Ozone ZENO 2, Pilot'S Manual

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collapses. When pushing the bar, if the air becomes slightly turbulent apply some pressure to
the B risers, when the air becomes less turbulent again you can reduce (or release) pressure
on the B risers for extra speed. Flying fast and efficiently in normal air requires constant
attention to the wing, it is necessary to combine B riser inputs and speed bar adjustments to
keep the wing open and pressured.
This control method is suitable for gliding in good ‘normal’ air without huge levels of turbulence,
it does not replace proper active flying with the brakes in strong turbulent conditions. If you
are unsure about the air return the glider to trim speed, release the B risers and fly the glider
actively with the brakes. If the air becomes very turbulent we recommend to use the brakes
instead of the B risers.
Landing
The Zeno 2 shows no unusual landing characteristics but as a reminder, here are some tips:
• Always set up for your landing early, give yourself plenty of options and a safe margin for
error.
• Once below 30 metres avoid turning tightly as the glider will have to dive to accelerate back
to normal flight. If you are at low altitude, or if you hit sink, this could mean you hit the
ground harder than necessary.
• Lean forward out of your harness before the actual landing (especially if it’s turbulent), with
your weight leaning forward against the chest strap, and make sure your legs are ready for
the landing and a possible PLF (parachute landing fall).
• Allow the glider to fly at hands up (trim) speed for your final descent until you are around
1 metre above the ground (in windy or turbulent conditions you must fly the glider actively
all the way). Apply the brakes slowly and progressively to slow the glider down until
groundspeed has been reduced to a minimum and you are able to step onto the ground.
• In light winds/zero wind you need a strong, long and progressive flare to bleed off all your
excess ground speed. In strong winds your forward speed is already low so you are flaring
only to soften the landing. A strong flare may result in the glider climbing upwards and
backwards quickly, leaving you in a vulnerable position.