• If only one valve is dumping water, close the dumping valves
immediately to prevent full water ballast asymmetry
developing.
If the asymmetrical load cannot be rectified, the pilot is strongly
recommended to:
1. Land at a suitable airport or field as soon as possible.
2. Increase the approach speed by 10 km/h or 5 kts.
3. Avoid any operation near stall speeds.
4. Avoid turns in the landing flap configuration with the airbrakes
extended.
5. Keep the heavy wing as high as possible during the ground run.
Change to the negative flap position after touchdown.
6. Plan the ground run to accommodate a possible ground loop
towards the heavy wing.
NOTE: Check the dump valves before each flight.
Avoid dumping water for prolonged periods of asymmetric flight (for
example slipping or skidding while thermalling). This reduces chances of
asymmetric water load distribution.
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