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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.

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