Ozone Rush 4, Pilot'S Manual

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Active C Riser Control
When gliding at trim or in accelerated flight it is possible to pilot the
wing with the C risers. This gives an improved feel and control over
the wing enabling you to fly actively without using the brakes (which
causes drag and pitch movements). The direct feel allows you to stop
collapses before they happen and maintain higher speeds and higher
levels of efficiency through turbulence.
To fly with the C risers, keep hold of your brake handles (remove any
wraps) and take hold of the C risers. With the C risers you can fly
actively through turbulence; If you feel the nose of the wing lose
internal pressure you can apply pressure to the C’s to keep the nose
open. The amount of pressure and size of the input is dependent on
the amount of turbulence, but always be gentle at first to learn the
feel of the wing and to avoid large pitch movements.
NOTE: This control method is suitable for gliding in good
‘normal’ air without huge turbulence, it does not replace
proper active flying with the brakes in strong turbulent
conditions. If you are unsure about the air return the glider
to trim speed, release the C risers and fly the glider actively
with the brakes.
IMPORTANT: Be careful to use only small inputs with the
risers as you risk stalling part or all of the wing if you are
over enthusiastic. Be prepared for plenty of practice as this
new method may take some time for it to become totally
intuitive, efficient and comfortable.
application of the brake until the desired bank angle is achieved. To
regulate the speed and radius of the turn, coordinate your weight
shift and use the outer brake.
IMPORTANT: Never initiate a turn at minimum speed (i.e.
with full brakes on) as you could risk entering a spin.
Active Flying
To minimize the likelihood of suffering collapses in turbulent condi-
tions, it is essential to use active flying.
Flying with a small amount of brake applied (approx. 20cm) will give
you feedback from the wing. In turbulent conditions the internal pres-
sure of the wing can change and you will feel this through the brakes.
The aim of active flying is to maintain a constant pressure through
the brakes. If you feel a loss in pressure apply the brakes until normal
pressure is resumed then raise hands back to original position (this
must be done quickly). Avoid flying with continuous amounts of deep
brake in rough air as you could inadvertently stall the wing. Always
consider your airspeed.
These movements can be symmetric or asymmetric; you may have to
apply both brakes or just one. These subtle adjustments will keep the
glider flying smoothly and directly above you and dramatically reduce
the chances of a collapse. If the glider pitches in front of you, use the
brakes to slow it down. Equally, if the glider drops behind you, release
the brakes to allow it to speed up. The goal is to always keep the
wing directly overhead.
These are skills that are best learnt by playing with the glider on the
ground!
IMPORTANT: No pilot and no glider are immune to collapses
however active flying will virtually eliminate any tendency
to collapse. When the conditions are turbulent, be more ac-
tive and anticipate the movements of your wing. Always be
aware of your altitude and do not over-react. We strongly
advise you to always keep hold of your brakes. Do not fly in
turbulent conditions.