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By  pulling  the  trimmers  to  the  slow  position  and  applying  a  small  amount  of  brake,  the 

Speedster 2 will achieve its best minimum-sink rate; this is the speed to use for thermalling 

and ridge soaring whilst free flying.

Turning

To familiarize yourself with the Speedster 2 your first turns should be gradual and progressive. 

To make efficient and coordinated turns with the Speedster 2 first look in the direction you 

want to go and check that the airspace is clear. Your first input for directional change should 

be weight-shift, followed by the smooth application of the brake until the desired bank angle 

is achieved. To regulate the speed and radius of the turn, coordinate your weight shift and 

use the outer brake.

Active Flying

In  turbulent  air  the  Shark  nose  Ozone  reflex  profile  (OZRP)  is  very  stable.  It  will  resist 

reasonable  levels  of  turbulence  without  pilot  input.  The  faster  the  wing  is  flown  the  more 

inherent  stability  there  is  as  the  reflex  has  a  greater  effect.  Using  the  speed  system  has 

exactly the same effect as releasing the trimmers so it is safe and possible to fly with the 

trimmers in the slow position whilst using the full range of the speed system. 

The key elements of effective active flying are pitch control and pressure control: In very 

turbulent air, if the glider pitches hard in front of you, use the brakes to slow it down. Equally, 

if the glider drops behind you, release the brakes to allow it to speed up.

Avoid flying with continuous amounts of brake in rough air as you could inadvertently stall the 

wing. Always consider your airspeed. 

In mild turbulence it may be best to not attempt to fly the wing actively and let the profile 

absorb the turbulence itself, indeed small applications of the brakes can reduce the inherent 

stability of the profile. However in strong turbulence Ozone recommends to always return the 

trimmers to the slow neutral position and fly the glider actively. This way, you will be in the 

best position to react correctly should an incident occur. No pilot and no glider are immune 

to collapses however in strong turbulence, correct active flying will virtually eliminate any 

tendency to collapse. When the conditions are very turbulent, be more active and anticipate 

the movements of your wing. Always be aware of your altitude and do not over-react.  

Landing

The Speedster 2 shows no unusual landing characteristics. We recommend the trimmers be 

returned to the normal slow position for landings. You can land un-powered or powered, here 

are some tips:

• 

Always set up your landing early, give yourself plenty of options and a safe margin for 

error and make sure you are heading INTO wind. 

• 

Once below 30 metres avoid turning tightly as the glider will have to dive to accelerate 

back to normal flight. 

• 

Allow the glider to fly with speed for your final descent until you are around 1 metre 

above the ground. Apply the brakes slowly and progressively to slow the glider down until 

the glider stalls and you are able to step onto the ground.

• 

It is safest to perform un-powered landings as this reduces the likelihood of propeller 

damage caused by either falling over or allowing the lines to foul the prop. Turn off the 

engine at around 30m and glide in like a normal paraglider.

• 

Powered landings offer the chance to power up and continue with the flight if you misjudge 

your final approach, but can be more expensive if you get it wrong!

• 

Choose the appropriate approach style in function of the landing area and the conditions.

• 

In light winds you need a strong, long and progressive flare to bleed off all your excess 

ground  speed.  In  strong  winds  your  forward  speed  is  already  low  so  you  are  flaring 

only to soften the landing. A strong flare may result in the glider climbing upwards and 

backwards quickly, leaving you in a vulnerable position.

• 

In  strong  winds  you  need  to  turn  towards  the  glider  the  second  your  feet  touch  the 

ground. Once facing the wing pull smoothly and symmetrically down on the brakes to 

stall the wing. If the glider pulls you, run toward it.

• 

If the wind is very strong, and you feel you might be dragged, stall the glider with the C 

risers. This stalls the Speedster 2 in a very quick and controllable way and will drag you 

less than if you use the brakes.

IMPORTANT

Never initiate a turn at 

minimum speed (i.e. 

with full brakes on) as 

you could risk entering 

a spin. 

IMPORTANT

Always keep hold of 

your brakes. Do not fly 

in turbulent conditions

Summary of Contents for Speedster 2

Page 1: ...Pilots Manual...

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Page 3: ...f Gourdon Monaco 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 investmen...

Page 4: ...safe judgment you will enjoy many years of paragliding paramotoring Everyone at Ozone continues to be driven by our passion for flying our love of adventure and our quest to see Ozone s paraglider de...

Page 5: ...with a trim riser set The neutral or standard position is when the trimmers are pulled all the way down and it is in this position that the wing is certified The trimmers can be set to the white line...

Page 6: ...so be adjusted according to your comfort flying style and motor unit For directional control whilst flying with the speed bar only use the TST DO NOT use the brakes alone Application of brake when the...

Page 7: ...ront risers are not pulled down in normal flight but not so long that it is impossible to use the full range of the speed system Ensure that the speed bar is secured in place before take off to avoid...

Page 8: ...e power off to a suitable landing place Once clipped in and you have gone through the take off check list above stand central to the wing to ensure an even and progressive inflation Whilst inflating y...

Page 9: ...d 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...

Page 10: ...ing will virtually eliminate any tendency to collapse When the conditions are very turbulent be more active and anticipate the movements of your wing Always be aware of your altitude and do not over r...

Page 11: ...s As you pull the B lines down the airflow over the wing is broken and the glider loses its forward speed but remains open and you will descend at around 6 m s If you pull too much B line the glider m...

Page 12: ...or you may stall the opposite wing You can also use strong deep pumps on the brake to the cravated side when doing so it is important to lean away from the cravat otherwise you risk spinning or deepen...

Page 13: ...lastic reinforcements in the best possible condition it is very important to pack the wing carefully Ozone recommends to use the concertina packing method exactly as shown so that all of the cells res...

Page 14: ...by moving towards the glider as it comes down DO NOT slam your glider down on the ground leading edge first This impact puts great strain on the wing and stitching and can even explode cells FLYING in...

Page 15: ...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 behind th...

Page 16: ...lider in any way 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 Bettsomet...

Page 17: ...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 Un...

Page 18: ...No of Cells 54 54 54 54 Projected Area m2 18 9 20 6 22 3 24 0 Flat Area m2 22 24 26 28 Projected Span m 8 71 9 09 9 47 9 82 Flat Span m 11 08 11 58 12 05 12 51 Projected Aspect Ratio 4 02 4 02 4 02 4...

Page 19: ...6 D12 D13 B12 B13 CR4 BM3 BM4 BM5 BM6 C13 A13 CM3 CM4 CM5 CM6 AM3 AM4 AM5 AM6 B15 D15 A15 C15 CM7 AM7 BM7 B14 C14 A14 All Ozone gliders are made from the highest quality materials available Cloth Uppe...

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