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Glider user's manual | EIKO 2
Stall
This technique is not recommended as it requires intense physical impute. It is not a safe descent technique.
Asymmetric collapses
Any paraglider may occasionally collapse due to turbulence or a piloting error. In the event of an asymmetric collapse your priority
must be to stay clear of the terrain and regain level flight.
In the event of an asymmetrical collapse induced by turbulence or purposely by the pilot, we want to remind you that the best course
of action to take is:
- Shift all your weight on the open side of the wing.
- If necessary, slightly brake on the open side of the wing to prevent it from rotating.
- Once the wing is balanced and stabilized, ( straight flight ), if the folded side does not spontaneously reopen, give ample up and
down pumping motions until the collapsed glider side is fully reopened.
- Repeat if necessary until full reinflation is successful. In the event of a "cravat" (where the wing tip is snagged between the lines)
you may use the "ears" technique described above by pulling on the tangled line to release the wingtip.
Front collapses
During a front collapse according to the certification standard the glider is designed to reopen on its own.
In the event of a frontal collapse induced by turbulence or purposely by the pilot, we want to remind you that the best course of
action to take is :
- Brakes must be fully released during the collapse, we recommend that brake handles be clipped back on the stoppers when you
are producing the collapse
- Wait for the wing to reopen and come back overhead – do not keep the brake pressure on, if the glider falls behind you – risk of
stalling.
- Dampen the surge by using the brakes/toggles proportionally and symmetrically once the wing has overshot you
Parachutal stall
Even though this configuration only rarely occurs, you may find yourself in a situation called "parachutal stall " where the glider des-
cends vertically with no forward motion. If it happens, release the brakes/toggles fully and trims symmetrically and push the speed
bar. You might also need to push forward on the "A" risers. Make sure you regained a normal flight configuration before proceeding
with brake/toggle usage again.
Spin / asymetric stall
A spin will only occur because of a piloting error. If so, release the brake fully on the stalled side and be certain to keep the glider in
check during the ensuing dive and reopening sequence.
Incidents de vol
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