Ozone BULLET 008 Betriebshandbuch Seite 7

Suggested Weight Ranges
Total flying weight in kilograms including all ski equipment:
Bullet 008
Pilot Expert
10m >75kg
12m >90kg
14m >100kg
Bullet 008 - Wing loading – kilograms per square meter:
~8kg/m2 = Expert
~7kg/m2 = Intermediate
~6kg/m2 = Beginner
La Bombe
Pilot Expert
8m >55kg
10m >80kg
La Bombe - Wing loading – kilograms per square meter:
~7kg/m2 = Expert
~5kg/m2 = Intermediate
Riser System
The trimmer system can be used to increase or decrease your angle of attack. We
recommend becoming very familiar with your wing before using the trimmer system.
Never fly in turbulent conditions.
The Bullet 008 and La Bombe are equipped with front riser trimmers. These may
be used in calm conditions once you have become intimately familiar with the
characteristics of your wing, and not before. Normal position for the trim system is
with the front risers fully extended: the maillons should be symmetrical.
The Bullet 008 and La Bombe will fly considerably faster with the front riser trimmers
accelerated as they have a very wide speed range. We do not recommend launching
or skiing with the front risers fully accelerated, as this will make your wing more prone
to deflations when the wing is still unloaded due to your skis being still on the ground.
Intermediate Beginner
approx 70kg approx 60kg
approx 84kg approx 72kg
approx 98kg approx 84kg
Intermediate Beginner
NA NA
<79kg NA
The Bombe is equipped with riser trimmers and grab loops. The grab loops, on the A
risers, can be used to decrease your glide and angle of attack. They should never be
pulled down more than 20cms.
Never use the grab loops in conjunction with the trimmers!!! Only use one or
the other, never both!!!
FLYING YOUR WING
Preparation
Lay out the Bullet on its top surface in a pronounced arc, with the centre of the wing
higher than the tips. Lay out the lines one side at a time. up the risers and starting
with the brake lines, pull all lines clear. Repeat with the B and A lines, laying the
checked lines on top of the previous set, and making sure no lines are tangled, knotted
or snagged. Repeat the process on the other side. If necessary, use the provided snow
stakes to secure your wing to the snow.
Always perform the following pre-flight check before launching your Bullet:
1.1 Helmet- chin strap firmly fastened.
2.2 Harness to wing carabiners closed and locked.
3.All Harness Buckles firmly closed.
4.4 corners of your wing- A and B lines (including brakes) on both sides clear and free.
5.Airspace and weather – clear and calm.
Launching
Your Bullet will launch with either the forward or reverse techniques, but it is easiest to
forward launch with skis.
After your line check and pre-flight check, inflate your wing by skiing forward away
from the Bullet. It is not necessary to hold the A lines as though it were a normal
paraglider. The Bullet will launch and inflate easily without A riser input.
Before flying, be sure that all lines are in the correct configuration. If they are not, abort
the launch.
IMPORTANT: Never take off with a wing that is not fully inflated or if you are not
in complete control of your wing.
Landing
Choose a landing area that is smooth and free of obstacles. Flare your wing by
applying both brakes at the appropriate moment. Doing this will decrease your
sink rate to almost zero and allow you to touch down easily. Never make turns or
aggressive maneuvers close to the ground or on your landing approach.
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