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cautiOn:
tHe HiGH Sink rate cauSeS HiGH pHySical Strain due tO tHe
increaSinG centrifuGal fOrceS and May cauSe blackOutS!
Tensing the stomach muscles during the spiral dive can be helpful. At the first signs
of dizziness or feeling faint exit the spiral dive immediately. Because of the extreme
loss of altitude experienced during a spiral dive always ensure you have enough altitude
above ground. To avoid a strong surge when exiting the spiral dive you have to release
the inside brake while applying the outer brake slightly. The skywalk ARRIBA2 has no
tendency for locking into a spiral dive. In case it keeps turning under unfavourable
circumstances (e.g. unintended asymmetry of the cross brace harness) you will have
to actively finish the spiral dive. In this case shift your weight to the outside of the turn
and simultaneously apply more outside brake. Applying both brakes will also take the
paraglider out of the spiral dive but the glider can front tuck and you should dampen
the exit with the brakes. Remember: Compared to regular flight manoeuvres the
steering forces in a spiral dive are a lot higher
b-line Stall:
The B-lines are pulled down symmetrically. Keep the brake handles in the hands. The
airflow on top of the profile largely detaches and the paraglider descends without flying
forward. By pulling the B-lines stronger the canopy surface decreases and the descent
increases. You can exit the stall by quick and symmetric release of the B-lines. The
paraglider will pitch forward and pick up speed. At no time you may use the brakes
in this case! You must exit the B-line stall immediately if the canopy starts to form a
forward facing semi-circle. If the wing doesn't reopen you may speed up the opening
process by gently braking. Because the ARRIBA2 is equipped with a 3-line system, the
pressure on the B-riser is somewhat higher than the pressure on a glider with 4 line
levels. This somewhat higher pressure is, however, rewarded with higher sink in the
stall.
biG earS:
In contrast to the spiral dive and B-line stall, big ears result in an increase of forward
speed in relation to the gliders sink rate. Big ears is used to avoid or exit dangerous
areas in a horizontal Direction.
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exaMpleS:
> In strong winds or below a thundercloud at low altitude it is possible that neither
B-line stall or spiral dive will help. Big ears are the easy way out.
> If the pilot is stuck in strong lift and needs to look for sink it is advisable to exit the
lift band with the use of big ears.
> To fold the outer wingtip you only need to pull the outer A-lines symetrically. In
doingso it make sense to grap the lines as far up as possible for folding maximum
area.
> The skywalk ARRIBA2 will enter now a stable sink flight.
> The brake handles are held together with the outer A-lines.
> Braking and weight shift enables you to steer your paraglider.
> In order to increase the sink and forward speed you can optimise this manoeuvre by
using the acceleration-system.
> The risk of canopy destabilisation in turbulent air is clearly reduced when using big ears.
> To exit big ears release the A-lines. The canopy will unfold automatically.
> You may brake a little to support the unfolding. It is advisable to pump out one side
at a time to reduce the risk of detaching airflow.
cautiOn:
all deScent tecHniQueS SHOuld be adeQuately trained in nOn-
turbulent cOnditiOnS and WitH Sufficient altitude befOre
iMpleMentinG tHeM in eMerGency SituatiOnS
and in turbulent cOnditiOnS.
any extreme flight manoeuvre and descent technique demands:
> Training, either with an instructor in a paragliding school or during a security training
course.
> Double-checking that before entering a manoeuvre you have sufficient altitude and
clear air space below.
> Permanent visual contact with the canopy.
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