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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS THANK YOU hank you for choosing to fly Ozone. As a team of free flying enthusiasts, competitors and adventurers, Ozone’s mission is to build agile paragliders of the highest quality with cutting edge designs, performance and maximum security. Thank You Warning Confidence and belief in your paraglider is a far greater asset than any small gains in performance - ask any of Team Ozone the Ozone pilots on your local hills, or those who have taken our gliders on ground-breaking adventures or stood Your Litespeed Incidents Rucksack Deflations on podiums around the world. All our research and development is concentrated on creating the best handling/ Brake lines Cravats performance characteristics possible with optimum security. Our development team is based in the south of France. Risers Parachutal stall This area - which includes the sites of Gourdon, Monaco and Col de Bleyne - guarantees us more than 300 flyable days Limitations Caring For Your wing per year, this is a great asset in the development of the Ozone range. Preparation Packing Accelerator Caring Tips Harness Storage and transport As pilots we fully understand just how big an investment a new paraglider is. We know that quality and value for money Wing Cleaning... -
Page 4: Warning Team Ozone
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. By using your Ozone paraglider, you accept The design team consists of David Dagault, Luc Armant, Fred Pieri, Russell Ogden, and Honorin all risks involved with the use of such equipment. The designer, manufacturer, distributor, and retailer Hamard. cannot and will not guarantee your safety when using this equipment. You agree to not hold Ozone Gliders Ltd, nor Ozone Power Ltd liable for any injuries to yourself or to third parties resulting from Dav has a wealth of experience in competition flying, XC, XAlps and paraglider design. Luc, a dedicated the use of this equipment. It is essential that you understand the proper use of this equipment before XC and competition addict has a background in naval architecture. Fred, our resident geek is a attempting to use it in any way. mathematian, mechanical engineer and vol Biv specialist. Russ is a competition pilot and test pilot with The User MUST: 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 • Be an experienced and licensed paraglider pilot. and experience and work closely together in the design and testing process. • (For Snow Use) Be an experienced skier with competent knowledge of backcountry skiing and terrain, and be equipped with appropriate safety and rescue equipment when traveling in the backcountry. Mike Cavanagh is the boss and multiple winner of the UK XC league. When he’s not out flying he • Be in an area approved for the type of activity you are undertaking. 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 • Use helmet and proper protective equipment. is a keen pilot from Salt Lake city, USA. • Use the wing in a safe and hazard free environment. • Maintain the equipment properly and inspect it regularly. 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 • Receive thorough and professional instruction for the specific activity prior to using the wing. company - without them it would be chaos. • Ensure that all harness connections are fastened properly. • Always fly with a partner. Be aware of the other people you are traveling with in the backcountry at all Our manufacturing facility in Vietnam is headed up by Dr Dave Pilkington who works relentlessly times. Use the buddy system. -
Page 5: Your Litespeed
YOUR LITESPEED Rucksack The Litespeed is a truly versatile mini wing, equally comfortable in light or strong wind conditions, it is Your wing is supplied with a specially designed bag that is light in weight and comfortable. It features ideal for hike and fly adventures as well as higher wind soaring and thermalling. This advanced mini wing design has been more than two years in the making and is an evolution fo the Zero concept using Ultral- 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 ite construction techniques. The trimming, sail tension and arc have been optimised for improved inflation characteristics and an even more compact, agile feel in the air. weight for comfortable hiking. Brake Lines While speed was a major concern for us during the development, our primary focus was on creating a The brake line lengths have been set carefully during testing. We feel it is better to have slightly long stable and usable speed range and keeping weight and packing volume down to a minimum. Ozone’s IMPORTANT brake lines and to fly with a wrap (one turn of line around the hand). However, if you do choose to adjust research into light-wing construction began back in 2001 with the introduction of the Peak. Development In the unlikely continued with Ozone wings appearing in every X-Alps race since the first in 2003. The Litespeed incor- their length please keep in mind the following: event of a brake line porates all of the know-how and experience gained in the last 13 years of lightweight R&D. snapping in flight, or • Ensure both main brake lines are of equal length. a handle becoming The Litespeed features the patented Ozone SharkNose technology. The SharkNose, as proven in our • If a brake handle has been removed, check that its line is routed through the pulley when it is replaced. -
Page 6: Limitations
