USPA Skydiving A License Practice Exam

Recovering from a stall to a full glide requires smooth and coordinated control inputs to stabilize the parachute. The best method, which involves smoothly raising the controls, helps to transition the parachute back into a more efficient flight position.

When you encounter a stall, the canopy has now lost lift due to an excessive angle of attack. By gently raising the toggles, you effectively decrease this angle, allowing air to re-attach to the wing. This action promotes a recovery from the stalled state and enables the parachute to regain lift and smooth glide.

Other methods, while they may seem like potential solutions, can lead to adverse outcomes. For instance, pulling hard on the toggles may cause the parachute to enter a deeper stall or spin, while rapidly pulling down on the risers could exacerbate the stall condition due to an increased angle of attack. Releasing all control inputs immediately might lead to a loss of control and could result in an uncontrolled descent or malfunction. Hence, the smooth, controlled approach of raising the toggles is essential for effectively managing the stall and ensuring a safe return to glide.