A glider stall at the ridge - Remember to fly fast ;)

13 October 2018

Glider: Janus b (empty ballast)
Stall speed: 70km/h (38kts)
Thermal flight flap +8°: 80-100km/h (43-54kts)

Pilot: Devis (+400h on glider)
Copilot: Elio (+100h on glider, some thousand on hang glider)

In this video you can see how my glider stall, maybe for a strong sink or a change in tailwind. You notice it by the light vibrations of the camera and the aircraft's roll.
I was ready for that, keep in mind that I felt it (with my lovely bottom) before the vario indicated it, so I reacted. I quickly pushed the stick forward, nose went down.... and i turned away from the ridge.
The anemometer doesn't had time to record it, but we probably went from 80km/h to 60km/h. Which is equivalent to a stall.
DISCLAIMER:
... ehm ... yes, I like to fly slow close to the ridge. Do it only if you are sure to know what you are doing

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