Ozone Speedster 2, Руководство пилота

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If you damage a line:
Any line that is visually damaged MUST be replaced. Use a reputable paragliding service
centre to make the replacement lines. Alternatively you can order them from your local Ozone
dealer or directly from our website http://www.flyozone.com/paragliders/en/shop/lines.php
It is important that replacement lines are made from the correct materials and diameters. You
should check lengths against their counterpart on the other side of the wing to make ensure
symmetry. Once the line has been replaced, inflate and check the glider before flying.
Maintenance Checks
Your wing, like a car, should be technically checked to ensure proper airworthiness. Your
wing should be checked by a qualified professional for the first time after 24 months, or
after 100 hours. However, if you are a frequent flyer (more than 100 hrs per year), then we
recommend, that you get your glider checked annually. The checker should inform you about
the condition of your glider and if some parts will need to be checked or changed before the
next normal service check period.
The sail and the lines do not age in the same way or at the same rate; it is possible that you
may have to change part or all of the lines during the wing’s life. For this reason it is important
to do regular inspections so that you know the exact condition of all of the components of your
glider. We recommend that inspections are carried out by a qualified professional.
You alone are responsible for your flying kit and your safety depends on it. Take care of
your equipment and have it regularly inspected. Changes in inflation/groundhandling/flying
behaviour indicates the gliders aging, if you notice any changes you should have the wing
checked before flying again. These are the basic elements of the check up (full details and
permissible figures can be found on our website)
Porosity is measured with a porosity meter, the time taken by a certain volume of air to go
through a certain surface of the cloth. The time in seconds is the result. A measurement is
done in a several places on the top surface along the span of the glider behind the leading
edge.
Storage and Transport
Always store all your flying equipment in a dry room, protected from direct heat. Your wing
should be dry before being packed away. Moisture, heat and humidity are the worst elements
for damaging your glider. Storing a damp glider in your car under the sun would be terrible
for example.
If you land in salt water, you must first rinse it thoroughly with clean fresh water. Dry the wing
completely, preferably out of the sun, in the wind. Never use a hair dryer, etc.
Take care that no insects get packed away with the wing. They may eat the cloth and make
holes in a bid to escape. They can also leave acidic deposits if they die and decompose.
Transport the wing in the supplied bags and keep away from oils, paints, chemicals, detergents
etc.
Cleaning
Any kind of wiping/scratching can damage the coating of the cloth. We recommend to not
clean the wing, but if you do have to, use a soft cloth dampened with a small amount of water
and use gentle movements little by little across the surface.
Wing Repairs
Always let a registered dealer, professional repair centre or the manufacturer carry out any
major or complex repairs, especially those near seam margins.
If you damage the sail:
If the rip is small and in the middle of a panel however you can fix it yourself. You’ll find all the
materials in the repair kit you need. The fabric can be simply mended with the sticky rip stop/
spinnaker tape. When cutting out the patches allow ample overlap of the tear and make sure
both sides are different sizes. Make sure to round off each corner of the patches.
You can find more information about repairing your wing on the Ozone website, including step
by step instructions with pictures.
IMPORTANT
Never use detergent or
chemical cleaners.
IMPORTANT
Never pack away or
store your glider wet.
IMPORTANT
Take care of your
glider and make sure
you have it checked
and serviced according
to the schedule.