Ozone ZENO 2, Pilot'S Manual

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INCIDENTS IN FLIGHT
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Deflations
No pilot or wing is immune to deflations, however correct active flying will reduce the chances
significantly.
Asymmetric collapses should be controlled by first weight shifting away from the collapse,
fly away from the ground, obstacles and other pilots. Apply enough opposite brake to control
your direction, this action alone will be enough to start the recovery process. In your efforts
to stop the glider turning towards the collapse be very careful not to stall the flying side. If
you are unable to stop the glider turning without exceeding the stall point, allow the glider to
turn during the reinflation process.
If the deflation does not spontaneously reinflate make a deep, smooth, progressive input on
the deflated side. Pumping too short and fast will not reinflate the wing and pumping too slow
might take the glider close to, or beyond, the stall point.
Symmetric front collapses normally reinflate without pilot input, however 15 to 20cm of brake
applied symmetrically, and immediately will speed the process. After a symmetric collapse
always consider your airspeed. Make sure the glider is not in parachutal stall before making
any further inputs.
If your Zeno 2 collapses in accelerated flight, immediately release the accelerator and manage
the collapse using the methods described above.
Cravats
Cravats are when the wing tips become trapped within the lines and can result in the wing
entering a spiral dive if not addressed correctly. The first action should be to stabilise the
glider, i.e get control of your direction using opposite weight shift and brake input. Large
cravats may require the wing to continue turning to avoid stalling the flying side. Once you
have control of the spiral use strong deep pumps of the brake on the cravated side to try to
free the tips. 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, without
IMPORTANT
Never apply the brakes
whilst using the speed
system - it makes the
wing more prone to
collapse.