Ozone Roadster 3, Руководство пилота

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BASIC FLIGHT TECHNIQUES
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Launching
Your Roadster 3 will launch with either the forward or reverse launch techniques. The wing
inflates perfectly with the trimmers set to the slow position but to improve the inflation
characteristics, it is advised to set the trimmers to the red line position.
When taking off under power, make sure there is enough clear space upwind of you to launch
and climb out safely, avoiding trees, power lines and any other obstacles that may affect you
should you have a power failure. Always fly with a safety margin so that power failures do not
leave you compromised. You should always be able to glide power off to a suitable landing
place.
Once clipped in, and you have gone through the take-off check list (above), stand central to
the wing to ensure an even and progressive inflation. Whilst inflating your wing, you should
hold both of the A risers on each side.
Run in an upright position so that the motor is generating forward thrust, do not lean too far
forward otherwise the power of the motor will attempt to push you into the ground! When 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 Light winds - Red line
When the wind is favourable, move forward positively: your lines should become tight within
one or two steps. The Roadster 3 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 Roadster 3 is inflated correctly, progressively apply full power and accelerate
smoothly for the launch.
IMPORTANT
The trimmers can be
set to the red line
position for better
inflation behaviour
during take-off. This is
especially important in
light winds and/or at
high altitudes.
IMPORTANT
For take off and
landing use only the
brakes. In turbulent
air use the brakes
for directional, pitch
and pressure control,
DO NOT use the Tip
Steering