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The  Alpina  3  shows  little  tendency  to  remain  stable  in  a  spiral  dive,  however  some  parameters  could 
interfere with its behaviour.  These might include: wrong chest strap settings, total weight in flight outside 
of the certified weight range, or being in a very deep spiral at a very high sink rate >14m/s. You should 
always be prepared to pilot the wing out of such a spiral dive. To do so, smoothly use opposite weight 
shift and apply enough outside brake to stop the wing from spiralling, the glider will then start to resume 
normal flight. Never attempt to recover from a spiral with hard or quick opposite inputs as this will result 
in an aggressive climb and surge.

Active C Riser Control 

Whilst gliding it is possible to pilot the wing with the C risers, this gives an improved feel and control over 
the wing enabling you to fly actively without using the brakes. Using brakes whilst accelerated causes drag 
which is not only inefficient but it also reduces the inherent stability of the profile - using the brakes whilst 
accelerated can actually lead to a collapse. Using the C risers increases the angle of attack more evenly 
across the chord and does not weaken the profile as much as using the brakes. The direct feel allows you 
to stop collapses before they happen and maintain higher speeds and higher levels of efficiency through 
turbulence.

To fly with the C risers, keep hold of your brake handles (remove any wraps) and take hold of the C risers. 
With the C risers you can fly actively through turbulence; If you see or feel the leading edge lose pressure, 
at the same time as releasing some or all of the accelerator you can also apply pressure to the C’s, this 
will help keep the nose open. Be careful to use only small inputs with the C risers, you risk stalling part or 
all of the wing if you are over enthusiastic. The amount of pressure and size of the input is dependent on 
the amount of turbulence/loss of pressure, but always be gentle at first. Learn the feel of the wing - how 
much speed bar to release and the force required on the C’s to keep the nose open without inducing 
unnecessarily large pitch movements. 

The  Alpina  3  is  inherently  stable  at  full  speed,  C  riser  control  is  very  effective  up  to  about  ¾  speed, 
however during the last few cms of speed bar travel C riser control on its own becomes less effective and 
can lead to a collapse. When flying faster than ¾ speed, we recommend to control the pitch of the wing 
actively using a combination of the speed bar and C riser input. If you feel the nose of the wing start to 

collapse  or pitch forward whilst accelerated the first action should be to release the speed bar impulsively 
and then make any necessary C riser input, always release the speed bar first before making any C inputs. 
Using the combined active speed bar/C riser control technique you will be able to maximise your speed 
and efficiency whilst minimising the likelihood of collapses.

Be prepared for plenty of practice as this new method may take some time for it to become totally intuitive, 
efficient  and  comfortable.  This  control  method  is  suitable  for  gliding  in  good  ‘normal’  air,  it  does  not 
replace proper active flying with the brakes in strong turbulent conditions. If you are unsure about the air 
return the glider to trim speed, release the C risers and fly the glider actively with the brakes.

IMPORTANT

Never apply the brakes 

whilst using the speed 

system - it makes the 

wing more prone to 

collapse.

Summary of Contents for Alpina 3

Page 1: ...Pilots Manual...

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Page 3: ...ment of the Ozone range As pilots we fully understand just how big an investment a new paraglider is We know that quality and value for money are essential considerations when choosing a new wing so t...

Page 4: ...not fly and always add a large safety margin to all your decisions NEVER fly your glider in rain snow strong wind turbulent weather conditions or clouds If you use good safe judgment you will enjoy ma...

Page 5: ...ide range of pilots Based on the Delta 3 and replacing the iconic Alpina 2 it is ideal for those stepping up from the EN B category and for more experienced pilots who want a safe and easy to use high...

Page 6: ...robatic manoeuvres such as wingovers are very difficult to perform correctly they put abnormal stresses on the glider reducing the overall lifespan and can lead to a loss of control We recommend to no...

Page 7: ...lding the A risers move forward positively your lines should become tight within one or two steps and the Alpina 3 will immediately start to inflate You should maintain a constant pressure on the rise...

Page 8: ...act We strongly advise you to always keep hold of your brakes Do not fly in turbulent conditions IMPORTANT Always keep hold of your brakes Do not fly in turbulent conditions Landing The Alpina 3 shows...

Page 9: ...this can lead to a major deflation Always pull the Big Ears first and then apply the speed bar DO NOT perform spiral dives with Big Ears engaged B Line Stall B stall is for fast descents in emergency...

Page 10: ...lerator you can also apply pressure to the C s this will help keep the nose open Be careful to use only small inputs with the C risers you risk stalling part or all of the wing if you are over enthusi...

Page 11: ...otherwise you risk spinning or deepening the spiral The aim is to empty the air out of the wing tip but without spinning Correctly done this action will clear the cravat quickly and is the most effici...

Page 12: ...ain your air speed at all times If your wing enters parachutal stall when wet immediately release the trimmers and accelerate the wing to regain airspeed Step 1 Lay mushroomed wing on the ground It is...

Page 13: ...Saucisse Pack carefully zip it up without trapping any material Step 8 Turn the Saucisse on its side lay the foam Folding Pillow in place and make the fold of the LE around it Use 3 folds IMPORTANT D...

Page 14: ...y to empty any sand leaves rocks mobile phones etc that may have accumulated in the wing It is recommended that you regularly CHECK your wing especially after a heavy period of use after an incident o...

Page 15: ...n volume of air to go through a certain surface of the cloth The time in seconds is the result A measurement is done in a several places on the top surface along the span of the glider behind the lead...

Page 16: ...to more danger than is necessary Every year many pilots get hurt launching don t be one of them Launching is the time that you are most exposed to danger so practice it lots Some launch sites are smal...

Page 17: ...es lightweight Amsteel Dyneema Link Lite connectors they replace standard maillons and have a breaking load in excess of 1000kgs To avoid disappointment injury or death when changing lines it is vital...

Page 18: ...at they are mounted with 2 turns and closed correctly Double check the Link Lite is closed correctly it should look exactly as shown Pull tension Ensure the lines are in the correct order and not over...

Page 19: ...Leading Edge Reinforcement 2 5 1 8 1 4mm Plastic Main Line Set Brake Lines Riser Lines Main brake Lines Edelrid 8000U 230 190 130kg Liros 10 200 040 DSL 140 Middle Lines Middle brake lines Edelrid 800...

Page 20: ...1258 Route de Grasse Le Bar sur Loup 06620 France...

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