Ozone Speedster 19, Manual

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BASIC FLIGHT TECHNIQUES
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range of speed bar travel before flying.
The Speedster is suitable for all types of motor. There are many
different motor units available and it is vitally important that you
choose one that is suitable for your needs, weight and skill level.
Always seek assistance and advice from your instructor or experi-
enced pilots before choosing equipment for yourself.
Total weight in flight
Each Speedster has been certified for a defined weight range. We
strongly recommend that you respect these weight ranges and fly
the wing most suited to your weight. That way you can get many
hours of flight both powered and un-powered with the same wing.
To familiarise yourself with the glider it is a good idea to perform
practice inflations and ground handling with and without the motor.
You should have no difficulties flying the Speedster for the first
time in suitable conditions, but as with all new equipment; only fly
in conditions that you would normally fly in, on a familiar site and
do so progressively.
Preparation
Lay out the Speedster downwind of your motor on its top surface
in a pronounced arc, with the centre of the wing higher than the
tips. Lay out the lines one side at a time. Hold up the risers and
starting with the brake lines, pull all lines clear. Repeat with the D,
C, B and A lines, laying the checked lines on top of the previous
set, and making sure no lines are tangled, knotted or snagged.
Mirror the process on the other side.
Remember: Always lay out your glider downwind of the
motor, never leave the motor downwind of the wing or con-
nected to the motor if unattended.
Take-off checklist:
1. Check reserve parachute - pin in and handle secure
2. Helmet on and fastened
3. All harness buckles closed - check leg-loops again
4. Karabiners and maillons tight
5. Holding the A’s, your brake handles and throttle
6. Leading edge open
7. Aligned directly into wind
8. Engine warm and able to deliver full power
9. Trim set correctly
10.Prop clear of lines
11.Airspace and visibility clear
Launching
Your Speedster will launch with either the forward or reverse
launch techniques.
When taking off under power, make sure there is enough clear
space upwind of you to launch and climb out safely, avoiding trees,
power lines and any other obstacles that may affect you should
you have a power failure. Always fly with a safety margin so that
power failures do not leave you compromised. You should always
be able to glide power off to a suitable landing place.
Whilst inflating your wing, you should hold both of the A risers on
each side. Once clipped in, and you have gone through the take-off
check list (above), stand central to the wing to ensure an even and
progressive inflation.
Run in an upright position so that the motor is generating forward
thrust, do not lean too far forward otherwise the power of the
motor will attempt to push you into the ground! When you have
enough airspeed a gentle application of brake will help you lift off.
Do not stop running until your feet have left the ground and you
are sure of a safe climb out.
Forward Launch - Nil to Light winds
When the wind is favourable, move forward positively: your lines