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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 on podiums around the world. All our research and development is concentrated on creating the best handling/ Your Ultralite 4 performance characteristics possible with optimum security. Our development team is based in the south of France. Preparation This area - which includes the sites of Gourdon, Monaco and Col de Bleyne - guarantees us more than 300 flyable days Basic Flight Techniques per year, this is a great asset in the development of the Ozone range. Advanced Flying Techniques Incidents in Flight As pilots we fully understand just how big an investment a new paraglider is. We know that quality and value for money Caring For Your wing are essential considerations when choosing a new wing, so to keep costs low and quality high we manufacture all of Limitations our products in our own production facility. During production our wings undergo numerous rigorous quality control checks that are fully traceable, this way we can guarantee that all of our paragliders meet the same high standards. Ozone Quality... -
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 a potentially dangerous sport that can cause serious injury including bodily harm, paralysis and death. Flying an Ozone paraglider is undertaken with the full knowledge that paragliding to see Ozone’s paraglider development create better, safer and more versatile paragliders. involves such risks. The design team consists of David Dagault, Luc Armant, Fred Pieri, Russell Ogden and Honorin Hamard. • As the owner of an Ozone paraglider you take exclusive responsibility for all risks associated with its use. Inappropriate use and or abuse of your equipment will increase these risks. Dav has a wealth of experience in competition flying, XC, XAlps and paraglider design. Luc, a dedicated • Any liability claims resulting from use of this product towards the manufacturer, distributor or dealers XC and competition addict has a background in naval architecture. Fred, our resident geek is a are excluded. mathematian, mechanical engineer and vol biv specialist. Russ is a competition pilot and test pilot • Be prepared to practice as much as you can - especially ground handling, as this is a critical aspect of with 1000s of hours testing experience. Honorin has been flying since he was 13 years old, a naturally paragliding. Poor control while on the ground is one of the most common causes of accidents. talented pilot with multiple world records and a world championship tiltle to his name already. Between them, they bring a wealth of knowledge, ideas and experience and work closely together in the design • Be ready to continue your learning by attending advanced courses to follow the evolution of our sport, as techniques and materials keep improving. and testing process. • Use only certified paragliders, harnesses with protector and reserve parachutes that are free from Mike Cavanagh is the boss and multiple winner of the UK XC league. When he’s not out flying he modification, and use them only within their certified weight ranges. Please remember that flying a generally keeps control of the mayhem. Promotion and team pilots are organised by BASE jumping glider outside its certified configuration may jeopardise any insurance (e.g. liability, life etc) you have. It legend and mini wing specialist Matt Gerdes. He works closely with graphic designer Loren Cox. Loren is your responsibility as the pilot to verify your insurance cover. is a keen pilot from Salt Lake city, USA. • Make sure you complete a thorough daily and pre-flight inspection of all of your equipment. Never attempt flying with unsuitable or damaged equipment. Back in the office Karine Marconi, Chloe Vila and Isabelle Martinez run the show. These wonderful ladies • Always wear a helmet, gloves and boots. look after the ordering system, the dealers, the design team and the general day to day running of the • All pilots should have the appropriate level of license for their respective country and third party company - without them it would be chaos. insurance. -
Page 5: Your Ultralite 4
YOUR ULTRALITE 4 Rucksack Ozone’s research into light-wing construction began back in 2001 with the introduction of the Peak, one Your wing is supplied with a specially designed bag that is light in weight and comfortable. It features a of the first modern mountain-specific wings. The Ultralite soon followed and set the benchmark for Hike and Fly ever since. During the past 16 years development has been continuous, we have gained a lot of 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 weight experience and knowledge working with lightweight materials and special construction techniques and produced a wide range of wings from the innovative single surface XXLite to the X-Alps conquering LM5. for comfortable hiking. The Ultralite 4 incorporates all of this know-how and experience to produce the lightest wing we have Brake Lines ever certified. The brake line lengths have been set carefully during testing. We feel it is better to have slightly long brake IMPORTANT lines and to fly with a wrap (one turn of line around the hand). However, if you do choose to adjust their The 4th generation Ultralite is a totally new design with many new features and technologies for higher In the unlikely levels of efficiency, better glide performance, higher top speed, more agility and even easier inflation length please keep in mind the following: event of a brake line behaviour. To top it off, it’s a few grams lighter than any previous Ultralite and packs with an even smaller snapping in flight, or • Ensure both main brake lines are of equal length. volume. a handle becoming • If a brake handle has been removed, check that its line is routed through the pulley when it is replaced. -
Page 6: Preparation
PREPARATION Accelerator System Wing IMPORTANT To set up the accelerator system, first route the lines supplied with the speed system through the harness. To prepare the wing, lay it out on the top surface and perform a thorough daily check. You should inspect Using the accelerator Make sure this is done correctly and that the lines pass through all of the pulleys (check your harness the top and bottom surfaces for any rips and tears or any other obvious signs of damage. Lay out the lines decreases the angle manual for instructions). Attach the speed system lines to the accelerator system on the risers with the one side at a time, hold up the risers and starting with the brake lines, pull all lines clear. Repeat with the of attack and makes Brummel hooks. stabilo, D (uppers), C, B and A lines, laying the checked lines on top of the previous set, and making sure the wing more prone no lines are tangled, knotted or snagged. Mirror the process on the other side and then inspect the lines to collapse, therefore A basic set-up can be performed on the ground: ask a friend to pull the risers tight into their in-flight for any visual damage. Then inspect the risers for any signs of obvious damage. The general rule is if it using the accelerator position whilst you sit in the harness on the ground. Now adjust the lengths of the lines so that the main... -
