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cravat occurring.
If your Utralite3 collapses in accelerated flight, immediately release
the accelerator to slow down to trim speed and after a 90 deg turn
the canopy will reinflate and return to normal flight.
IMPORTANT: No pilot and no glider are immune to collapses
however active flying will virtually eliminate any tendency
to collapse. When the conditions are turbulent, be more
active and anticipate the movements of your wing. Always
be aware of your altitude and do not over-react. We advice
you to keep hold of your brakes. Do not fly in turbulent
conditions.
Cravats
When the tip of your wing gets stuck in the lines, this is called a
'cravat'. This can make your glider go into a rotation which is difficult
to control. The first solution to get out of this situation is to pull
down the stabilo line (red line on the B riser), while controlling your
direction, you must be careful with any brake inputs not to stall the
opposite wing.
If this doesn't work, a full stall (symetrical or asymetrical) is the only
other option. This shouldn't be done unless you have been taught how
to do it and can only be done with a large amount of altitude. Re-
member if the rotation is accelerating and you are unable to control
it, you should use your reserve whilst you still have enough altitude.
IMPORTANT: A bad preparation on launch, aerobatic flying,
flying a wing of too high a level or in conditions too strong
for your ability, are the main causes of cravats.
Towing
The Utralite3 may be tow-launched. It is the pilot's responsibility to
use suitable harness attachments and release mechanisms and to
ensure that they are correctly trained on the equipment and system
employed. All tow pilots should be qualified to tow, use a qualified tow
operator with proper, certified equipment, and make sure all towing
regulations are observed.
MAINTENANCE
Caring Tips
•
DO NOT drag your wing along the ground to another take-off
position - this damages the sailcloth. Lift it up and carry it.
•
DO NOT try to open your wing in strong winds without untan-
gling the lines first - this puts unnecessary strain on the lines.
•
DO NOT walk on the wing or lines.
•
DO NOT repeatedly inflate the glider and then allow it to crash
back down. Try to keep this movement as smooth as possible by
moving towards the glider as it comes down.
•
DO NOT slam your glider down on the ground leading edge first!
This impact puts great strain on the wing and stitching and can
even explode cells.
•
FL YING in salty air, in areas with abrasive surfaces (sand, rocks
etc.) and ground handling in strong winds will accelerate the ag-
ing process.
•
Your Ozone wing has an opening closed using Velcro on the trail-
ing edge of the tip called the 'butt hole'. This has been designed
to easily empty all the things which have been accumulating in
your wing (sand, leaves, rocks, mobile phones etc).
•
If you fly with a wrap, you should regularly undo the twisting that
appears on the main brake lines. By twisting the line become
shorter and you can end up with a constant tension on the trail-
ing edge (which can lead to problem on launch, stalling, glider not
flying symmetrically, ...)
•
Change your main brake lines if they are damaged.
It is recommended that you regularly CHECK your wing, especially
after a heavy period of use, after an incident or after a long period of
storage.
Storage
Always store all your flying equipment in a dry room, protected from
direct heat.
Your wing should be dry before being packed away. Heat and humidity
are the worst factors in damaging your glider. (Storing a damp glider
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