Rapid Descents - Advance acoustic IOTA2 Manual

Caution: to simulate a front collapse all A-risers must be taken
hold of and pulled down .
Caution: after a very impulsively provoked front collapse in ac-
celerated configuration ( for example during SIV training ) it can
happen that the front of the canopy does not open by itself . Help
the wing to open with a brief brake impulse by pulling the brakes
to 75% within one second, immediately and completely release
them, then be prepared to control the forward surge .

Rapid descents

For quick and efficient ways of getting down the ADVANCE test team
recommend big ears ( with or without speed bar ) or the spiral dive – the
choice depends on the situation .
Tip: fast descents should be practised now and then in quiet
conditions – so they won't become emergencies when you need
them .
Symmetrical collapsing of the wingtips (big ears)
The IOTA 2 has split A-risers, which make it easy to apply big ears .
To do this pull both outer A-risers quickly down at the same time . The
wingtips will fold, and can be easily held in this position . To reopen
release the risers; if the wingtips do not open by themselves a brake
impulse will help them .
Sink rate can be further increased by using the speedbar . Depending
on the situation the glider can be steered using weight shift .
Remark: big ears is also possible using two lines (per side) with
the IOTA 2 . Here it is important that the glider must be accelerat-
ed as well, and the trailing edge must not be braked .
Caution: do not fly spirals or sharp changes of direction with big
ears applied; the increased loading carried by fewer lines can
damage the structure .
Caution: be aware that flying with big ears brings the stall clos-
er . Be careful with the brake lines when big ears are applied, and
do not use this descent method if the wing is wet . See also sec-
tion « Flying with a wet paraglider» .
Tip: if you want to lose height as quickly as possible and fly
away from a danger zone at the same time we recommend the
following: apply big ears and use as much speedbar as condi-
tions allow .
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