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When the pilot holds the outside A-risers on both sides and pulls them down,
the NOVA TRITON easily tucks the outside wings and enters a stable descent
mode .
The pilot keeps the brake handles along with the outside A-risers in his
hands. By braking on one side and shifting weight the canopy remains steer
able.
In order to increase the sink rate as well as the horizontal speed, this ma-
noeuvre should be done together with use of the speed system. Apply speed
system after big ears are induced (step into the pedal before you grab the
outer A-risers).
Big ears substantially reduces the risk of canopy stability problems in turbu-
lent air.
To exit the Big ears release the A-risers. The canopy does not always self-
recover. If not, or to quicken the recovery, the pilot gently brakes the glider.
ALL RAPID DESCENT TECHNIQUES SHOULD FIRST BE PRACTISED IN
CALM AIR AND WITH SUFFICIENT HEIGHT SO THE PILOT CAN USE THEM IN
EMERGENCY SITUATIONS!
FULL STALLS AND SPINS ARE TO BE AVOIDED AS WRONG RECOVERY
PROCEDURES, IRRESPECTIVE OF THE TYPE OF PARAGLIDER, MAY HAVE
DANGEROUS CONSEQUENCES!
BY FAR THE BEST TECHNIQUE IS TO FLY CORRECTLY AND SAFELY, SO
YOU NEVER HAVE TO DESCEND RAPIDLY!
FOR ALL EXTREME MANOEUVRES AND RAPID DESCENTS PLEASE NOTE:
- FIRST PRACTICE MANOEUVRES WITH AN INSTRUCTOR DURING SAFETY
TRAINING
- BEFORE INDUCING THE MANOEUVRE THE PILOT MUST MAKE SURE
THAT THERE ARE NO OTHER
- AIR SPACE USERS BELOW HIM!
- DURING THE MANOEUVRE THE PILOT MUST HAVE THE CANOPY WITHIN
HIS VIEW!
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