Skywalk CHILI2 Manual/Service page 52

B-line stall
B-Line Stall: Due to the 3-Line System, the B-Stall demands a higher energy expendi-
ture as than with the 4-Line Systems. The glider dives back further and shoots (at the
wrong time) clearly more forward strongly. Because the B-Stall has a much higher wear
and tear effect on the cloth, we recommend using it only as an aid in descending.
Big ears
Both A-risers are fixed with a magnet at the launch, which disconnects in the air.
For big ears, pull down the outer A-risers symmetrically.
The wing ends fold down and the sink increases. If you additionally operate the Speed
System, the sink speed will again increase. Through weight shift and dosed one-sided
braking, the glider remains steerable.
To exit big ears, let go of the A2-riser, normally they will open again by themselves. Oc-
casionally you may have to actively open them by briefly braking on one side and then
the other side, which will asymmetrically open the ears. It is always advisable to main-
tain slight pressure on the foot accelerator.
We strongly advise against attempting a steep spiral or wingover with big ears.
The extreme line load could lead to material damage.
Generally never fly with a wet glider.
examples :
> In strong winds or below a thundercloud at low altitude it is possible that neither B-
line stall or spiral dive will help. Big Ears are the easy way out.
> If the pilot is stuck in strong lift and needs to look for sink it is advisable to exit the
lift band with the use of Big Ears.
>In order to fold the wing tips you have to pull both outer A-lines simultaneously.
> This will cause both wing tips to fold inwards and the skywalk CHILI 2 will enter a
stable forward flight. The brake handles remain in your hands together with the out-
er A-line. Braking and weight shift enables you to steer your paraglider.
> In order to increase the sink and forward speed you can optimise this manoeuvre by
using the acceleration system. The risk of canopy destabilisation in turbulent air is
clearly reduced when using Big Ears.
>To exit Big Ears release the A-lines. The canopy will unfold automatically.
>You may brake a little to support the unfolding.
It is advisable to pump out one side at a time to reduce the risk of detaching airflow.
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