Asymmetric Or Frontal (Symmetric) Collapses; Performance & Use Of Brakes; Use Of Speed Bar - Sky FIDES 5 S Betriebsanleitung

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B-line Stall
Grasp the B risers at the quick links and gently pull them down symmetrically.
The paraglider will drop backwards before entering in a parachutal stall
stabilizing overhead. The descent rate increases to 6 - 8 m/s.
In order to release the B-line stall, raise both hands together in a single quick
movement. Once you have released the B-risers, FIDES 5 shall, in principle,
resume flight immediately. An error of control (slow release) or special
meteorological conditions may lead to a prolonged phase of parachuting.
The recovery of the paraglider could be then initiated by using the speed
bar. In case there is no speed bar, a short pull (squeeze) on the A risers
(4 – 5 cm) will achieve the same result.
Caution: unlike the big ears and the spiral (see above), in a B-line stall the
glider is in a stalled state. Therefore, a B-line stall should never be performed
close to the ground and in stronger head winds, a negative ground speed
may be experienced.
6) Performance & Use of brakes
FIDES 5's best glide is at trim speed (no brakes) – about 37 km/h. The
minimum sink rate is achieved by applying approx. 15% of the brakes.
When using more than 30% of the brakes the aerodynamics and the
performance of the glider are likely to deteriorate and the effort to maneuver
will increase quickly.
In case of extremely high brake pressure there is a great risk of an
impending stall, which occurs at a full brake travel (100% of the brakes).
In normal flying conditions the optimal position for the brakes, in terms of
performance and safety is within the first 30% of the braking range.

7) Use of Speed bar

FIDES 5 is equipped with a speed system. For fitting and positioning the
speed bar consult the instructions of the harness manufacturer. Before
every take-off check that the speed bar works freely and that its lines are
long enough to ensure that it is not engaged permanently. If the harness is
fitted with a front mounted reserve the speed bar lines must pass under the
reserve container and the reserve bridle so that it can be deployed easily.
Using the speed bar can increase the maximum speed of the paraglider by
up to 30% of the trim speed. However, it does reduce the angle of attack and
therefore there is an increased risk of a frontal (or asymmetric) collapse. We
therefore do not advise to use the speed bar near the ground or in turbulent air.
8) asymmetric or Frontal (Symmetric)
Collapses
Despite that tests proved the FIDES 5 recovers on its own after collapses,
active piloting is recommended in case of an asymmetric or frontal collapse.
Active piloting will reduce the loss of altitude and a change of direction.
In case of a frontal (symmetric) collapse:
 Bring both brakes down symmetrically to speed up the reopening of the
paraglider, and then raise your hands back up immediately.
In case of an asymmetric collapse:
 Keep the paraglider flying straight by leaning in the opposite direction of
the collapse and simultaneously applying the brake on the opposite side
of the collapse.
 Speed up the reopening of the closed side by a single, positive input on
the collapsed side.