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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS THANK YOU hank you for choosing to fly Ozone. As a team of free flying enthusiasts, competitors and adventurers, Ozone’s mission is to build agile paragliders of the highest quality with cutting edge designs, performance and maximum security. Thank You Incidents Warning Deflations Confidence and belief in your paraglider is a far greater asset than any small gains in performance - ask any of the Ozone Team Ozone Cravats pilots on your local hills, or those who have taken our gliders on ground-breaking adventures or stood on podiums around Your Rush 5 Parachutal stall Rucksack Flying in the rain the world. All our research and development is concentrated on creating the best handling/performance characteristics Brake lines Caring For Your wing possible with optimum security. Our development team is based in the south of France. This area, which includes the Risers Packing sites of Gourdon, Monaco and Col de Bleyne guarantees us more than 300 flyable days per year which is a great asset Total weight in flight Caring Tips in the development of the Ozone range. Towing Storage and transport Limitations Cleaning Preparation Repairs As pilots we fully understand just how big an investment a new paraglider is. We know that quality and value for money... -
Page 4: Warning Team Ozone
WARNING TEAM OZONE • Paragliding is a potentially dangerous sport that can cause serious injury including bodily harm, paralysis Everyone at Ozone continues to be driven by our passion for flying, our love of adventure and our quest to and death. Flying an Ozone paraglider is undertaken with the full knowledge that paragliding involves see Ozone’s paraglider development create better, safer and more versatile paragliders. such risks. • As the owner of an Ozone paraglider you take exclusive responsibility for all risks associated with its use. The design team consists of David Dagault, Luc Armant, Fred Pieri, Russell Ogden, Honorin Hamard and Inappropriate use and or abuse of your equipment will increase these risks. Sam Jobard. Dav started flying when he was 12 years old and has accumulated a wealth of experience in competition flying, XC and paraglider design. Luc, a dedicated XC and competition addict has • Any liability claims resulting from use of this product towards the manufacturer, distributor or dealers are excluded. a background in naval architecture. Fred, our resident geek is a mathematician, mechanical engineer and vol Biv specialist. Russ is a competition pilot and test pilot with 1000s of hours testing experience. -
Page 5: Brake Lines
YOUR RUSH 5 Rucksack The Rush 5 represents the latest generation of high performance sports intermediate wings. Our mission was to maximise glide ratio and minimum sink rate performance whilst retaining the fun and solidity As standard, your wing is supplied with a specially designed bag that is light and comfortable. It features the Rush series has become renowned for. Following our True Performance design philosophy and a padded hip belt, ergonomic adjustable shoulder straps and extra pockets to store keys, accessories incorporating Enzo 3, Zeno and Delta 3 technology, along with several new innovative features, the Rush and all those extra bits. Its large volume allows you to store all of your equipment whilst distributing the 5 stays at the top of its class. -
Page 6: Total Weight In Flight
PREPARATION Total Weight in flight Accelerator System Each Ozone glider has been designed and certified for a defined weight range. We strongly recommend To set up the accelerator system, first route the lines supplied with the speed system through the harness. IMPORTANT that you respect these weight ranges. If you are between sizes the following information may help you Make sure this is done correctly and that the lines pass through all of the pulleys (check your harness Using the accelerator make a decision as to which size to buy: manual for instructions). Attach the speed system lines to the accelerator system on the risers with the decreases the angle Brummel hooks. of attack and makes • For the most precise and dynamic handling or if you generally fly in mountains and/or in strong conditions, you should chose to fly in the top part of the weight range. the wing more prone A basic set-up can be performed on the ground: ask a friend to pull the risers tight into their in-flight to collapse, therefore • If you want a better sink rate, or if you generally fly in flat lands and/or in weak conditions, you may... -
Page 7: Speed To Fly
BASIC FLIGHT TECHNIQUES Wing Launching To prepare the wing, lay it out on the top surface and perform a thorough daily check. You should inspect Your Rush 5 will launch with either the forward or reverse technique. The wing should be laid out in a the top and bottom surfaces for any rips and tears or any other obvious signs of damage. Lay out the lines pronounced arc, with the centre of the wing higher than the tips. one side at a time, hold up the risers and starting with the brake lines, pull all lines clear. Repeat with the Forward Launch Nil to Light winds stabilo, D (uppers), C, B and A lines, laying the checked lines on top of the previous set, and making sure When the wind is favourable, whilst gently holding the A risers move forward positively, your lines should no lines are tangled, knotted or snagged. Mirror the process on the other side and then inspect the lines become tight within one or two steps and the Rush 5 will immediately start to inflate. You should maintain for any visual damage. Then inspect the risers for any signs of obvious damage. The general rule is if it a constant pressure on the risers until the wing is overhead. Do not pull down or push the risers forward looks OK then it is OK, however if you have any doubts please get advice from an experienced pilot or excessively, or the leading edge will deform and possibly collapse making taking-off more difficult and your local dealer or instructor. potentially dangerous. Move smoothly throughout the entire launch, there is no need to rush or snatch at it. You should have To familiarise yourself with the glider it is a good idea to perform practice inflations and small flights on a training hill. This will enable you to set up your equipment correctly. plenty of time to look up and check your canopy before committing yourself. Once you are happy that the Rush 5 is inflated correctly, accelerate smoothly off the launch. IMPORTANT Take-off checklist: Reverse Launch Light to Strong Winds Never take off with 1. Check reserve parachute - pin is in and handle secure Lay out your wing as you would for the forward launch. However, this time turn to face it, passing one... -
