Ozone Swift Six - FLYING IN THE RAIN; Flying in Rain Precautions

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Flying in the Rain
Modern wings are susceptible to rain and moisture, ying with a wet wing can result in the loss of normal
ight.
Due to the efcient, wrinkle-free design of the sail, water tends to bead on the leading edge causing ow
separation. Flow separation will make the wing more prone to entering inadvertent parachutal stalls, so
ying 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 ight using the speed bar and/or releasing the trimmers,
even during the nal approach. DO NOT use big ears as a descent technique, big ears increases drag, and
with a wet wing this will further increase the chances of a parachutal stall occurring. Instead, lose height
with gentle 360’s and maintain your air speed at all times. If your wing enters parachutal stall when wet,
immediately release the trimmers and accelerate the wing to regain airspeed.
IMPORTANT
Never y in the rain or
with a wet glider.