Skywalk TONIC User Manual

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Big ears:
In contrast to the spiral dive and B-stall, big ears result in an increase of forward
speed in relation to the gliders sink rate. Big ears are used to avoid or exit dangerous
areas horizontally in the desired direction.
CAUTION:
FLYING WITH BIG EARS CAN CAUSE STALL. THEREFORE, USE THE STEERING
LINES WITH CAUTION AND IF YOUR GLIDER IS WET, DO NOT USE THIS METH-
OD TO DECREASE ALTITUDE QUICKLY.
EXTREME FLIGHT MANEUVERS
Asymmetric collapse:
In strong turbulence, a collapse cannot be excluded. As a rule, the skywalk TONIC
opens automatically. The rotation towards the collapsed wing section can be minimized
by braking on the open side of the canopy. In case of a big collapse you will have
to brake with caution in order to avoid a stall.
Front collapse:
The paraglider will enter a collapse by a strong pull on the A-risers or from a very sudden
strong downwind. The leading edge will fold along the whole length of the wing.
Carefully dosed braking will reduce oscillation and simultaneously speed up the opening
of the canopy. As a general rule, the skywalk TONIC will recover from
the front tuck automatically.
CAUTION: DO NOT OVERBRAKE!
The parachutal stall:
The paraglider has no forward speed and simultaneously strongly increased sink rate.
The Porous canopy fabric (excessive UV-degradation) or frequent towing (stretched A-
lines) can result in an increased risk of parachutal stall. The pilot can recover from a sta-
ble stall by slightly pushing the A-risers forward at the maillons or by using the speed
system. The skywalk TONIC normally exits the parachutal stall automatically.

Skywalk TONIC Specifications

General

Brand	Skywalk
Model	TONIC
Category	Aircrafts
Language	English