Page 8: Turning
Landing By applying approximately 20cm of brakes the Rush 5 will achieve its Minimum-Sink rate; this is the speed The Rush 5 shows no unusual landing characteristics but as a reminder, here are some tips: for best climb and is the speed to use for thermalling and ridge soaring. • Always set up for your landing early, give yourself plenty of options and a safe margin for error. Turning • Once below 30 metres avoid turning tightly as the glider will have to dive to accelerate back to normal To familiarize yourself with the Rush 5 your first turns should be gradual and progressive. To make efficient IMPORTANT flight. If you are at low altitude, or if you hit sink, this could mean you hit the ground harder than and coordinated turns, first check the airspace is clear and then lean in the direction you want to go. The Never initiate a turn at necessary. first input for directional change should be weight-shift, followed by a smooth application of the brake until minimum speed (i.e. • Lean forward out of your harness before the actual landing (especially if it’s turbulent), with your weight the desired bank angle is achieved. To regulate the speed and radius of the turn, coordinate your weight with full brakes on) as... -
Page 9: Big Ears
Safe descent rates of more than 8m/s (1600 ft/min approx.) are possible in a spiral dive, but at these rates Whilst it is possible to enter a spiral dive whilst holding in Big Ears, the high forces applied to the lower and apply enough the associated high speeds and g-forces can be disorientating. Always pay particular attention to your DO NOT perform spiral outside brake to lines could exceed the breaking strain of the lines leading to equipment failure! altitude. To exit the spiral dive, smoothly weight shift in the opposite direction of the spiral and smoothly dives with Big Ears stop the wing from release the inside brake. As the Rush 5 decelerates allow it to continue to turn until enough energy is lost Ozone strongly recommend to NOT perform Spiral Dives with Big Ears engaged. engaged. spiralling. for it to return to level flight without an excessive climb and surge. - Page 10 The Rush 5 shows little tendency to remain neutral in a spiral dive, however some parameters could to a collapse. When flying faster than ¾ speed, we recommend to control the pitch of the wing actively interfere with its behaviour. These might include: unsuitable chest strap settings, total weight in flight using a combination of the speed bar and C riser input. If you feel the nose of the wing start to collapse outside of the certified weight range, or being in a very deep spiral at a very high sink rate >14m/s. or pitch forward whilst accelerated the first action should be to release the speed bar impulsively and then make any necessary C riser input, always release the speed bar first before making any C inputs. Using You should always be prepared to pilot the wing out of a spiral dive. To do so, use opposite weight shift the combined active speed bar/C riser control technique you will be able to maximise your speed and and smoothly apply enough outside brake until you feel the wing start to decelerate, the glider will then efficiency whilst minimising the likelihood of collapses.
- Page 11 Always release your Symmetrical collapses reinflate without pilot input, however 15 to 20cm of brake applied symmetrically will speed the process. After a symmetric collapse always consider your airspeed. Make sure the glider is not It is unlikely to happen on any Ozone glider, but should it do so your first reaction should be to fully raise wraps if you have both hands. This normally allows the glider to return to normal flight but If nothing happens after a few in parachutal stall before making any further inputs. taken them! seconds, reach up and push the A-risers forwards or apply the speed bar to encourage the wing to regain If your Rush 5 collapses in accelerated flight, immediately release the accelerator and manage the collapse normal flight. Ensure the glider has returned to normal flight (check your airspeed) before you use the brakes again.
- Page 12 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Flying in the Rain 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 Modern wings are susceptible to rain and moisture, flying with a wet wing can result in the loss of normal flight. carefully. Ozone recommends to use the concertina packing method exactly as shown so that all of the cells rest alongside each other and the Due to the efficient, wrinkle-free design of the sail, water tends to bead on the leading edge causing flow plastic reinforcements are not unnecessarily bent. Using an Ozone Saucisse or Saucisse light pack will help preserve the life of the wing separation. Flow separation will make the wing more prone to entering inadvertent parachutal stalls, so and aid with the speed and ease of packing. flying in the rain, or with a wet wing (e.g early morning dew) should be avoided at all costs. If you are accidently caught-out in a rain shower, it is best to land immediately. If your wing becomes wet in the air it is advised to maintain accelerated flight using the speed bar and/or releasing the trimmers, Step 1. Lay mushroomed wing even during the final approach. DO NOT use big ears as a descent technique, big ears increases drag, and on the ground. It is best to start with a wet wing this will further increase the chances of a parachutal stall occurring. Instead, lose height from the mushroomed position with gentle 360’s and maintain your air speed at all times. If your wing enters parachutal stall when wet, as this reduces the dragging immediately release the trimmers and accelerate the wing to regain airspeed. of the leading edge across the ground. Step 2. Group LE reinforcements with the A tabs aligned, make sure the plastic reinforcements lay side by side. Step 3. Lay wing on its side and Strap LE...Note the glider is NOT folded in half; it is folded with a complete concertina from tip to tip. It is really...
