Wingover; Rapid Descents; Spiral Dive - Nova RA Betriebshandbuch

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To recover from an unintentional spin, the pulled down brake line should be
immediately released as soon as a spin is suspected. The canopy will acceler-
ate and return to its normal straight and stable flying position, without losing
too much height.
In case the spin is allowed to develop for some time, the NOVA RA surges far
forward on one side and a dynamic asymmetric collapse or a line over can
occur. If so, brake gently to stop canopy surging and correct any collapse: See
"collapses".
Too tight cross bracing increases the probability of a spin with most
paragliders!
NEVER DO AN INTENTIONAL SPIN OVER LAND OR IF YOU DON'T HAVE
SUFFICIENT EXPERIENCE!

Wingover:

To induce a wingover the pilot flies consecutive alternating turns to gradually
steepen the angle of bank.
During wingovers with high bank angle, the outside wing begins to unload.
Further increase of the angle of bank must be avoided, for a possible resulting
collapse may be quite dynamic!
WARNING:
FULLSTALL, SPIN AND WINGOVER (OVER 90 DEGREE ANGLE OF BANK)
ARE ILLEGAL AEROBATIC MANOEUVRES AND MAY NOT BE PERFORMED
DURING NORMAL FLYING.
INCORRECT RECOVERY PROCEDURES OR OVERREACTING OF THE
PILOT MAY HAVE DANGEROUS CONSEQUENCES WITH ANY TYPE OF
PARAGLIDER!

Rapid Descents:

Spiral dive:

The spiral dive is the fastest way to lose altitude. As explained previously (see
under main section "Flight" ) they have a rapid descent rate, however, the very
high G-forces make it difficult to sustain a spiral dive for long and it can place
high loads on the pilot and glider. As soon as any, even slight, light dizziness or
impaired vision is noticed the spiral should be exited immediately.
If done in strong winds the pilot may drift off course.