Cravats - Nova ION 5 Handbuch

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Cravats

If a part of the wing is so tangled in the lines that it cannot free itself
(possibly after a collapse), it is referred to as a cravat. This occurrence
cannot be discounted on any model of paraglider.
In the case of a cravat, we recommend the following:
1. Brake on the opposite side:
ric collapse, the wing will try to turn in the direction of the cravatted
side. If the pilot does not use the opposite brake (on the open side),
then the rotation of the wing can quickly turn into a locked-in spiral
dive which either requires great effort or in some cases it is actually
impossible to exit. It is essential to prevent this rotation.
2. Open the cravat by pumping the brake:
on the tangled side may release the cravat. A timid pull of the brake
rarely works.
3. Pull the stabilo line:
the stabilo line may work. The stabilo line is the outermost line on
the B-riser and is green in colour.
4. Collapse the cravatted side:
the A-risers may be effective.
5. Full stall: A pilot who has mastered the full stall manoeuvre has an
effective method of releasing a cravat.
! 6. Parachute: Throw your reserve parachute without delay if you have
lost control of your wing and you are unsure whether you have suffi-
cient height for further recovery attempts. If possible, stabilise the
Many pilots hesitate
too long to throw
wing by using opposite brake until the parachute is fully open.
their parachutes or
Make a habit of mentally rehearsing throwing your parachute by, for
they fail to use it
completely. Utilising example, practising putting your hand on the parachute handle during
your rescue para-
flight. This is useful preparation should the worst happen.
chute is preferable
Many clubs or schools offer an opportunity to practise throwing your
to being under an
uncontrollable wing.
reserve parachute on a zip line. The most effective practise is obvi-
ously actually throwing the parachute during an SIV/pilotage training.
In the same way as during an asymmet-
A hearty pull of the brake
If a pull of the brake line is unsuccessful, pulling
Collapsing the tangled side by pulling
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