GIN Vantage - Manual (Page 21)

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Spiral dive
The spiral dive should be considered an extreme manoeuvre. Practice spiralling with caution and
lesser sink rates to get a feel for the Vantage’s behaviour. Weight shift and pull the brake on
one side gradually. Let it accelerate for two turns and you will enter the spiral dive. Once in the
spiral, you can control your descent rate and bank angle with weight shift and the outer brake.
WARNING! A pilot who is dehydrated and/or not accustomed to spiralling can lose consciousness
in a steep spiral dive! As with all types of aircraft, we advise you to assist the glider to exit
from the spiral dive in a controlled manner. Let the glider decelerate for one or two turns by
applying outer brake and/or weight shift.
B-stall
To quickly lose altitude without straining your body with G-force you can use the B-stall. Reach
up to the B-risers just below the maillons and twist your hands while gently pulling. It will be
difficult at first, but become lighter the more you break the aerofoil. Once pulled, do not release
immediately. The glider needs to settle into a stable B-stall before releasing. On exiting the B-
stall the Vantage has a very gentle dive without deep stall tendencies. We advise you to release
the B-stall symmetrically with both hands in a decided manner.
Steering without brakes
If a brake is not operational for some reason, you can steer the Vantage with the D-risers. Add
steering input by weight-shifting in your harness. Be careful not to steer too much with the
riser to avoid any possibility of a spin.
Aerobatics
The Vantage is not designed for aerobatics. Besides the inherent risks, extreme manoeuvres of
any kind place unnecessary stress on the glider and effectively shorten its lifespan.
All of the previously mentioned manoeuvres, and recoveries from them, are taught on SIV
courses.
Contact a local instructor or paragliding club for more Information about SIV.
Tow launch
The Vantage is suitable for towing by pilots who have the relevant towing qualification. The
Vantage has no tendencies towards deep stall/parachuting. There is sufficient margin to counter
steer the glider in a normal towing situation. Make sure you use proper equipment, experienced
personnel, the recommended techniques and all relevant safety precautions for towing.