Windtech bali - Manual (Page 11)

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flying forward. When this happens rise both hands. This action may cause to regain flight.
If nothing happens after several seconds pull the A risers or use the speed system to
regain normal flight.
Make sure that the wing is back to normal horizontal speed before using the brakes.
Never fly under the rain or with a wet canopy since these may cause a deep stall situa-
tion. When flying under rain land immediately.
> bad weather flying
We advise not to fly in bad weather. Before going flying you should check the weather
forecast
& always ask more experienced pilots about the conditions expected for the day.
Never fly if weather conditions are inappropriate If you are already in the air then get
down safely before it's too late! Always be aware of the weather changing
&
if in case of
doubt land as quickly as is safely possible.
Even though the BALI is EN B certified this is not a guarantee against flying in turbulent air.
> emergency procedures
& quick descent techniques
It may happen that you will need to descend very quickly and all pilots should do a train-
ing course (SIV) in a certified official school. This training is done with plenty of height
above water and a support boat. As a informative manner quick descent maneuvers are:
-- bigs ears
Big Ears is the simplest descent technique
& can be very useful for top landing.
Sit upright in your harness
& with the brakes in your hands reach up to the OUTSIDE 'A'
riser. Make sure that you have the correct line, and be careful not to pull down the whole
'A' riser on one side which could induce a collapse.
Once you are sure that you have the correct riser pull out and down, and the tips of your
glider should fold under symmetrically.
You should be applying NO brake, as you could stall the wing in this way. Steering is done
by weight-shift.
To recover, release the outer 'A' riser
& the BALI will return to normal flight. Pump with
the brake in case needed.
-- spiral dive
The spiral dive is performed by starting a series of 360 degrees turns, gradually pulling
one brake harder and harder and weight shifting into the turn. Pull more inside brake, and
weight shift harder, for a faster spiral dive but be careful not to stall one side and enter
a spin in this way. Ease off on the inside brake, and weight-shift less hard, to regain level
flight. Like this, the pilot can control the bank angle and the sink rate of the glider in the
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