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ADVANCED FLIGHT TECHNIQUES
Rapid Descent Techniques
Ozone would like to remind you that these manoeuvres should be
learnt under the supervision of a qualified instructor and always used
with caution. Never forget that properly analysing the conditions
before launch will help avoid the need to use these techniques.
Big Ears
Folding in the wingtips of the Magnum2 increases its sink rate. This
is useful for staying out of cloud or descending quickly. To pull big ears
on the Magnum2, keep holding your brake handles and take the out-
ermost A-line (Baby A) on each side, then pull it down until the tips of
the wing fold under.
Do not use the brakes other than for re-inflation. For directional con-
trol while using the Big Ears, you should use weight shift steering.
To reopen your big ears, release both baby As at the same time. To
help reinflation, brake gently one side at a time until tips regain pres-
sure. Avoid deep symmetric applications of the brake as this could
induce parachutal or full stalls.
IMPORTANT: You can land with the ears (you should release
the ears before final flare). But Ozone don’t advise you to
do this when it’s turbulent or windy due to the risk of a pos-
sible stall and lack of precision in steering.
Ear Blocker system
To use the ear blocker system, after pulling-in the big ears simply
hook the outermost A line to the underside of the red ball on the
spreader. Keep the A lines and your hands to the outside of the
spreader bars at all times, do not try to use the system from the
inside as this could result in tangles and potential danger. Make sure
that the line is settled neatly under the ball and double check that it
cannot accidently slip off.
Once engaged your hands are free, you can keep hold of the brakes
and make sure you brake fully as you arrive on the ground.
Choose the appropriate approach style in function of the landing
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area and the conditions.
Always land heading into wind!
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In light winds you need a strong, long and progressive flare to
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bleed off all your excess ground speed. In strong winds your for-
ward speed is already low so you are flaring to soften the impact
as you touch down.
In strong winds you need to turn towards the glider the second
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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, then run towards it.
If the wind is very strong, and you feel you might be dragged,
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stall the glider with the C risers. This stalls the Magnum2 in a
very quick and controllable way and will drag you less than if you
use the brakes.
TOWING
The Magnum2 may be tow-launched. It is the pilot’s responsibility to
use suitable harness attachments and release mechanisms and to
ensure that they are correctly trained on the equipment and system
employed. All tow pilots should be qualified to tow, use a qualified tow
operator with proper, certified equipment, and make sure all towing
regulations are observed.
When towing you must be certain that the paraglider is completely
over your head before you start. In each case the maximum tow
force needs to correspond to the body weight of the pilot.
