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Summary of Contents for Roadster 3

Page 1: ...Pilots Manual...

Page 2: ...3 04 Risers 05 Preparation 08 Basic Flight Techniques 10 Advanced Flying Techniques 15 Incidents 17 Caring and Maintenance 19 Limitations 26 Ozone Quality 30 Line diagram 31 Technical Specifications 3...

Page 3: ...lly 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 we ma...

Page 4: ...tor 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 jeopardis...

Page 5: ...he is helped by Alex Mateos As two of the finest pilots in the world holding World European and French Paramotoring champion titles between them they offer valuable advice and feedback throughout the...

Page 6: ...he same moderate aspect ratio that perfectly balances safety ease of use and performance The Roadster 3 however features a new internal structure designed to increases the strength and longevity of th...

Page 7: ...y with the trimmers in the standard slow position whilst using the full range of the foot operated speed system With the trimmers fully released it is possible to use the brakes for directional contro...

Page 8: ...be a minimum of 10cm 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 or when controlling the wing with...

Page 9: ...by accelerating further with the speed system directional control should be maintained with the TST Using the brakes at speeds faster than the trimmer released position can lead to a collapse Applica...

Page 10: ...are back on the ground Harness and Motor It will be in your harness that you will enjoy flying Therefore we recommend you spend the time on the ground to adjust your harness different settings Hang f...

Page 11: ...damage Hold the risers clear of the ground at shoulder height and starting with the brake lines pull all lines clear Repeat the process with the D C B and then the A lines laying the checked lines on...

Page 12: ...n you have enough airspeed a gentle application of brake will help you lift off Do not stop running until your feet have left the ground and you are sure of a safe climb out Forward Launch Nil to Ligh...

Page 13: ...off Practice ground handling and launching as much as possible It is great fun and will give you a much better feel for your Roadster 3s flight characteristics It will also improve your overall enjoym...

Page 14: ...than trim speed by using the accelerator system or the trimmers In turbulent air the reflex profile is very stable It will resist reasonable levels of turbulence with a high resistance to collapse wit...

Page 15: ...ntrol In very turbulent air if the glider pitches hard in front of you use the brakes to slow it down Equally if the glider drops behind you release the brakes to allow it to speed up Avoid flying wit...

Page 16: ...the engine at around 30m and glide in like a normal paraglider Powered landings offer the chance to power up and continue with the flight if you misjudge your final approach but can be more expensive...

Page 17: ...etric applications of the brake as this could induce parachutal or full stalls Big ears and accelerator Once the big ears are in you can further increase the sink rate by pushing on the accelerator ba...

Page 18: ...ll first turn almost 360 degrees before it drops into the spiral depending on the input Once in the spiral you should apply a little outside brake to keep the outer wing tip pressured and inflated Saf...

Page 19: ...all with less brake 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...

Page 20: ...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 though it has recovered properly but carries on descending...

Page 21: ...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 reinforcement...

Page 22: ...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 23: ...PORTANT 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 lif...

Page 24: ...pose the wing to moisture DO NOT expose the wing to unnecessary UV Pack away once you have finished flying Do not leave it sitting in the sun If you fly with a wrap you should regularly undo the twist...

Page 25: ...little by little across 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...

Page 26: ...ecked or changed before the next normal service check period The sail and the lines do not age in the same way or at the same rate it is possible that you may have to change part or all of the lines d...

Page 27: ...gain Lengths of the lines The overall length riser lines mid lines upper lines has to be checked under 5Kgs of tension The difference between the measured length and the original length should not exc...

Page 28: ...The most suitable size wing for you depends on how you intend to use it If you will be flying solely with a motor aim for the middle of the PPG weight range all up weight with wing motor fuel etc How...

Page 29: ...ted EN weight In addition to EN 926 1 our paramotor wings are also recognised by the DGAC an entity responsible for Microlight ULM and lightweight powered aircraft Paramotor certification in France Us...

Page 30: ...is the pilot s responsibility to use suitable harness attachments and release mechanisms and to ensure that they are correctly trained on the equipment and system employed All tow pilots should be qu...

Page 31: ...parachutal stall when wet immediately release the trimmers and accelerate the wing to regain airspeed Modifications Your Ozone Roadster 3 was designed and trimmed to give the optimum balance of perfo...

Page 32: ...ired at a reasonable charge If you are unable to contact your dealer then you can contact us directly at info flyozone com Summary Safety is paramount in our sport To be safe we must be trained practi...

Page 33: ...M1 CM2 DM1 DM2 DR1 AR1 AR2 AR3 CR1 CR2 CR3 ARiser BRiser CRiser BR1 BR3 K1 K2 K3 K4 K5 K6 K7 K8 K 9 K10 K11 KMU4 KMU3 KMU2 KMU1 KML3 KML2 KML1 BR2 KR1 BrakeHandle K12 K13 KMU5 KMU6 D11 B10 C10 D10 Roa...

Page 34: ...ange Kg 55 80 65 85 80 100 95 120 110 140 PPG Weight Range Kg 55 105 65 120 80 140 95 160 110 190 Maximum Load 5 25G kg 256 256 256 256 256 Certification EN LTF B B B Certification DGAC DGAC DGAC DGAC...

Page 35: ...ines Stabilo Line Brake Lines Upper Surface Lower Surface Butt Hole Upper TST attachment point Certified trim position Red trimmer stitch line Lower TST attachment point Adjustable brake handle pulley...

Page 36: ...her 9017 E29 Leading Edge Reinforcement 2 5 1 8mm Plastic pipe Main Line Set Brake Lines Riser Lines Main brake TST Lines Edelrid 6843 160 200 Liros 10 200 040 Middle Lines Middle brake lines Liros DS...

Page 37: ...1258 Route de Grasse Le Bar sur Loup 06620 France...

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