more persistent collapses it may be necessary to pump the brake on the collapsed side using a long,
smooth and firm action. Normally one or two pumps of around 80cm will be sufficient. Each pump should be applied
in about one second and smoothly released. In severe cases it can be more effective to pump both brakes together to
get the canopy to reinflate. Be careful not to stall the wing completely if this technique is used.
Releasing a trapped tip (cravat)
Following a severe deflation it is possible for a wingtip to become trapped in the glider’s lines (cravat). If this occurs
then first try the standard method of recovery from a tip deflation as described in Asymmetric Front Collapse above.
If the canopy still does not recover then pull the rear risers to help the canopy to reinflate. Pulling the stabilo line is
also a good way to remove cravats, but remember to control your flight direction as your number-one priority. If you
are very low then it is much more important to steer the canopy into a safe landing place or even throw your reserve.
NOTE: Test pilots have tested the glider well beyond the normal flight envelope, but these tests are carried out
in a very precise manner by trained test pilots with a back-up parachute, and over water. Stalls and spins on any
paragliders are dangerous manoeuvres and are not recommended.
Loss of brakes
In the unlikely event of a brake line snapping in flight or a handle becoming detached, the glider can be flown by
gently pulling the rear risers for directional control.
Recovery Techniques
