Deep Stall; Full Stall; Spin; Brake Failure - FireBird Twix Zip Handbuch

An asymmetrical collapse can be easily controlled by weight shifting to the open side and applying the
minimum amount of brake required to control your direction.
A long, smooth progressive pump on the deflated side will assist reinflation.
A symmetrical collapse should reinflate quickly without pilot input, however smooth input of brake
applied symmetrically will speed up the process. If a wing tip remains stuck in the lines, it is
recommended to pull the stabiliser line (the outer B-line).
Active flying will virtually eliminate any tendency to collapse.

7.2. Deep Stall

This paraglider is designed to exit immediately from any deep-stall configuration within four seconds of
the brakes or B-line stall being released. If you find yourself in a deep stall situation (loss of forward
speed, low internal wing pressure) ensure your brakes are up. If your glider does not return to normal
flight, your should gently push the A-risers forward until the glider surges slightly and normal flight is
resumed.

7.3. Full Stall

Every pilot full stalls their glider during every flight (Flair, coming into land) however, carrying out a full
stall while flying, is a radical and dangerous manouver and should be avoided at all costs. It is
possible to enter a gust stall during strong thermal conditions; if this happens then the following
actions should be taken:
Keep your brakes applied, don't be tempted to release them. Allow the canopy to re appear above
head then release the brakes smoothly, be prepared to damp down the surge. A wrong exit from a full
stall could lead to further difficulties, therefore be prepared to deploy reserve.

7.4. Spin

A spin occurs when a riser is fully extended or when during a slow flight brakes on one side are
engaged too strongly. The result is that the turning axis moves to the center point of the canopy, thus
putting the glider in a negative turning radius. Releasing the brakes on the inner side of the turning
radius corrects the situation.
Always be prepared for reserve deployment if needed.

7.5. Brake Failure

If a brake handle is damaged or knotted, the paraglider can still be steered properly. You need to pull
on the D-riser on the failure side of the glider, and the situation is regulated. Caution is advised
because the brake pressure and brake travel on the D-riser will differ from that of the normal brake
line.
7.6. Motorised Flight
Your Firebird-Glider is well-suited for motorised flight. However the pilot must be advised that only
licenced pilots are permitted to take motorised flights. It is important to adhere to all DULV and specific
flight regulations.
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