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1. pressure on the risers until the wing is overhead It is important not to pull down or push the risers forward excessively as this can result in the leading edge deforming and the take off procedure becoming difficult You must accelerate smoothly through the entire launch procedure There is no need to rush or snatch and you should have plenty of time to look up and check your canopy before taking to the air Strong wind technique The reverse launch method is recommended For this you set everything out exactly as for a forward launch clip in take hold of the brakes and then turn to face the wing passing one entire set of risers over your head as you turn Then gently try the brakes to see that they are free check all is clear and pull the wing up on the A risers When the wing is overhead check it gently with the brakes turn and launch The technique is simple but can feel strange at first We advise you to practice in a flat open area before taking to the hill In stronger winds a helpful tip is to be prepared to take a few steps towards the glider as it inflates and rises This reverse launch technique can be used in surprisingly light winds too Important never take off with a glider that is not fully inflated GROUND HANDLING Practice your ground handling It will improve your overall enjoyment of the wing by making your launches easier and giving you a better feel for its flight characteristics NORMAL FLIGHT In the hands up po
2. skill are an outstanding asset to Ozone His desire to see paraglider development taken safely in to the next millenium saw him controversially defend his current World Champion s title on a standard Ozone Proton in Austria last year His feedback and advice helps us mould our paraglider design as we move in to the new millenium Mike Cavanagh Mike the company s financial wizard is the man with his finger on Ozone s pulse A fully trained accountant his watchful eye help keeps company overheads low and the R amp D budget high The result is that we can give maximum attention to the development of the gliders and the fairest price possible to our pilots As a keen XC pilot and a seasoned competitor in the British National Championships Mike is one of the few accountants who looks forward to taking his work home OZONE Pedigree In 1998 Bruce was awarded the Royal Aero Club s Salomen Trophy for design excellence by Prince Andrew as well as being British Champion John and Rob have each won two World Championships and twice been awarded the Gold Medal of the Royal Aero Club OZONE are proud that they have brought such experience to this young company OZONE Materials Ozone s Fabrics Ozone gliders are constructed from the most durable high performance fabrics currently available We know that the lifespan of our gliders is directly linked to your satisfaction with Ozone so we have chosen our sail cloths with both performance and longevity i
3. use of adhesive repair cloth difficult so repairs should be professionally stitched Please consult your dealer Line repairs Any damage to the lines even if it is only the outer sheath means a new line should be ordered immediately Ideally a dealer should replace the line Before fitting a replacement line check it for length against its counterpart on the other side of the wing When a line has been replaced always inflate the glider on flat ground to check that everything is in order before flying Ground handling Many paragliders are damaged by careless ground handling Here are some things to avoid in order to prolong the life of your aircraft DO NOT drag your wing along the ground to another take off position this damages the sailcloth DO NOT try to open your wing in strong winds without untangling the lines first this puts unnecessary strain on the lines DO NOT walk on the wing or lines DO NOT inflate the glider and then allow it to crash back down Try to keep this movement as smooth as possible by moving towards the glider as it comes down NEVER allow the glider to crash back down to ground leading edge first This puts great strain on the wing and stitching and can even explode cells Almost all claims of faulty stitching or weak sailcloth originate from leading edge slams Insects Take care that no insects get packed away with the wing Some insects grasshoppers for example decay into an acidic s
4. OZONE PARAGLIDERS 5 Espace Guintran 06620 Le Bar Sur Loup France Tel 33 0 4 93 42 96 00 Fax 33 0 4 93 42 96 80 Email Info ozone gliders com Cosmic Rider Temporary User s Manual GB The Cosmic Rider has already passed the DHV flight and load tests and it received a Grade 1 2 with trimmers This tempory user manual has been issued as we cannot print the complete manual until we receive the final documentaion from the DHV When we receive this you will receive your complete user manual from your dealer THANK YOU for flying an OZONE glider Our philosophy is to produce sweet handling aircraft which give a special blend of safety and performance so we are confident that you will enjoy every minute of it This manual will help you to get the most from your glider If you would like to know more about it don t hesitate to contact your dealer school distributor or any of us here at OZONE We are confident your glider will satisfy your flying needs for a long time This booklet gives advice on keeping it safe and in the sort of condition which will give you the best resale value if you ever want to change You can help this by logging all your flights and maintenance Please ensure that this manual is passed on to the new owner if you do resell the glider Rob Whittall John Pendry Bruce Goldsmith Dave Pilkington and Mike Cavanagh THE OZONE PEOPLE Rob Whittall Testing teaching competing and winning Rob
