Ozone ZENO 2, Руководство пилота

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Spiral Dives
The spiral dive is the most effective form of rapid descent. To initiate a spiral, look and lean
in to the direction you want to turn, then smoothly and progressively pull down on the inside
brake. The Zeno 2 will first turn almost 360 degrees before it drops into the spiral. Once in
the spiral you should re-centre your weight shift and apply a little outside brake to keep the
outer wing tip pressured and inflated.
Safe descent rates of more than 10m/s are possible, but at these rates the associated high
speeds and g-forces can be disorientating. Always pay particular attention to your altitude.
To exit the spiral dive, smoothly weight shift in the opposite direction of the spiral and
smoothly release the inside brake whilst applying the outside brake. It is possible for the
Zeno 2 to remain neutral in a spiral dive, always be prepared to pilot the wing out of a spiral
dive. To do so, use opposite weight shift and smoothly apply enough outside brake until the
wing starts to decelerate, the glider will then start to resume normal flight. Recovering from
a spiral with hard or quick opposite inputs will result in an aggressive climb and surge and
is not recommended. Always be prepared to manage the energy, allow it to continue to turn
until enough energy is lost for it to return to level flight without an excessive climb and surge.
Never perform spiral dives close to the ground.
Remember the spiral dive should be used in emergency situations only, excessive use of the
spiral may result in an asymmetry in the lines and will put unnecessary strain on the canopy
reducing the performance.
IMPORTANT
Always be prepared
to pilot the wing out
of a spiral dive. Use
opposite weight shift
and apply enough
outside brake to
stop the wing from
spiralling.