Ground Handling Damage - Ozone Mcdaddy 44 Betriebshandbuch

Risers and hardware
Shackles - High quality micro maillons from Maillon Rapide.
Riser webbing - 25mm zero stretch polyester webbing.
Pulleys - Austri Alpin aluminium mini pulleys with brass roller.
All these components have been selected for their renowned quality
and durability.
Caring for your Ozone McDaddy
Your Ozone McDaddy will be looking after you in the air, but it's up to
you to look after it on the ground.
INSPECTING YOUR MCDADDY
Your McDaddy has undergone thorough checks by skilled inspectors
at every stage of manufacture. However, we still advise you to make
a lengthy pre-flight check before your first flight and then again at
the start of every flying day.
Pre Flight Check List
It is important to perform regular maintenance checks on your
McDaddy especially before and after heavy usage or long periods of
storage.
To avoid forgetting points it is helpful to always use the same
procedure:
• Check all stitching on your harness, rescue bridle and risers.
• Check all quick links, maillons and karabiners.
• Check spreader bars for wear, tear and damage.
• Check all lines - from handles to the wing, look for knots and
damage.
• Check all line attachment points to the wing.
• Check all surfaces, look for damage and ageing.
• Check all the internal ribs for damage or fatigue.
If you find any signs of damage or abnormal wear, consult your
dealer, school or OZONE for advice.

Ground Handling Damage

Many paragliders are damaged by careless ground handling. Here are
some things to avoid in order to prolong the life of your aircraft :
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 untangling 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 McDaddy down on the ground leading edge first!
This impact puts great strain on the wing and stitching and can even
explode cells.
Insects
Take care that no insects get packed away with the wing. Some
insects (grasshoppers for example) decay into an acidic substance
which can damage the sailcloth!
Inspections
In addition to your own regular inspections, all Ozone gliders should
be inspected every two years in accordance with DHV regulation to
ensure proper airworthiness. Contact your local dealer for information
on a qualified service centre near you.
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