5. TION do not use Drag Inducers near the ground B line Stall B stall is used for fast descents in emergency situations only B stall is performed by symmetrically pulling down on the B risers This takes quite a lot of effort The best way to do this is to place your fingers between the lines above the maillons at the top of the risers You should not release the brake handles while B stalling As you first pull the B lines down the airflow over the wing is broken and the glider loses its forward speed but remains open By pulling the B risers further the sink rate can be increased as the chord is effectively reduced To exit the B stall the B risers should be returned to their normal flight position symmetrically in one smooth progressive motion The glider should then resume normal forward flight without further input Always be sure of this before using the brakes again It is possible for the wing to resume its normal shape on release of the B lines but to remain in steep descent without full forward motion This is called deep stall It is unlikely to happen on OZONE gliders but you should be aware of the possibility If you suspect it has happened simply push the A risers forwards until normal flight returns Only then should you use the brakes again SPIRAL DIVE When you turn a series of tightening 360s the paraglider will enter a spiral a highly banked turn with rapid height loss The longer you hold the inside brake on the faste
6. een set carefully during testing and manufacture At OZONE we feel it is better to have slightly long brake lines and to fly with a wrap one turn of line around the hand However we know that some pilots prefer the lines slightly shorter and may wish to adjust them Whatever you choose make the following checks Ensure both main brake lines are of equal length If a brake handle has been removed for any reason check that its line is still routed through the pulley when it is replaced When the brake handles are released in flight the brake lines should be slack There should be a substantial bow in them and absolutely no deformation of the trailing edge We recommend a minimum of 10cm of free play between the brake release position and the start of deformation on the glider This will prevent the trailing edge from being deformed when using the speed system In the unlikely event of a brake line snapping in flight or a handle becoming detached the glider can be flown by gently pulling the rear risers D risers for directional control TRIMMERS Your glider is fitted with trimmers to give the pilot the ability to fly in the optimum trim for each particular stage of his flight and wing loading The trimmers should be released for launch which helps the glider come up faster After launch the glider can be flown quite safely with the trimmers in any position providing of course you are within the certified weight range The brake pre
7. enable you to set up your equipment correctly Lay the canopy out on its top surface ensuring that the leading edge is in a pronounced arc with the centre of the wing further up the slope than the tips Lay out the lines one side at a time Hold up the risers and starting from the brake pull all lines clear then proceed through the D C B and A lines Mirror the process on the other side Take care to ensure that no lines are tangled twisted or knotted It is always important to check brake lines are clear of rocks and twigs that may snag during launch Take off check list Check reserve parachute pin in and handle secure Helmet on and fastened All harness buckles closed on the pilot and passenger check leg loops again Karabiners and maillons tight Lines cleared Leading edge open Aligned directly into wind 8 Airspace and visibility clear Launching Itis possible to launch your OZONE glider with the usual forward or reverse techniques You should make sure that you are standing central to the wing this will ensure that it inflates evenly and progressively On OZONE gliders the outer main A line is attached to a mini riser to assist the pulling of big ears split A risers We advise using all the A risers during launch Light or nil wind technique Start your run so that the lines become tight within one or two steps The glider will immediately start to inflate and you should maintain a constant
8. flattening the folded wing from the trailing edge to the leading edge 4 Make four or five folds from the trailing edge up to the leading edge so that the bundle is approximately the size and shape of the OZONE rucksack Never roll the wing up as this introduces unnecessary stresses into the fabric Finally wrap the velcro band around the bundle and put it in the rucksack Note making sure not to pack the paraglider too tightly and taking care that the leading edge is folded carefully will increase its life Always pack as loosely as you can while still being able to fit it in the rucksack every fold weakens the cloth on any paraglider It is best not to keep folding the glider along the same lines so don t worry if it is not completely tidy every time GLIDER CARE The life of your paraglider depends largely on how you look after it A well looked after glider can last twice as long as a badly treated glider with the same number of flying hours Your glider was a major investment and should be worth looking after carefully Do not forget that your life may depend on the good condition of your wing UV damage It is now commonly known that UV rays from the sun degrade paraglider cloth Do not leave the wing lying out in the sun for a moment longer than necessary Storage Moisture is the enemy Always store paraglider harness reserve parachute in a dry room Do not pack the paraglider away for any length of time until it is completel