Page 7: Basic Flight Techniques
BASIC FLIGHT TECHNIQUES Launching stability significantly and will improve your flying performance. You will reach the next thermal faster and Your Ultralite 4 will launch with either the forward or reverse technique. The wing should be laid out in a higher. At full speed the Ultralite 4 is stable; however we recommend that you do not fly at full speed close pronounced arc, with the centre of the wing higher than the tips. to the ground or in turbulent air. Forward Launch Nil to Light winds By applying the brakes approximately 20cm, the Ultralite 4 will achieve its minimum-sink rate; this is the When the wind is favourable, whilst gently holding the A risers move forward positively, your lines should speed for best climb and is the speed to use for thermalling and ridge soaring. become tight within one or two steps and the Ultralite 4 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 Turning IMPORTANT forward excessively, or the leading edge will deform and possibly collapse making taking-off more difficult To familiarize yourself with the Ultralite 4 your first turns should be gradual and progressive. To make Never initiate a turn at and potentially dangerous. - Page 8 Ears first and then and the act of deflating the tips can lead to a major deflation. Always make the Big Ears first and then • In strong winds you need to turn towards the glider the second your feet touch the ground. Once facing apply the speed bar. apply the speed bar. the wing pull smoothly and symmetrically down on the brakes to stall the wing. If the glider pulls you, run toward it. Whilst it is possible to enter a spiral dive whilst holding in Big Ears, the high forces applied to the lower • If the wind is very strong, and you feel you might be dragged, or lifted again, stall the glider with the C DO NOT perform spiral lines could exceed the breaking strain of the lines leading to equipment failure! risers. This stalls the wing in a very quick and controllable way and will drag you less than if you use the dives with Big Ears brakes. Ozone strongly recommend to NOT perform Spiral Dives with Big Ears engaged. engaged. • Always land heading into wind!
- Page 9 B-Line Stall The Ultralite 4 shows little tendency to remain stable in a spiral dive; however some parameters could B-stall is for fast descents in emergency situations only. It is faster and safer to lose altitude with a spiral interfere with its behaviour. These might include: wrong chest strap settings, total weight in flight outside dive than a B-stall. of the certified weight range, or being in a very deep spiral at a very high sink rate >14m/s. You should always be prepared to pilot the wing out of such a spiral dive. To do so, smoothly use opposite weight To initiate the B-stall, keep the brakes in your hand and take hold of both the B risers, or place your fingers shift and apply enough outside brake to stop the wing from spiralling, the glider will then start to resume IMPORTANT between the lines above the maillons. As you pull the B-lines down the airflow over the wing is broken normal flight. Never attempt to recover from a spiral with hard or quick opposite inputs as this will result The pitching movement and the glider loses its forward speed but remains open with a reduced cord. You can descend at around in an aggressive climb and surge. on exiting the B stall is 6 m/s. small but necessary. Active C Riser Control We recommend you do When gliding in accelerated flight it is possible to pilot the wing with the C risers, this gives an improved To exit the B-stall the B-risers should be released symmetrically and in one smooth, progressive motion. not brake the glider The glider will resume normal forward flight without further input. Check you have forward flight again feel and control over the wing enabling you to fly actively without using the brakes. Using brakes whilst until you are sure that...
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Page 10: Incidents In Flight
It is unlikely to happen on any Ozone glider, but should it do so your first reaction should be to fully raise Always release your Symmetrical collapses reinflate without pilot input, however 15 to 20cm of brake applied symmetrically will speed the process. After a symmetric collapse always consider your airspeed. Make sure the glider is not both hands. This normally allows the glider to return to normal flight but If nothing happens after a few wraps if you have seconds, reach up and push the A-risers forwards or apply the speed bar to encourage the wing to regain in parachutal stall before making any further inputs. taken them! normal flight. Ensure the glider has returned to normal flight (check your airspeed) before you use the If your Ultralite 4 collapses in accelerated flight, immediately release the accelerator and manage the brakes again. - Page 11 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Step 4. Group together the middle/trailing edge of the wing by sorting the folds near the B, C and D tabs. Packing 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 If using a Saucisse pack go to Step 8. carefully. Ozone recommends to use the concertina packing method exactly as shown so that all of the cells rest alongside each other and the plastic reinforcements are not unnecessarily bent. Using an Ozone Saucisse or Saucisse light pack will help preserve the life of the wing and aid with the speed and ease of packing. Step 5. Once the LE and rear of the wing have Step 1. Lay mushroomed wing been sorted, turn the whole wing on its side. on the ground. It is best to start from the mushroomed position as this reduces the dragging of the leading edge across the ground. Step 2. Group LE reinforcements with the A tabs aligned, make sure the plastic reinforcements Step 6. Fold the wing with 3 or 4 folds whilst being lay side by side. careful to not crush the LE.
