Niviuk KLIMBER P User Manual

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15easily increases the descent rate without causing problemsand without the risk of causing a collapse whilemaintaining high speed.How?Locate the 5B1 line on your risers and, as you would when applyingbig ears, simply pull down firmly and smoothly until you see bothwingtips drop back slightly. The forward speed of the glider speed willthen reduce slightly, quickly stabilize stabilise and then increase. Youwill then experience a descent rate of around 5-6m/s. We recommendthe application of the speed bar whilst using this technique. Controlledturning of the wing can easily be maintained by weight shifting theharness, exactly the same as you would with big ears.During this manoeuvre, the first sensation is a decrease in relative windand a slight backwards inclination of the wing, as if going backwards.To exit the manoeuvre release the lines as you would with big ears,control the pitch and the wing will quickly adopt normal flight.This new technique allows a comfortable and controllable rapid descentwithout the risk of experiencing a ‘cravat’ or ‘deep stall’. It is verycomfortable and makes turning simple.We advise you to first try this technique in smooth conditions withsufficient altitude above appropriate terrain. This is a new controlleddescent technique that only needs a little practise to be executed withtotal comfort and effectiveness.5.3 B-LINE STALLThis manoeuvre was not tested during certification.5.4 SPIRAL DIVEThis is a more effective way to rapidly lose altitude. Beware that the wingwill experience and be subjected to a tremendous amount of descendingand rotating speed (g-force), which can cause a loss of orientation andconsciousness (blackout). This manoeuvre must therefore be donegradually to increase one’s capacity to resist the g-force exerted onthe body. With practise, a pilot will fully appreciate and understand it.Only practise this manoeuvre at high altitude and with enough groundclearance.To start the manoeuvre, first weight shift and pull the brake handlelocated on the inner side of the turn. The intensity of the turn can becontrolled by braking slightly using the outer brake handle.A paraglider flying at its maximum rotating speed can reach –20 m/s, orthe equivalent of a 70 km/h vertical descent, and will stabilise in a spiraldive from 15 m/s onwards. Good enough reasons to familiarise yourselfwith the manoeuvre and understand how to exit it.To exit this manoeuvre, the inner brake handle (down side of the turn)must progressively be relaxed while momentarily applying tension to theouter brake handle opposite to the turn. The pilot must also weight shiftand lean towards the opposite side of the turn at the same time.The exit should be performed gradually and smoothly so that thechanges in pressure and speed can be noted.When exiting the spiral, the glider will briefly experience an asymmetricalacceleration and dive, depending on how the manoeuvre was carried out.Practise these manoeuvres at sufficient altitude and with moderation.5.5 SLOW DESCENT TECHNIQUEThis technique allows descent without straining the wing or taxing thepilot. Glide normally while searching for descending air and begin to turnas if climbing in a thermal, but with the intention to sink.Common sense has to be used to avoid dangerous areas of rotor whenlooking for descending air. Safety is the most important consideration.