Advanced Flight Techniques; Rapid Descent T Echniques - Ozone Mantra M3 Betriebshandbuch

- do not put your hands up all the way - then flare again, but
more gently this time. Keep the brakes at mid speed, stand up,
be ready to run and make sure you brake fully as you arrive on
the ground.
• Choose the appropriate approach style in function of the landing
area and the conditions.
• 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, run toward it.
• If the wind is very strong, and you feel you might be dragged, or
lifted again, stall the glider with the C risers. This stalls the wing
in a very quick and controllable way and will drag you less than if
you use the brakes.
• Always land heading into wind!
Packing
• Spread the glider flat on its top surface, then lay the lines on
top. The risers should be laid on the ground, at the centre of the
glider, near the trailing edge.
• Take a wing tip and fold it in to the centre of the wing. Repeat
this until the glider is folded up and approx. 60 cm's wide.
• Do the same to the other side of the glider. Always make sure
that the leading edge is kept in one straight line, as it is impor-
tant not to badly crease the reinforcing fabrics in the leading
edge.
• Don't fold the glider along the same lines every time; any type of
folding reduces the strength of the fabric over time.
• Push out any remaining air by flattening the folded wing from the
trailing edge to the leading edge.
• Fold the glider so that the bundle is approximately the size and
shape of the Ozone rucksack. Never roll the wing up as this
introduces unnecessary stresses into the fabric.
• Always pack your glider as loosely as you can, as every fold weak-
ens the cloth on any paraglider.
• Finally, wrap the glider tie around the bundle and put it in the
stuff sack.
• Packing your glider using the concertina method, keeping the
mylar reinforcements flat may prolong the life your glider.

ADVANCED FLIGHT TECHNIQUES

Rapid Descent T echniques

Ozone would like to remind you that these manoeuvres should be
learnt under the supervision of a qualified instructor and always used
with caution. Never forget that properly analysing the conditions
before launch will help avoid the need to use these techniques.
Big Ears
Folding in the wingtips increases its sink rate. This is useful for
staying out of cloud or descending quickly. To pull big ears, keep hold
of your brake handles and take the outermost A-line on each side,
then pull down (preferably one at a time) until the tips of the wing
fold under. The Outer A line is attached to the Baby A riser, making
identification and use of the big ear system easier.
Do not use the brakes other than for re-inflation. For directional con-
trol while using the Big Ears, you should use weight shift steering.
To reopen your big ears, release both A lines at the same time. To
help reinflation, brake gently one side at a time until tips regain pres-
sure. Avoid deep symmetric applications of the brake as this could
induce parachutal or full stalls.
IMPORTANT: You can land with the ears (you should release
the ears before final flare). Ozone do not advise you to do
this when it's turbulent or windy due to the risk of a pos-
sible stall and lack of precision in steering.
Big ears and accelerator
Once the big ears are in you can further increase the sink rate by
pushing on the accelerator bar.
NEVER try to pull the Big Ears in with the speed bar on. This
can lead to a major asymmetric deflation.
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