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  • Page 1 Pilots Manual EN...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Thank You Warning Team Ozone Your Speedster 3 Risers Limitations Preparation Basic Flight Techniques Rapid descent Techniques Incidents Caring and Maintenance Ozone Quality Technical Specifications Drawing/Riser lengths Line diagram Materials EN v1.0 June 2020...

  • Page 3: Thank You

    Confidence and belief in your paraglider is a far greater asset than any small gains in performance - ask any of 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/performance characteristics possible with optimum security.
  • Page 4 Flying an Ozone paraglider is undertaken with the full knowledge of the involved risks. • 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.
  • Page 5 TEAM OZONE Everyone at Ozone continues to be driven by our passion for flying, our love of adventure and our quest to see Ozone’s paraglider development create better, safer and more versatile paragliders. The design team consists of David Dagault, Luc Armant, Fred Pieri, Russell Ogden, Honorin Hamard, Emilia Plak and Alex Mateos.

  • Page 6: Your Speedster

    EN C (trimmers set in the slow position). The character of the Speedster 3 is determined by the wing loading and the use of the optional 2D steering system. Centred in the weight range with the standard brake set up, the wing is an efficient climber perfect for normal XC flying.

  • Page 7: Risers

    RISERS The risers feature long range trimmers; stronger brake handle magnets; TST and 2D steering systems; fully adjustable brake pulley height settings and coloured A risers for easy identification. The risers are simple and easy to use, the full foot-operated accelerator range is always accessible irrespective of the trimmer position.
  • Page 8 Accelerator System IMPORTANT The risers feature a foot operated accelerator system with ball bearing pulleys for easy, When fully accelerated comfortable high speed cruising. Maximum speed is achieved with the trimmers completely directional control released and the speed bar fully accelerated (pulleys overlapped) but be careful, at this speed should be maintained the wing is very fast and should only be used in calm conditions and with sufficient altitude.
  • Page 9 Tip Steering System The Tip Steering System (TST) uses ergonomic handles for control of the wing during high speed accelerated flight. Located on the B risers, the handles are easily accessible and linked to the very tips of the wing, giving high levels of precision and comfort for high speed cruising Standard brake or accurate low level carving.
  • Page 10 Pushing the handle away from your body engages the brakes in the middle of the trailing Brake Line edge (Scheme 1), whilst pulling the hand close towards your body will engage the wing tips (Scheme 2). Pulling the brakes down in the normal manner will engage both the TST and the TST Line brakes (Scheme 3).
  • Page 11 The length of the TST line is critical and can be adjusted after the initial setup. Start by using the marked position on the TST line and then adjust to your preference thereafter. As with the TST system, if you lower the brake pulley positions using the 2D system you must also re-lengthen the brake/TST lines and the position of the Velcro magnets accordingly.

  • Page 12: Limitations

    Wing loading has a significant effect on the flight characteristics and behavior of the wing. Wing loading has a Heavily loaded, the Speedster 3 is more responsive to pilot inputs and reacts more dynamically direct effect on the in turns with a greater loss of height. Recovery from collapses tend to be more impulsive and flying characteristics.
  • Page 13 “normal” definition: spiral dives with descent rates of ~10m/s are considered generally safe. However, in our testing at Ozone we have recorded loads of up to 5.25G during fully engaged, nose-down spiral dives, throughout the weight range. Theoretically, it should not be possible...
  • Page 14 Trike Flying The Speedster 3 may be used with a light solo trike so long as the maximum recommended IMPORTANT weight range is respected. It is strongly recommended to not perform deeply engaged,...
  • Page 15 IMPORTANT During SIV set the It is permissible to practice SIV with the Speedster 3 at trim speed only. Set the trimmers trimmers to the slow to the fully slow position and do not attempt to perform collapses accelerated or with the position.

  • Page 16: Preparation

    Harness and Motor The Speedster 3 is suitable for all types of motor. There are many different motor units available and it is vitally important that you choose one that is suitable for your needs, weight IMPORTANT and skill level.
  • Page 17 Preflight Checks Lay out the wing downwind of your motor on its top surface in a pronounced arc, with the centre of the wing higher than the tips. As you unfold the wing check the upper and lower IMPORTANT panels for any rips or tears, pay particular attention to the seams and line attachment points Always lay out your as these are load bearing.

