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CONTENTS

Thank You

Warning

Team Ozone

Your Zero 3

Rucksack

Brake lines

Risers

Limitations

Preparation

Accelerator

Harness

Wing

Basic Flight Techniques

Launching

Speed to fly

Turning

Active flying

Landing

Advanced Flying Techniques

Big ears

Spiral dives

EN v1.0 August 2020

Incidents

Deflations

Cravats

Parachutal stall

Caring For Your wing

Packing

Caring Tips

Storage and transport

Cleaning

Repairs

Maintenance checks

Modifications

Ozone Quality

Summary

Drawing/Riser lengths

Line diagram

Materials

Technical Specifications

Recommended Weight Ranges

Summary of Contents for Zero 3

Page 1: ...EN Pilots Manual...

Page 2: ...e flying 10 Landing 11 Advanced Flying Techniques 12 Big ears 12 Spiral dives 13 EN v1 0 August 2020 Incidents 14 Deflations 14 Cravats 15 Parachutal stall 15 Caring For Your wing 16 Packing 16 Caring...

Page 3: ...we fully understand just how big an investment a new paraglider is We know that quality and value for money are essential considerations when choosing a new wing so to keep costs low and quality high...

Page 4: ...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 jeopardise any insurance...

Page 5: ...d experience and work closely together in the design development and testing process The Ozone speed flying specialists offer a wealth of experience and talent with the likes of Rob Whittall Matt Gerd...

Page 6: ...ive A riser input with forward movement In high wind conditions there is no tendency to overshoot The general behaviour of the Zero 3 will vary with the amount of wing loading that you are flying it w...

Page 7: ...of free play before the brakes begin to deform the trailing edge This prevents the trailing edge from being deformed when using the speed system Risers The Zero 3 has been designed with 4 risers per...

Page 8: ...ld choose the size loading that most suites their style and normal flying sites Wing Loading and Flight Characteristics Wing loading has a significant effect on the flight characteristics and behavior...

Page 9: ...t but not so long that it is impossible to use the full speed range of the glider Fully extending the lower loop will accelerate the wing to approximately half its accelerated speed range For full spe...

Page 10: ...e accelerated speed range as it has a very high resistance to both collapses and stalls However it is a small wing and it can be dynamic so fly it with due respect with high safety margins and always...

Page 11: ...f Once you are happy that the Zero 3 is inflated correctly accelerate smoothly off the launch Reverse Launch Light to Strong Winds Lay out your wing as you would for the forward launch However this ti...

Page 12: ...amount of brake applied approx 20cm will allow you to feel the feedback from the wing In turbulent conditions the internal pressure of the wing is constantly changing and only by using a small amount...

Page 13: ...ow 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...

Page 14: ...ines at the same time To help reinflation brake gently one side at a time until tips regain pressure Avoid deep symmetric applications of the brake as this could accidently induce parachutal or full s...

Page 15: ...thly release the inside brake As the Zero 3 decelerates allow it to continue to turn until enough energy is lost for it to return to level flight without an excessive climb and surge The Zero 3 shows...

Page 16: ...e input than normal In your efforts to stop the glider turning towards the collapsed side of the wing you must be very careful not to stall the side of the wing that is still flying If you are unable...

Page 17: ...arachutal stall This can be caused by several situations including a very slow release from a B line stall flying the glider when wet or after a front symmetric deflation The glider often looks as tho...

Page 18: ...complete concertina from tip to tip It is really important to not stress the middle cell or bend the plastic too tightly Packing To prolong the life of your wing and to keep the plastic reinforcements...

Page 19: ...stuff sack Step 4 Group together the middle trailing edge of the wing by sorting the folds near the B C and D tabs Step 6 Fold the wing with 3 or 4 folds whilst being careful to not crush the LE Step...

Page 20: ...ORTANT Do NOT lay the wing flat on the ground before packing the glider this will cause abrasion damage to the top surface as you pull the glider towards the middle ALWAYS pack from a mushroom or lift...

Page 21: ...DO NOT expose the wing to unnecessary UV or heat both of which are detrimental to the cloth Pack away once you have finished flying Do not leave it sitting in the sun If you fly with a wrap you shoul...

Page 22: ...paints chemicals detergents etc Cleaning Any kind of wiping scratching can damage the coating of the cloth We recommend to not clean the wing but if you do have to use a soft cloth dampened with a sma...

Page 23: ...a performance trim check within the first 50hrs of use To ensure the correct trim the lines should be measured and adjusted to the published values as necessary During the life of the wing the sail c...

Page 24: ...should give a period after which the strength test should be performed again Lengths of the lines The overall length riser lines mid lines upper lines has to be checked under 5Kg of tension The diffe...

Page 25: ...to the dangers around us To achieve this we must fly as regularly as we can ground handle as much as possible and take a continuous interest in the weather If you are lacking in any of these areas you...

Page 26: ...Middle Lines Upper Lines Stabilo Line Brake Lines Main Hangpoint to Harness Karabiner A Riser Baby A Riser B Riser C Riser Brummel Hook for Speed System Brake Handle Upper Surface Lower Surface Butt H...

Page 27: ...AM2 AM3 AM4 AM5 AM6 BM1 BM2 BM3 BM4 BM5 BM6 DM1 DM2 DM3 DM4 DM5 DM6 CM1 CM2 CM3 CM4 CM5 CM6 DR1 DR1 DR2 DR3 CR1 CR2 CR3 D Riser C Riser A Riser B Riser Brake Handle K1 K2 K3 K4 K5 K6 K7 K8 K9 K10 K11...

Page 28: ...ibs Porcher 9017 E29 Leading Edge Reinforcement Plastic pipe MainLine Set Brake Lines Riser Lines Main brake Lines Edelrid 7343 Liros 10 200 040 Middle Lines Middle brake lines Liros DSL Liros DSL Upp...

Page 29: ...7 18 7 6 Flat Span m 7 69 8 26 8 79 9 31 Projected Aspect Ratio 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 Flat Aspect Ratio 4 5 4 5 4 5 4 5 Root Chord m 2 1 2 26 2 4 2 54 Glider weight Kg 2 94 3 23 3 52 3 79 EN Load test 8g k...

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