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INCIDENTS IN FLIGHT

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Deflations

Due to the flexible form of a paraglider, turbulence may cause a portion of the wing 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. Asymmetric collapses should be controlled by weight shifting away from the 
collapsed side and applying enough brake to control your direction. This action alone will often be enough 
for a full recovery of the wing, however if the wing remains closed positive brake input is required on the 
deflated side to encourage reinflation.

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 you must be very careful to not stall the  flying side. If you are unable 
to stop the glider turning without exceeding the stall point then allow the glider to turn whilst you reinflate 
the collapse.

If you have a deflation which does not spontaneously reinflate, make deep hard inputs on the deflated 
side. This pumping action should take about 1-2 seconds per pump, pumping too short and fast will not 
reinflate the wing and pumping too slow might take the glider close to, or beyond, the stall point.

Symmetrical collapses normally reinflate without pilot input, however 15 to 20cm of brake applied quickly 
and symmetrically will reduce the size if the collapse and speed up the recovery process. After a symmetric 
collapse always consider your airspeed. Make sure the glider is not in parachutal stall before making any 
further inputs.

If the wing collapses in accelerated flight, immediately release the accelerator and manage the collapse 
using the same methods described above. 

Cravats

If the tip of your wing gets stuck in the lines, this is called a cravat. Due to the large amount of drag, 
cravats can turn your wing into a spiral dive very quickly, this can be disorientating and difficult to control 
if allowed to develop. To recover from a cravat immediately anticipate the movement of the wing, first 
stabilise  the  direction  of  your  wing  with  outside  brake  and  weight  shift.  Once  you  have  control  of  the 
rotation and sink rate apply strong deep pumps of the brake on the cravated side whilst weight shifting 
away from the cravated side. It is important to lean away from the cravat otherwise you risk spinning or 
deepening the spiral. The aim is to empty the air out of the wing tip whilst it is unloaded. Correctly done, 
this action will clear the cravat. Smaller wing tip cravats can be cleared by pulling the stabilo line but it is 
normally more efficient to clear them with a deep hard input.

If it is a very large cravat and the above options have not worked then a stabilised parachutal or full stall 
are other options. This should not be attempted unless you know what you are doing and have a large 
amount of altitude. Remember if the rotation is accelerating and you are unable to stabilise the wing or 
control the decent rate, you should throw your reserve parachute whilst you still have enough altitude.

Deep Stall / Parachutal  Stall

It  is  possible  for  gliders  to  enter  a  state  of  parachutal  stall.  This  can  be  caused  by  several  situations 
including; flying too slowly; too much B riser input; flying the glider when wet; or after a front/symmetric 
deflation. The glider often looks as though it has recovered properly but carries on descending vertically 
without full forward motion. This situation is called ‘deep stall’ or ‘parachutal stall’.

Your first reaction should be to fully raise both hands. This normally allows the glider to return to normal 
flight but If nothing happens after a few seconds, apply the speed bar to encourage the wing to regain 
normal flight. Ensure the glider has returned to normal flight (check your airspeed) before using the brakes 
again.

Do not fly in rain or when the wing is wet, doing so significantly increases the likelihood of parachutal stalls 
occurring. To reduce the chance of stalling in rain avoid using deep brake movements or Big Ears. Find a 
safe area to land and using the speed bar, maintain a good airspeed at all times.

IMPORTANT

A bad preparation 

on launch, aerobatic 

flying, flying a wing of 

too high a level or in 

conditions too strong 

for your ability are 

the main causes of 

cravats.

IMPORTANT

Only a few cms of 

input from your 

brakes can maintain 

your wing in the stall. 

Always fully release 

your brakes to recover 

normal flight.

IMPORTANT

NEVER fly in the rain 

or with a wet glider.

Summary of Contents for Enzo 3

Page 1: ...Pilots Manual...

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Page 3: ...and Col de Bleyne guarantees us more than 300 flyable days per year this is a great asset in the development of the Ozone range As pilots we fully understand just how big an investment a new paraglide...

Page 4: ...o 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...

Page 5: ...able It features 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...

Page 6: ...m 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 instruction...

Page 7: ...t the entire launch there is no need to rush or snatch at it You should have plenty of time to look up and check your canopy before committing yourself Once the wing comes overhead it may require a br...

Page 8: ...u can fly actively through turbulence collapses can be stopped or at least reduced with correct inputs due to the sudden increase in AofA If you feel the nose of the wing lose internal pressure or you...

Page 9: ...red to pilot the wing out of a spiral dive with opposite weight shift and a smooth application of the outside brake the rotational speed will start to reduce and the glider will start to pull out of t...

Page 10: ...e wing first stabilise the direction of your wing with outside brake and weight shift Once you have control of the rotation and sink rate apply strong deep pumps of the brake on the cravated side whil...

Page 11: ...elps preserve the plastic reinforcements The folding pillow can be compressed with the strap and carried in your harness Also using the Ozone Saucisse pack will help preserve the life of the wing and...

Page 12: ...n its side carefully close the zip or clips 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 IM...

Page 13: ...lled 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 It is recommended that you regularly CHECK your w...

Page 14: ...by a certain 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 beh...

Page 15: ...e 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 ac...

Page 16: ...BMUL6 BMUL8 BMUL7 B15 B16 B17 B18 CMU1 CMU2 C3 C4 LINE DIAGRAM MATERIALS EN 27 26 Individual and linked line lengths can be found online All Ozone gliders are made from the highest quality materials a...

Page 17: ...t Range 80 90 85 95 90 105 95 115 105 125 115 130 Certification CCC CCC CCC CCC CCC CCC S XS M L XXS XL The Enzo 3 has been certified to the CIVL Competition Class CCC 2016 revision 1 standard The XXS...

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Page 19: ...3 6842 6844 2 3 6864 6861 3 3 6975 6976 1 3 7453 7459 6 4 6909 6909 0 4 6894 6899 5 4 6861 6855 6 4 6970 6969 1 4 7380 7387 7 5 6794 6797 3 5 6781 6787 6 5 6836 6833 3 5 7192 7195 3 6 6662 6660 2 6 66...

Page 20: ...0 6968 6908 7282 6789 7304 6902 7297 7026 7069 7052 6983 6766 7327 7128 6795 6794 6987 6944 6952 Enzo3 CCC Lines and Risers Length 20 04 2017 S Lines scale ratio 1 07211 Reference Length 1 specimen me...

Page 21: ...7571 7461 7872 7336 7895 7454 7888 7636 7639 7621 7546 7311 7920 7703 7343 7342 7550 7504 7512 Enzo3 CCC Lines and Risers Length 20 04 2017 L Lines scale ratio 1 15782 Reference Length 1 specimen meas...

Page 22: ...4 7798 7801 3 Notes stabilo 15 7220 7211 9 15 7824 7827 3 1 Length of lines up to wing canopy excluding risers stabilo 16 7194 7186 8 16 7850 7852 2 and maillons 17 7624 7630 6 2 Measures of self cert...

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