Ozone Atom 3, Pilot'S Manual

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BASIC FLIGHT TECHNIQUES
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Wing
To prepare the wing, lay it out on the top surface and perform a thorough daily check. You should
inspect the top and bottom surfaces for any rips and tears or any other obvious signs of damage. Lay
out the lines one side at a time, hold up the risers and starting with the brake lines, pull all lines clear.
Repeat with the stabilo, D (uppers), C, B and A lines, laying the checked lines on top of the previous
set, and making sure no lines are tangled, knotted or snagged. Mirror the process on the other side and
then inspect the lines for any visual damage. Then inspect the risers for any signs of obvious damage.
The general rule is if it looks OK then it is OK, however if you have any doubts please get advice from
experienced pilots or your local dealer or instructor.
To familiarise yourself with the glider it is a good idea to perform practice inflations and small flights on a
training hill. This will enable you to set up your equipment correctly.
Take-off checklist:
1. Check reserve parachute - pin is in and handle secure
2. Helmet on and fastened
3. All harness buckles closed - check leg-loops again
4. Karabiners and maillons tight
5. Accelerator system connected
6. Holding the A risers and your brake handles correctly
7. Leading edge open
8. Aligned in the middle of the wing and directly into wind
9. Airspace and visibility clear
IMPORTANT
Never take off with
a glider that is not
fully inflated or if you
are not in control of
the pitch/roll of your
wing.
Launching
Your Mojo 5 will launch with either the forward or reverse technique. The wing should be laid out in a
pronounced arc, with the centre of the wing higher than the tips.
Forward Launch
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Nil to Light winds
When the wind is favourable, whilst gently holding the A risers move forward positively, your lines
should become tight within one or two steps and the Mojo 5 will immediately start to inflate. You should
maintain a constant pressure on the risers until the wing is overhead. Do not pull down or push the
risers forward excessively, or the leading edge will deform and possibly collapse making taking-off more
difficult and potentially dangerous.
Move smoothly throughout the entire launch, there is no need to rush or snatch at it. You should have
plenty of time to look up and check your canopy before committing yourself. Once you are happy that
the Mojo 5 is inflated correctly, accelerate smoothly off the launch.
Reverse Launch
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Light to Strong Winds
Lay out your wing as you would for the forward launch. However, this time turn to face it, passing one
entire set of risers over your head as you turn. Now you can inflate the glider with your body weight and
the A-risers. Once the wing is overhead, release the risers, brake gently if necessary, turn and launch.
In stronger winds, be prepared to take a few steps towards the glider as it inflates. This will take some of
the energy out of the glider and it will be less likely to overfly you. This reverse-launch technique can be
used in surprisingly light winds too.
Practice ground handling as much as possible! Not only is it great fun, but it will give you a much better
feel for your wing’s flight characteristics. It will also improve your overall enjoyment of flying by giving
you the feeling of control and making your launches easier and less stressful.
Speed to Fly
Flying at trim speed (hands-up), the Mojo 5 will achieve its ‘best glide’ speed for still air. You should fly
at this speed when gliding downwind or when the air is not excessively sinking. For better penetration
in headwinds and improved glide performance in sinking air, crosswinds or headwinds, you should fly
faster than trim speed by using the accelerator system. Using up to half bar does not degrade the glide