Ozone speedster Mode D'emploi page 8

Tip Steering System
The Tip steering system is for precise handling at high speeds
without the need to use the brakes. Located on the risers the small
handle is linked to the very tip of the wing giving you high levels
of precision and comfort for high speed cruising or low level stick
kicking.
NOTE: Ozone recommends that whilst at low level, brakes
should always be kept in the hand in case of engine failure
or impromptu landings.
Trimmers
The Speedster is supplied with a trim riser set. The 'neutral' or
standard position is when the trimmers are pulled all the way
down. It is in this position that the wing is certified. The trimmers
can be set to the white line for better inflation behaviour during
take-off. This is especially useful in light winds and/or at high alti-
tudes. The standard (certified) trim setting is ideal for climbing un-
der power, whilst thermalling and when the air is turbulent. Brake
pressure is lighter and the handling at its best on the standard
(certified) trim setting. To increase cruise speed you can use the
speed system, release the trimmers, or do both. 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 standard posi-
tion whilst using the full range of the speed system.
In turbulent air the reflex profile is very stable. It will resist
reasonable levels of turbulence with a high resistance to collapse
without pilot input. The faster the wing is flown the more inherent
stability there is, as the reflex has a greater effect. In mild turbu-
lence 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. How-
ever in very strong turbulence Ozone recommends to return the
trimmers to the neutral position (pulled down) and flying the glider
actively. This way, you will be in the best position to react correctly
should an incident occur.
NOTE: The standard position is when the trimmers are
pulled down to the slowest position. In this position the
maillons on the risers are NOT level. The white line on the
riser is the recommended position for Take off.
NOTE: The Speedster is certified in accelerated flight (speed
bar) with the trimmers set in the standard or slowest posi-
tion. Flying the Speedster in the untrimmed (fast) position
whilst using the speed bar is safe, but it is not certified in
this configuration.
Accelerator System
To set up an accelerator on the ground, ask a friend to pull your
risers into their in-flight position while you sit in your harness. Now
adjust the length of the line so that the main bar sits just beneath
your seat. You should now be able to hook your heel in to the sec-
ondary (lower) loop of the accelerator.
The accelerator must be slack enough to ensure that the front ris-
ers are not pulled down in normal flight, but not so long that it is
impossible to use the full range of the speed system.
Once set up, test the full range of the speed system in calm fly-
ing conditions: ensure that both risers are pulled evenly during
operation. Fine-tuning can be completed when you are back on the
ground.
IMPORTANT: Using the accelerator decreases the angle of
attack and can make the gliders recovery from a collapse
more aggressive, therefore using the accelerator near the
ground or in turbulence should be avoided.
Harness and Motor
It will be in your harness that you will enjoy flying. Therefore,
we recommend you spend the time on the ground to adjust your
harness' different settings. Hang from a solid beam and double
check that you are comfortable and that you can reach the brake
handles, tip steering handles and that you can achieve the full
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