Rapid Descents; Spiral Dive; Big Ears - Nova ROOKIE Betriebshandbuch

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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.

Big ears:

When doing big ears, the horizontal speed is higher than the sink rate, unlike a
spiral dive or a B-line stall. This rapid descent technique is used to quickly and
horizontally exit a dangerous area into desired direction.
In order to collapse the outside wing, pull the outside A-lines .
When the pilot holds the outside A-risers on both sides and pulls them down,
the NOVA ROOKIE easily tucks the outside wings and enters a stable descent
mode .
The pilot keeps the brake handles along with the outside A-risers in his hands.
By braking on one side and shifting weight the canopy remains steer able.
In order to increase the sink rate as well as the horizontal speed, this manoeu-
vre should be done together with use of the speed system. Apply speed system
after big ears are induced (step into the pedal before you grab the outher A-
risers).
Big ears substantially reduces the risk of canopy stability problems in turbulent
air.
To exit the Big ears release the A-risers. The canopy does not always self-re-
cover. If not, or to quicken the recovery, the pilot gently brakes the glider.