Ozone Zero 3, Руководство пилота

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BASIC FLIGHT TECHNIQUES
09
IMPORTANT
Never take off with
a glider that is not
fully inflated or if you
are not in control of
the pitch/roll of your
wing.
Launching
Your Zero 3 will launch with either the forward or reverse technique. The wing should be laid out in
a pronounced arc, with the centre of the wing higher than the tips. It is recommended to release the
trimmers approximately 2cm to the red stitching line to aid the inflation behaviour.
Forward Launch
-
Nil to Light winds
When the wind is favourable, whilst gently holding the A risers move forward positively, your lines should
become tight within one or two steps and the Zero 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 Zero 3 is inflated correctly, accelerate smoothly off the launch.
Reverse Launch
-
Light to Strong Winds
Lay out your wing as you would for the forward launch. However, this time turn to face it, passing one
entire set of risers over your head as you turn. Now you can inflate the glider with your body weight and
the A-risers. Once the wing is overhead, release the risers, brake gently if necessary, turn and launch.
In stronger winds, be prepared to take a few steps towards the glider as it inflates. This will take some
of the energy out of the glider and it will be less likely to overfly you. This reverse-launch technique can
be used in surprisingly light winds too.
Practice ground handling as much as possible! Not only is it great fun, but it will give you a much better
feel for your wing’s flight characteristics. It will also improve your overall enjoyment of flying by giving
you the feeling of control and making your launches easier and less stressful.
Speed to Fly
Flying at trim speed (hands-up, trimmers in slow position), the Zero 3 will achieve its ‘best glide’ speed
for still air. You should fly at this speed when gliding downwind or when the air is not excessively
sinking. For better penetration in headwinds and improved glide performance in sinking air, crosswinds