- Page 12 IMPORTANT: Do not fold the glider in the centre, you and importantly modify your groundhandling technique to stop any further damage. will bend the plastics, instead pack the wing with a full • Your Ozone wing has an opening closed using velcro on the trailing edge of the tip called the ‘Butt hole’. concertina method from tip to tip before packing into the This has been designed to easily empty all the things which have been accumulating in your wing (sand, stuff sac. leaves, rocks, mobile phones etc).
- Page 13 It is recommended that you regularly CHECK your wing, especially after a heavy period of use, after an You can find more information about repairing your wing on the Ozone website, including step by step incident or after a long period of storage. instructions with pictures. Storage and Transport If you damage a line: 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 dry IMPORTANT the replacement lines. Alternatively you can order them from your local Ozone dealer or directly from our before being packed away. Moisture, heat and humidity are the worst elements for damaging your glider. Never pack away or website http://www.flyozone.com/paragliders/en/shop/lines.php Storing a damp glider in your car under the sun would be terrible for example. store your glider wet. 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 completely,...
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Page 14: Limitations
+/- 10mm. The changes that could appear are a slight shrink on the C or Ds and/or a slight stretch on the A, B. The consequences of these changes can include a slower trim speed, difficult inflation etc. Flying in the Rain Modern wings are susceptible to rain and moisture, flying with a wet wing can result in the loss of normal Risers - Visual inspection for signs of wear or abrasion. Differences to manual lengths should not exceed flight. Due to the efficient, wrinkle-free design of the sail, water tends to bead on the leading edge causing +/-5mm. flow separation. Flow separation will make the wing more prone to entering inadvertent parachutal stalls, so flying in the rain, or with a wet wing (e.g early morning dew) should be avoided at all costs. Canopy check - A full visual check should be carried out: All the components of the wing (stitching, ribs, diagonals, lines, tabs, ...) should be checked for signs of deterioration. If you are accidently caught-out in a rain shower, it is best to land immediately. If your wing becomes wet Finally, a flight test to confirm that the wing behaves normally should be carried out by a professional. in the air it is advised to maintain accelerated flight using the speed bar, even during the final approach. DO NOT use big ears as a descent technique, the increased drag will increase the chance of a parachutal stall occurring. Instead, lose height with gentle 360’s and maintain your air speed at all times. If your wing enters parachutal stall when wet, immediately accelerate the wing to regain airspeed. Modifications Your Ozone Ultralite 4 was designed and trimmed to give the optimum balance of performance, handling and safety. Any modification means the glider loses its certification and will also probably be more difficult to fly. For these reasons, we strongly recommend that you do not modify your glider in any way. -
Page 15: Ozone Quality
OZONE QUALITY GUARANTEE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS At Ozone we take the quality of our products very seriously, all our gliders are made to the highest 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 free of charge. Ozone and its distributors provide the highest quality service and repair, any damage to products due to No. of Cells wear and tear will be repaired at a reasonable charge. Projected Area (m2) 16.7 18.3 20.2 22.1 If you are unable to contact your dealer then you can contact us directly at info@flyozone.com. -
Page 16: Line Diagram
TECHNICAL DRAWINGS LINE DIAGRAM UL4 Rigging diagram Individual and linked line lengths can be found online. A Riser Trailing Lower surface B Riser Riser edge Riser Leading Upper surface Riser edge Low friction ring Accelerator pulley Upper Cell lines openings Brake lines Brummel hook Butt hole for Speed system Non Accelerated Middle 500mm... -
Page 17: Materials
MATERIALS All Ozone gliders are made from the highest quality materials available. Cloth Upper Surface Dominico DOKDO N20D / N10D HD Lower Surface Porcher 7000 E71 Internal Ribs Porcher 7000 E91 FM Leading Edge Reinforcement 1.8mm / 1.4mm Plastic pipe MainLine Set Brake Lines Riser Lines Main brake Lines Edelrid 8000U - 130/190/230kg Liros - 10-200-040/DSL -140 Middle Lines Middle brake lines Edelrid 8000U - 70/90/130kg Edelrid 8000U - 50/70kg Upper Lines Upper brake lines Edelrid 8000U - 50/70kg... - Page 18 1258 Route de Grasse Le Bar sur Loup 06620 France...
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