Descent techniques 43
The spiral begins when the glider banks sharply to the side and enters a
sharp, steep turn. You can control the bank angle and descent rate by apply-
ing or releasing the inside brake.
We highly recommend having the outside brake at ‘full speed’ position’ or
close to it. This way you will get a higher sink rate with rather low G-forces.
The spiral dive can be used to lose altitude quickly, so please consider the
following:
> High sink rates and the related high G-forces lead to a high physical strain
on the body that may be too much for inexperienced pilots!
> Approach spiral dives slowly!
> Tensing your stomach muscles during a spiral dive can be very helpful!
> If you feel dizzy or faint, exit the spiral dive immediately!
> Due to the extreme altitude loss in a spiral dive, make sure you always
have enough safe reserve.
> To avoid strong surging when exiting the spiral dive, slowly release the
inside brake while applying the outside brake.
> The brake line pressure in a spiral dive is substantially higher than in
normal flight!
TO EXIT A SPIRAL WITH A HIGH SINK RATE > 14M/S, IT MAY BE
NECESSARY TO BRAKE THE OUTSIDE HALF OF THE GLIDER AND/
OR TO SHIFT YOUR WEIGHT TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE TURN.
THE EXIT MAY REQUIRE SEVERAL COMPLETE ROTATIONS AND
CAUSE A HIGH ALTITUDE LOSS. FOR THIS REASON, DON’T
PERFORM THIS MANEUVER AT AN ALTITUDE OF FEWER
THAN 200 METERS! BY THE TIME YOU REACH THIS ALTITUDE,
THE MANEUVER SHOULD HAVE ALREADY BEEN COMPLETED!
ROLLING DURING ‘FULL SPEED POSITION’
The most eective way of descending with your FLARE MOUSTACHE with-
out increased G-forces is to initiate an alternating rolling motion by shifting
weight when in ‘full speed’ position with your brakes. This will increase you
sink rate from an anyway rather high sink rate when in ‘full speed’ position.
‘Full Speed’ position will give you a lot of sink, therefore coming down on
a parakite is easier than with regular paragliders.
Be aware you can’t do Ears, Big Ears or a B-Stall with the FLARE MOUSTACHE.
We recommend flying circles or small wingovers (rolling) to lose altitude more
quickly. While soaring, we recommend flying out (upwind) of the updraft; this
makes it easier for you to descend and land. When soaring, be very careful
doing full circles when you are too close to the terrain; it can be very dangerous.
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