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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS THANK YOU Thank you for choosing to fly Ozone. As a team of free flying enthusiasts, competitors and adventurers, Thank You Ozone’s mission is to build agile paragliders of the highest quality with cutting edge designs, perfor- Warning mance and maximum security. Team Ozone Your Firefly 3 Storage and transport Confidence and belief in your wing is a far greater asset than any small gains in performance - ask any of Backpack Cleaning Attack Harness Repairs the Ozone pilots on your local hills, or those who have taken our gliders on ground-breaking adventures Brake lines Packing or stood on podiums around the world. All of our research and development is concentrated on creating Risers Maintenance checks Trimmers the best handling/performance characteristics possible with optimum security. Our development team Ozone Quality Total weight in flight is based in the south of France. This area, which includes the sites of Gourdon, Monaco and Col de Modifications Limitations Summary Bleyne, guarantees us more than 300 flyable days per year. This is a great asset in the development of Preparation Line Diagram Harness the Ozone range. -
Page 4: Warning
WARNING TEAM OZONE Everyone at Ozone continues to be driven by our passion for flying, our love of adventure and our quest Paragliding is dangerous. You could suffer serious injury or death as a result of using this equipment. to see Ozone’s paraglider development create better, safer and more versatile paragliders. Using this equipment improperly greatly increases the risks involved. Never use this equipment without proper and thorough instruction from a qualified instructor. The design team consists of David Dagault, Luc Armant, Fred Pieri, Russell Ogden, and Honorin Hamard. By using your Ozone paraglider, you accept all risks involved with the use of such equipment. The designer, manufacturer, distributor, and retailer cannot and will not guarantee your safety when using Dav has a wealth of experience in competition flying, XC, XAlps and paraglider design. Luc, a dedicated this equipment. You agree to not hold Ozone Gliders Ltd, nor Ozone Power Ltd liable for any injuries to XC and competition addict has a background in naval architecture. Fred, our resident geek is a yourself or to third parties resulting from the use of this equipment. It is essential that you understand mathematian, mechanical engineer and vol Biv specialist. Russ is a competition pilot and test pilot with the proper use of this equipment before attempting to use it in any way. 1000s of hours testing experience. Honorin has been flying since he was 13, he is a naturally talented pilot that has already become world champion. Between them, they bring a wealth of knowledge, ideas The User MUST: and experience and work closely together in the design and testing process. • Be an experienced and licensed paraglider pilot. • (For Snow Use) Be an experienced skier with competent knowledge of backcountry skiing and terrain, Mike Cavanagh is the boss and multiple winner of the UK XC league. When he’s not out flying he and be equipped with appropriate safety and rescue equipment when traveling in the backcountry. generally keeps control of the mayhem. Promotion and team pilots are organised by BASE jumping legend and mini wing specialist Matt Gerdes. He works closely with graphic designer Loren Cox. Loren • Be in an area approved for the type of activity you are undertaking. is a keen pilot from Salt Lake city, USA. • Use helmet and proper protective equipment. • Use the wing in a safe and hazard free environment. Back in the office Karine Marconi, Chloe Vila and Isabelle Martinez run the show. These wonderful ladies look after the ordering system, the dealers, the design team and the general day to day running of the • Maintain the equipment properly and inspect it regularly. company - without them it would be chaos. • Receive thorough and professional instruction for the specific activity prior to using the wing. • Ensure that all harness connections are fastened properly. -
Page 5: Your Firefly 3
YOUR FIREFLY 3 The Rucksack The Firefly 3 is a hybrid mini/speedwing founded on a simple principle: A high performance profile in Your wing is supplied with a specially designed bag that is light in weight and comfortable. It features an extremely stable speed wing planform. It is the most stress-free wing in our mini-wing lineup and is suitable for beginner and experienced speed wing pilots alike who are looking for a compact and user- a padded hip belt, adjustable ergonomic shoulder straps and extra pockets to store keys, accessories and all those extra bits. Its large volume allows you to store all of your equipment whilst distributing the friendly wing that delivers a massive amount of fun. weight for comfortable hiking. The Firefly 3 builds on the legacy of the Firefly series, with further improvements made to the launch, The Atak Harness (Optional) handling, and stability. The advanced profile has proven to be ideal for high pitch stability and excellent The Atak is a special harness developed for speed wing flying. The hang-points, structure, and pilot performance in the class, and the low aspect ratio and thick chord adds protection for passive safety positioning are all specifically engineered for speed-flying pilots. Your Atak harness is adjustable for and stability. It remains an excellent choice for pilots who want to experience the thrill of mini-wing upright and semi-reclined flying, although most experienced speed flying pilots prefer to be in an upright piloting without the sacrifice in stability that is inherent in higher aspect ratio designs which are common IMPORTANT position in order to move from seated to skiing quickly and easily. in the mini-wing category. In the unlikely event of a brake line Brake Lines New, lighter materials have been intelligently employed to reduce the overall weight. The lighter sail aids snapping in flight, or The brake line lengths have been set carefully during testing. It should not be necessary to change the... -
Page 6: Harness
