Ozone Spark 2 Manual
Pilots Manual
CONTENTS
Thank You01
Warning02
Team Ozone 03
Your Spark 2 04
Risers 05
Preparation07
Basic Flight Techniques 09
Rapid Descent Techniques 13
Incidents in Flight 15
Caring For Your wing 17
Limitations 24
Ozone Quality 25
Technical Specications 26
Drawing/Riser lengths 27
Line diagram 28
Materials 29
EN v1.0 April 2019
THANK YOU
EN
01
ThankyouforchoosingtoyOzone.Asateamoffreeyingenthusiasts,competitorsandadventurers,Ozone’s
missionistobuildagileparaglidersofthehighestqualitywithcuttingedgedesigns,performanceandmaximum
security.
Condenceandbeliefinyourparagliderisafargreaterassetthananysmallgainsinperformance-askanyoftheOzone
pilotsonyourlocalhills,orthosewhohavetakenourglidersonground-breakingadventuresorstoodonpodiumsaround
theworld.Allourresearchanddevelopmentisconcentratedoncreatingthebesthandling/performancecharacteristics
possiblewithoptimumsecurity.OurdevelopmentteamisbasedinthesouthofFrance.Thisarea-whichincludesthe
sitesofGourdon,MonacoandColdeBleyne-guaranteesusmorethan300yabledaysperyear,thisisagreatasset
inthedevelopmentoftheOzonerange.
Aspilotswefullyunderstandjusthowbiganinvestmentanewparaglideris.Weknowthatqualityandvalueformoney
areessentialconsiderationswhenchoosinganewwing,sotokeepcostslowandqualityhighwemanufactureallofour
productsinourownproductionfacility.Duringproductionourwingsundergonumerousrigorousqualitycontrolchecks
thatarefullytraceable,thiswaywecanguaranteethatallofourparaglidersmeetthesamehighstandards.
Thismanualwillhelpyougetthemostoutofyourglider,itisessentialthatyoureaditbeforeyingyournewwingfor
thersttime.Itsdetailstheprocedureforpreparingthewingbeforeight,basicyingtechniquesandalsoincludestips
andadviceonhowbesttocareandmaintainyourwingtoensurealonglifeandhighresalevalue.Forthelatestupdates,
includingalltechnicaldatapleaserefertotheonlineversion.Thiscanbefoundontheproduct’spageatwww.yozone.
com
Ifyouneedanyfurtherinformationaboutanyofourproductspleasecheckyozone.comorcontactyourlocaldealer,
schooloranyofushereatOzone.
SafeFlying!
TeamOzone
WARNING
02
•Paragliding/Paramotoringisapotentiallydangeroussportthatcancauseseriousinjuryincludingbodily
harm, paralysis and death. Flying an Ozone paraglider is undertaken with the full knowledge of the
involvedrisks.
•AstheownerofanOzoneparaglideryoutakeexclusiveresponsibilityforallrisksassociatedwithitsuse.
Inappropriateuseandorabuseofyourequipmentwillincreasetheserisks.
•Anyliabilityclaimsresultingfromuseofthisproducttowardsthemanufacturer,distributorordealers
areexcluded.
•Bepreparedtopracticeasmuchasyoucan-especiallygroundhandling,asthisisacriticalaspectof
paragliding.Poorcontrolwhileonthegroundisoneofthemostcommoncausesofaccidents.
•Bereadytocontinueyourlearningbyattendingadvancedcoursestofollowtheevolutionofoursport,
astechniquesandmaterialskeepimproving.
•Use only certied paragliders, harnesses with protector and reserve parachutes that are free from
modication,andusethemonlywithintheircertiedweightranges.Pleaserememberthatyingaglider
outsideitscertiedcongurationmayjeopardiseanyinsurance(e.g.liability,lifeetc)youhave.Itisyour
responsibilityasthepilottoverifyyourinsurancecover.
•Make sure you complete a thorough daily and preight inspection of all of your equipment. Never
attemptyingwithunsuitableordamagedequipment.
•Alwayswearahelmet,glovesandboots.
•All pilots should have the appropriate level of license for their respective country and third party
insurance.
•Makesurethatyouarephysicallyandmentallyhealthybeforeying.
•Choosethecorrectwing,harnessandconditionsforyourlevelofexperience.
•Payspecialattentiontotheterrainyouwillbeyingandtheweatherconditionsbeforeyoulaunch.Ifyou
areunsuredonoty,andalwaysaddalargesafetymargintoallyourdecisions.
• NEVER y your glider in rain, snow, strong wind, clouds or turbulent weather conditions.
•Ifyouusegood,safejudgmentyouwillenjoymanyyearsofparagliding/paramotoring.
TEAM OZONE
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EveryoneatOzonecontinuestobedrivenbyourpassionforying,ourloveofadventureandourquestto
seeOzone’sparagliderdevelopmentcreatebetter,saferandmoreversatileparagliders.