PREPARATION Limitations Accelerator System The Litespeed has been designed as a solo mini wing and is not intended for tandem flights or aerobatic To set up the accelerator system, first route the lines supplied with the speed system through the IMPORTANT manoeuvres. harness. Make sure this is done correctly and that the lines pass through all of the pulleys (check your Using the accelerator harness manual for instructions). Attach the speed system lines to the accelerator system on the risers decreases the angle Mini Wing flying is still a relatively new sport. Because of this, you are an ambassador and representative with the Brummel hooks. of attack and makes and we ask that you please set a positive example to ensure the successful future of the sport. Please the wing more be responsible, and practice safe conduct. Never practice flying on populated ski slopes or pistes! It is A basic set-up can be performed on the ground: ask a friend to pull the risers tight into their in-flight prone to collapse, expressly forbidden to fly in populated areas. When on snow, always carry with you all necessary ava- position whilst you sit in the harness on the ground. Now adjust the lengths of the lines so that the therefore using the lanche safety and rescue equipment. main bar sits just beneath your seat. You should be able to hook your heel in to the lower loop of the accelerator near the accelerator. -
Page 7: Basic Flight Techniques
BASIC FLIGHT TECHNIQUES Launching To familiarise yourself with the glider it is a good idea to perform practice inflations and small flights on Your Litespeed will launch with either the forward or reverse technique. The wing should be laid out in a training hill. This will enable you to set up your equipment correctly. The Litespeed shows no unusual flying characteristics, consequently it is suitable for a very wide range of pilot. Turns are smooth and 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. co-ordinated, whilst on glide it remains solid and well pressured throughout the accelerated speed range as it has a very high resistance to both collapses and stalls. However it is a small wing and it can be Forward Launch Nil to Light winds dynamic so fly it with due respect, with high safety margins and always be progressive. 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 Litespeed will immediately start to inflate. You should Take-off checklist: maintain a constant pressure on the risers until the wing is overhead. Do not pull down or push the 1. Check reserve parachute - pin is in and handle secure risers forward excessively, or the leading edge will deform and possibly collapse making taking-off more 2. Helmet on and fastened difficult and potentially dangerous. 3. All harness buckles closed - check leg-loops again Move smoothly throughout the entire launch, there is no need to rush or snatch at it. You should have 4. Karabiners and maillons tight plenty of time to look up and check your canopy before committing yourself. Once you are happy that 5. Accelerator system connected IMPORTANT the Litespeed is inflated correctly, accelerate smoothly off the launch. 6. Holding the A risers and your brake handles correctly Never take off with 7. Leading edge open Reverse Launch Light to Strong Winds... - Page 8 or headwinds, you should fly faster than trim speed by using the accelerator system. Using up to half No pilot and no glider are immune to collapses however active flying will virtually eliminate any tendency bar does not degrade the glide angle or stability significantly and will improve your flying performance. to collapse. When the conditions are turbulent, be more active and anticipate the movements of your You will reach the next thermal faster and higher. At full speed the Litespeed is stable; however we wing. Always be aware of your altitude and do not over-react. We strongly advise you to always keep recommend that you do not fly at full speed close to the ground or in turbulent air. hold of your brakes. Do not fly in turbulent conditions. Landing By applying the brakes approximately 30cm, the Litespeed will achieve its Minimum-Sink rate; this is the speed for best climb and is the speed to use for thermalling and ridge soaring. The Litespeed shows no unusual landing characteristics but as a reminder, here are some tips: IMPORTANT Turning • Always set up for your landing early, give yourself plenty of options and a safe margin for error. Never initiate a turn at • Once below 30 metres avoid turning tightly as the glider will have to dive to accelerate back to normal To familiarize yourself with the Litespeed your first turns should be gradual and progressive. To make minimum speed (i.e. flight. If you are at low altitude, or if you hit sink, this could mean you hit the ground harder than efficient and coordinated turns with the Litespeed first look in the direction you want to go, then lean with full brakes on) as necessary. into it. Your first input for directional change should be weight-shift, followed by the smooth application you could risk entering of the brake until the desired bank angle is achieved. To regulate the speed and radius of the turn, • Lean forward out of your harness before the actual landing (especially if it’s turbulent), with your a spin.
- Page 9 Safe descent rates of more than 8m/s (1600 ft/min approx.) are possible in a spiral dive, but at these Whilst it is possible to enter a spiral dive whilst holding in Big Ears, the high forces applied to the lower and apply enough rates the associated high speeds and G-forces can be disorientating. Always pay particular attention to DO NOT perform spiral outside brake to lines could exceed the breaking strain of the lines leading to equipment failure! your altitude. To exit the spiral dive, ensure your weight shift is in a centred position and then smoothly dives with Big Ears stop the wing from release the inside brake. As the Litespeed decelerates allow it to continue to turn until enough energy is Ozone strongly recommend to NOT perform Spiral Dives with Big Ears engaged. engaged. spiralling. lost for it to return to level flight without an excessive climb and surge.
