Ozone Power FREERIDE 15, Pilot'S Manual

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Accelerator System
The riser’s accelerator system now includes pulleys on the B risers to reduce friction for a
lighter, smoother action. This lighter pressure allows for easier, more comfortable high speed
cruising.
Using the speed system has exactly the same effect as releasing the trimmers. Either can
be used in any combination to accelerate the wing, but be careful, fully accelerated with
trimmers released is very fast and should only be used in calm conditions.
The PK (Paap Kolar) System
The risers feature a PK system which links the front and rear risers to combine the effect of
the accelerator and the trimmers. The advantage of the PK system is that it achieves greater
speeds but with the same accelerator travel essential for competitive slalom flying where it is
not efficient to keep releasing or pulling the trimmers along the course. When accelerating use
a gentle action on the speed bar otherwise, due to the directness of the system it is possible
to create a significant pitch movement. The brakes MUST NOT be touched whilst flying fast,
instead use the TST for directional control.
The Ozone PK system is permanently built into the risers. The speed bar can be applied
irrespective of the trimmer setting, unlike some other wings, it does not lock the trimmers in
the fully slow position but allows the trimmers to be set as desired. Top speed is reached with
the trimmers released and the speed system fully activated. Whilst pushing the speed bar,
only use the tip steering lines for directional control. Never use the brakes.
The behaviour during collapse whilst using the PK risers could be more dynamic and the re-
inflation could be slower than usual. Use active flying to control direction and pump out the
deflation if necessary.
Pro-version risers are also available as an optional extra offering more direct acceleration.
Please contact Ozone if you are interested.
Brake Lines
The brake line lengths have been set carefully during testing. We feel it is better to have
slightly long brake lines and to fly with a wrap when necessary.
• Ensure both main brake lines are of equal length.
• If a brake handle has been removed, check that its line is still routed through the pulley
when it is replaced.
• When the brake handles are released in flight, the brake lines should be slack. There
must be a substantial “bow” in them to guarantee no deformation of the trailing edge.
• There must be a minimum of 10cm of free play before the brakes begin to deform the
trailing edge. This prevents the trailing edge from being deformed when using the speed
system or when controlling the wing with the TST.
Adjustable Brake Pulley Position
The height of the brake line pulley can be chosen according to pilot preference to suite the
power unit’s hang points height and tip steering system. The highest setting (as set by the
factory) is for low hang point motors and for use with the AM steering system, whilst the
middle and lower settings are for units with higher hang points and for a more effective 2D
steering system.
To adjust the pulley height, first remove the pulleys from the risers and re-attach them at the
desired position. Undo the Velcro magnet attachments for the brake handles and re-attach
them a few cms below the new pulley position.
If you alter the pulley position, you must also re-lengthen the brake lines and TST line
accordingly. Measure the distance of the new pulley position from the factory setting and
move the brake handle position by the same amount using the black mark on KRL1 as the
reference.
IMPORTANT
Using the accelerator
decreases the angle of
attack and can make
the gliders recovery
from a collapse more
aggressive, therefore
using the accelerator
near the ground or in
turbulence should be
avoided.
IMPORTANT
When accelerated
directional control
should be maintained
with the Tip Steering
System.
Do NOT use the brakes.
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), or the TST
for directional control.
IMPORTANT
If you adjust the
brake pulley height,
you MUST re lengthen
the brake lines
accordingly.