ThedesignteamconsistsofDavidDagault,LucArmant,FredPieri,RussellOgden,HonorinHamard,Emilia
PlakandAlexMateos.Davhasawealthofexperienceincompetitionying,XC,XAlpsandparaglider
design.Luc,adedicatedXCandcompetitionaddicthasabackgroundinnavalarchitecture.Fred,our
residentgeekisamathematician,mechanicalengineerandvolBivspecialist.Russisacompetitionpilot
andtestpilotwith1000sofhourstestingexperience.Honorinhasbeenyingsincehewas13,naturally
talented,hehasalreadybecomeworldchampion.Betweenthem,theybringawealthofknowledge,ideas
andexperienceandworkcloselytogetherinthedesignandtestingprocess.
Former female World champion, Emilia Plak manages the paramotor department, she is helped by
AlexMateos.AstwoofthenestpilotsintheworldholdingWorld,EuropeanandFrenchParamotoring
champion titles between them, they offer valuable advice and feedback throughout the development
process,helpingtoproducetheperfectblendofsafety,speedandperformance.
MikeCavanaghistheboss andmultiplewinneroftheUKXCleague,whennotoutyinghegenerally
keepscontrolofthemayhem.HeishelpedbyJeanChristopheSkiera(JC)whomanagesourdistribution
networkandtheproductrange.PromotionandmarketingarecoordinatedbyBASEjumpinglegendMatt
Gerdes.BackintheofceKarineMarconi,ChloeVilaandIsabelleMartinezruntheshow.Thesewonderful
ladieslookaftertheorderingsystem,thedealers,thedesignteamandthegeneraldaytodayrunningof
thecompany-withoutthemitwouldbechaos.
Our own manufacturing facility in Vietnam is headed up by Dr Dave Pilkington who works relentlessly
manufacturing gliders and producing prototypes as well as researching materials and manufacturing
processesforourfutureproducts.HeisbackedupbyasuperbteammanagedbyKhanhandPhongwith
over1000productionstaff.
YOUR SPARK 2
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The Spark 2 is a PPG wing designed specically for schools and beginner pilots. Based on the Element
3,theSpark2isanincrediblyeasyandforgivingwingidealfor all levels of student training. TheSpark2
featurestechnologiestakenfromourhigherperformancemodelsbutimplementedintoaconceptfocused
very much towards, safety, forgiveness and excellent ination behaviour. The new prole, line layout and
internalstructureimprovestheefciencyandpassivesafetywhilstretainingtheforgivingnaturerequiredfor
aschoolwing.Theplanformretainsamoderatedaspectratiowhichhasproventobeagoodcompromisefor
comfort,easeofuseandfunwhilstmaintainingexceptionalsafetycharacteristics.
Particularattentionhasbeenmadetotheinationbehaviourandground-handlingcharacteristicstomake
poweredlaunchesaseasyastheycanbe.Innil-windconditions,theinationisincrediblyeasy,theSpark
2inateswiththe lightest of forwardpressure,yetthe leading edgeremainsstrongand open evenwhen
forcedbyheavyinputs.Inthelightestofwinds,theSpark2restsoverheadandforgivesmisguidedinputs,
thisqualitymakesgroundhandlingbothfunandsafe.
Intheair,theSpark2issimpletoy.Itisdampedinbothrollandpitch,withaprogressivefeelinthebrakes
forcontrolledandcoordinatedturns.Theoverallbrakerangeislong,withaveryslowstallspeed,makingit
verydifcultforstudentstoinadvertentlystallorspinthewing.Whilsttheitisincrediblyforgiving,theSpark
2isalsoenjoyabletoy,tightandcompactintheair,beginnerswillnditintuitivetoywhilstinstructorswill
appreciatehandlingthatisagileandprecise.Theexcellentsinkrateperformanceallowsforquicktakeoffs
andefcientfuelconsumption.
Therisersaresimpleandunclutteredwithaneffectivetrimmersystemandshort-rangespeedsystemoffering
sufcientspeedandsoliditytogiveinstructorspeaceofmindwhilstguidingpilotsthroughtheseexercises.
CertiedENA*,theSpark2isavailablein3sizes,coveringawideweightrangeofpilotweights.Theoverall
easeofuseanduncompromisingsafetycombinetomaketheSpark2thefavouredworkhorseforinstructors
andschools.
*Certiedwiththeuseofthefootoperatedspeedsystemwiththetrimmerssetintheslowposition.
ReleasingthetrimsinvalidatesENightcertication.
RISERS
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TheSpark2hasbeendesignedwith3risersperside.TheAriseriscoveredwithcolouredwebbing,to
allowforeasyidentication.TheArisersaresplitintotwo,thesmallerriser-holdingonlytheoutermostA
line-hasbeendesignedthiswaytomakeapplyingbigearssimple.