- Page 10 INCIDENTS IN FLIGHT IMPORTANT Deflations The Litespeed shows little tendency to remain stable in a spiral dive; however some parameters could Never apply the brakes Due to the flexible form of a paraglider, turbulence may cause a portion of the wing suddenly to collapse. interfere with its behaviour. These might include: wrong chest strap settings, total weight in flight outside whilst using the speed of the certified weight range, or being in a very deep spiral at a very high sink rate >14m/s. You should This can be anything from a small 30% (asymmetric) collapse to a complete (symmetric) collapse. system - it makes the always be prepared to pilot the wing out of such a spiral dive. To do so, smoothly use opposite weight wing more prone to shift and apply enough outside brake to stop the wing from spiralling, the glider will then start to resume If you have a collapse, the first thing to do is to control your direction. You should fly away from the collapse. normal flight. Never attempt to recover from a spiral with hard or quick opposite inputs as this will result ground or obstacles and other pilots. Asymmetric collapses should be controlled by weight shifting away from the collapse and applying enough brake to control your direction. This action alone will be enough in an aggressive climb and surge. for a full recovery of the wing most of the time. Once a glider is deflated it is effectively a smaller wing, so the wing loading and stall speed are higher. This means the glider will spin or stall with less brake input than normal. In your efforts to stop the glider turning towards the collapsed side of the wing you must be very careful not to stall the side of the wing that is still flying. If you are unable to stop the glider turning without exceeding the stall point then allow WARNING the glider to turn whilst you reinflate the collapse.
- Page 11 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Cravats Packing If the tip of your wing gets stuck in the lines, this is called a ‘cravat’. This can make your glider go into To prolong the life of your wing and to keep the plastic reinforcements in the best possible condition it is very important to pack the wing IMPORTANT a spiral, which is difficult to control. The first solution to get out of this situation is to stabilise the glider carefully. A bad preparation into normal flight, i.e get control of your direction and then pull down the stabilo line (CR4 - outside line on launch, aerobatic Ozone recommends to use the concertina packing method exactly as shown so that all of the cells rest alongside each other and the on the C riser) until the wing tip clears. You must be careful with any brake inputs or you may stall the flying, flying a wing of plastic reinforcements are not unnecessarily bent. Using an Ozone Saucisse or Saucisse light pack will help preserve the life of the wing opposite wing. You can also use strong deep pumps of the brake on the cravated side, when doing so it too high a level or in and aid with the speed and ease of packing. is important to lean away from the cravat otherwise you risk spinning or deepening the spiral. The aim is conditions too strong to empty the air out of the wing tip, but without spinning. Correctly done, this action will clear the cravat. for your ability, are the main causes of If it is a very large cravat and the above options have not worked then a full stall is another option. This...
- Page 12 Step 4. Group together the middle/trailing Step 8. If using the Saucisse Pack, carefully edge of the wing by sorting the folds near zip it up without trapping any material. the B, C and D tabs. If using a Saucisse pack go to Step 8. Step 5. Once the LE and rear of the wing have Step 9. Turn the Saucisse on its side and make the first been sorted, turn the whole wing on its side. fold just after the LE reinforcements. Do not fold the plastic reinforcements, use 3 or 4 folds around the LE. IMPORTANT: Do NOT lay the wing Step 6. Fold the wing with 3 or 4 folds whilst being flat on the ground before packing the careful to not crush the LE. glider, this will cause abrasion damage to the top surface as you pull the glider towards the middle.
