To exit a B-stall, the risers should be released in a smooth and decisive
manner. On quick and symmetrical releasing B-lines the airflow will be
reinstated and the wing will surge forward, returning to normal flight. In
contrast to standard paragliders, in case of Universal there is no need to
counter this surge with brakes - yet another asset of the reflex profile!
CAUTION: See the PARACHUTAL STALL chapter. All rapid descent
techniques should be practiced in smooth air and only with sufficient
altitude only ! Full stalls and spins are to be avoided as recovery
procedures, of the extreme manoeuvres, since irrespective of paraglider
type they may have dangerous consequences!
BY FAR THE BEST TECHNIQUE IS SAFE AND CORRECT FLYING, SO
THAT YOU WILL NEVER NEED TO DESCEND RAPIDLY!
3.5 AEROBATICS
Universal was not designed to do any aerobatics.
3.5.1 WING OVER
You make a wingover by performing a series of consecutive, alternating turns
with growing bank angle. Too much banking connected with some flaws in co-
ordination and execution can evoke pretty dynamic collapse.
CAUTION: Steep turn with bank angle over 60 degrees is a prohibited
aerobatic manoeuvre!
3.6 EXTREME MANOEUVRES
CAUTION! EXTREME FLYING MANOEUVRES SHOULD ONLY BE
CARRIED OUT DURING SAFETY TRAINING COURSES (SIV, INSTABILITY
TRAINING) UNDER PROPER GUIDANCE! WHILE PROVOKING OR
EXITING REAL SITUATIONS THERE IS DANGER THAT YOUR ACTIONS
WILL PROVE TOO QUICK OR TOO STRONG, SO YOU SHOULD ALWAYS
EMPLOY GOOD JUDGMENT, STAY CALM AND TAKE MEASURED
ACTIONS.
Since all actions required to exit or prevent dangerous situations on
Universal are typical and pilots flying this wing should already have
proper experience, we are going to describe only the characteristic
features of the Universal. Description of standard methods dealing with
extreme situations can be found in textbooks.
3.6.1 ONE SIDED COLLAPSE
Even when the trimmers are fully opened or the speed system is engaged,
collapses practically do not occur and can be induced only by a very strong
turbulence.Still, if it happens, a little counter-steering is enough to keep the
Universal on course. Under normal conditions with collapses up to 50% of the
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