Extreme manoeuvres
EXTREME FLYING MANOEUVRES SHOULD ONLY BE
CARRIED OUT DURING SAFETY TRAINING COURSES
(INSTABILITY TRAINING) UNDER PROPER GUIDANCE!
Behaviour of the Run&Fly is more dynamic than that of
the classic double-skin paragliders. Still, exceptional traits
of its design result in good auto-stabilization. Therefore
the best way to fly it is to allow the wing find its own
path, with minimal pilot inputs.
One sided collapse
Can happen in strong turbulence.
With collapses up to 50% pilot has a couple of seconds to react
before the wing will enter rotation. Standard counter-steering is
enough to keep the paraglider on course.
Under normal conditions the canopy will reinflate instantly and
spontaneously..
Frontal collapse
Can happen in strong turbulence. Active piloting will usually
prevent its occurrence.
Run&Fly is a modern paraglider with significantly stiffened leading
edge. Performed tests demonstrated an automatic refilling of the
air tank on the leading edge as well as full reopening of the
canopy; nevertheless, in some specific turbulence it can happen
that the air stream will keep the collapsed part in. That’s why an
instant pilot’s reaction is advised – a measured braking at the right
moment will greatly speed up the recovery.
Full stall and negative spin
Practically do not occur, may happen only as a result of serious
neglect or intentional action of the pilot. You have to be careful
when flying at very low speeds until fully familiar with brake
operation.
The canopy recovers spontaneously in initial phase of stall,
otherwise use standard procedures.
extreme manoeuvres
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