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Practise Flights
To familiarise yourself with the glider it is a good idea to perform
practice inflations and small flights on a training hill. This will enable
you to set up your equipment correctly.
Lay out the McDaddy 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 D, 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.
Take-off check list:
1. Check reserve parachute - pin in and handle secure
2. Helmets on and fastened
3. All harness buckles closed on the pilot and passenger - check leg-
loops again
4. Karabiners and maillons tight
5. Lines cleared
6. Leading edge open
7. Aligned directly into wind
8. Airspace and visibility clear
Launching
Your OZONE McDaddy will launch with either the forward or reverse
techniques.
OZONE gliders have split A risers. The outer A-line is attached to a
mini-riser to assist the pulling of big-ears. You should use all the
A-risers during launch
Before any launch you should lay out the McDaddy as you did for
your practice flights and get in to your harness. Once clipped in,
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 McDaddy will immediately start to
inflate. You should maintain a constant pressure on the risers until
the wing is overhead.
Don't 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 McDaddy is inflated correctly, accelerate
smoothly off the launch.
Reverse Launch -Light to Strong Winds
Lay out your McDaddy 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. Now you can pull the McDaddy by it's A-risers.
Once the wing is overhead, brake it gently, turn and 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. This reverse-launch technique can
be used in surprisingly light winds too.
IMPORTANT: NEVER TAKE OFF WITH A GLIDER THAT IS NOT
FULLY INFLATED.
Ground Handling
Practice ground handling a lot! It's great fun, and will give you a
much better feel for the McDaddy's flight characteristics. It will also
improve your overall enjoyment of flying by making your launches
easier.
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