Ozone OCTANE, Pilot'S Manual

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shock re-inflation and can feel unusual if the pilot is not used to this
sensation and the quite loud noise as the glider snaps open. If this does
happen simply damp out any surging with the brakes.
The other reaction is a smooth re-inflation: the glider will dive and rotate up
to 180 degrees before fully opening again. The pilot can reduce the effect
by applying a little outer brake. It is important to remember not to
overcorrect as this can lead to other problems such as a negative spin.
Negative spin
The OCTANE has been carefully designed to give the pilot enough
feedback that you should never accidentally go negative. The handling has
been designed to tell you when you have too much brake applied. It does
this by way of pressure. The OCTANE will fly very well using just 30cm of
its overall brake travel, which in fact is the region where the pressure is
lightest. As you start to push further down the pressure increases rapidly.
This is designed to warn you that you are approaching the end of the brake
range.
There is no need to fly feeling these high pressures in normal flight. If you
are then you are in danger of stalling the wing which we do not
recommend! The only time you should feel such pressure is when flaring
for landing.
If you should somehow force the glider into a spin then immediately release
the inner and outer brake and prepare to damp any surging. If the spin has
been held in for any length of time, only release when the glider is in front
of you and prepare to damp any surging. Do not release when the glider is
behind you.
Symmetric tuck
The OCTANE does not often suffer from symmetric tucks even in very
rough air. If it should happen it will probably re-open before you have had
time to do anything. If it should be slow to open just pump the brakes down
to shoulder level: the glider will open and you might need to control the
surge a little.
General flying tips
Flying safely is the most important part of flying. The best way to be safe is
to practise regularly. This does not only mean flying it also involves ground
handling and a continuous interest in the weather.
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