AFNOR test 6: Exit form parachutal stall

Objectives

Verification the aptitude of the wing to regain the normal flight exiting from a parachutal stall (using commands).

Procedures

With the commands, the pilot slow down the wing. At the stall point the commands are slowly released until the highest speed position. If after 4 sec. the wing is still in parachutal stall phase, the pilot applies the wing Owner's Manual instructions.

Required results

Standard

Spontaneous exit form parachutal stall in less than 4 sec, forward surge less than 450, route change less than 1800.

Performance

Same as Standard, but with forward surge less than 900.

Competition

Forward surge up to 900 (horizon), return to normal flight during the 4 sec following the pilot intervention.

Twin

Same as Performance.

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