Ozone ZENO 2, Pilot'S Manual

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BASIC FLIGHT TECHNIQUES
09
IMPORTANT
Never take off with
a glider that is not
fully inflated or if you
are not in control of
the pitch/roll of your
wing.
Launching
Your Zeno 2 will launch with either the forward or reverse technique. The wing should be laid
out in a pronounced arc, with the centre of the wing higher than the tips.
Forward Launch
-
Nil to Light winds
When the wind is favourable, whilst gently holding the central A risers move forward positively,
your lines should become tight within one or two steps and the Zeno 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.
Move smoothly throughout the entire launch, do not rush or snatch at it. Once above your
head look up and check the canopy is fully inflated and there are no knots in the lines before
committing yourself to the launch run.
Reverse Launch
-
Light to Strong Winds
Lay out your wing as you would for the forward launch. Turn to face it by passing one entire
set of risers over your head as you turn. Inflate the glider using your body weight and the
A-risers. Once the wing is overhead, release the risers, brake gently if necessary, turn and
launch. In stronger winds, be prepared to take a few steps towards the glider as it inflates.
This will take some of the energy out of the wing and it will be less likely to overfly you or
pick you off your feet.
Speed to Fly
The Zeno 2 achieves its best glide in still air at trim speed. To maximise glide ratio when
gliding downwind or when the air is not excessively sinking fly at trim speed or slightly slower
by applying gentle pressure on the B risers. To penetrate better in headwinds and improve the
glide ratio in sinking air, crosswinds or headwinds you should fly faster than trim speed using
the accelerator. Using up to half bar does not degrade the glide angle or stability significantly
and will improve your efficiency.
IMPORTANT
Never apply the brakes
whilst using the speed
system - it makes the
wing more prone to
collapse.