Ozone Rush 5, Pilot'S Manual

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YOUR RUSH 5
EN
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Rucksack
As standard, your wing is supplied with a specially designed bag that is light and comfortable. It features
a padded hip belt, ergonomic adjustable shoulder straps and extra pockets to store keys, accessories
and all those extra bits. Its large volume allows you to store all of your equipment whilst distributing the
weight for comfortable hiking. We have a large range of bags and you can choose from any of them at
the time of order.
Brake Lines
The brake line lengths have been set carefully during testing. We feel it is better to have slightly long brake
lines and to fly with a wrap (one turn of the handle around the hand). However, if you do choose to adjust
their length please keep in mind the following:
• Ensure both main brake lines are of equal length.
• If a brake handle has been removed, check that its line is routed through the pulley when it is replaced.
• When the brakes are fully released in flight, the brake lines should be slack. There must be a substantial
bow in them to guarantee no deformation of the trailing edge when accelerated.
• There must be a minimum of 5-10cm of free play before the brakes begin to deform the trailing edge.
This prevents the trailing edge from being deformed when using the speed system.
Risers
The Rush 5 has been designed with 3 risers per side. The A risers are covered with coloured webbing for
easy identification and split into two - the smaller riser, holding only the outermost A line, is for an easier
application of big ears.
The risers feature attachments for a foot operated accelerator system, they do not feature trimmers or any
other adjustable devices.
IMPORTANT
In the unlikely
event of a brake line
snapping in flight, or
a handle becoming
detached, the glider
can be flown by
gently pulling the rear
risers (C-risers) for
directional control.
The Rush 5 represents the latest generation of high performance sports intermediate wings. Our mission
was to maximise glide ratio and minimum sink rate performance whilst retaining the fun and solidity
the Rush series has become renowned for. Following our True Performance design philosophy and
incorporating Enzo 3, Zeno and Delta 3 technology, along with several new innovative features, the Rush
5 stays at the top of its class.
Hundreds of hours test flying in real air and turbulent conditions have gone into the development of
the Rush 5, ensuring the wing satisfies our own demanding requirements – real, usable performance
in turbulent air throughout the speed range. The R&D team focused on the structural integrity of the
wing to ensure an even more solid, compact and confidence inspiring glider compared to the Rush 4.
The added structural solidity not only makes the wing more comfortable and fun to fly, it also Improves
performance in turbulent conditions. Aspect Ratio has been maintained at a moderate level to ensure
ease of use, fun and high levels of passive safety. Gains in performance have been made elsewhere with
further optimisations of the line layout to reduce overall line drag and next generation triple 3D shaping
for a clean, wrinkle free leading edge. The leading edge features innovative Opening Straps which help
maintain the shape of the cell openings during accelerated flight, reducing flutter and the associated drag
it creates. Modifications to the shaping of the panels and construction of the trailing edge mini ribs have
also contributed to further reductions in parasitic drag. The Rush 5 features a new optimised Shark Nose
profile, not only does this add stability, comfort and performance, it also adds a forgiveness to the brake
range – the wing is extremely resistant to accidental spin or stall.
The R&D team spent a lot of time concentrating on the handling, optimising the way the wing feels and
turns. We wanted a wing with a direct linear progression in the first part of the brake range whilst being
responsive and forgiving in the second part. This characteristic makes the wing extremely efficient in the
climb, flat turns with minimal amounts of brake input allows the wing to climb well in lighter lift whilst the
responsiveness in the second part enables the wing to react instantly to commands making it easier and
more pleasurable to maintain roll and bank angles in the stronger cores.
Combining sporty, dynamic handling, great top speed and high levels of passive safety in a comfortable
and accessible package makes the Rush 5 suitable for a wide range of pilots. Although certified EN
B, it is not suitable for beginner pilots or those under training, but it is ideal for intermediate pilots and
experienced XC hounds who fly at least 50hrs per year.