Fermeture frontale, crevette, cravate... Baignade !

No major mishaps this week... But there was an interesting incident two weeks ago. After an incident, such as a collapse, you should inspect your wing to visually assess its condition. Is it fully opened? Is it properly inflated? Is there a cravat? etc... Among the possible complications is the "shrimp": the two wingtips meet at the front of the wing. A "shrimp" is one of those situations where you need to react quickly because this configuration can escalate into a large cravat. To undo a "shrimp," simply apply the brakes. A simple technique: brake quickly about 40 to 50 cm, then release the brakes and return with your arms high. But you must do this immediately! Otherwise, a cravat is likely to form! One of the best techniques for untangling cravats is the asymmetric stall. Our pilot had been briefed on this technique but, alas, he hadn't practiced it yet... Here's the third swim of the year...