Ozone LiteSpeed 15, Pilot'S Manual

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You can find more information about repairing your wing on the Ozone website, including step by step
instructions with pictures.
If you damage a line:
Any line that is visually damaged MUST be replaced. Use a reputable paragliding service centre to make
the replacement lines. Alternatively you can order them from your local Ozone dealer or directly from our
website http://www.flyozone.com/paragliders/en/shop/lines.php
It is important that replacement lines are made from the correct materials and diameters. You should
check lengths against their counterpart on the other side of the wing to make ensure symmetry. Once
the line has been replaced, inflate and check the glider before flying.
Maintenance Checks
Your wing, like a car, should be technically checked to ensure proper airworthiness. Your wing should
be checked by a qualified professional for the first time after 24 months, or after 100 hours. However,
if you are a frequent flyer (more than 100 hrs per year), then we recommend, that you get your glider
checked annually. The checker should inform you about the condition of your glider and if some parts
will need to be checked or changed before the next normal service check period.
The sail and the lines do not age in the same way or at the same rate; it is possible that you may
have to change part or all of the lines during the wing’s life. For this reason it is important to do
regular inspections so that you know the exact condition of all of the components of your glider. We
recommend that inspections are carried out by a qualified professional.
You alone are responsible for your flying kit and your safety depends on it. Take care of your equipment
and have it regularly inspected. Changes in inflation/groundhandling/flying behaviour indicates the
gliders aging, if you notice any changes you should have the wing checked before flying again. These
are the basic elements of the check up (full details and permissible figures can be found on our website):
Porosity is measured with a porosity meter, the time taken by a certain volume of air to go through a
certain surface of the cloth. The time in seconds is the result. A measurement is done in a several places
on the top surface along the span of the glider behind the leading edge.
The tearing resistance of the cloth - A non-destructive test following the TS-108 standard which
specifies minimum tear strength for sky diving canopies should be made using a Bettsometer. (B.M.A.A.
Approved Patent No. GB 2270768 Clive Betts Sails)
Strength of the lines - An upper, middle and lower A line, along with a lower B and a lower C (and
lower D if applicable) line should be tested for strength. Each line is tested to breaking point and the
value recorded. The minimum value is 8 G for all lower A+B lines and 6 G for all lower remaining lines,
calculated from the maximum certified flying weight of the glider. The added minimum strength for
the middle lines and for the top lines should be the same. If the breaking strength is too close to the
minimum value calculated, the professional should give a period after which you will have to test the
strength of the lines again.
Lengths of the lines - The overall length (riser lines + mid lines + upper lines) has to be checked under
5Kgs of tension. The difference between the measured length and the original length should not exceed
+/- 10mm. The changes that could appear are a slight shrink on the C or Ds and/or a slight stretch on
the A, B. The consequences of these changes can include a slower trim speed, difficult inflation etc.
Risers - Visual inspection for signs of wear or abrasion. Differences to manual lengths should not exceed
+/-5mm.
Canopy check - A full visual check should be carried out: All the components of the wing (stitching, ribs,
diagonals, lines, tabs, ...) should be checked for signs of deterioration.
Finally, a flight test to confirm that the wing behaves normally should be carried out by a professional.
Modifications
Your Ozone Litespeed has been carefully designed and trimmed to give the optimum balance of
performance, handling and safety. Modification will result in a wing that is more dangerous and more
difficult to fly. We strongly recommend that you do not modify your wing in any way.
IMPORTANT
Take care of your
glider and make sure
you have it checked
and serviced according
to the schedule.