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Rucksack

A  choice  of  optional  rucksacks  are  available  for  your  wing.  We  have  a  large  range  suited 

for many applications - from large competition bags to accommodate modern competition 

harnesses to small lightweight compact designs suited for lightweight harnesses and hike & 

fly. You can choose from any of them at the time of order, or decide to not take one and re-

use your old rucksack.

Brake Lines

The brake line lengths have been set carefully during testing. We feel it is better to fly with a 

wrap (one turn of the handle around the hand), for greater turn authority in the thermals and 

better overall control. Shortening the brakes from the factory setting will affect the trailing 

edge at full speed, so we strongly recommend to not do so. As the wing ages, the brakes will 

naturally reduce in length, so it is possible that they will require lengthening at some stage. 

When adjusting the brake lengths please keep in mind the following: 
• Ensure both main brake lines are of equal length.
• If a brake handle has been removed, check the main brake line is routed through the pulley 

when replacing the handle. Use a bowline knot.

• When the brakes are fully released in flight, the brake lines should be slack. There must be 

a minimum of around 10cm of free play before the brakes begin to deform the trailing edge 

and a substantial bow to guarantee no deformation of the trailing edge when accelerated. 

Risers

The Zeno 2 has been designed with 2 risers per side. The A risers have a smaller Dyneema 

riser holding the outermost AR3 line. As the wing ages, it is not unusual for the AR3 risers to 

reduce in length. Adjustment can be made by releasing the loop found on the small maillon 

attached to the B riser. Replacement AR3 risers can also be ordered separately from your 

Ozone dealer.  

The risers feature a foot operated accelerator system, they do not feature trimmers.

IMPORTANT

In the unlikely 

event of a brake line 

snapping in flight, or 

a handle becoming 

detached, the glider 

can be flown by 

gently pulling the rear 

risers (B-risers) for 

directional control.

Содержание ZENO 2

Страница 1: ...Pilot Manual EN...

Страница 2: ...ng 02 Your Zeno 2 03 Preparation 05 Limitations 07 Basic Flight Techniques 09 Rapid descent Techniques 14 Incidents 16 Care and Maintenance 18 Ozone Quality 27 Technical Specifications 28 Drawings Ris...

Страница 3: ...to order system means that every glider is effectively tailor made for you Panels are individually laser cut from a single layer to ensure the highest precision and production consistency from one wi...

Страница 4: ...tector and reserve parachutes that are free from modification and use them only within their certified weight ranges Please remember that flying a glider outside its certified configuration may jeopar...

Страница 5: ...y necessary for competitive final glides Overall the Zeno 2 offers a little more feedback compared to the Zeno but always in an intelligible way remaining comfortable and confidence inspiring for the...

Страница 6: ...the following Ensure both main brake lines are of equal length If a brake handle has been removed check the main brake line is routed through the pulley when replacing the handle Use a bowline knot Wh...

Страница 7: ...d or in strong conditions you should chose to fly near the top part of the weight range If you want a better sink rate or if you generally fly in flat lands and or in weaker conditions you may choose...

Страница 8: ...ient wrinkle free design of the sail water tends to bead on the leading edge causing flow separation Flow separation will make the wing more prone to entering inadvertent parachutal stalls so flying i...

Страница 9: ...e accelerator in calm flying conditions and ensure that both risers are pulled evenly during operation Fine tuning can be completed when you are back on the ground Harness It is important to set up yo...

Страница 10: ...r the process on the other side and then inspect the lines for any visual damage Inspect the risers for any signs of obvious damage or wear Ensure they are not twisted pay particular attention to the...

Страница 11: ...the launch run Reverse Launch Light to Strong Winds Lay out your wing as you would for the forward launch Turn to face it by passing one entire set of risers over your head as you turn Inflate the gl...

Страница 12: ...e outer and inner brake Active Flying To minimize the likelihood of suffering collapses in turbulent conditions it is essential to fly the wing actively The aim of active flying is to maintain a const...

Страница 13: ...control you can fly actively through turbulence collapses can be stopped or at least reduced with correct inputs due to the sudden increase in AofA If you feel the nose of the wing lose internal pres...

