Ozone Rush 5, Pilot'S Manual

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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Flying in the Rain
Modern wings are susceptible to rain and moisture, flying with a wet wing can result in the loss of normal
flight.
Due to the efficient, wrinkle-free design of the sail, water tends to bead on the leading edge causing flow
separation. Flow separation will make the wing more prone to entering inadvertent parachutal stalls, so
flying in the rain, or with a wet wing (e.g early morning dew) should be avoided at all costs.
If you are accidently caught-out in a rain shower, it is best to land immediately. If your wing becomes wet
in the air it is advised to maintain accelerated flight using the speed bar and/or releasing the trimmers,
even during the final approach. DO NOT use big ears as a descent technique, big ears increases drag, and
with a wet wing this will further increase the chances of a parachutal stall occurring. Instead, lose height
with gentle 360’s and maintain your air speed at all times. If your wing enters parachutal stall when wet,
immediately release the trimmers and accelerate the wing to regain airspeed.
Step 1
. Lay mushroomed wing
on the ground. It is best to start
from the mushroomed position
as this reduces the dragging
of the leading edge across the
ground.
Step 2. Group LE reinforcements
with the A tabs aligned, make
sure the plastic reinforcements
lay side by side.
Step 3. Lay wing on its side and Strap
LE...Note the glider is NOT folded
in half; it is folded with a complete
concertina from tip to tip. It is really
important to not stress the middle cell or
bend the plastic too tightly.
Packing
To prolong the life of your wing and to keep the plastic reinforcements in the best possible condition it is very important to pack the wing
carefully.
Ozone recommends to use the concertina packing method exactly as shown so that all of the cells rest alongside each other and the
plastic reinforcements are not unnecessarily bent. Using an Ozone Saucisse or Saucisse light pack will help preserve the life of the wing
and aid with the speed and ease of packing.