Advanced Flight Techniques - Ozone roadster Bedienungsanleitung

IMPORTANT: No pilot and no glider are immune to collapses however active
flying will virtually eliminate any tendency to collapse. When the conditions are
turbulent, be more active and anticipate the movements of your wing. Always
be aware of your altitude and do not over-react. We advice you to keep hold of
your brakes. Do not fly in turbulent conditions.
Landing
The Roadster shows no unusual landing characteristics. We recommend the trimmers
be returned to the normal slow position for landings. You can land un-powered or
powered, here are some tips:
• Always set up your landing early, give yourself plenty of options and a safe margin
for error and make sure you are heading INTO wind.
• Once below 30 metres avoid turning tightly as the glider will have to dive to
accelerate back to normal flight.
• Allow the glider to fly with 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 onto the ground.
• It is safest to perform un-powered landings as this reduces the likelihood of propeller
damage caused by either falling over or allowing the lines to foul the prop. Turn off the
engine at around 30m and glide in like a normal paraglider.
• Powered landings offer the chance to power up and continue with the flight if you
misjudge your final approach, but can be more expensive if you get it wrong!
• Choose the appropriate approach style in function of the landing area and the
conditions.
• In light winds you need a strong, long and progressive flare to bleed off all your
excess ground speed. In strong winds your forward speed is already low so you
are flaring only to soften the landing. A strong flare may result in the glider climbing
upwards and backwards quickly, leaving you in a vulnerable position.
• 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, stall the glider with the
C risers. This stalls the Roadster in a very quick and controllable way and will drag you
less than if you use the brakes.
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 important 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 Roadster as loosely as you can, as every fold weakens 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 Techniques
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 of the Roadster increases its sink rate. This is useful for staying
out of cloud or descending quickly. To pull big ears on the Roadster take hold of the
outermost A-line (Baby A) on each side whilst keeping the brake handles in your hand.
Pull down the baby A risers until the tips of the wing fold under.
Do not use the brakes other than for re-inflation. For directional control while using the
Big Ears, you should use weight shift steering. To reopen your big ears, release both
baby As at the same time. To help re-inflation, brake gently one side at a time until tips
regain pressure. Avoid deep symmetric applications of the brake as this could induce
parachutal or full stalls. Do not attempt big ears with the engine under power, the
increased angle of attack can cause unexpected stalls.
IMPORTANT: You can land with the ears (you should release the ears before
final flare). Ozone does not advise you to do this when it is turbulent or windy
due to the risk of a possible 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 already. This can lead
to a major asymmetric deflation.
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