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LANDING

Select and assess your landing zone while you still have plenty of ground clearance!
Landing with the BLUE is no problem at all owing to the low sink rate and minimum speed. The
straight approach is performed into wind and the pilot eases out of the harness by standing up
when at least 5 meters above the ground. The BLUE is flown just slightly above the ground and at
approximately 1 meter above ground level full brakes are applied - continuously and rapidly – stall-
ing the canopy. Ideally, the residual forward speed is completely transformed into decreased sink
just as you touch down, very gently.
If you find that you are landing with a tailwind by mistake, you should pull the brakes earlier and
- most important of all - more dynamically!
In strong winds apply the brakes very gently when landing. Once on the ground, the best way to
collapse the canopy quickly is to use the C-risers at the same time as turning around to deflate the
airfoil by running towards it.
Caution: After landing never let the inflated canopy fall with its cell openings facing the ground,
you will run the risk of bursting the profile ribs! In situations when the Canopy threatens to pass
over the pilot after landing, a strong pull on the rear line groups/risers will help.
EXTREME FLIGHT MANOEVRES
The BLUE possesses very high aerodynamic stability and forgiving flight characteristics.
However, it is still possible that the canopy may enter extreme flight conditions whilst in turbu-
lence, or due to pilot errors. In this event it is vitally important to keep calm. Incorrect or exagger-
ated reactions are most likely to prevent the BLUE from immediately returning to normal flight by
itself. Taking the correct actions in extreme flight manoeuvres can be learnt in a safety training
course. KRILO recommends you to attend an authorized safety course. Such flight manoeuvres
can be intentionally induced over water (wearing a life jacket and with a rescue boat waiting below)
whilst under professional instruction - this is the safest way to get familiar with such situations.
 
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