Collapse
A deformation in which part of the inflated canopy folds or loses its flying shape.
Also known as
- canopy collapse standard term
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What it means
It can affect one side or the leading edge symmetrically. A collapse and a stall are different events, although one can follow the other.
Example in context
The video showed an asymmetric collapse.
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