Ozone SPYDER 3 - Riser Systems

RISERS
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The risers feature long range trimmers; stronger brake handle magnets; TST steering system;
fully adjustable brake pulley height settings and coloured A risers for easy identication.
Trimmers
The Spyder 3 is supplied with a trim riser set. The ‘standard’ position is when the trimmers are
pulled all the way down. The trimmers can be set to the red line (neutral) position for faster
ination behaviour during the take-off, this is especially useful in light winds and/or at high
altitudes. The red line position is a good setting for ‘normal’ powered ight, it allows you to
cruise around with a relatively high trim speed whilst retaining efciency. The white lines are
there simply for reference and to reduce the chances of slippage.
The standard (slow) trim setting is ideal for climbing under power, whilst thermalling, free
ying and when the air is turbulent, brake pressure is at its lightest and the handling at its
best.
To increase cruise speed you can use the accelerator system, release the trimmers, or do
both. Using the speed system has exactly the same effect as releasing the trimmers. Unlike
some other PPG wings, it is safe and possible to y with the trimmers in the standard (slow)
position whilst using the full range of the foot operated speed system.
With the trimmers fully released it is possible to use the brakes for directional control. However
when ying faster - by accelerating further with the speed system - directional control should
be maintained with the TST. Using the brakes at speeds faster than the trimmer-released
position can lead to a collapse.
IMPORTANT
In thermic or turbulent
air pull the trimmers
to the slow or
standard position or at
least to the red stitch
line or accept a higher
risk of collapse.
IMPORTANT
In addition to our own
extensive testing, the
Spyder 3 has passed the
criteria required by the
DGAC and has been load
tested to the EN 926.1
standard.