YOUR ENZO
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The Enzo represents a new class of wing, certified to the EN stand-
ard, but with flight characteristics, behaviour, safety and perform-
ance normally associated with the open class.
The Enzo uses the same planform as the R10.2/R11. The high aspect
ratio design ensures good sink rate, good glide performance and an
uncompromising open class feel. The Enzo also shares the R10.2
profile which was developed from the bbHPP, giving it high levels of
stability throughout the speed range. The Enzo is a hybrid 2 liner: A
and B main lines with short upper C’s that split high up in the gallery.
The Enzo is optimised for efficiency in the climb and glide with a us-
able top speed.
Despite its certified status, the Enzo is still very much a competition
wing. It is not suitable for pilots who would normally choose to fly EN
D category wings and is certainly not suitable as a first EN D glider.
It is designed for racing and made to fit the requirements of the top
level pilots. To be flown safely, it requires the same standard of pilot
and the same piloting skills as the R10.2 / R11. It is only suitable
for high level pilots who have a very good standard of canopy control,
an in-depth knowledge of SIV and the necessary skills to fly a 2 liner
without it collapsing.
Our mission for the Enzo was a difficult one: Performance equal to
the R10/R11 but with certification. We are satisfied with the result
and we are glad to tell you that the mission has been accomplished.
Brake Lines
The main brake line lengths have been set carefully during testing,
however, if you do choose to adjust them, please bear in mind the
following:
Do not reduce the set lengths, this may cause the wing to en-•
gage the brakes whilst at full speed.
Ensure both main brake lines are of equal length.•
If a brake handle has been removed, 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 must be a substantial “bow” in them to
guarantee no deformation of the trailing edge.
IMPORTANT: In the unlikely event of a brake line snapping
in ight, or a handle becoming detached, the glider can be
own by gently pulling the rear risers (B-risers) for direc-
tional control.
Risers
The Enzo has been designed with 2 rows of lines, and 2 risers A & B.
The A risers are coloured grey, this allows them to be easily identi-
fied. The B risers are slightly shorter than the A’s and have red tog-
gles, this is to make active flying whilst holding the B risers easier.
Total Weight in flight
Each Enzo has a defined, certified weight range.
If you want better speed, precise handling, and generally fly in moun-
tains and/or in strong conditions, you should chose to fly in the mid-
dle to top part of the weight range. If you want a better sink rate, or
if you generally fly in flat lands and/or in weak conditions, you should
choose to fly near the middle to bottom part of the weight range. Re-
member, you can always add ballast when conditions are stronger.
For competition flying it is generally better to be in the upper part of
the weight range
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