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MODIFICATIONS
Your Ozone Octane2 was designed and trimmed to give the optimum
balance of performance, handling and safety. Any modification means
the glider loses its certification and will also probably be more dif-
ficult to fly. For these reasons, we strongly recommend that you do
not modify your glider in any way.
TOWING
The Octane2 may be tow-launched. It 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 qualified to tow, use a qualified tow
operator with proper, certified equipment, and make sure all towing
regulations are observed.
When towing you must be certain that the paraglider is completely
over your head before you start. In each case the maximum tow force
needs to correspond to the body weight of the pilot.
QUALITY
At Ozone we take the quality of our products very seriously, all our
gliders are made to the highest standards in our own manufacturing
facility. Every glider manufactured goes through a stringent series of
quality control procedures and all the components used to build your
glider are traceable. We always welcome customer feedback and
are committed to customer service. We will always undertake to fix
problems not caused by general wear and tear or inappropriate use.
If you have a problem with your glider please contact your dealer/dis-
tributor who will be able to decide upon the most appropriate action.
If you are unable to contact your dealer then you can contact us
directly at [email protected].
SUMMARY
Safety is paramount in our sport. To be safe, we must be well
trained, practised and always alert 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 area, you will be exposing yourself to more risk
than is necessary.
A specific standard of certification for aerobatic flying has not been
set up yet. Ozone wings although designed to the highest specifica-
tions are, therefore, not certified for this type of flying. Aerobatic
manoeuvres are very difficult and when incorrectly performed can put
abnormal stresses on the glider and lead to loss of pilot control,
Ozone strongly recommends you do not undertake this style
of flying.
If you must, only do so above water with the necessary safety
measures in place such as a rescue boat and buoyancy aid. Only ever
practice aerobatics with plenty of altitude.
Be progressive with your learning curve, master the basics com-
pletely before moving on to more complex manoeuvres.
Never become complacent.
Finally, RESPECT the weather, it has more power than you can im-
agine. Understand what conditions are right for your level and stay
within that window.
Happy flying & enjoy your Octane2.
Team Ozone
