Gradient BRIGHT III User Manual page 11

side) and weight shift to that side. If the collapse remains then reinflate the
collapsed side by "pumping" the brake on the collapsed side to quicken the
inflation.
5.3.2. Frontal collapse of canopy
- initiation: Take hold at the top of both A-risers and pull them down until the
leading edge collapses.
- recovery: In normal conditions BRIGHT III recovers normal flight automatically
as soon as the front risers are released. Opening may be assisted by applying
the brakes on both sides simultaneously.
5.3.3. Deep stall ("sackflug")
- initiation: Pull both brakes smoothly until the sink rate increase markedly and
the forward speed reaches almost zero. The pull on the brakes should be
controlled so that the canopy stays inflated and doesn't fall back into a full stall.
- recovery: BRIGHT III cannot stay in this regime of deep stall flight, so after the
brakes are released the glider automatically and returns into normal flight. If you
need to, you may accelerate the recovery of the glider by one of two methods:
Either you can pull both brakes intensely followed by a fast release of brakes or
you can pull on the A-risers lightly.
Caution: If you pull on the A-risers too intensely you may experience a frontal
collapse of the leading edge.
5.3.4 Full stall
- initiation: Wind the control lines once or twice around your hands and pull
both of them down smoothly. Hold them down until the canopy falls behind the
pilot and deforms into a characteristic crescent shape. Hold your hands firmly
(press them against the seat) and be careful that you do not release the brakes
prematurely or asymmetrically.
- recovery: BRIGHT III recovers from a full stall automatically after brakes are
fluently released. During correct recovery from a full stall the BRIGHT III shows
no extreme tendencies such as a strong surge in front of the pilot. In the case of
the brakes being released prematurely or too quickly there is
a possible tendency for the glider to surge ahead of the pilot. This can be
corrected for by adequate braking on both-sides simultaneously.
Caution: It is common that when brakes are released asymmetrically a massive
asymmetrical collapse may arise followed by a tendency to enter a spin.