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PREPARATION 

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Total Weight in flight

Each Ozone glider has been certified for a defined weight range. We strongly recommend that you respect 
these weight ranges. If you are between sizes the following information may help you make a decision as 
to which size to buy:
•  precise handling or if you generally fly in mountains and/or in strong conditions, you should chose to 

fly in the top part of the weight range. 

• If you want a better sink rate, or if you generally fly in flat lands and/or in weak conditions, you may 

choose to fly nearer the middle part of the weight range. Remember, you can always add ballast for 

when conditions are stronger.

Towing

The Alpina 3 may be tow-launched. It is the pilot’s responsibility to use suitable harness attachments and 
release mechanisms and to ensure that they are correctly trained on the equipment and system employed. 
All tow pilots should be qualified to tow, use a qualified tow operator with proper, certified equipment, and 
make sure all towing regulations are observed. 

When towing you must be certain that the paraglider is completely over your head before you start. In each 
case the maximum tow force needs to correspond to the body weight of the pilot.

Limitations 

The Alpina 3 has been designed as a solo sports performance XC wing and is not intended for beginner 
pilots,  tandem  flights  or  aerobatic  manoeuvres.  The  Alpina  3  shows  no  unusual  flying  characteristics, 
turns are smooth and coordinated and it has a very high resistance to both collapses and stalls whilst 
remaining solid and well-pressured on glide, even through the accelerated speed range. However, it is a 
high performance XC wing only suitable for experienced pilots with SIV experience who fly approximately 
100hrs a year.

A specific standard of certification for aerobatic flying has not been set up yet, Ozone wings although 
designed to the highest specifications are not certified for this type of flying. Aerobatic manoeuvres such 
as wingovers are very difficult to perform correctly, they put abnormal stresses on the glider, reducing the 
overall lifespan and can lead to a loss of control. We recommend to not do it.

IMPORTANT

Using the accelerator 

decreases the angle 

of attack and makes 

the wing more prone 

to collapse, therefore 

using the accelerator 

near the ground or in 

turbulent conditions 

should be avoided.

Accelerator System

To set up the accelerator system, first route the lines supplied with the speed system through the harness. 
Make sure this is done correctly and that the lines pass through all of the pulleys (check your harness 
manual for instructions). Attach the speed system lines to the accelerator system on the risers with the 
Brummel hooks. 

A  basic  set-up  can  be  performed  on  the  ground:  ask  a  friend  to  pull  the  risers  tight  into  their  in-flight 
position whilst you sit in the harness on the ground. Now adjust the lengths of the lines so that the main 
bar sits just beneath your seat. You should be able to hook your heel in to the lower loop of the accelerator. 

There must be enough slack in the speed bar to ensure the front risers are not pulled down in normal trim 
speed flight, but not so long that it is impossible to use the full speed range of the glider. Fully extending 
the lower loop will accelerate the wing to approximately half its accelerated speed range. For full speed, 
hook your heels on to the upper bar and smoothly extend your legs, maximum speed is when the pulleys 
on the risers touch. Once set up, test the full range of the accelerator in calm flying conditions and ensure 
that both risers are pulled evenly during operation. Fine-tuning can be completed when you are back on 
the ground.

Harness

It is important to set up your harness correctly before flying the wing. Make sure to spend time adjusting 
your harness’s different settings until you are completely comfortable. We recommend that the chest strap 
is set between 44cm and 48cm (between the centre of the hang points). XS/S sizes are certified with a 
chest strap set to around 42cm, the MS/ML between 44-46cm, and the L/XL between 46-48cm.

Summary of Contents for Alpina 3

Page 1: ...Pilots Manual...

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Page 3: ...ment of the Ozone range As pilots we fully understand just how big an investment a new paraglider is We know that quality and value for money are essential considerations when choosing a new wing so t...

Page 4: ...not fly and always add a large safety margin to all your decisions NEVER fly your glider in rain snow strong wind turbulent weather conditions or clouds If you use good safe judgment you will enjoy ma...

Page 5: ...ide range of pilots Based on the Delta 3 and replacing the iconic Alpina 2 it is ideal for those stepping up from the EN B category and for more experienced pilots who want a safe and easy to use high...

Page 6: ...robatic manoeuvres such as wingovers are very difficult to perform correctly they put abnormal stresses on the glider reducing the overall lifespan and can lead to a loss of control We recommend to no...

Page 7: ...lding the A risers move forward positively your lines should become tight within one or two steps and the Alpina 3 will immediately start to inflate You should maintain a constant pressure on the rise...

Page 8: ...act We strongly advise you to always keep hold of your brakes Do not fly in turbulent conditions IMPORTANT Always keep hold of your brakes Do not fly in turbulent conditions Landing The Alpina 3 shows...

Page 9: ...this can lead to a major deflation Always pull the Big Ears first and then apply the speed bar DO NOT perform spiral dives with Big Ears engaged B Line Stall B stall is for fast descents in emergency...

Page 10: ...lerator you can also apply pressure to the C s this will help keep the nose open Be careful to use only small inputs with the C risers you risk stalling part or all of the wing if you are over enthusi...

Page 11: ...otherwise you risk spinning or deepening the spiral The aim is to empty the air out of the wing tip but without spinning Correctly done this action will clear the cravat quickly and is the most effici...

Page 12: ...ain your air speed at all times If your wing enters parachutal stall when wet immediately release the trimmers and accelerate the wing to regain airspeed Step 1 Lay mushroomed wing on the ground It is...

Page 13: ...Saucisse Pack carefully zip it up without trapping any material Step 8 Turn the Saucisse on its side lay the foam Folding Pillow in place and make the fold of the LE around it Use 3 folds IMPORTANT D...

Page 14: ...y to empty any sand leaves rocks mobile phones etc that may have accumulated in the wing It is recommended that you regularly CHECK your wing especially after a heavy period of use after an incident o...

Page 15: ...n volume of air to go through a certain surface of the cloth The time in seconds is the result A measurement is done in a several places on the top surface along the span of the glider behind the lead...

Page 16: ...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 smal...

Page 17: ...es lightweight Amsteel Dyneema Link Lite connectors they replace standard maillons and have a breaking load in excess of 1000kgs To avoid disappointment injury or death when changing lines it is vital...

Page 18: ...at they are mounted with 2 turns and closed correctly Double check the Link Lite is closed correctly it should look exactly as shown Pull tension Ensure the lines are in the correct order and not over...

Page 19: ...Leading Edge Reinforcement 2 5 1 8 1 4mm Plastic Main Line Set Brake Lines Riser Lines Main brake Lines Edelrid 8000U 230 190 130kg Liros 10 200 040 DSL 140 Middle Lines Middle brake lines Edelrid 800...

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