Ozone LiteSpeed 15, Руководство пилота

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YOUR LITESPEED
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The Litespeed is a truly versatile mini wing, equally comfortable in light or strong wind conditions, it is
ideal for hike and fly adventures as well as higher wind soaring and thermalling. This advanced mini wing
design has been more than two years in the making and is an evolution fo the Zero concept using Ultral-
ite construction techniques. The trimming, sail tension and arc have been optimised for improved inflation
characteristics and an even more compact, agile feel in the air.
While speed was a major concern for us during the development, our primary focus was on creating a
stable and usable speed range and keeping weight and packing volume down to a minimum. Ozone’s
research into light-wing construction began back in 2001 with the introduction of the Peak. Development
continued with Ozone wings appearing in every X-Alps race since the first in 2003. The Litespeed incor-
porates all of the know-how and experience gained in the last 13 years of lightweight R&D.
The Litespeed features the patented Ozone SharkNose technology. The SharkNose, as proven in our
highest level competition wings and now the Mantra and Delta series, provides enhanced stability at
low angles of attack (accelerated flight) and also high angles of attack (slow speed flight, thermalling). In
addition, it provides a high level of spin-resistance, generally improved handling, and increased speed
and glide performance. In short, the SharkNose has significantly improved every aspect of flight in the
Litespeed’s design platform, making it a unique high-performance mini-wing which remains accessible
and easy to use.
The Litespeed is equipped with both trimmers and a speed system, which may be used individually or
together. We do not recommend flying any highly-loaded wing in accelerated configurations in turbulent
conditions. Know your limits, and only fly the Litespeed in conditions and at flying sites that are suitable
to your skill level.
The Litespeed will not only increase the range of flyable conditions for you as a pilot, but also enhance
your enjoyment of the simplest descent flights.
Rucksack
Your wing is supplied with a specially designed bag that is light in weight and comfortable. It features
a padded hip belt, adjustable ergonomic shoulder straps and extra pockets to store keys, accessories
and all those extra bits. Its large volume allows you to store all of your equipment whilst distributing the
weight for comfortable hiking.
Brake Lines
The brake line lengths have been set carefully during testing. We feel it is better to have slightly long
brake lines and to fly with a wrap (one turn of line around the hand). However, if you do choose to adjust
their length please keep in mind the following:
• Ensure both main brake lines are of equal length.
• If a brake handle has been removed, check that its line is routed through the pulley when it is replaced.
• When the brakes are fully released in flight, the brake lines should be slack. There must be a
substantial bow in them to guarantee no deformation of the trailing edge when accelerated.
• There must 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.
Risers
The Litespeed has been designed with 4 risers per side. The A riser is covered with coloured webbing,
to allow for easy identification.
The risers feature an accelerator system and trimmers. The trimmer system can be used to aid inflation
and increase or decrease your angle of attack. We recommend becoming very familiar with your wing
before using the trimmer system.
IMPORTANT
In the unlikely
event of a brake line
snapping in flight, or
a handle becoming
detached, the glider
can be flown by
gently pulling the rear
risers (D-risers) for
directional control.
WARNING
Never fly with your
trimmers released in
turbulent conditions.