Ozone Speedster 2, Pilot'S Manual

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BASIC FLIGHT TECHNIQUES
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Preflight Checks
Lay out the wing downwind of your motor on its top surface in a pronounced arc, with the
centre of the wing higher than the tips. As you unfold the wing check the upper and lower
panels for any rips or tears, pay particular attention to the seams and line attachment points
as these are load bearing. Never fly with a damaged wing.
Lay out the lines one side at a time and check for any obvious signs of damage. Hold the
risers clear of the ground at shoulder height and starting with the brake lines, pull all lines
clear. Repeat the process with the D, C, B and then the A lines, laying the checked lines on
top of the previous set. Make sure no lines are tangled, knotted or snagged then mirror the
process on the other side.
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 2 will launch with either the forward or reverse launch techniques. To improve
the inflation characteristics, it is advised to set the trimmers to the white line position.
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.
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. Whilst inflating your wing, you should
hold both of the A risers on each side.
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 should become tight within
one or two steps. The Speedster 2 will immediately start to inflate. You should maintain a
constant pressure on the risers until the wing is overhead.
Do not pull down or push the risers forward excessively, or the leading edge will deform and
possibly collapse making taking-off more difficult and potentially dangerous.
Move smoothly throughout the entire launch, there is no need to rush or snatch at it. You
should have plenty of time to look up and check your canopy before committing yourself.
Once you are happy that the Speedster 2 is inflated correctly, progressively apply full power
and accelerate smoothly for the launch.
IMPORTANT
The trimmers should
be set to the white
line position for better
inflation behaviour
during take-off. This is
especially important in
light winds and/or at
high altitudes.
IMPORTANT
Always lay out your
glider downwind of the
motor, never leave the
motor downwind of
the wing or connected
to the motor if
unattended.
IMPORTANT
Never fly with a
damaged sail or lines.
IMPORTANT
For take off and
landing use only the
brakes. In turbulent
air use the brakes
for directional, pitch
and pressure control,
DO NOT use the Tip
Steering