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Step 6.

Now place the folded wing into the stuff bag.

Step 5.

Place the Folding Pillow below the LE - at the point of

the first fold. The pillow reduces the angle of the fold and helps

preserve the plastics. Next fold the TE over the LE being careful to

not fold with tight angles.

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Summary of Contents for ZENO 2

Page 1: ...Pilot Manual EN...

Page 2: ...ng 02 Your Zeno 2 03 Preparation 05 Limitations 07 Basic Flight Techniques 09 Rapid descent Techniques 14 Incidents 16 Care and Maintenance 18 Ozone Quality 27 Technical Specifications 28 Drawings Ris...

Page 3: ...to order system means that every glider is effectively tailor made for you Panels are individually laser cut from a single layer to ensure the highest precision and production consistency from one wi...

Page 4: ...tector and reserve parachutes that are free from modification and use them only within their certified weight ranges Please remember that flying a glider outside its certified configuration may jeopar...

Page 5: ...y necessary for competitive final glides Overall the Zeno 2 offers a little more feedback compared to the Zeno but always in an intelligible way remaining comfortable and confidence inspiring for the...

Page 6: ...the following Ensure both main brake lines are of equal length If a brake handle has been removed check the main brake line is routed through the pulley when replacing the handle Use a bowline knot Wh...

Page 7: ...d or in strong conditions you should chose to fly near the top part of the weight range If you want a better sink rate or if you generally fly in flat lands and or in weaker conditions you may choose...

Page 8: ...ient wrinkle free design of the sail water tends to bead on the leading edge causing flow separation Flow separation will make the wing more prone to entering inadvertent parachutal stalls so flying i...

Page 9: ...e accelerator in calm flying conditions and ensure that both risers are pulled evenly during operation Fine tuning can be completed when you are back on the ground Harness It is important to set up yo...

Page 10: ...r the process on the other side and then inspect the lines for any visual damage Inspect the risers for any signs of obvious damage or wear Ensure they are not twisted pay particular attention to the...

Page 11: ...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 gl...

Page 12: ...e outer and inner brake Active Flying To minimize the likelihood of suffering collapses in turbulent conditions it is essential to fly the wing actively The aim of active flying is to maintain a const...

Page 13: ...control you can fly actively through turbulence collapses can be stopped or at least reduced with correct inputs due to the sudden increase in AofA If you feel the nose of the wing lose internal pres...

Page 14: ...f 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...

Page 15: ...of the landing area and the conditions In strong winds you need to turn towards the glider the second your feet touch the ground Once facing the wing pull smoothly and symmetrically down on the brakes...

Page 16: ...e until the wing tips peel backwards Directional control while using the ears should be with weight shift Once the ears are engaged you can further increase the sink rate by pushing on the accelerator...

Page 17: ...le for the Zeno 2 to remain neutral in a spiral dive always be prepared to pilot the wing out of a spiral dive To do so use opposite weight shift and smoothly apply enough outside brake until the wing...

Page 18: ...out 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 parachu...

Page 19: ...ont collapse or when flying with a wet wing If the wing is out of trim this can also be a contributing factor If the wing enters a parachutal stall your first reaction should be to fully raise both ha...

Page 20: ...the life of your wing and to keep the plastic reinforcements in the best possible condition it is very important to pack the wing carefully We recommend to use the concertina packing method exactly a...

Page 21: ...ack go to Step 7 Step 4 Once the LE and TE of the wing have been sorted turn the whole wing on its side Step 3 Group together the middle and the trailing edge TE of the wing by sorting the concertina...

Page 22: ...to the stuff bag Step 5 Place the Folding Pillow below the LE at the point of the first fold The pillow reduces the angle of the fold and helps preserve the plastics Next fold the TE over the LE being...

Page 23: ...Step 7 If using a Concertino with the wing laid on its side carefully close the zip without trapping any material Step 8 Lay the Folding Pillow in place and make the fold of the LE around it Use 3 fol...

Page 24: ...the top surface as you pull the glider towards the middle ALWAYS pack from a mushroom or lift the wing off the ground when gathering the wing and grouping the leading edge IMPORTANT Do not fold the gl...

Page 25: ...ndling 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 high levels of heat Leaving the wing sitting...

Page 26: ...the surface If you land in salt water you must first rinse it thoroughly with clean fresh water Dry the wing completely preferably out of the sun in the wind Never use a hair dryer or other sources o...

Page 27: ...exact condition of all of the components of your wing We recommend that inspections are carried out by a qualified professional The sail cloth and the lines do not age in the same way or at the same...

Page 28: ...nes and risers were checked by the testing laboratory after the test flights were completed Risers Visual inspection for signs of wear or abrasion Differences to manual lengths should not exceed 5mm C...

Page 29: ...We always welcome customer feedback it is how we improve our products our contact details can be found on the website Summary Safety is paramount in our sport To be safe we must be trained practised...

Page 30: ...an m 9 7 10 10 4 10 9 Flat Span m 12 3 12 7 13 2 13 8 Projected Aspect Ratio 5 33 5 33 5 33 5 33 Flat Aspect Ratio 7 2 7 2 7 2 7 2 Root Chord m 2 19 2 26 2 3 2 46 Glider Weight kg 4 7 4 92 5 22 5 54 A...

Page 31: ...ner A Riser AR3 Riser B Riser Pulley Brummel Hook for Speed System Ball Bearing Pulleys Brake Handle Upper Surface Lower Surface Butt Hole B Riser Handle TECHNICAL DRAWINGS 29 Non Accelerated Accelera...

Page 32: ...AR1 AR2 AR3 BR1 BR2 BR3 K1 KMU1 KMU2 KMU3 KMU4 KMU5 KMU6 K2 K3 K4 K5 K6 K7 K8 K9 K10 K11 K12 KML1 KML3 KML2 KRL1 KRU1 AML1 B13 B14 BM5 A1a A1b A2a A3a A4a A5a A6a A7a A8a A2b A3b A4b A5b A6b A7b A8b...

Page 33: ...able Cloth Upper Surface Dominico DOKDO 30D MF Porcher 7000 E71 Lower Surface Porcher 7000 E71 Internal Ribs Porcher 9017 E29 Porcher 7000 E91 Leading Edge Reinforcement Plastic Main Line Set Riser Li...

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