  • Page 18: Basic Flight Techniques

    When the wind is favourable, move forward positively: your lines should become tight within behaviour. one or two steps. The Speedster 3 will immediately start to inflate. You should maintain a constant pressure on the risers until the wing is overhead.
  • Page 19 (half a turn in each riser, and crossed in the direction you want to turn). Now you can pull up the Speedster 3 by its A-risers. Once the wing is overhead, brake it gently, turn and launch.
  • Page 20 The Speedster 3 is well damped in roll but under certain circumstances it is possible for the pilot to induce oscillations. This is caused by a combination of the engine/propeller torque and pilot weight shift and/or brake inputs. To stop oscillations it is best to reduce the power slightly and ensure that you remain static with weight shift and brake inputs.
  • Page 21 To familiarize yourself with the Speedster 3 your first turns should be gradual and progressive. To make efficient and coordinated turns with the Speedster 3 first look in the direction you want to go and check that the airspace is clear. Your first input for directional change should...
  • Page 22 If the wind is very strong, and you feel you might be dragged, stall the glider with the C risers. This stalls the Speedster 3 in a very quick and controllable way and will drag you less than if you use the brakes.

  • Page 23: Rapid Descent Techniques

    Big Ears Folding in the wing tips of the Speedster 3 increases its sink rate. This is useful for staying out of cloud or descending quickly. To pull big ears on the Speedster 3 take hold of the outermost A-line (Baby A) on each side whilst keeping the brake handles in your hand.
  • Page 24 Spiral Dives Always be prepared If you turn your Speedster 3 in a series of tightening 360’s it will enter a spiral dive. This to pilot the wing out will result in rapid height loss. Safe descent rates are possible but high speeds and high of a spiral dive.

  • Page 25: Incidents

    INCIDENTS IN FLIGHT Deflations Due to the flexible form of a paraglider, turbulence may cause a portion of the wing suddenly to collapse. This can be anything from a small 30% (asymmetric) collapse to a complete (symmetric) collapse. If you have a collapse, the first thing to do is to control your direction. You should fly away from the ground or obstacles and other pilots, or at least not to fly into them...
  • Page 26 Cravats If the tip of your wing gets stuck in the lines, this is called a ‘cravat’. This can make your glider IMPORTANT go into a spiral, which is difficult to control. The first solution to get out of this situation is to A bad preparation stabilise the glider into normal flight, i.e get control of your direction and then pull down the on launch, aerobatic...
  • Page 27 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.
  • Page 28 Step 4. Group together the middle/trailing edge of the wing by sorting the folds near 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 been sorted, turn the whole wing on its side.
  • Page 29 Step 8. If using the Saucisse Pack, carefully zip it up without trapping any material. Step 9. Turn the Saucisse on its side and make the first 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 flat on the ground before packing the glider, this will cause abrasion damage...
  • Page 30 • 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...
  • Page 31 Storage and Transport Always store all your flying equipment in a dry room, protected from direct heat. Your wing should be dry before being packed away. Moisture, heat and humidity are the worst elements for damaging your glider. Storing a damp glider in your car under the sun would be terrible for example.
  • Page 32 Any line that is visually damaged MUST be replaced. Use a reputable paragliding service centre to make the replacement lines or contact 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.
  • Page 33 The tearing resistance of the cloth - A non-destructive test following the TS-108 standard which specifies minimum tear strength for sky diving canopies should be made using a Bettsometer. (B.M.A.A. Approved Patent No. GB 2270768 Clive Betts Sails) Strength of the lines - An upper, middle and lower A line, along with a lower B and a lower C (and lower D if applicable) line should be tested for strength.

  • Page 34: Ozone Quality

    OZONE QUALITY GUARANTEE 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.

  • Page 35: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS No. of Cells Projected Area (m 17.2 18.9 20.6 22.3 24.0 25.7 Flat Area (m Projected Span (m) 8.71 9.09 9.47 9.82 10.17 Flat Span (m) 10.57 11.08 11.58 12.05 12.51 12.95 Projected Aspect Ratio 4.02 4.02 4.02 4.02 4.02 4.02...
  • Page 36 TECHNICAL DRAWINGS Trailing Lower Surface TST handle Edge Leading Upper Surface Edge Adjustable brake handle pulley Upper TST attachment point Lower TST attachment point Upper Cell Lines Openings Brake Trim tab Lines Butt Hole Speed System Double Red Middle stitch lines Lines Green Riser...

  • Page 37: Line Diagram

    Speedster 3 Rigging Diagram LINE DIAGRAM Individual and linked line lengths can be found online. A Riser B Riser AR 2 AR 1 AR 3 C Riser BR 1 BR 2 BR 3 CR 1 CRL 4 AM 2 AM 1...

  • Page 38: Materials

    MATERIALS All Ozone gliders are made from the highest quality materials available. Cloth Upper Surface Dominico DOKDO 30D MF Lower Surface Porcher Skytex 9018 E65 Internal Ribs Porcher Skytex 9017 E29 Leading Edge Reinforcement Plastic pipe Main Line Set Brake Lines...
  • Page 39 1258 Route de Grasse Le Bar sur Loup 06620 France...

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