Rapid Descent Techniques; Maintenance - Ozone Bullet Betriebshandbuch

from the Bullet. It is not necessary to hold the A lines as though it were a normal
paraglider. The Bullet will launch and inflate easily without A riser input.
Before flying, be sure that all lines are in the correct configuration. If they are not, abort
the launch.
IMPORTANT:
Never take off with a wing that is not fully inflated or if you are
not in complete control of your wing.
Acro Flying
Speedflying is dangerous. Acro flying greatly increases the danger and therefore
should not be attempted.
Your Bullet is stable in flight and load tested to 8 Gs, but we do not recommend flying
acro or any flight maneuvers that exceed 45 degrees of bank angle.
Pilot Health
Speedflying exerts very high stresses on the human body. Pilots must ensure that they
are physically and mentally fit enough to cope with these stresses. Know your limits
and be progressive.

RAPID DESCENT TECHNIQUES

Do not attempt paragliding rapid descent techniques such as Big Ears, B-Stalls, or Spirals.
Your Bullet has a high sink rate and you should always avoid flying in weather which might
require the use of rapid descent techniques.
Deflations
Your Bullet is a very stable wing and is very resistant to deflations or collapses.
However, if you have a collapse, the first thing to do is to control your direction: You should fly
away from the ground or obstacles and other pilots, or at least not to fly into them. Asymmetric
collapses can be controlled by weight shifting away from the collapse and, only if necessary,
applying a very small amount of brake to control your direction. Most importantly, do not over-
react. Most of the time all that is needed is a brief moment for the glider to recover on its own.
Once a glider is deflated it is effectively a smaller wing, so the wing loading and stall speed
are higher. This means the glider will spin or stall with less brake input than normal. In your
efforts to stop the glider turning towards the collapsed side of the wing you must be very
careful not to stall the side of the wing that is still flying. If you are unable to stop the glider
turning without exceeding the stall point then allow the glider to turn whilst you reinflate the
collapse.
IMPORTANT:
No pilot and no wing are immune to collapses. However, active
flying will virtually eliminate any tendency to collapse. Always be aware of your
altitude and do not over-react. We strongly advise that you maintain control of your
brakes at all times. Do not fly in turbulent conditions.
Landing
Choose a landing area that is smooth and free of obstacles. Flare your wing by applying
both brakes at the appropriate moment. Doing this will decrease your sink rate to almost
zero and allow you to touch down easily on your skis. Never make turns or aggressive
maneuvers close to the ground or on your landing approach.
Towing
Do not tow launch your Bullet.
MATERIALS
All OZONE products are made from the highest quality materials available.
Upper-surface, internal ribs, and lower surface:
OZTEX 40g / m2
Leading-edge reinforcement
Double-laminated Mylar.

MAINTENANCE

Storage
Always store all of your equipment in a dry room, protected from direct heat.
Your wing should be dry before being packed away. Heat and humidity are the worst
factors in damaging your glider. (Storing a damp glider in your car under the sun would be
terrible, for example).
Dry your wing out of the sun, in the wind. Never use a hair dryer, etc.
Take care that no insects get packed away with the wing they may eat the cloth and create
holes in a bid to escape, they can also leave acidic deposits if they die and decompose.
Cleaning
Any kind of wiping/scratching can damage the coating of the cloth. We recommend
you use a soft cloth dampened only with water and to use gentle movements across
the surface.
Never use any detergent or chemical cleaners.
Wing Repairs
If the rip is small, you can fix it yourself. The Bullet's cloth can be simply mended with the
adhesive backed rip-stop tape.
You can find more information about repairing your wing on the Ozone website, including
step by step instructions with pictures.
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