Wingover
A series of linked alternating turns with gradually increasing bank.
What it means
It is an aerobatic manoeuvre flown for fun rather than to lose height. The paragliding wingover differs from the fixed-wing figure of the same name, which is a single climbing turn. Uncoordinated wingovers can lead to large collapses or cravats.
Example in context
My friend finished his flight with a few wingovers just for fun.
Sources and review
- Cross Country – Wingovers: deceptively simple! (Bruce Goldsmith) (opens in a new tab)
- Ozone Atom 3 – User Manual (EN) (opens in a new tab)
- Jakub Vrána — Paraglidingový slang: o nestandardních situacích (opens in a new tab)
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