9. g and kinking adding further durability to Aramide s market leading product The lower lines are strength and age tested by the DHV Line specifications 120 320 kg breaking strength Risers The Cosmic Rider uses black 25mm zero stretch polyester webbing A amp risers are marked separately for easy identification both on the ground and in the air Our baby A riser connects to the outer A line making big ears simple and smooth to use Shackles We use the highest quality delta maillons from the creators of the original maillon market leaders Maillon Rapide Pulleys AustriAlpin aluminum mini pulleys with brass rollers are the smoothest running and most durable pulleys available All these components have been chosen for their renowned quality and durability they are simply the best we can find Nevertheless we are constantly looking to improve our products in every way and should you have any feedback on any of our paragliders or their components we would love to hear from you CHECKING YOUR NEW GLIDER Your glider will have undergone thorough checks at every stage of manufacture and have been signed off by skilled inspectors But don t believe us Do a pre flight check for your first flight and then at least at the start of every flying day When you receive your new glider you should also receive 1 Manual 2 Pair of spreader bars 3 2 steel trapezoidal links 4 Stuff sack 5 Packing strap to go around the glide
10. g it GLIDER SPECIFICATIONS 140 230 DHV1 2 23 41 NumberofRisers 4 NumberofDlines 1 1 2 120 340 1 3 2 4 52 RISER ARRANGEMENT Cosmic Rider D Riser Baby A B Green JN D j j Trim Released J A 450mm Baby A 450mm B 450mm f C 450mm D 450mm Trim on P L EO A 450mm Baby A 450mm B 435mm SES C 420mm D 390mm 60mm Trim range LINE ARRANGEMENT Cosmic Riser N ARS Af AR AR N Bou BRI B BR p BE 34 Ke 4 KWI K Ka ML i KMS Q KI y i ML fif Line Check Sheet Cosmic Rider Rev8 A B 6 D F Brakes Brake Ne EET EL M f Ti 7922 _ _ 8206 8267 FERES pu 7922 E p 8206 8267 NENEE 8407 8377 8447 8596 ae ST 8596 ___ es 7 8597 pepper 8597 _ 8567 8477 8567 8687 pee 8637 8517 8597 8746 8816 pe qme 8617 8497 8577 8726 8816 E alee ewe Maes ae allie te Center 8677 8567 8647 8796 8886 Notes Measurements comply to the official DHV measurement method Lines measured from the bottom of the sail to the inside of the maillon Measurements made under 5 daN load Tip lines adju
11. has flown on most flyable days for the last 14 years and his passion for flying burns stronger than ever A test pilot of ten years and a two time World Champion Rob knows better than most the limits of a paraglider and this has molded his drive for safe gliders that handle beautifully at all speeds He has a meticulous approach to his work and his passionate belief in Ozone s philosophy drives the development direction Bruce Goldsmith With a decade of glider design behind him as Airwave s designer Bruce is one of the oldest and wisest players around In 1999 he took his career to new heights by winning the PWC serial class As a test pilot competitor and cross country enthusiast with over twenty years experience Bruce s advice column in Cross Country magazine Icaristics has become essential reading for free flight enthusiasts throughout the world David Pilkington Doctor Dave is the man behind Ozone s highly advanced computer design software and his technical expertise slices the time from drawing board to sky A doctor of aerodynamics and a keen and talented pilot too Dr Dave plays a major part in Ozone s design process The Doc is not just a computer boffin he has competed in the British nationals for the past three years although his real love is fiddling with wings whether it be paragliders or kites John Pendry 25 years of free flying and two time World Champion John Pendry is a legend in our sport John s vast experience and immense
12. n mind The top surface of your wing is subject to more abuse on the ground and in the air than any other part of your paraglider For its outstanding strength and resistance to both UV damage and general wear and tear we have chosen to use the heavyweight Gelvenor fabric from South Africa This high tenacity 100 polyamide sailcloth is silicone coated and weighs in at 49g m We believe this gives more resistance to aging and UV damage than any other cloth on the market The under surfaces and cell walls of all Ozone gliders are made of Porcher Marine s Skytex Plus ripstop nylon from France As the under surface is much less prone to damage than the upper we can use a lighter fabric and this well known and tried and tested cloth gives the best strength for weight ratio possible Skytex Plus 45g m has a very high resistance to stretching which gives it the strength and stability that is vital if a glider is to keep it s safe flying characteristics after a lot of use Our leading edges are reinforced at the cell openings with double laminated Mylar Selected for long term durability this ensures that your glider s take off characteristics will remain consistently good for season after season Lines Ozone s lines are made up from Edelrid s Aramide Edelrid have long led the field of suspension line development and we chose their Aramide line for its resistance to stretching and high thermal tolerance Its supple sheath helps prevent lines tanglin
