PRO GUIDE // PACE
SIV
The PACE has no inertia, which makes the wing‘s movements extremely quick and strongly
encourages oversteer when recovering from maneuvers. The concept of the PACE is to fly
down from mountains in calm conditions.
However, to ensure safe flying for users, this wing‘s design offers an exceptionally high re-
sistance to collapses and outstanding inherent stability. These features have been spe-
cifically developed for comfortable flying and optimal stability in calm conditions and are
not suitable for use in SIV-trainings..
WE STRONGLY DON´T RECOMMEND TO DO A SIV-TRAINING WITH THE PACE!
You can find further information on practices and characteristics of flying in the enclosed
“BASIC GUIDE“.
7 DESCENT TECHNIQUES
PULLING BIG EARS
In contrast to the spiral, your forward speed with »big ears« is higher than your rate
of descent. This rapid descent aid is used to quickly exit danger zones by flying straight
ahead in a desired direction.
The risk of collapses in turbulent air is significantly reduced with big ears. To perform
this maneuver, proceed as follows (according to DHV teaching instructions):
> Grab the outer A-lines (AIII) above the risers with your palms facing outward and pull
the lines down.
> Keep the brake handles and the outer A-lines in your hands during the maneuver.
> Check the symmetry of the collapsed glider.
> To recover, slowly release the A-lines. The glider usually will reinflate by itself.
> During the maneuver, the ears of the PACE are not stable and will therefore flutter.
> To speed up reinflation, pull lightly on the brakes. Another proven technique
is to first reinflate one side of the glider, then then other. This can reduce the
risk of a stall.
8 Descent techniques
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