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Page 13: Cleaning
Cleaning • DO NOT fly in the rain or expose the wing to moisture. Any kind of wiping/scratching can damage the coating of the cloth. We recommend to not clean the IMPORTANT • DO NOT expose the wing to unnecessary UV. Pack away once you have finished flying. Do not leave it wing, but if you do have to, use a soft cloth dampened with a small amount of water and use gentle Never use detergent or sitting in the sun. movements little by little across the surface. chemical cleaners. • If you fly with a wrap, you should regularly undo the twisting that appears on the main brake lines. By twisting the line become shorter and you can end up with a constant tension on the trailing edge Wing Repairs (which can lead to problem on launch, stalling, glider not flying symmetrically, ...) Always let a registered dealer, professional repair centre or the manufacturer carry out any major or • Change your main brake lines if they are damaged. complex repairs, especially those near seam margins. • Be Careful when groundhandling to not saw the brake lines against the risers or main lines. The If you damage the sail: abrasion caused by a sawing motion can damage the main lines and lead to premature ageing of If the rip is small and in the middle of a panel however you can fix it yourself. You’ll find all the materials the risers. If you notice any signs of abrasion, especially to the lines, make sure you get the wing in the repair kit you need. The fabric can be simply mended with the sticky rip stop/spinnaker tape. professionally serviced and importantly modify your groundhandling technique to stop any further When cutting out the patches allow ample overlap of the tear and make sure both sides are different damage. sizes. Make sure to round off each corner of the patches. • Your Ozone wing has an opening closed using velcro on the trailing edge of the tip called the ‘Butt hole’. This has been designed to easily empty all the things which have been accumulating in your wing (sand, leaves, rocks, mobile phones etc). -
Page 14: Modifications
IMPORTANT You can find more information about repairing your wing on the Ozone website, including step by step The tearing resistance of the cloth - A non-destructive test following the TS-108 standard which Take care of your instructions with pictures. specifies minimum tear strength for sky diving canopies should be made using a Bettsometer. (B.M.A.A. glider and make sure Approved Patent No. GB 2270768 Clive Betts Sails) If you damage a line: you have it checked Any line that is visually damaged MUST be replaced. Use a reputable paragliding service centre to make and serviced according Strength of the lines - An upper, middle and lower A line, along with a lower B and a lower C (and the replacement lines. Alternatively you can order them from your local Ozone dealer or directly from our to the schedule. lower D if applicable) line should be tested for strength. Each line is tested to breaking point and the website http://www.flyozone.com/paragliders/en/shop/lines.php value recorded. The minimum value is 8 G for all lower A+B lines and 6 G for all lower remaining lines, calculated from the maximum certified flying weight of the glider. The added minimum strength for It is important that replacement lines are made from the correct materials and diameters. You should the middle lines and for the top lines should be the same. If the breaking strength is too close to the check lengths against their counterpart on the other side of the wing to make ensure symmetry. Once minimum value calculated, the professional should give a period after which you will have to test the the line has been replaced, inflate and check the glider before flying. -
Page 15: Link Lites
OZONE QUALITY GUARANTEE LINK LITES At Ozone we take the quality of our products very seriously, all our gliders are made to the highest To open the Link Lite in order to change lines: standards in our own manufacturing facility. Every glider manufactured goes through a stringent series of quality control procedures and all the components used to build your glider are traceable. We always welcome customer feedback and are committed to customer service. Ozone guarantees all of its products against manufacturer’s defects or faults. Ozone will repair or replace any defective product Loosen loop that holds the black tag. free of charge. Ozone and its distributors provide the highest quality service and repair, any damage to products due to wear and tear will be repaired at a reasonable charge. If you are unable to contact your dealer then you can contact us directly at info@flyozone.com. 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 Feed black tag through loop. yourself to more danger than is necessary. Every year many pilots get hurt launching; don’t be one of them. Launching is the time that you are most exposed to danger so practice it lots. Some launch sites are small and difficult and conditions aren’t always perfect. If you’re good at ground handling you’ll be able to confidently and safely launch whilst others struggle...practice as much as you can. You’ll be less likely to get hurt and more likely to have a great day’s flying. Pull out Loop. 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. To re connect the Link Lite connections reverse the above proceedure. Ensure that the connecting loops are correctly and neatly in place before flying. Please note the Link Lites require 2 turns through the Happy flying & enjoy your Litespeed. risers. Team Ozone... -
Page 16: Big Ears
LINE DIAGRAM TECHNICAL DRAWINGS Individual and linked line lengths can be found online. Trailing Lower Surface A Riser Edge B Riser Leading Upper Surface Riser Edge Brake Riser Baby A Riser Line Riser (Big Ears) Pulley Riser Brake B12 B11 B10 Upper B15 B14 B13 Handle Cell C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 C9 Lines Accelerator... -
Page 17: Materials
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS MATERIALS All Ozone gliders are made from the highest quality materials available. Cloth No. of Cells Upper Surface Projected Area (m2) 13.2 14.9 16.7 Dominico N20D MF / Porcher 7000 E71 Lower Surface Flat Area (m2) Porcher 7000 E71 Projected Span (m) 6.75 7.18 Internal Ribs Porcher 7000 E29 Flat Span (m) 8.27 8.79 9.31 Leading Edge Reinforcement Projected Aspect Ratio 2.5mm Plastic pipe... - Page 18 1258 Route de Grasse Le Bar sur Loup 06620 France...
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