Siv Manoeuvres; Asymmetric Collapse; Full-Frontal Collapse; Deep Stall - Gradient GOLDEN3 User Manual

Pilot´s manual GOLDEN 3

5.3. SIV manoeuvres

No matter what category of canopy you fly or what level of certification it has, in
turbulence or in strong thermals you may experience all kinds of collapses. The
Golden3 behaves comfortably in these situations. Indeed, not only does the glider
deal with extreme flight situations automatically, but it also offers an above-average
degree of safety. Even so, you must follow all safety rules when practising SIV.
Always pay attention to your altitude.
Before performing any SIV manoeuvre remember:
• Practise throwing your reserve on the ground, in a simulator, so that reserve
deployment is efficient and automatic.
• Rapid altitude loss and considerable rotational forces may develop during
unstable manoeuvres. Take account of these factors when throwing your
reserve.
5.3.1. Asymmetric Collapse – one side of the canopy collapses
Initiation: Take hold of the outer A-lines (outer A-riser) on one side and pull them
down smoothly. The wing tip will collapse to form a characteristic Big Ear. The size
of the ear depends on the depth to which the lines are pulled as well as the number
of lines pulled down. You can stop any turn tendency by applying the opposite
brake and by weight shifting onto the inflated side of the canopy.
Recovery: Under normal conditions the Golden3 will re-inflate spontaneously when
the pulled lines are released. Inflation time and loss of altitude can be reduced by
suitable piloting. To stop any tendency to turn off course pull the brake on the
inflated side (be careful not to overreact and stall the inflated side) and weight shift
to that side. If the collapse remains then re-inflate the collapsed side by „pumping"
the brake on the collapsed side.
5.3.2. Full Frontal Collapse
Initiation: Take hold of both A-risers at the top and pull them down until the leading
edge collapses.
Recovery: In normal conditions the Golden3 will recover normal flight automatically
as soon as the front risers are released. Applying the brakes on both sides
simultaneously can help re-open the paraglider

5.3.3. Deep Stall

Initiation: Pull both brakes smoothly until the sink rate increases 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: The Golden3 cannot stay in deep stall flight, so after the brakes are
released the glider automatically returns to normal flight. If you need to, you can
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