Pilot’s manual for Nevada2
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5.3.2. Full Frontal Collapse
Initiation: Grab both A-risers at the top and pull them down fluently until the leading edge collapses.
Recovery: Recovery time depends on how much of the canopy has collapsed. In normal conditions
Nevada2 will recover into normal flight automatically as soon as the front risers are released. Applying the
brakes on both sides simultaneously can help reopen the paraglider.
CAUTION: It is very important to execute this manoeuvre very carefully. Due to the high compactness of
the leading edge it is quite difficult to find a right degree of pulling of A-risers down. If you pull them down
too quickly, a massive collapse could happen!
5.3.3. Deep stall
Initiation: Pull both brakes smoothly until the sink rate increases markedly and the forward speed reaches
almost zero. The pull on the brakes should be controlled so that the canopy stays inflated and doesn't fall
back into a full stall.
Recovery: Nevada2 cannot stay in deep stall flight, so after the brakes are released the glider automatically
returns to normal flight. If you need to, you can accelerate recovery by pulling hard on both brakes,
followed by a fast release. Or you can pull lightly on the A-risers.
CAUTION: If you pull too hard on the A-risers you may experience a full frontal collapse.
5.3.4. Full stall
Initiation: Wind the control lines once or twice around your hands and pull both of them down smoothly.
Hold them down until the canopy falls behind the pilot and deforms into a characteristic crescent shape.
Hold your hands firmly (press them underneath the seat) and be careful that you do not release the brakes
prematurely or asymmetrically.
Recovery: Nevada2 recovers from a full stall automatically once the brakes are smoothly released. During
correct recovery from a full stall Nevada2 shows no extreme tendencies such as diving in front of the pilot.
If the brakes are released prematurely or too quickly there is a possible tendency for the glider to dive
ahead of the pilot. This can be corrected by adequate simultaneous braking on both-sides.
CAUTION: When exiting a Full Stall, if the brakes are released asymmetrically the glider may suffer a
massive asymmetrical collapse followed by a tendency to enter a spin.
5.3.5. Spin
Initiation: Slow down by braking to nearly minimum speed. Then pull a brake on one side all the way down
while simultaneously releasing the brake on the other side. Because the stalled side falls back, the canopy
suffers airflow disruption over one half of the wing which results in a spin and a rapid loss of altitude.
