SIV — Safety Course
Simulation of incidents occurring during flight and practice of recovery over water, in safe conditions. Three levels — Introductory, Intermediate and Advanced SIV.
Foundational Manuvers (Introductory SIV)
Foundational Manuvers (Introductory) Focuses on wing control and basic collapses. It builds the pilot’s confidence in handling common turbulence. Pitch & Roll Control: Mastering the rhythmic movements of the wing. Big Ears: Learning a controlled rapid descent technique. Asymmetric Collapses: Simulating a 50% side collapse and maintaining direction. Frontal (Symmetric) Collapses: Recovering from a full leading-edge collapse.
SIV - Dynamic Manuvers (Intermediate SIV)
Dynamic Manuvers (Intermediate) is Introduces high-energy maneuvers and more aggressive descent methods. Spiral Dives: Learning to manage high G-force descents. B-Stall: A stable, vertical descent technique by pulling the B-risers. Wingovers: Mastering energy management through coordinated turns. Rapid Exit from Spirals: Ensuring a safe transition back to level flight.
Advanced SIV - (Stall and Spin Recovery)
Stall and Spin Recovery (Advanced) This is the most critical stage, where pilots learn to handle the wing when it stops flying (stalls). Full Stall: Completely stopping the wing and performing a controlled recovery. Spin (Negative): Recovering from a situation where one side of the wing stalls. Search for Backfly: Finding the "sweet spot" of the wing in a stall to stabilize it before release.