Modifications - Ozone Mcdaddy 44 Betriebshandbuch

to continue to turn until enough energy is lost for it to return to level
flight without an excessive climb and surge.
Spiral dives with sink rates over 8 m/s are possible, but should be
avoided. They are dangerous and put unnecessary strain on the
glider.
WARNING: Spiral dives cause disorientation and need time
and height to recover. Do not perform this manoeuvre near
the ground.
Landing
The McDaddy shows no unusual landing characteristics.
General Landing Tips
Always set up your landing early, give yourself plenty of options and
a safe margin for error.
Once below 30 metres avoid turning tightly as the glider will have to
dive to accelerate back to normal flight. If you are at altitude, or if
you hit sink, this could mean you hit the ground harder than
necessary.
Instead, 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.
In light winds you need a strong, long and progressive flair to bleed
off all your excess ground speed. In strong winds your forward speed
is already low so you are flaring to soften the impact as you touch
down.
In strong winds you need to turn towards the glider the second your
feet touch the ground. Once facing the wing pull smoothly and
symmetrically down on the brakes to stall the wing. If the glider pulls
you, then run towards it.
If the wind is very strong, and you feel you might be dragged, stall
the glider with the C risers. This stalls the McDaddy in a very quick
and controllable way and will drag you less then if you use the
brakes.

Modifications

Your Ozone McDaddy was designed and trimmed to give the optimum
balance of performance, handling and safety. Any modification means
the glider loses its certification and will also probably be more difficult
to fly. For these reasons, we strongly recommend that you do not
modify the McDaddy in any way.
Towing
The OZONE McDaddy 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.
When towing you must be certain that the paraglider is completely
over your head before you start. A towing force greater than 130 KG
is not allowed. In each case the maximum tow force needs to
correspond to the body weight of the pilot. The McDaddy should only
be towed with the trimmers released (fast position).
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