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above the maillons and take hold of all the B lines. Do not release the brake handles. As you
pull the B-lines down the airow over the wing is broken and the glider loses its forward speed
but remains open and you will descend at around 6 m/s. If you pull too much B-line the glider
may horseshoe and move around a lot. If this occurs, release the B lines immediately.
To exit the B-stall the B-risers should be released symmetrically and in one smooth, fast
progressive motion. The glider will resume normal forward ight without further input. Check
you have forward ight again before using the brakes. Do not release the B lines slowly, this
may lead to a parachutal stall.
Spiral Dives
If you turn your Spyder 3 in a series of tightening 360’s it will enter a spiral dive. This will
result in rapid height loss.
To initiate a spiral dive, look and lean in to the direction you want to turn and then smoothly
apply the inside brake. The Spyder 3 will rst turn almost 360 degrees before it drops into the
spiral (depending on the input). Once in the spiral you should apply a little outside brake to
keep the outer wing tip pressured and inated.
Safe descent rates are possible but high speeds and high G-forces can build quickly leading
to disorientation. Excessive G forces can lead to loss of consciousness. High descent rates,
especially when combined with high hangpoint power units increases the likelihood of the
wing remaining neutral or possibly unstable in spiral.
To exit the spiral dive, weight shift away from the direction of rotation and smoothly release
the inside brake. As the Spyder 3 decelerates allow it to continue to turn until enough energy
is lost for it to return to level ight without an excessive climb and surge. Always be prepared
to pilot the wing out of a spiral dive. In case of neutrality/instability use opposite weight shift
and smoothly apply enough outside brake to provoke the glider to exit the spiral.
IMPORTANT
Always be prepared
to pilot the wing out
of a spiral dive. Use
opposite weight shift
and apply enough
outside brake to
stop the wing from
spiralling.