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EXTREME FLIGHT MANOEUVERS
ASYMETRIC TUCK:
In strong turbulence, the canopy may collapse. The skywalk MESCAL4 will re-open
automatically even after bigger collapses within a turn of 180°. The turning towards the
collapsed wing section can be minimised by braking on the remaining open side of the
canopy. In case of a big collapse you will have to brake with caution in order to avoid a
stall. In case the canopy still doesn’t recover you can accelerate the opening process
by pumping the brake on the tucked side.
CRAVAT/LINE OVER:
This type of instability never occurred during any of our test flights with the skywalk
MESCAL4. Still, in extremely turbulent air or during exceptional piloting errors it is
possible that the folded wing section might get tangled in the lines. The pilot may then
stabilise the paraglider by careful counter-braking. Without immediate intervention of
the pilot a cravated paraglider will turn into a strong spiral dive.
There are several possibilities to untangle the paraglider:
> Pumping on the folded side.
> Pulling the stabiliser-lines (tip-lines).
In case none of these manoeuvers have any success you can try to unfold the
paraglider by performing a Fullstall. Only experienced pilots, with a lot of flight
experience should attempt this manoeuver. Make sure you have enough altitude
to recover the Fullstall in time.
IF NONE OF THESE MANOEUVERS ARE SUCCESSFUL OR THE PILOT FEELS
OVERWHELMED BY THE SITUATION THE RESERVE PARACHUTE SHOULD BE DE-
PLOYED IMMEDIATELY!
FRONT TUCK:
The paraglider can be front tucked by a strong pull on the A-risers or when encountering
strong sink. The leading edge will fold forward along the whole length of the wing.
Light braking will reduce the forward surge and will help to speed up the opening of the
canopy. The skywalk MESCAL4 will normally recover from a Front Tuck automatically
and without pilot input.
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