CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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Cravats
If the tip of your wing gets stuck in the lines, this is called a ‘cravat’. This can make your glider go into
a spiral, which is difficult to control. The first solution to get out of this situation is to stabilise the glider
into normal flight, i.e get control of your direction and then pull down the stabilo line (CR4 - outside line
on the C riser) until the wing tip clears. You must be careful with any brake inputs or you may stall the
opposite wing. You can also use strong deep pumps of the brake on the cravated side, when doing so it
is important to lean away from the cravat otherwise you risk spinning or deepening the spiral. The aim is
to empty the air out of the wing tip, but without spinning. Correctly done, this action will clear the cravat.
If it is a very large cravat and the above options have not worked then a full stall is another option. This
should not be attempted 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
throw your reserve parachute whilst you still have enough altitude.
Deep Stall / Parachutal Stall
It is possible for gliders to enter a state of parachutal stall. This can be caused by several situations
including; a very slow release from a B-line stall; flying the glider when wet; or after a front/symmetric
deflation. The glider often looks as though it has recovered properly but carries on descending vertically
without full forward motion. This situation is called ‘deep stall’ or ‘parachutal stall’.
It is unlikely to happen on any Ozone glider, but should it do so your first reaction should be to fully raise
both hands. This normally allows the glider to return to normal flight but If nothing happens after a few
seconds, reach up and push the A-risers forwards or apply the speed bar to encourage the wing to regain
normal flight. Ensure the glider has returned to normal flight (check your airspeed) before you use the
brakes again.
Do not fly in rain, doing so significantly increases the likelihood of parachutal stalls occurring. To reduce
the chance of stalling in rain avoid using deep brake movements or Big Ears. Find a safe area to land and
using the speed bar, maintain a good airspeed at all times.
Caring Tips
The exposed ribs are more susceptible to damage, extra care should be taken when handling the wing
on take off, in the air and after landing.
• DO NOT drag your wing along the ground to another take-off position. Lift it up and carry it.
• DO NOT try to open your wing in strong winds without untangling the lines first - this puts unnecessary
strain on the lines.
• DO NOT walk on the wing or lines.
• DO NOT repeatedly inflate the glider and then allow it to crash back down. Try to keep this movement
as smooth as possible by moving towards the glider as it comes down.
• DO NOT slam your glider down on the ground leading edge first! This impact puts great strain on the
wing and stitching and can even explode cells.
• FLYING in salty air, in areas with abrasive surfaces (sand, rocks etc.) and ground handling in strong
winds will accelerate the aging process.
• DO NOT fly in the rain or expose the wing to moisture.
• DO NOT expose the wing to unnecessary UV or excessive heat. Pack away once you have finished
flying. Do not leave it sitting in the sun or in the back of a car.
• Change your main brake lines if they are damaged.
• Be Careful when groundhandling to not saw the brake lines against the risers or main lines. The abrasion
caused by a sawing motion can damage the main lines and lead to premature ageing of the risers. If you
notice any signs of abrasion, especially to the lines, make sure you get the wing professionally serviced
and importantly modify your groundhandling technique to stop any further damage.
It is recommended that you regularly CHECK your wing, especially after a heavy period of use, after an
incident or after a long period of storage.
IMPORTANT
Only a few cms of
input from your
brakes can maintain
your wing in the stall.
Always release your
wraps if you have
taken them!
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.
IMPORTANT
Never fly in the rain or
with a wet glider
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