PREPARATION Limitations To prepare the wing, lay it out on the top surface and perform a thorough daily check. You should The Firefly 3 has been designed as a solo hybrid mini/speedflying wing and is not intended for tandem inspect the top and bottom surfaces for any rips and tears or any other obvious signs of damage. Lay flights or aerobatic manoeuvres. out the lines one side at a time, hold up the risers and starting with the brake lines, the stabilo, D, C, B and A lines pull all the lines clear. Make sure there are no knots or tangles and lay the checked lines on Mini Wing flying is still a relatively new sport. Because of this, you are an ambassador and representative top of the previous set . Mirror the process on the other side and then inspect the lines for any visual and we ask that you please set a positive example to ensure the successful future of the sport. Please damage. Then inspect the risers for any signs of obvious damage. be responsible, and practice safe conduct. Never practice flying on populated ski slopes or pistes! It is expressly forbidden to fly in populated areas. When on snow, always carry with you all necessary ava- To familiarise yourself with the glider it is a good idea to perform practice inflations and small flights on a lanche safety and rescue equipment. training hill. This will enable you to set up your equipment correctly. Take-off checklist: Never attempt to fly unless you have received instruction from a competent speed-flying instructor. 1. Helmet on and fastened Speed Wing piloting is dangerous. Acro flying greatly increases the danger and therefore should not be 2. All harness buckles closed - check leg-loops again attempted. Your wing is stable in flight and load tested to 6 Gs, but we do not recommend flying acro. 3. Karabiners and maillons tight 4. Holding the A risers and your brake handles correctly You must be responsible when you fly near any ski area. Contact the ski resort safety service prior to 5. Leading edge open flying near or at a ski area. Take time to explain the sport and be clear that the sport is never practiced 6. Aligned in the middle of the wing and directly into wind on pistes or near other skiers. A clear presentation with photos, video, and a detailed safety explanation 7. Airspace and visibility clear is necessary. Harness It is important to set up your harness correctly before flying the wing. Make sure to spend time adjusting Always carry the avalanche safety and rescue equipment necessary for backcountry skiing. In any alpine environment the following equipment is necessary: avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe, back protec- your harness’s different settings until you are completely comfortable. The chest strap should be set between 42cm and 48cm (between the centre of the hang points). tion, and helmet. It is absolutely essential to check the weather forecast and snow conditions. Take any advice from qualified resort safety experts or high mountain guides. -
Page 7: Basic Flight Techniques
BASIC FLIGHT TECHNIQUES Launching turns. To regulate the speed and radius of a turn, coordinate with weight shift and use the outer brake if After your daily inspection and pre-flight check, your wing may be launched with either the forward necessary. or reverse techniques. The wing should be laid out in a pronounced arc, with the centre of the wing Active Flying higher than the tips. It is recommended to release the trimmers approximately 2cm to aid the inflation behaviour. To minimize the likelihood of suffering collapses in very turbulent conditions, it is essential to use active flying. These are skills that are best learnt by playing with the glider on the ground. Flying with a small Forward Launch Nil to Light winds amount of brake applied (approx. 20cm) will allow you to feel the feedback from the wing. In turbulent IMPORTANT When the wind is favourable, whilst gently holding the A risers, move forward positively. Your lines conditions the internal pressure of the wing is constantly changing and only by using a small amount Always keep hold of of brake will you feel these changes. The aim of active flying is to maintain a constant pressure through should become tight within one or two steps and the wing will immediately start to inflate. You should your brakes. Do not fly maintain a constant pressure on the risers until the wing is overhead. Do not pull down or push the the brakes, If you feel a reduction or loss of pressure apply the brakes until you feel normal pressure in turbulent conditions risers forward excessively, or the leading edge will deform and possibly collapse making taking-off more again. Once you have normal pressure, raise the hands quickly back to the original position. Avoid difficult and potentially dangerous. -
Page 8: Rapid Descent
• Allow the glider to fly at hands up (trim) speed for your final descent until you are around 1 metre Deflations one. Use opposite above the ground (in windy or turbulent conditions you must fly the glider actively all the way). Apply Ozone Speed wings are very stable and are resistant to deflations or collapses. weight shift and apply the brakes slowly and progressively to slow the glider down until groundspeed has been reduced to a enough outside brake minimum and you are able to step onto the ground. to stop the wing from Due to the flexible form of a paraglider, turbulence may cause a portion of the wing suddenly to collapse. • In light winds/zero wind, you need a strong, long and progressive flare to bleed off all your excess This can be anything from a small 30% (asymmetric) collapse to a complete (symmetric) collapse. spiralling. ground speed. In strong winds your forward speed is already reduced, so you are flaring only to soften the landing. A strong flare may result in the glider climbing upwards and backwards quickly, leaving... -
Page 9: Caring Tips
