Ozone Enzo 3 Pilot'S Manual Download

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To reopen the ears, release both A lines at the same time. To aid reinflation, brake positively one side at
a time until the tips open. Avoid deep symmetric applications of the brake as this could accidently induce
a stall.

Whilst it is possible to enter a spiral dive whilst holding in Big Ears, the high forces applied to the lower
lines could exceed the breaking strain of the lines leading to equipment failure! We strongly recommend
against doing this.

B-Line Stall

Traditional B-line stalls are not possible with the Enzo 3. Pulling the B lines firmly will result in a full stall.
Do not do it.

Spiral Dives

If you turn your glider in a series of tightening 360’s it will enter a spiral dive. This will result in rapid height
loss. To initiate a spiral, look and lean in to the direction you want to turn, then smoothly pull down on the
inside brake. The Enzo 3 will first turn almost 360 degrees before it drops into the spiral. Once in the spiral
you should re-centre your weight shift and apply a little outside brake to keep the outer wing tip pressured
and inflated.

Safe descent rates of more than 8m/s (1600 ft/min approx.) are possible in a spiral dive, but due to
the long lines of the Enzo 3, very high decent spiral dives with high speeds and G-forces can be very
disorientating and could lead to a loss of vision and even black out. Always pay particular attention to your
altitude. To exit the spiral dive, move your weight shift to the outside whilst smoothly releasing the inside
brake. As the Enzo 3 decelerates allow it to continue to turn until enough energy is lost to return to level
flight without an excessive climb and surge.

Under certain conditions the Enzo 3 may show a tendency to remain stable in a spiral dive, several
parameters will influence its behaviour such as: a tight chest strap settings; total weight in flight outside
of the certified weight range; or being in a very deep spiral with a very high sink rate >14m/s. You should
always be prepared to pilot the wing out of a spiral dive with opposite weight shift and a smooth application
of the outside brake, the rotational speed will start to reduce and the glider will start to pull out of the
spiral. Recovering from a spiral with hard opposite input will result in an aggressive climb and surge.

Landing

• Always set up for your landing early, give yourself plenty of options and a safe margin for error.
• Once below 30 metres avoid turning tightly as the glider will have to dive to accelerate back to normal

flight. If you are at low altitude, or if you hit sink, this could mean you hit the ground harder than

necessary. Always land heading into wind!

• Lean forward out of your harness before the actual landing (especially if it’s turbulent), with your weight

leaning forward against the chest strap.

• Fly hands up trim speed for your final descent until you are around 1 metre above the ground (in

windy or turbulent conditions you must fly the glider actively all the way). Apply the brakes slowly and

progressively to slow the glider down until groundspeed has been reduced to a minimum and you are

able to step onto the ground.

• In light winds/zero wind 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.

• 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 B

risers. This stalls the wing in a very quick and controllable way and will drag you less than if you use the

brakes.

IMPORTANT

Always be prepared

to pilot the wing out

of a spiral dive. Use

opposite weight shift

and apply enough

outside brake to