Ozone Fazer 3, Pilot'S Manual

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INCIDENTS IN FLIGHT
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• Allow the glider to fly at 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 reduced, 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.
Rapid Descent Techniques
Do not attempt paragliding rapid descent techniques such as Big Ears, B-Stalls, or Spirals. Your wing
has a high sink rate and you should always avoid flying in conditions which might require the use of rapid
descent techniques.
Deflations
Ozone Speed wings are very stable and are resistant to deflations or collapses.
Due to the flexible form of a paraglider, turbulence may cause a portion of the wing suddenly to collapse.
This can be anything from a small 30% (asymmetric) collapse to a complete (symmetric) collapse.
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. Asymmetric collapses should be controlled by weight shifting away from
the collapse and applying enough brake to control your direction. This action alone will be enough for a
full recovery of the wing most of the time. Returning the trimmers to the neutral position will aid recovery.
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.
If you have a deflation which does not spontaneously reinflate, make a long smooth progressive pump
on the deflated side. This pumping action should take about 1-2 seconds per pump. Pumping too short
and fast will not reinflate the wing and pumping too slow might take the glider close to, or beyond, the
stall point.
Symmetrical collapses reinflate without pilot input. However, 15 to 20cm of brake applied symmetrically
and rapidly will speed up the process. After a symmetric collapse, always consider your airspeed. Make
sure the glider is not in parachutal stall before making any further inputs.
Deep Stall / Parachutal Stall
It is possible for gliders to enter a state of parachutal stall. This can be caused by several situations
including: a very slow release from a B-line stall, flying the glider when wet, or after a front/symmetric
deflation. The glider often looks as though it has recovered properly but carries on descending vertically
without full forward motion. This situation is called ‘deep stall’ or ‘parachutal stall’.
It is unlikely to happen on any Ozone glider, but should it, your first reaction should be to fully raise both
hands. This normally allows the glider to return to normal flight. If nothing happens after a few seconds,
reach up and push the A-risers forwards or apply the speed bar to encourage the wing to regain normal
flight. Ensure the glider has returned to normal flight (check your airspeed) before you use the brakes
again.
Do not fly in rain. Doing so significantly increases the likelihood of parachutal stalls occurring. To reduce
the chance of stalling in rain, avoid using deep brake movements Find a safe area to land, and use the
trimmers to maintain a good airspeed at all times.
IMPORTANT
Always be prepared
to pilot the wing out
of a spiral dive if you
choose to perform
one. Use opposite
weight shift and apply
enough outside brake
to stop the wing from
spiralling.
IMPORTANT
Only a few cms of
input from your
brakes can maintain
your wing in the stall.
Always release your
wraps if you have
taken them!
IMPORTANT
Never fly in the rain or
with a wet glider