Extreme Flights Manoeuvers - Skywalk ARRIBA 2 Mode D'emploi

extreMe fliGHt ManOeuverS
aSyMMetric tuck:
In strong turbulence, a collapse cannot be excluded. The skywalk ARRIBA2 normally
opens automatically. The rotation towards the collapsed wing section can be minimised
by braking on the open side of the canopy. In case of a big collapse you will have
to brake with caution in order to avoid a stall. If the wing still does not open despite
countersteering, you can speed up the opening process by pumping the brake on the
tucked side.
cravat/line Over:
This type of instability never occurred during any of our test flights with the skywalk
ARRIBA2 . Still, in extremely turbulent air or during exceptional piloting errors it is
possible that the folded wing section might get tangled in the lines. The pilot may then
stabilise the paraglider by carefully dosed counterbraking. Without immediate pilot
intervention, a cravated paraglider will turn into a strong spiral dive.
there are several possibilities to untangle the paraglider:
> Pumping on the folded side.
> Pulling the stabiliser-lines (tip-lines).
In case none of these manoeuvres are successful, you can try to unfold the paraglider
by performing a full stall. Only experienced pilots with sufficient experience should
attempt this manoeuver. Make sure you have enough altitude to recover from the stall.
cautiOn:
if nOne Of tHeSe ManOeuverS are SucceSSful Or tHe pilOt feelS
OverWHelMed by tHe SituatiOn tHe reServe paracHute SHOuld be
deplOyed iMMediately!
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frOnt tuck:
The paraglider can be front tucked by a strong pull on the A-risers or when
encountering strong sink.The leading edge will fold forward along the whole length of
the wing. Carefully dosed braking will reduce the forward surge and will help to speed
up the opening of the canopy. The skywalk ARRIBA2 will normally recover from a front
tuck automatically and without pilot input.
tHe paracHutal Stall:
The paraglider has no forward speed and a greatly increased sink rate. The parachutal
stall may follow a too passively exited B-line stall. Porous canopy fabric (excessive
UV-degradation) or frequent towing (stretched A-lines) results in an increased risk
of a parachutal stall. The pilot can recover from a stable parachutal stall by slightly
pushing the A-risers forward at the maillons or by using the speed system. The skywalk
ARRIBA2 normally exits the parachutal stall automatically.
cautiOn:
aS SOOn aS yOu apply tHe brakeS durinG a paracHutal Stall
tHe paraGlider Will iMMediately enter a full Stall. if Still in a
paracHutal Stall clOSe tO tHe GrOund dO nOt atteMpt tO recOver
but StraiGHten up yOur pOSitiOn in tHe HarneSS and prepare fOr a
paracHute landinG rOll.
full Stall:
In order to full stall your paraglider, wrap both brake handles once and pull strongly
and with equal pressure until the airflow breaks away from the canopy. The canopy
will drop backwards. Despite this violent reaction keep the brakes fully depressed until
the canopy stabilises. In a full stall, the skywalk ARRIBA2 flies backwards and normally
forms a forward rosette. This rosette can be achieved by entering more slowly into
the full stall. In order to exit a full stall the pilot must release the brake lines slowly and
symmetrically up. (response time >= 1 sec). The glider opens and surges forward to
pick up speed. Braking symmetrically will prevent the skywalk ARRIBA2 from surging
too far forward. If the pilot does not brake, the ARRIBA2 will surge forward dramatically
and a front tuck may result.
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