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Cravats
If the tip of your wing gets stuck in the lines, this is called a 'cravat'.
This can make your glider go into a spiral that is difficult to control.
The first solution to get out of this situation is to stabilise the glider
into normal flight, i.e get control of your direction. Once you have
directional control pull down the stabilo line (red line on the C riser)
until you feel tension and the wing tip frees itself. You must be careful
with any large brake inputs or you may stall part or all of the wing.
If this does not work, a full stall (symmetrical or asymmetrical) is
the only other option. This should not be done unless you have been
taught how to do it and can only be done with a large amount of alti-
tude. Remember if the rotation is accelerating and you are unable to
control it by counter steering, you should use your reserve whilst you
still have enough altitude.
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.
Deep Stall / Parachutal stall
It is possible for gliders to enter a state of parachutal stall. This can
be caused by several situations including; a very slow release from
a B-line stall; 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'.
It is unlikely to happen on any Ozone glider, but should it happen, your
first reaction should be to fully raise both brakes. This normally al-
lows the glider to return to normal flight. If nothing happens after a
few seconds, reach up and push the A-risers forwards or better still,
apply the speed bar to regain normal flight.
Ensure the glider has returned to normal flight (check your airspeed)
before using the brakes again.
IMPORTANT: Only a few cms of brake input can maintain
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the wing in a stalled manner. Always release your wraps if
you have taken them!
CARING FOR YOUR SWIFT 2
Packing
To prolong the life of your wing and to keep the plastic reinforcements
in the best possible condition it is very important to pack the wing
carefully.
Ozone strongly recommends to use the concertina packing method
exactly as shown so that all of the cells rest alongside each other
and the plastic reinforcements are not unnecessarily bent. Using the
Ozone Saucisse pack will help preserve the life of the wing and aid
with the speed and ease of packing.
Step 2
Group LE reinforcements with
the A tabs aligned, make sure
the plastic reinforcements lay
side by side.
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Step 1
Lay mushroomed wing on
the ground. It is best to
start from the mushroomed
position as this reduces the
dragging of the leading edge
across the ground.
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