Deflations
Asymmetrical stall
It can take place when you pull one of the brakes too hard, or while spiral-
ing at a small speed in turbulence you increase the angle of attack. Rota-
tion in the asymmetrical stall is called negative spiral. This is one of the
most dangerous flying situations. In order to get out of asymmetrical stall,
just release the brakes. There may follow side thrust forward with a follow-
ing wing collapse.
Cravat
If the collapsed part of the canopy is entangled in the lines, you must try
to release it by pulling the ear-line. If you cannot do it and the rotation is
increasing, you must use the parachute.
Estimate the damage. If a brake has untied - no problem as Discovery-5 can
be steered well by weight shift and pulling the back risers. Even if the dam-
age allows for a sustainable controlled flight, you should land as soon as
possible. If normal flight is impossible, you must use the parachute.
In flight damage
Self-rotation
Increasing rotation usually takes place when the pilot has not reacted
properly to the asymmetric collapse of the accelerated paraglider. Try to
slow down the rotation by counter-shifting your weight in the harness and
pulling the outer brake. If the self-rotation is increasing, drop the rescue
parachute quickly in the direction of the rotation. This mode can also take
place when you make extreme turns of the overloaded paraglider.
Full stall
Full stall happens when you pull both brakes too hard. To return to the nor-
mal flight you must release both brakes. After this usually comes a front
dive with a possible front deflation.
Just because Discovery-5 warns the pilot about stalling by increasing the
brake load, it is highly unlikely for you to enter it unexpectedly.
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