Ozone SPYDER 3 - Normal Flight Operation

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The Spyder 3 is well damped in roll but under certain circumstances it is possible for the pilot
to induce oscillations. This is caused by a combination of the engine/propeller torque and pilot
weight shift and/or brake inputs. To stop oscillations it is best to reduce the power slightly and
ensure that you remain static with weight shift and brake inputs. Once settled you can once
again apply full power. Under full power the torque effect will attempt to gently turn the wing,
using weight shift or adjusting the trims asymmetrically is the best method to correct this.
Normal Flight
Once at a safe height you can release the trimmers for a faster cruise speed. If your motor
has enough power, the Spyder 3 will achieve very good straight line speeds whilst maintaining
level ight with trims fully released and full speed bar applied. Be cautious when releasing the
trimmers beyond the red line, only do so in calm conditions.
For better penetration in headwinds and improved glide performance in sinking air, crosswinds
or headwinds, you should y faster than trim speed by using the accelerator system, or the
trimmers. In turbulent air the reex prole is very stable. It will resist reasonable levels of
turbulence with a high resistance to collapse without active pilot input. The faster the wing is
own the more inherent stability there is, as the reex has a greater effect. In mild turbulence
it may be best to not attempt to y the wing actively and let the prole absorb the turbulence
itself, indeed application of the brakes whilst accelerated will reduce the inherent stability of
the prole. However in very strong turbulence Ozone recommends to return the trimmers to
the fully slow position and y the glider actively. This way, you will be in the best position to
react correctly should a collapse occur.
For maximum efciency whilst ying downwind, release the speed bar and return the trimmers
to the slow position. By pulling the trimmers to the slow position and applying a small amount
of brake, the Spyder 3 will achieve its best minimum-sink rate; this is the speed to use for
thermalling and ridge soaring whilst free ying.
IMPORTANT
Never apply the brakes
whilst using the speed
system - it makes
the wing more prone
to collapse. During
accelerated ight use
the TST for directional
control.