Страница 14: ...f options and a safe margin for error Once below 30 metres avoid turning tightly as the glider will have to dive to accelerate back to normal flight If you are at low altitude or if you hit sink this...

Страница 15: ...of the landing area and the conditions In strong winds you need to turn towards the glider the second your feet touch the ground Once facing the wing pull smoothly and symmetrically down on the brakes...

Страница 16: ...e until the wing tips peel backwards Directional control while using the ears should be with weight shift Once the ears are engaged you can further increase the sink rate by pushing on the accelerator...

Страница 17: ...le 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...

Страница 18: ...out pilot input however 15 to 20cm of brake applied symmetrically and immediately will speed the process After a symmetric collapse always consider your airspeed Make sure the glider is not in parachu...

Страница 19: ...ont collapse or when flying with a wet wing If the wing is out of trim this can also be a contributing factor If the wing enters a parachutal stall your first reaction should be to fully raise both ha...

Страница 20: ...the life of your wing and to keep the plastic reinforcements in the best possible condition it is very important to pack the wing carefully We recommend to use the concertina packing method exactly a...

Страница 21: ...ack go to Step 7 Step 4 Once the LE and TE of the wing have been sorted turn the whole wing on its side Step 3 Group together the middle and the trailing edge TE of the wing by sorting the concertina...

Страница 22: ...to the stuff bag Step 5 Place the Folding Pillow below the LE at the point of the first fold The pillow reduces the angle of the fold and helps preserve the plastics Next fold the TE over the LE being...

Страница 23: ...Step 7 If using a Concertino with the wing laid on its side carefully close the zip without trapping any material Step 8 Lay the Folding Pillow in place and make the fold of the LE around it Use 3 fol...

Страница 24: ...the top surface as you pull the glider towards the middle ALWAYS pack from a mushroom or lift the wing off the ground when gathering the wing and grouping the leading edge IMPORTANT Do not fold the gl...

Страница 25: ...ndling in strong winds will accelerate the aging process DO NOT fly in the rain or expose the wing to moisture DO NOT expose the wing to unnecessary UV or high levels of heat Leaving the wing sitting...

Страница 26: ...the surface 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 or other sources o...

Страница 27: ...exact condition of all of the components of your wing We recommend that inspections are carried out by a qualified professional The sail cloth and the lines do not age in the same way or at the same...

Страница 28: ...nes and risers were checked by the testing laboratory after the test flights were completed Risers Visual inspection for signs of wear or abrasion Differences to manual lengths should not exceed 5mm C...

Страница 29: ...We always welcome customer feedback it is how we improve our products our contact details can be found on the website Summary Safety is paramount in our sport To be safe we must be trained practised...

Страница 30: ...an m 9 7 10 10 4 10 9 Flat Span m 12 3 12 7 13 2 13 8 Projected Aspect Ratio 5 33 5 33 5 33 5 33 Flat Aspect Ratio 7 2 7 2 7 2 7 2 Root Chord m 2 19 2 26 2 3 2 46 Glider Weight kg 4 7 4 92 5 22 5 54 A...

Страница 31: ...ner A Riser AR3 Riser B Riser Pulley Brummel Hook for Speed System Ball Bearing Pulleys Brake Handle Upper Surface Lower Surface Butt Hole B Riser Handle TECHNICAL DRAWINGS 29 Non Accelerated Accelera...

Страница 32: ...AR1 AR2 AR3 BR1 BR2 BR3 K1 KMU1 KMU2 KMU3 KMU4 KMU5 KMU6 K2 K3 K4 K5 K6 K7 K8 K9 K10 K11 K12 KML1 KML3 KML2 KRL1 KRU1 AML1 B13 B14 BM5 A1a A1b A2a A3a A4a A5a A6a A7a A8a A2b A3b A4b A5b A6b A7b A8b...

Страница 33: ...able Cloth Upper Surface Dominico DOKDO 30D MF Porcher 7000 E71 Lower Surface Porcher 7000 E71 Internal Ribs Porcher 9017 E29 Porcher 7000 E91 Leading Edge Reinforcement Plastic Main Line Set Riser Li...

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