Modifications; Towing - Ozone vulcan Betriebshandbuch

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 sym -
metrically 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 Vulcan in a very quick and
controllable way and will drag you less than if you use the brakes.

Modifications

Your Ozone Vulcan 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 diffi-
cult to fly. For these reasons, we strongly recommend that you do not
modify the Vulcan in any way.

Towing

The OZONE Vulcan may be tow-launched. It is the pilot's responsibil-
ity to use suitable harness attachments and release mechanisms and
to ensure that they are correctly trained on the equipment and sys -
tem employed. All tow pilots should be qualified to tow, use a quali-
fied 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.
The maximum tow force used needs to correspond to the body
weight of the pilot. A towing force greater than 90 kg is not recom-
mended.
Summary
Safety is paramount in our sport. To be safe, we must be trained,
practised and alert to the dangers around us. To achieve this we must
fly as regularly as we can, ground handle as much as possible and
take a continuous interest in the weather. If you are lacking in any of
those areas you will be exposing yourself to more danger than is nec-
essary.
Flying is an immense subject which takes years to learn, so let your
experience build slowly, don't put pressure on yourself, you have
plenty of time to learn as many people fly well into old age. If condi-
tions aren't good now then pack up and go home, there is always
tomorrow.
Don't overestimate your abilities, be honest with yourself. As the wise
saying goes, 'it is better to be on the ground wishing you were in the
air, than to be in the air wishing you were on the ground'.
Every year many pilots get hurt launching; don't be one of them.
Launching is the time that you are most exposed to danger so prac-
tise it a lot. Some launch sites are small and difficult and conditions
aren't always perfect. If you're good at ground handling you'll be able
to confidently and safely launch whilst others struggle. You'll be less
likely to get hurt and more likely to have a great day's flying.
Ground handling is also a form of flying. It teaches you to be sensi-
tive to your glider and to understand the feedback it sends you, so
practise as much as you can.
Finally, RESPECT the weather, it has more power than you can ever
imagine. Understand what conditions are right for your level of flying
and stay within that window.
Happy flying and enjoy your Vulcan.
Team Ozone, France.
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