Ozone MAGMAX 2, Руководство пилота

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RAPID DESCENT TECHNIQUES
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Rapid Descent Techniques
Ozone would like to remind you that these manoeuvres should be learnt under the supervision
of a qualified instructor and always used with caution. Never forget that properly analysing
the conditions before launch will help avoid the need to use these techniques. The flying
characteristics and behaviour of the wing are very much dependent on the wing loading and
power unit. Smaller, heavily loaded wings are more dynamic than larger wings.
Big Ears
Folding in the wing tips of the MagMax 2 increases its sink rate. This is useful for staying out
of cloud or descending quickly. To pull big ears on the MagMax 2 take hold of the outermost
A-line on each side whilst keeping the brake handles in your hand. Pull down the outer A lines
until the tips of the wing fold under. Do not use the brakes other than for re-inflation. For
directional control while using the Big Ears, you should use weight shift steering. To reopen
your big ears, release the A lines at the same time. To help re-inflation, brake gently one side
at a time until tips regain pressure. Avoid deep symmetric 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 releasing the trimmers.
Never attempt to induce Big Ears with the trimmers already released, always make the
Big ears before accelerating the wing otherwise you risk provoking a major asymmetric or
symmetric deflation.
Big ears and spiral dive
Whilst it is possible to enter a spiral dive whilst holding in Big Ears, the high forces applied
to the lower lines could exceed the breaking strain of the lines leading to equipment failure!
B-Line Stall
B-stall is for fast descents in emergency situations only. B-stall is performed by symmetrically
pulling down on the B-risers. The load applied on the B lines during this manoeuvre is not very
good for your wing; only use it in emergency situations.
DO NOT perform spiral
dives with Big Ears
engaged.