Ozone Fazer 3, Руководство пилота

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BASIC FLIGHT TECHNIQUES
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Launching
After your daily inspection and pre-flight check, your wing may be launched with either the forward or
reverse techniques.
Forward Launch
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Nil to Light winds
When the wind is favourable, whilst gently holding the A risers, move forward positively. Your lines should
become tight within one or two steps and the wing will immediately start to inflate. You should maintain
a constant pressure on the risers until the wing is overhead. Do not pull down or push the risers forward
excessively, or the leading edge will deform and possibly collapse making taking-off more difficult and
potentially dangerous.
Move smoothly throughout the entire launch, there is no need to rush or snatch at it. You should have
plenty of time to look up and check your canopy before committing yourself. Once you are happy that the
wing is inflated correctly, accelerate smoothly off the launch.
Reverse Launch
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Light to Strong Winds
Lay out your wing as you would for the forward launch. However, this time turn to face it, passing one
entire set of risers over your head as you turn. Now you can inflate the glider with your body weight and
the A-risers. Once the wing is overhead, release the risers, brake gently if necessary, turn and launch.
In stronger winds, be prepared to take a few steps towards the glider as it inflates. This will take some of
the energy out of the glider and it will be less likely to overfly you. This reverse-launch technique can be
used in surprisingly light winds too.
Towing
Do not tow launch your Fazer 3.
Turning
To familiarize yourself with the wing, your first turns should be gradual and progressive. To make
coordinated turns, first look in the direction you want to go, then smoothly apply the brake. It is a small
dynamic wing, so take it easy to begin with and learn the response of the wing before steepening the
turns. To regulate the speed and radius of a turn, coordinate with weight shift and use the outer brake if
necessary.
Active Flying
To minimize the likelihood of suffering collapses in very turbulent conditions, it is essential to use active
flying. These are skills that are best learnt by playing with the glider on the ground. Flying with a small
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 of
brake will you feel these changes. The aim of active flying is to maintain a constant pressure through the
brakes, If you feel a reduction or loss of pressure apply the brakes until you feel normal pressure again.
Once you have normal pressure, raise the hands quickly back to the original position. Avoid flying with
continuous amounts of deep brake in rough air as you could inadvertently stall the wing. Always consider
your airspeed.
No pilot and no glider are immune to collapses. However, active flying will virtually eliminate any tendency
to collapse. When the conditions are turbulent, be more active and anticipate the movements of your
wing, return the trimmers to the slow position, always be aware of your altitude and do not overreact. We
strongly advise you to always keep hold of your brakes and not to fly in turbulent conditions.
Landing
Choose a landing area that is smooth and free of obstacles. The approach speed can be very fast and
requires an accurate flare. Flare the wing by applying both brakes at the appropriate moment. Doing
this will decrease your sink rate to almost zero and allow you to touch down easily. Never make turns or
aggressive maneuvers close to the ground or on your landing approach.
• Always set up for your landing early, give yourself plenty of 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 could mean you hit the ground harder than
necessary.
• Lean forward out of your harness before the actual landing (especially if it’s turbulent), with your weight
leaning forward against the chest strap, and make sure your legs are ready for the landing and a
possible PLF (parachute landing fall).
NOTE
The Fazer 3 will launch
and inflate easily with
or without A riser
input if you pull it
evenly from the hips.
IMPORTANT
Never take off with
a wing that is not
fully inflated or if you
are not in complete
control of your wing.
IMPORTANT
Never initiate a turn at
minimum speed (i.e.
with full brakes on) as
you could risk entering
a spin.
IMPORTANT
Always keep hold of
your brakes. Do not fly
in turbulent conditions