Ozone Rush, Pilot'S Manual

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ACROBATIC FLYING
A specific standard of certification for aerobatic flying has not been
set up yet. Ozone wings although designed to the highest
specifications are, therefore, not certified for this type of flying. As
Aerobatic manoeuvres are very difficult and incorrectly performed
manouvers can put abnormal stresses on the glider and lead to loss
of pilot control, Ozone strongly recommend you not undertake this
style of flying.
TOWING
The RUSH 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.
PARAMOTRING
The RUSH has been certified for paramotoring, please see the
website for details. Its easy launch characteristics and its high
stability at speed make it a very good wing for this activity. OZONE
provides as optional risers especially designed for paramotoring: they
are shorter than normal and are equipped with trimmers.
We recommend you undertake qualified training before flying your
wing with a paramotor.
very careful not to stall the side of the wing that is still flying. If you
are unable to stop the glider turning without exceeding the stall point
then allow the glider to turn whilst you reinflate the collapse.
If you do have a deflation which does not spontaneously reinflate,
make a long smooth progressive pump on the deflated side. This
pumping action should take about 2 seconds per pump. Pumping too
short and fast will not reinflate the wing and pumping too slow might
take the glider too close, or beyond, the stall point.
Symmetrical collapses reinflate without pilot input, however 15 to
20cm of brake applied symmetrically will speed the process. If you
simulate a symmetrical collapse during an SIV course it is important
to use both the A and Baby A risers and to pull evenly to induce a
symmetrical collapse. Use of just A risers or uneven pulling may lead
to the glider collapsing only in the centre section with the tips flying
forward to meet in the middle, leading to an increased risk of a cravat
occurring.
If your Rush collapses in accelerated flight, immediately release the
accelerator to slow down to trim speed and after a 90 deg turn the
canopy will reinflate and return to normal flight.
Cravats
When the tip of your wing gets stuck in the lines, this is called a
'cravat'. This can make your glider go into a rotation which is difficult
to control. The first solution to get out of this situation is to pull down
the stabilo line (red line on the B riser), while controlling your
direction, you must be careful with any brake inputs not to stall the
opposite wing.
If this doesn't work, a full stall (symetrical or asymetrical) is the only
other option. This shouldn't be done unless you have been taught
how to do it and can only be done with a large amount of altitude.
Remember if the rotation is accelerating and you are unable to
control it, you should use your reserve whilst you still have enough
altitude.
IMPORTANT : A bad preparation on launch, aerobatic flying,
flying a wing of too high a level or in conditions too strong for
your ability, are the main causes of cravats.
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