Ozone ZENO 2, Pilot'S Manual

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PREPARATION
07
IMPORTANT
Using the accelerator
decreases the angle
of attack and makes
the wing more prone
to collapse, therefore
using the accelerator
near the ground or in
turbulent conditions
should be avoided.
Accelerator System
Attach the speed system lines to the accelerator system on the risers with the Brummel
hooks. Alternatively they can be bypassed with the speed system attached directly to the riser
accelerator lines using a Larks foot.
There must be enough slack in the speed system to ensure the A risers are not inadvertently
pulled during normal trim speed flight, but not so long that it is impossible to use the full
speed range of the glider.
Maximum speed is achieved when the A/B limiter comes under tension. Pushing the speed
system beyond this point will not increase the speed.
Once set up, test the full range of the 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 your harness correctly before flying the wing. Make sure to spend time
adjusting your harness’s different settings until you are completely comfortable. Depending
on the size of the wing, we recommend a chest strap setting between 42cm and 48cm
(measured between the centre of the hang points). The S size was certified with a chest strap
set to around 42cm, the MS/ML between 44-46cm, and the L between 46-48cm. Do not fly
with a chest strap setting too tight (below 42cm) or too wide (above 48cm) as this will affect
the behaviour and feedback of the wing.
The wing has been certified with a standard seated harness. Using a pod harness in a laid
back supine position does not invalidate the certification but it may have an influence on
the behaviour of the wing. Pod harnesses increase the risk of twists occurring during a large
asymmetric collapse.