In Flight Characteristics - Ozone ultralite Betriebshandbuch

Preparation
Lay out the ULTRALITE 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. Hold up the risers and
starting with the brake lines, pull all lines clear. Repeat with the C, B and A lines, laying
the checked lines on top of the previous set, and making sure no lines are tangled,
knotted or snagged. Mirror the process on the other side.
Launching
Your ULTRALITE will launch with either the forward or reverse techniques.
Whilst inflating your wing, you should hold the A risers on each side. Once clipped in,
and you have gone through the take-off check list (above), stand central to the wing to
ensure an even and progressive inflation.
Forward Launch - Nil to Light winds
When the wind is right, move forward, your lines should become tight within one
or two steps. The ULTRALITE will immediately start to inflate. Due to the extreme
lightweight nature of the glider it is not necessary to use force on the A risers to initiate
the inflation. Only once the glider is fully inflated with air should you put pressure on
the A risers to aid the complete inflation overhead.
Do not pull down or push the risers forward excessively, or the leading edge will
deform and make taking-off difficult.
Move smoothly throughout the entire launch, there is no need to rush or snatch at it.
You should have plenty of time to look up and check your canopy before committing
yourself.
Once you are happy that the ULTRALITE is inflated correctly, accelerate smoothly off
the launch.
Reverse Launch -Light to Strong Winds
Lay out your ULTRALITE as you would for the forward launch. However, this time turn
to face the wing, passing one entire set of risers over your head as you turn. To inflate
the Ultralite hold the A-risers, but mainly use your weight and tension in the lines to
bring the glider up. Only use gentle force on the A risers if necessary to bring the glider
fully overhead. Once the wing is overhead, brake gently to stop any overshoot, turn
and smoothly accelerate in order to launch.
In stronger winds, be prepared to take a few steps towards the glider as it inflates. This
will take some of the energy out of the glider and it will be less likely to over fly you.
IMPORTANT:
Never take off with a glider that is not fully inflated or if you
are not in control of the pitch/roll of your wing.

IN FLIGHT CHARACTERISTICS

The Ultralite shows no unusual flying characteristics, consequently it is suitable for a
very wide range of pilot. However due to the lightweight nature and small surface area
of the wing, turns are very direct and precise , requiring smooth inputs. In turns, the
ULTRALITE is smooth and co-ordinated, on glides it remains solid and well pressured,
even through the accelerated speed range. It has a very high resistance to both
collapses and stalls. However, to get the most out of your ULTRALITE we advise you
to consider the following information.
Normal Flight
Flying at 'trim speed' (hands-up), your glider will achieve its 'best glide' speed. Apply
the brakes approximately 30cm to reach the minimum-sink rate. To increase your
speed for headwind glides, use the accelerator bar which will give you an increase in
speed of up to 10km/h.
Turning
To familiarise yourself with the ULTRALITE your first turns should be gradual and
progressive.
To make efficient and co-ordinated turns with the ULTRALITE first check that the
airspace is clear. Initiate the turn using weight-shift followed by a smooth application
of the brake until the desired bank angle is achieved. To regulate the speed and radius
of the turn, use the outer brake.
IMPORTANT:
never initiate a turn at minimum speed (i.e. with full brakes
on) as you could risk entering a spin.
REMEMBER:
This is a small glider with a high wing loading, turns are
consequently more dynamic and immediate relative to a larger model. Turns
should be initiated smoothly and progressively, epecially when flown close to
a hill.
Landing
The Ultralite shows no unusual landing characteristics but as a reminder, here are
some tips:
• Allow the glider to fly at glide at full speed for your final descent until you are around
1 metre above the ground. Apply the brakes slowly and progressively to slow the glider
down until the glider stalls and you are able to step on to the ground.
• Be careful not to flare too hard at full speed as the glider might climb again before
stalling. If the glider does begin to climb, ease off the brakes until it stops climbing,
then flare again, but slower this time. If this does happen, don't put your hands up! You
should keep the brakes at mid speed, stand up, be ready to run and make sure you
brake fully as you arrive on the ground.
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