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cause disorientation and need time and height to recover.
Do not perform this manoeuvre near the ground.
NOTE: Using an Anti G will signicantly reduce the G forces
experienced during a spiral dive.
INCIDENTS IN FLIGHT
Deflations
Deflations can be avoided, or at least dramatically reduced with ac-
tive flying. Always have feel of the wing using the B risers or brakes.
If you feel a loss of internal pressure or see a crease appear between
the A and B tabs on the sail, making a fast input will stop a collapse
from occurring or at least significantly reduce the size and potential
consequences of the collapse.
Asymmetric collapse
If an asymmetric collapse occurs, your first priority should be to
maintain directional control; fly away from the ground, obstacles and/
or other pilots. Asymmetric collapses can be controlled by weight
shifting away from the collapse and applying enough brake to control
your direction, this act alone will normally be enough for a full recov-
ery of the wing. In your efforts to stop the glider turning towards the
collapsed side you must be careful not to stall the side of the wing
that is still flying. If the deflation does not spontaneously reinflate,
use a long smooth progressive pump with the brake of the deflated
side. This pumping action should take about 1-2 seconds per pump.
Pumping with short, fast movements may not reinflate the wing and
pumping too slow and long may take the glider close to, or beyond,
the stall point.
If the collapse is very large and you are unable to stop the glider
turning without exceeding the stall point, then allow the glider to
turn, go with the collapse with your body (to avoid twists) and keep a
small amount of brake applied. The energy of the dive will start to re-
inflate the wing, use the brakes and weight shift to regain directional
control before bringing it back on course.
NEVER try to pull the Big Ears in with the speed bar already
applied. This can lead to a major asymmetric deation.
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!
IMPORTANT: Ozone strongly recommends to NOT perform
this manoeuvre!
B-Line Stall
A traditional B line stall is not possible with the Enzo.
Spiral Dive
The spiral dive is the most effective descent method to lose height
rapidly. The Enzo will turn almost 360 degrees before it drops into a
spiral dive, once in the spiral you should apply enough outside brake
to keep the outer wing tip pressured and inflated.
Safe descent rates of 8m/s and beyond are possible, the associated
high speeds and G-forces can be disorientating, so pay particular at-
tention to your altitude.
To exit the spiral dive, return your weight shift to a central position
and then smoothly release the inside brake. As the Enzo decelerates
allow the turn to continue until enough energy has been dissipated to
return to level flight without an excessive climb and surge.
You should always be prepared to pilot the wing out of a spiral dive. To
do so smoothly use opposite weight shift and apply a small amount of
outside brake and the glider will start to resume normal flight. Never
attempt to recover from a spiral with hard or quick opposite inputs
as this will result in an aggressive climb and surge.
IMPORTANT: Spiral dives with sink rates over 8 m/s are
possible, but should be avoided. They are dangerous and
put unnecessary strain on the pilot and glider. Spiral dives
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