13. nd radius of the turn the outer brake should be used Never initiate a turn at minimum speed i e with full brakes on as you could risk entering a spin WING OVERS OZONE paragliders are not designed for aerobatic flying The limit is tightly banked S turns commonly known as wing overs These must not exceed 45 degrees of bank Uncoordinated wing overs can lead to large asymmetric collapses and therefore tight turns should never be executed near the ground DRAG INDUCERS BIG EARS Folding in the tips increases the sink rate of your glider This is useful for staying out of cloud or descending in strong winds You pull big ears by drawing in the outermost A lines until the tips of the wing fold under and drag behind OZONE gliders are fitted with split A risers to make this procedure easy Remember that when the tips are in you have reduced the area of wing supporting you so your stall speed will have increased Be sure to keep speed on and not to use the brakes other than cautiously for reinflation For directional control while using the drag inducers you should rely on weight shift alone To reopen the wing tips release the small A risers Normally the tips will reinflate automatically but you can help the process by careful use of the brakes This is best done one tip at a time to minimise the chance of inducing a stall You will find that there is surprisingly little tendency for the glider to deviate during the process CAU
14. r 6 Rucksack 7 Identification label to go in the top pocket of the rucksack 8 Glider repair kit spare material PRE FLIGHT CHECK MAINTENANCE It is very important that you perform regular maintenance checks on your glider especially before and after long flights flying trips and long periods of storage To avoid forgetting points it is helpful to always use the same procedure Inspect all sewing on the harness rescue bridle and risers Check all quick links maillons and karabiners Check brake handle knot Follow brake lines up to the wing checking for knots and damage Check all other lines up to the wing Inspect all line attachment points to the wing Inspect upper and lower surface for damage and ageing Interior inspection inspect ribs for damage or fatigue If you find any signs of damage or abnormal wear consult your dealer school or OZONE for advice WN BRAKE LINES The brake lines connect to the trailing edge via a series of subsidiary lines Because of their positions they are more easily scuffed than other lines on your glider so they should be checked extra frequently The main brake lines run through pulleys connected to the rear risers The brake handles are tied to the main lines and conveniently positioned press studs attach them to the risers when not in use This should prevent them twisting and tangling Adjusting brake lines Important the lengths of the brake lines will have b
15. r the turn becomes Safe descent rates of 8metres second 500 ft min approx are possible in a spiral dive but at these high speeds and G forces it is easy to become disorientated so you must pay particular attention to altitude To exit the spiral dive slowly release the inside brake and apply a small amount of outside brake As the glider begins to decelerate it is important to allow it to continue in its turn until enough energy has been lost for it to return to level flight without excessive surging Spiral dives with sink rates over 8 m s are possible but should be avoided They are dangerous and put unnecessary strain on the glider IMPORTANT SPIRAL DIVES CAUSE DISORIENTATION AND NEED TIME AND HEIGHT TO RECOVER DO NOT PERFORM THIS MANOUVER NEAR THE GROUND DEEP STALL Your glider is designed to exit immediately from any deep stall configuration within four seconds of the brakes or B line stall being released If you find yourself in a deep stall situation loss of forward speed low internal wing pressure ensure your brakes are up If your glider does not return to normal flight you should gently push the A risers forward until the glider surges slightly and normal flight is resumed DEFLATIONS Due to the flexible form of a paraglider turbulence may cause a portion of the wing suddenly to collapse An asymmetrical collapse can be easily controlled by weight shifting to the open side and applying the minimum amount of brake req
16. sition in calm air your glider will be stable in pitch and roll and achieve its best glide speed By applying the brakes approximately 20cm the minimum sink rate will be found For increased speed or headwind glides release the trimmers which will give you an maximum speed Active Flying Active flying is the technique of using input to keep the wing as stable and efficient as possible AII good pilots do it For example on entering a thermal your glider will rock back slightly behind you at this point you should reduce brake to allow the glider to come overhead again As you leave the thermal your glider will try to accelerate and dive forward slightly so apply a little brake to stabilise the wing overhead When flying in turbulent air you should be able to sense pressure loss in parts of the wing through the brake lines You can then compensate by using a little of the appropriate brake until you feel the pressure return This should all be done smoothly and progressively over braking your glider is dangerous and could lead to a stall TURNING AND THERMALLING USING WEIGHT SHIFT To familiarise yourself with your glider your first turns should be gradual and progressive For efficient co ordinated turns look in the direction of your intended course then lean into it Your first input for directional change should be weight shift followed by smooth application of the brake until the desired bank angle is achieved To regulate the speed a