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Deep Stall / Parachutal Stall Caring Tips It is possible for gliders to enter a state of parachutal stall. This can be caused by several situations Careless ground handling damages many paragliders. Here are some things to avoid in order to prolong including: a very slow release from a B-line stall, flying the glider when wet, or after a front/symmetric the life of your aircraft: deflation. The glider often looks as though it has recovered properly but carries on descending vertically • DO NOT drag your wing along the ground to another take-off position - this damages the sailcloth. Lift without full forward motion. This situation is called ‘deep stall’ or ‘parachutal stall’. it up and carry it. It is unlikely to happen on any Ozone glider, but should it, your first reaction should be to fully raise both • DO NOT try to open your wing in strong winds without untangling the lines first - this puts unnecessary hands. This normally allows the glider to return to normal flight. If nothing happens after a few seconds, strain on the lines. reach up and push the A-risers forwards or apply the speed bar to encourage the wing to regain normal • DO NOT walk on the wing or lines. flight. Ensure the glider has returned to normal flight (check your airspeed) before you use the brakes • DO NOT repeatedly inflate the glider and then allow it to crash back down. Try to keep this movement again. as smooth as possible by moving towards the glider as it comes down. • DO NOT slam your glider down on the ground leading edge first! This impact puts great strain on the Do not fly in rain. Doing so significantly increases the likelihood of parachutal stalls occurring. To reduce wing and stitching and can even explode cells. the chance of stalling in rain, avoid using deep brake movements Find a safe area to land, and use the • FLYING in salty air, in areas with abrasive surfaces (sand, rocks etc.) and ground handling in strong trimmers to maintain a good airspeed at all times. 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. Pack away once you have finished flying. Do not leave it sitting in the sun. • If you fly with a wrap, you should regularly undo the twisting that appears on the main brake lines. When the line is twisted it becomes shorter, which may apply constant tension on the trailing edge (which can lead to problem on launch, spinning, stalling, glider not flying symmetrically etc. - Page 10 Storage and Transport If you damage a line: IMPORTANT Any line that is visually damaged MUST be replaced. Use a reputable paragliding service centre to make Always store all your flying equipment in a dry room, protected from direct heat. Your wing should be Never pack away or the replacement lines. Alternatively you can order them from your local Ozone dealer or directly from our dry before being packed away. Moisture, heat and humidity are the worst elements for damaging your store your glider wet. glider. Storing a damp glider in your car under the sun would be terrible for example. 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 If you land in salt water, you must first rinse it thoroughly with clean fresh water. Dry the wing check lengths against their counterpart on the other side of the wing to make ensure symmetry. Once completely, preferably out of the sun, in the wind. Never use a hair dryer, etc. the line has been replaced, inflate and check the glider before flying. Take care that no insects get packed away with the wing. They may eat the cloth and make holes in a Packing bid to escape. They can also leave acidic deposits if they die and decompose. To prolong the life of your wing and to keep it in the best possible condition, it is very important to pack the wing carefully. Transport the wing in the supplied bags and keep away from oils, paints, chemicals, detergents etc. Cleaning Ozone recommends to use the concertina packing method so that all of the cells rest alongside each IMPORTANT other. This helps to ensure the leading edge reinforcements are not unnecessarily bent. Using an Ozone Any kind of wiping/scratching can damage the coating of the cloth. We recommend to not clean the Never use detergent or...
- Page 11 OZONE QUALITY GUARANTEE LINE DIAGRAM Individual and linked line lengths can be found online. At Ozone, we take the quality of our products very seriously. All of our gliders are made to the highest standards, in our own manufacturing facility. Every glider manufactured goes through a stringent series A Riser of quality control procedures and all the components used to build your glider are traceable. We always B Riser welcome customer feedback and are committed to customer service. We will always fix problems that are not caused by normal wear and tear or inappropriate use. If you have a problem with your glider, please contact your dealer/distributor. They will be able to decide the most appropriate action. If you are unable to contact your dealer, then you can contact us directly at info@flyozone.com. Modifications Your wing was designed and trimmed to give the optimum balance of performance, handling and safety. Any modification will probably make the glider more difficult to fly and less safe. For these reasons, we strongly recommend that you do not modify it in any way. Summary Safety is paramount in our sport. To be safe, we must be trained, practised and alert to the dangers around us. To achieve this we must fly as regularly as we can, ground handle as much as possible and take a continuous interest in the weather. If you are lacking in any of these areas you will be exposing yourself to more danger than is necessary. Respect the environment and look after your flying sites. If you need to dispose the wing, do so in an environmentally responsible manner. Do not dispose of it with the normal household waste. Finally, RESPECT the weather, it has more power than you can ever imagine. Understand what conditions are right for your level of flying and stay within that window. Happy flying & enjoy your Firefly 3. Team Ozone KML2 KML1 C Riser...
- Page 12 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS & MATERIALS All Ozone gliders are made from the highest quality materials available. No. of Cells Cloth Projected Area (m 14.2 15.9 Upper Surface Flat Area (m Dominico DOKDO 30D MF Lower Surface Projected Span (m) 6.46 6.85 Dominico DOKDO N20D MF Flat Span (m) 7.62 8.08 Internal Ribs Dominico DOKDO 30D FM Projected Aspect Ratio (m) 2.94...
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