Ozone Zero 3, 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.
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 serviced 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 you have the wing serviced
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 dimensions of the lines tend to move during the first part of their life, it is therefore recommended to
have a performance trim check within the first 50hrs of use. To ensure the correct trim, the lines should
be measured and adjusted to the published values as necessary.
During the life of the wing the sail cloth 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:
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. Measurements should be taken in several
places on the top and lower surfaces close to the leading edge.
IMPORTANT
Take care of your
glider and make sure
you have it checked
and serviced according
to the schedule.