Ozone ZENO 2 - Turning; Active Flying

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At full speed the Zeno 2 is very fast, we recommend to only y at full speed when absolutely
necessary, such as when on nal glide during a competition or when ying towards a strong
thermal. 3/4 speed should suce in most normal XC conditions.
Always pilot the wing with the B risers whilst accelerated and do not y full speed close to the
ground or in turbulent conditions.
By applying approximately 20cm of brakes the Zeno 2 will achieve its Minimum-Sink rate; this
is the speed to use for thermalling and ridge soaring.
Turning
To familiarize yourself with the Zeno 2 your rst turns should be gradual and progressive. To
make ecient and coordinated turns, rst check the airspace is clear and then lean in the
direction you want to go. The rst input for directional change should be weight-shift, followed
by a smooth application of the brake until the desired bank angle is achieved. To regulate the
speed and radius of the turn, coordinate your weight shift and use both the outer and inner
brake.
Active Flying
To minimize the likelihood of suering collapses in turbulent conditions, it is essential to
y the wing actively. The aim of active ying is to maintain a constant pressure and pitch
control of the wing. If you feel a reduction or loss of pressure quickly apply the brakes until
you feel normal pressure again. Once you have normal pressure, raise the hands back to the
original position. Avoid ying with continuous amounts of deep brake in rough air as you could
inadvertently stall the wing - always consider your airspeed. These subtle adjustments will
help keep the glider ying smoothly directly above you and dramatically reduce the likelihood
of a collapse. If the glider pitches in front of you, use the brakes to slow it down. Equally, if the
glider drops behind you, release the brakes to allow it to speed up, but be ready to anticipate
the following pitch forward. The goal is to maintain the wing directly overhead with a constant
level of internal pressure.
IMPORTANT
Always keep hold of
your brakes. Do not y
in turbulent conditions
IMPORTANT
Never initiate a turn at
minimum speed (i.e.
with full brakes on) as
you could risk entering
a spin.