Bolero 6 user manual
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There are three diퟍ�erent types of stall in paragliding.
Deep stall (parachuting, stable stall)
Paragliders can go into a deep stall for a variety of reasons: brake lines too short (no slack),
old or damaged glider material which therefore has increased level of permeability, altered
trim/line length and changes to pro�le characteristics caused by moisture (e.g. �ying in rain).
Paragliders have a particular tendency to stall if the wing-loading is too low. An out-of-trim
glider, caused by changes in line lengths due to prolonged use, may also have a higher deep
stall tendency.
In a deep stall, the air�ow from the front reduces and the glider goes into a stable �ight
attitude without forward momentum. The paraglider sinks almost vertically at 4-5m/s and
there is noticeably less �ight noise.
The Bolero 6 has no tendency to get into in a deep stall. Should this nevertheless occur,
make sure your brakes are fully released, the glider will then normally recover on its own
immediately. If the glider still doesn’t recover either put your hands on the A risers and push
forward or use the speed bar to accelerate the wing.
If you have a speed system, you can also use it to accelerate, so that the glider goes into a
normal �ying position from the deep stall. After you have landed, the glider and the length
ofthe lines must be checked.
You can recognise a deep stall by the glider getting "mushy" and the air�ow around your
ears decreasing. The glider may also compress spanwise. Flying in strong turbulence or
exiting a de�ation with too much brake applied can cause this situation. A wet glider also has
a higher deep stall tendency, and you should do everything you can to avoid �ying in the rain.
If you do pass through some rain never make big ears! Apply speed bar until you are
con�dent that the wing has dried out.
WARNING: Never apply the brakes, including any wraps taken, in a deep stall.
Full stall (dynamic stall)
The full stall happens when the wing partially de�ates and loses its arched shape. It is
triggered when the maximum possible angle of attack is exceeded. The most common cause
is going below the minimum speed or �ying near the minimum speed combined with the
eퟍ�ects of turbulence.
In full stall, the paraglider loses its forwards travel, surges backwards and de�ates. If the
brakes are held down, the canopy comes up over the pilot again. The result is an almost
vertical descent with a sink rate of approx. 8m/s.
Do not take wraps on the brakes during a full stall. Keep your hands close to the body and
under the harness seat plate during the stall. If the canopy is in a stable full stall, it will move
forward and backward. To exit the full stall, slowly release the brakes, making sure that this is
done symmetrically. After that, the brakes are completely released when the glider canopy is
�lled and in front of the pilot. This prevents the canopy from pitching too far forward.
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