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The following maneuvers should be used only in emergency situations and need a
special training fore safety use. If possible attend a workshop to learn and practice
this maneuvers.
This maneuvers are used by cloud entrance and in case of approaching thunderstorms.
Remember: a good weather analysis before flight helps to avoid this maneuvers
during flight.
FAST DESCENT MANEUVERS
All fast descent maneuvers are to be executed with the engine switched off
or with motor idling.
All fast descent maneuvers must be executed in light conditions and at
sufficient altitude, so that they can be performed as necessary under
extreme flying conditions.
This maneuver provokes a parachute flight and as a result the paraglider is almost
unable to be directed.
To initiate the maneuver get the (B) risers closely to the quick links and push them
symmetrically and slowly downwards until the canopy profile is deformed. The glider
stops to fly forward and descents vertically.
To end the maneuver let go symmetrically and at the same time of the B risers. The glider
stops to sing and starts to fly forward again
B-Stall
- All fast descent maneuvers are to be executed with the engine switched
off or with motor idling.
- The trimmers need to be all closed.
- In the event risers (B) are pulled too quickly or too deeply, a horseshoe
may occur towards the front. In order to regain normal flight, the pilot has
to let go of the (B) risers and must apply the brakes lightly.
- In case the parachute flight continous, use the method described below
in (parachutal).
Big ears
Positive spiral
A positive spiral has a high sink rate. But the high acceleration, G-Force, impedes
to fly this maneuver for a long time. The G-Force may cause that the pilot looses
his consciousness and spirals until he crashes the ground. The same high energy is
acting on the equipment and will shorten his endurance.
A positive spiral never should be exercised in turbulent conditions or strong lateral
wind. Under strong wind conditions the pilot has to remember that the lateral drift
could be enormous.
When the pilot activates just one brake, slowly and progressively, the paramotor
wing inclines sideways in a sharp angle and enters in a steep and quick turn, which
may become a positive spiral. During a spiral the rotation radius can be controlled
by the force applied to the inside brake.
In order to come out of the spiral, the pilot must release the brake slowly and shift his
weight lightly to the outside of the turn. A sudden exit may result in an exaggerated
forward movement of the canopy, and cause a collapse. For this reason, on the last
turn, the inside brake of a given turn must be softly applied again.
In case the canopy collapses during this process, the spiral must be counter-acted,
as the active canopy area will be reduced.
- All fast descent maneuvers are to be executed with the engine switched
off or with motor idling.
- Never combine big ears with spirals. The canopy active area reduction
plus the ‘G’ force may result in line and/or canopy damage.
- Leaving a fast spiral must be executed slowly and progressively.
- The maneuver requires high altitudes (at least 600 meter over ground)
and is dangerous, due high descent ratio the pilot can lose the altitude
reference.
Sol Paragliders does not recommend doing ears with the XC Runner.
