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Turning
To familiarize yourself with the Triox 2 your first turns should be gradual and progressive. To
make efficient and coordinated turns with the Triox 2 first look in the direction you want to
go and check that the airspace is clear. Then smoothly apply the brake until the desired turn
radius and bank angle is achieved. To regulate the speed and radius of the turn, coordinate
the inner and outer brakes. When accelerated beyond the upper red line position, use the TST
system for directional control. Do not use the brakes.
Active Flying
In turbulent air the Shark nose Ozone reflex profile (OZRP) is very stable. It will resist reasonable
levels of turbulence without pilot input however in strong turbulence we recommend to fly
the wing actively.
The key elements of effective active flying are pitch control and pressure control: In very
turbulent air, if the glider pitches hard in front of you, use the brakes to slow it down. Equally,
if the glider drops behind you, release the brakes to allow it to speed up. Avoid flying with
continuous amounts of brake in rough air as you could inadvertently stall the wing. Always
consider your airspeed. In mild turbulence it may be best to not attempt to fly the wing
actively and let the profile absorb the turbulence itself, indeed small applications of the
brakes can reduce the inherent stability of the profile. However in strong turbulence Ozone
recommends to always return the trimmers to the slow or at least the lower red line position
and fly the glider actively. At this trim setting you will be better able to react correctly should
an incident occur.
No pilot and no glider are immune to collapses however in strong turbulence, correct active
flying will virtually eliminate any tendency to collapse. When the conditions are very turbulent,
be more active and anticipate the movements of your wing. Always be aware of your altitude
and do not over-react.
IMPORTANT
Always keep hold of
your brakes. Do not fly
in turbulent conditions
IMPORTANT
Never initiate a turn at
minimum speed (i.e.
with full brakes on) as
you could risk entering
a spin.
IMPORTANT
The closer to the top
of the recommended
weight range the
more dynamic and
responsive the wing
will be.