- Page 13 Step 4. Group together the middle/trailing Step 8. If using the Saucisse Pack, carefully edge of the wing by sorting the folds near zip it up without trapping any material. the B, C and D tabs. If using a Saucisse pack go to Step 8. Step 5. Once the LE and rear of the wing have Step 9. Turn the Saucisse on its side and make the first been sorted, turn the whole wing on its side. fold just after the LE reinforcements. Do not fold the plastic reinforcements, use 3 or 4 folds around the LE. IMPORTANT: Do NOT lay the wing Step 6. Fold the wing with 3 or 4 folds whilst being flat on the ground before packing the careful to not crush the LE. glider, this will cause abrasion damage to the top surface as you pull the glider towards the middle.
- Page 14 Always let a registered dealer, professional repair centre or the manufacturer carry out any major or • If you fly with a wrap, you should regularly undo the twisting that appears on the main brake lines. By twisting the line become shorter and you can end up with a constant tension on the trailing edge. complex repairs, especially those near seam margins. • Change your main brake lines if they are damaged. If you damage the sail: • When groundhandling be careful to not saw the brake lines against the risers or main lines. The abrasion If the rip is small and in the middle of a panel however you can fix it yourself. You’ll find all the materials caused by a sawing motion can damage the main lines and the risers. If you notice any signs of abrasion, in the repair kit you need. The fabric can be simply mended with the sticky rip stop/spinnaker tape. When especially to the lines, make sure to replace them. It is important to modify your groundhandling cutting out the patches allow ample overlap of the tear and make sure both sides are different sizes. Make technique to stop any future damage. sure to round off each corner of the patches. • Your wing has an opening on the wing tips called the ‘Butt hole’. The Butt hole makes it easy to empty any sand, leaves, rocks, mobile phones etc that may have accumulated in the wing. You can find more information about repairing your wing on the Ozone website, including step by step instructions with pictures. It is recommended that you regularly CHECK your wing, especially after a heavy period of use, after an incident or after a long period of storage.
- Page 15 IMPORTANT If you damage a line: Porosity is measured with a porosity meter, the time taken by a certain volume of air to go through a Any line that is visually damaged MUST be replaced. Lines can be ordered from your local Ozone dealer Take care of your certain surface of the cloth. The time in seconds is the result. A measurement is done in a several places glider and make sure or directly from our website www.flyozone.com. Alternatively, use a reputable paragliding service centre on the top surface along the span of the glider behind the leading edge. you have it checked to make the replacement lines. and serviced according The tearing resistance of the cloth - A non-destructive test following the TS-108 standard which to the schedule.
- Page 16 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OZONE QUALITY GUARANTEE At Ozone we take the quality of our products very seriously, all our gliders are made to the highest standards in our own manufacturing facility. Every glider manufactured goes through a stringent series of quality control procedures and all the components used to build your glider are traceable. We always welcome customer feedback and are committed to customer service. Ozone guarantees all of its products against manufacturer’s defects or faults. Ozone will repair or replace any defective product free of charge. Ozone and its distributors provide the highest quality service and repair, any damage to products due to No. of Cells wear and tear will be repaired at a reasonable charge. If you are unable to contact your dealer then you can contact us directly at info@flyozone.com. Projected Area (m 18.04 20.11 21.2 22.3...
- Page 17 LINE DIAGRAM TECHNICAL DRAWINGS Rush 5 Rigging Diagram Individual and linked line lengths can be found online. Trailing Lower Surface A riser Edge Leading Upper Surface B riser Edge Baby A Riser Riser Riser Riser Pulley AMU1 AMU2 BMU1 BMU2 Upper Cell Accelerator Lines Brake Openings Pulleys B10 B11...
- Page 18 MATERIALS All Ozone gliders are made from the highest quality materials available. Cloth Upper Surface Dominico DOKDO 30D MF Lower Surface Dominico DOKDO 30D MF Internal Ribs Dominico DOKDO 30D FM Leading Edge Reinforcement 2.5/1.8/1.4mm Plastic Main Line Set Brake Lines Riser Lines Main brake Lines PPSL - 200 / 120 Liros - 10-200-040/DSL -140 PPSL S - 191 Middle brake lines Edelrid 8000U - 130 Edelrid 8000U - 50kg Middle Lines Upper brake lines Edelrid 8000U - 50/70/90/130...
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