Full Stall - Nova Mentor Betriebshandbuch

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IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE GROUND, DUE TO THE FORWARD SURG-
ING PENDULUM EFFECT, A RECOVERY MAY BE MORE DANGEROUS
THAN A HARD LANDING IN PARACHUTAL. IF LANDING IN A PARACHUTAL
STALL, THE PILOT SHOULD PREPARE FOR A HARD LANDING AND MAKE

Full stall:

To induce a full stall, apply full brake on both sides.
The glider slows down steadily until it stalls completely. The canopy suddenly
surges backwards a long way. In spite of this uncomfortable reaction of the
canopy, both brake lines must be consequently held down with all your
strength until the canopy is stabilized (directly overhead).
The NOVA MENTOR generally flies backwards during a full stall but doesn't
always form a front rosette.
A frontal rosette can be formed by entering the full stall slowly. When entering
(braking) fast, the canopy will not always form the desired front rosette.
To recover from a full stall, both brakes must be let up symmetrically at a fast
to moderate speed (within 1 second).
The NOVA MENTOR surges forward a moderate amount after recovering from
a full stall, whereby a resulting front collapse is possible. Gentle symmetrical
braking as soon as the wing begins to move forward is recommended. If the
pilot does not brake the canopy, the NOVA MENTOR surges forward to 90°
angel. In the worst case a big collapse will follow.
An "asymmetric" recovery (one control released faster than the other) from a
full stall can cause a big dynamic collapse.
IF A FULL STALL IS RELEASED TOO EARLY, TOO SLOW OR TOO FAST,
OR OTHERWISE INCORRECTLY, THE CANOPY CAN SURGE EXTREMELY
The danger of overcorrecting and overreacting exists during all extreme flight
manoeuvres. Thus, any corrective action must be gentle and steady and done
with feel!
A PARACHUTE ROLL LANDING.
ALWAYS APPLY BOTH BRAKES EVENLY!
FAR FORWARD.