Ozone OCTANE FLX Betriebshandbuch Seite 8

IMPORTANT: In the unlikely event of a brake line snapping
in flight, or a handle becoming detached, the glider can be
flown by gently pulling the rear risers (D-risers) for direc-
tional control.
Risers
The Octane FLX has been designed with 4 risers. The A riser is cov-
ered with coloured webbing, this allows it to be easily identified.
The A's are Grey.
The B's, C's and D's are BLACK
Accelerator System
To set up an accelerator on the ground, ask a friend to pull your
risers into their in-flight position while you sit in your harness. Now
adjust the length of the line so that the main bar sits just beneath
your seat. You should now be able to hook your heel in to the second-
ary (lower) loop of the accelerator.
The accelerator must be slack enough to ensure that the front risers
are not pulled down in normal flight, but not so long that it is impos-
sible to use the full speed range of the glider.
Extending the secondary (lower) loop of the accelerator fully will take
the glider through approximately half its accelerated speed range.
Should you need even more speed you should hook your feet on to the
upper bar, which you can then extend until the pulleys on the risers
touch.
Once set up, test the full range of the accelerator in calm flying con-
ditions: ensure that both risers are pulled evenly during operation.
Fine-tuning can be completed when you are back on the ground.
IMPORTANT: Using the accelerator decreases the angle
of attack and can make the glider more prone to collapse,
therefore using the accelerator near the ground or in turbu-
lence should be avoided.
Harness
It will be in your harness that you will enjoy flying... Therefore, we
recommend you spend the time necessary to adjust your harness's
different settings, which will make flying more pleasurable, because
you are comfortable.
The shoulder straps and the hip straps need to be set (make sure
you do not have your shoulder's strap too tight, or you might find
it difficult to get seated after launching). Your ideal position in your
harness should be comfortable, leaning slightly backwards with your
head behind the risers..
The chest strap should be set at 44, 46cm (between the centres of
the risers) for sizes 22 & 25 respectively.
Total Weight in flight
Each Ozone glider has been certified for a defined weight range.
We recommend that you respect these weight ranges. If you are
between sizes the following information may help you make a decision
as to which size to buy:
If you want better speed, precise handling, if you generally fly in
mountains and/or in strong conditions, you should chose to fly in the
top part of the weight range. If you want a better sink rate, or if you
generally fly in flat lands and/or in weak conditions, you may choose
to fly near the bottom part of the weight range. Remember, you can
always add ballast for when conditions are stronger.
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