Advance BI BETA 2 Manuel D'utilisation page 44

Fast descents :
To quickly lose height the ADVANCE test team recommends, depending on the situation, a spi-
ral dive or big ears. It is a good idea that you practise these in smooth air. Even flares and lan-
dings with big ears should be practised in smooth conditions so that a serious scenario doesn't
turn into an emergency.
Spiral dive :
The spiral dive is entered into by gradually applying brake on one side. The desired bank angle
is controlled by the amount of brake applied. We advise no weight shifting and to adjust the
harness chest strap width at around 37-40 cm between the karabiners. At the same time the
pilot's head and field of view should be oriented in the direction of the
turn. To exit the spiral raise the inside brake gradually. Depending on
the steepness of the spiral it is possible that the glider could do
another rotation even after releasing the brake.
Big ears :
The BI BETA 2 has a clever big ears line that enables the pilot to
easely facilitate the manoeuvre. A small handle attached to the A
riser by velcro is lifted up and pulled down enabling big ears to take
place. NB: do not attempt spiral dives with big ears as this manoeuvre
results in extremly high loads and can unduly stress the glider.
B line stall :
It is not possible to make the B line stall with only the strength of the pilot. The pilot and
passenger have to pull on the B risers. We recommand not to make B line stall.
Parachutal stall/full stall :
The progressive application of both brakes reduces forward speed as is evidenced by the
reduction in the presence of wind noise. After minimum speed the glider goes into a momen-
tary phase of parachutal stall which, if the brakes are pulled further down, is followed by a full
stall with the glider falling behind the pilot. The BI BETA 2 does not possess a stable
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parachutal (or deep) stall.