Spin (Or Negative Spin) - Nova TATTOO Manuel D'exploitation

To recover from a full stall, both brakes must be let up symmetrically at a fast
to moderate speed (within 1 second).
The NOVA TATTOO surges forward a moderate amount after recovering from a
full stall, whereby a resulting front collapse is possible. Gentle symmetrical
braking as soon as the wing begins to move forward is recommended. If the
pilot does not brake the canopy, the NOVA TATTOO surges forward to 90° an-
gel. In the worst case a big collapse will follow.
An "asymmetric" recovery (one control released faster than the other) from a
full stall can cause a big dynamic collapse.
IF A FULL STALL IS RELEASED TOO EARLY, TOO SLOW OR TOO FAST,
OR OTHERWISE INCORRECTLY, THE CANOPY CAN SURGE EXTREMELY
The danger of overcorrecting and overreacting exists during all extreme flight
manoeuvres. Thus, any corrective action must be gentle and steady and done
with feel!

Spin (or negative spin):

During a spin the canopy turns relatively fast around the centre section of the
canopy while the inner wing flies backwards (hence the term negative).
There are two usual reasons for an unintentional spin:
- one brake line is being pulled down too far and too fast (e.g. when inducing a
spiral dive)
- when flying at low speed one side is being braked too hard (e.g. when
thermalling).
To recover from an unintentional spin, the pulled down brake line should be
immediately released as soon as a spin is suspected. The canopy will acceler-
ate and return to its normal straight and stable flying position, without losing
too much height.
In case the spin is allowed to develop for some time, the NOVA TATTOO
surges far forward on one side and a dynamic asymmetric collapse or a line
over can occur. If so, brake gently to stop canopy surging and correct any col-
lapse: See "collapses".
Too tight cross bracing increases the probability of a spin with most
paragliders!
NEVER DO AN INTENTIONAL SPIN OVER LAND OR IF YOU DON'T HAVE
FAR FORWARD.
SUFFICIENT EXPERIENCE!
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