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ADVANCED FLIGHT TECHNIQUES 

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Rapid Descent Techniques

Ozone would like to remind you that these manoeuvres should be learnt under the supervision 

of a qualified instructor and always used with caution. Never forget that properly analysing 

the conditions before launch will help avoid the need to use these techniques.

Big Ears

Folding in the wing tips of the Speedster 2 increases its sink rate. This is useful for staying out 

of cloud or descending quickly. To pull big ears on the Speedster 2 take hold of the outermost 

A-line (Baby A) on each side whilst keeping the brake handles in your hand. Pull down the 

baby A risers until the tips of the wing fold under.

 

Do not use the brakes other than for re-inflation. For directional control while using the Big 

Ears, you should use weight shift steering. To reopen your big ears, release both baby As at 

the same time. To help re-inflation, brake gently one side at a time until tips regain pressure. 

Avoid deep symmetric applications of the brake as this could induce parachutal or full stalls. 

Big ears and accelerator

Once the big ears are in you can further increase the sink rate by pushing on the accelerator 

bar. Never attempt to induce Big Ears with the speed bar already engaged, always make the 

Big ears before accelerating the wing otherwise you risk provoking a major asymmetric or 

symmetric deflation.

Big ears and spiral dive

Whilst it is possible to enter a spiral dive whilst holding in Big Ears, the high forces applied 

to the lower lines could exceed the breaking strain of the lines leading to equipment failure!

B-Line Stall

B-stall is for fast descents in emergency situations only. B-stall is performed by symmetrically 

pulling down on the B-risers. The load applied on the B lines during this manoeuvre is not very 

good for your wing; only use it in emergency situations.

To initiate the B-stall place your fingers between the lines above the maillons on the B risers. 

Do not release the brake handles. 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 may horseshoe and move around a lot.

To  exit  the  B-stall  the  B-risers  should  be  released  symmetrically  and  in  one  smooth,  fast 

progressive motion. The glider will resume normal forward flight without further input. Check 

you have forward flight again before using the brakes. Do not release the B lines slowly, this 

may lead to a parachutal stall.

Spiral Dives

If you turn your Speedster 2 in a series of tightening 360’s it will enter a spiral dive. This will 

result in rapid height loss. 

To initiate a spiral dive, look and lean in to the direction you want to turn and then smoothly 

apply the inside brake. The Speedster 2 will first turn almost 360 degrees before it drops into 

the spiral (depending on the input). Once in the spiral you should apply a little outside brake 

to keep the outer wing tip pressured and inflated.

Safe descent rates are possible but high speeds and high G-forces can build quickly leading 

to disorientation. Excessive G forces can lead to loss of consciousness. High descent rates, 

especially  when  combined  with  high  hangpoint  power  units  increases  the  likelihood  of  the 

wing remaining neutral or possibly unstable in spiral.

To exit the spiral dive, weight shift away from the direction of rotation and smoothly release 

the inside brake. As the Speedster 2 decelerates allow it to continue to turn until enough 

energy is lost for it to return to level flight without an excessive climb and surge. Always be 

prepared to pilot the wing out of a spiral dive. In case of neutrality/instability use opposite 

weight shift and smoothly apply enough outside brake to provoke the glider to exit the spiral. 

NEVER

 induce Big 

Ears in accelerated 

flight, 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.

IMPORTANT

Always be prepared 

to pilot the wing out 

of a spiral dive. Use 

opposite weight shift 

and apply enough 

outside brake to 

stop the wing from 

spiralling.

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...

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