17. ssure is considerably less with the trimmers in the slow position If you are flying the glider near the bottom of the weight range we recommend that the glider should not be flown at the slowest trim If you are near the top of the top of the weight range the best can be obtained from the glider by not using the fastest trim SPREADER BARS Your new tandem comes with a pair of Ozone spreader bars and two steel trapezoidal links There are three attachment points on each bar and each one is colour coded The red loops are for the attachment of the pilot s harness the grey loops for the passenger and the black loops are for attaching the spreaders to the risers The spreaders should be attached to the risers of the glider with the trapezoidal links so that the shorter red loops are at the back for the pilot to clip into We recommend that you always fly with a reserve parachute that suits your total flying weight Therefore Ozone spreader bars are designed to be used with a reserve A twin bridle reserve should be used each bridle should be attached to the main suspension point at the centre of the spreader bar with another link not supplied The two bridles should be threaded up through the velcro loop and under the protective black cloth flap and attached to the main attachment maillon PREPARING FOR TAKE OFF To familiarise yourself with the glider it is a good idea to perform practice inflations and small flights on a training hill This will
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19. ubstance which can then burn holes in the sailcloth TOWING OZONE gliders may be tow launched It is the pilot s responsibility to ensure that suitable harness attachments and release mechanisms are used and that she he is correctly trained on the equipment and system employed OZONE make no specific recommendations MODIFICATIONS When your glider leaves the factory it is trimmed for the optimum balance between performance handling and safety It should be noted that any modification will mean that the glider loses any certification and will also probably be more difficult to fly For these reasons we strongly recommend that modifications should only be made after contacting OZONE directly THE COSMIC RIDER Flying tandem is about sharing the sensations of flying To the virgin passenger these feelings can be a life changing experience It s great fun to fly together with friends and to be able to talk and discuss the conditions marvel at the views and take in the pleasures of a cross country flight We at Ozone worked long and hard to make the Cosmic Rider as user friendly as possible The fully cross braced sail allows for less line which makes for less tangles on launch and less in flight drag Beautiful turn co ordination and a smooth dynamic flare for easy landings coupled with top performance for cross country adventures make for a cosmic ride for pilot and passenger alike We know you ll have as much fun flying it as we had buildin
20. uired to control your direction A long smooth progressive pump on the deflated side will assist reinflation Flapping your arms uncontrollably will not help A symmetrical collapse should reinflate quickly without pilot input however 15 to 20cm of brake applied symmetrically will speed the process Active flying will virtually eliminate any tendency to collapse LANDING Light wind The landing approach should be flown using only light input on the brakes When you are one or two metres above the ground apply the brakes progressively so that the full brake position is attained just before your feet touch down Always approach with plenty of speed so that it that can be converted into a full flare Strong wind You should regulate your speed facing into wind Use the minimum of brake needed to touch down smoothly then immediately turn 180 degrees reach up and pull down both C risers while moving towards the glider This will bring the wing down quickly without pulling you off your feet IMPORTANT Always land into wind in a clear obstacle free zone PACKING YOUR PARAGLIDER 1 Lay the glider out on its top surface check the lines are not tangled then lay them on the wing free of kinks The risers should be laid together at the centre of the trailing edge 2 Fold the wing from each tip to the centre cell by cell making sure that the leading edge is in one straight line until it is one or two cells wide 3 Push any remaining air out by
21. y dry A damp paraglider can be dried by hanging it over a washing line preferably out of the sun Allow it to dry naturally never use a hair dryer etc Even when the paraglider is dry leave the rucksack zip open when possible to allow residual moisture to evaporate Do not store the paraglider in company with chemicals such as dyes paints or gasoline Cleaning Any abrasion or water will age the cloth of your paraglider even if only slightly Therefore we recommend that stain or marks which have dried into the cloth should be left uncleaned The glider may not look so pretty but it will certainly last longer If you still feel that the wing must be cleaned then use only a soft cloth moistened with water on small areas and remember that the most sensitive area of the wing is the leading edge top surface which should on no account be cleaned Don t even think of putting your glider in the washing machine or using any sort of chemical cleaners Wing Repairs Amateur repairs can do more harm than good Always let a registered dealer or the manufacturer carry out glider repairs Very small holes in the wing undersurface can be repaired using sticky back Porcher Marine Sailcloth as long as the tear is not on the stitching of the wing and a large overlap is used Stick repair cloth on the inside and outside of any area you are repairing The silicone coating on the Gelvenor cloth used to enhance the life of the of the upper surface makes the
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