Trimmers
Therisers feature trimmers for comfortable fast cruising whilst under power. The ‘neutral’ or standard
settingiswiththetrimmerspulledallthewaydowntotheslowestposition.ENightcerticationisvalid
whenownwithintheENweightrangeandwhenusingthefootoperatedspeedsystemsolongasthe
trimmersaresetintheslowposition.Flyingoutsideofthecertiedweightrangeorreleasingthetrimmers
invalidatestheENightcertication.
Thestandard(ENcertied)trimsettingisrecommendedfortakeoff,landing,climbingunderpower,whilst
thermallingorfreeyingandwhentheairisturbulent.Brakepressureislighterandthehandlingatitsbest
atthestandardtrimsetting.
Toincreasecruisespeedyoucanusetheacceleratorsystem,releasethetrimmers,ordoboth-ifthe
conditionsaresuitable.
Inturbulentairtheproleisstable,itwillresistreasonablelevelsofturbulencewithahighresistanceto
collapsewithoutpilotinput.Howeverin turbulentairOzonerecommendstoreturnthetrimmerstothe
standardposition(pulleddown)andtoytheglideractively.Thisway,youwillbeinthebestpositionto
reactcorrectlyshouldanincidentoccur.
NOTE: The standard position is when the trimmers are pulled down to the slowest position. In this
position the maillons on the risers are level.
IMPORTANT
Using the accelerator or
releasing the trimmers
decreases the angle of
attack and makes the wing
more prone to collapse,
therefore accelerating the
wing near to the ground
or in turbulent conditions
should be avoided.
IMPORTANT
The Spark 2 is EN certied
in accelerated ight
with the speed bar only
and the trimmers set in
the standard or slowest
position. Releasing the
trimmers invalidates any
ight certication. For un-
powered ight and valid
certication the trimmers
must be pulled to the slow
position.
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Accelerator System
Therisers feature a foot operated accelerator systemfor high speed cruising. Thespeed system acts
differentlythanreleasingthetrimmers,buteithercanbeusedinanycombinationtoacceleratethewing.
Becareful,fullyacceleratedwiththetrimmersreleasedisfastandshouldonlybeusedincalmconditions
andwithsufcientaltitude.
Brake Lines
Thebrakelinelengthshavebeensetcarefullyduringtesting.Wefeelitisbettertohaveslightlylongbrake
linesandtoywithawrap(oneturnoflinearoundthehand).However,ifyoudochoosetoadjusttheir
lengthpleasekeepinmindthefollowing:
•Ensurebothmainbrakelinesareofequallength.
•Ifabrakehandlehasbeenremoved,checkthatitslineisroutedthroughthepulleywhenitisreplaced.
•Whenthebrakesarefullyreleasedinight,thebrakelinesshouldbeslack.Theremustbeasubstantial
bowinthemtoguaranteenodeformationofthetrailingedgewhenaccelerated.
•Theremustbeaminimumof10cmoffreeplaybeforethebrakesbegintodeformthetrailingedge.This
preventsthetrailingedgefrombeingdeformedwhenusingthespeedsystem.
Adjustable Brake Position
Theheightofthebrakehandlescanbeadjustedaccordingtopilotpreferencetosuitethepowerunit’s
hangpointsheightbyusingtheappropriatepulley.Thereare2pulleysettings:upperandlower.The
uppersetting(assetbythefactory)isforlowhangpointmotorswhilstthelowersettingisforunitswith
higherhangpoints.
Ifyoulowerthebrakehandle,youmustalsolengthenthebrakelinesaccordingly.Movingthebrake
handlestothelowerpulleyrequiresadding17cmtotheoverallbrakelinelength-usetheappropriate
markonthebrakelines.
• Firstundothebrakehandle’sknotandremovethebrakelinefromtheupperpulley.
• Re-routethebrakelinethroughthelowerpulley
• Re-attachthebrakehandlewithanappropriateknotatthecorrectlengthusingthesecondmark.
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 for directional
control.
IMPORTANT
If you adjust the brake
handle height, you MUST
re-lengthen the brake lines
accordingly.
PREPARATION
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Accelerator System
Tosetuptheacceleratorsystem,rstroutethelinessuppliedwiththespeedsystemthroughtheharness.
Makesurethisisdonecorrectlyandthat thelinespassthroughallofthepulleys(checkyourharness
manualforinstructions).Attachthespeedsystemlinestotheacceleratorsystemontheriserswiththe
Brummelhooks.
Abasic set-up can be performed on theground: ask a friend to pull the risers tight into their in-ight
positionwhilstyousitintheharnessontheground.Nowadjustthelengthsofthelinessothatthemain
barsitsjustbeneathyourseat.Youshouldbeabletohookyourheelintothelowerloopoftheaccelerator.
Theremustbeenoughslackinthespeedbartoensurethefrontrisersarenotpulleddowninnormaltrim
speedight,butnotsolongthatitisimpossibletousethefullspeedrangeoftheglider.Fullyextending
thelowerloopwillacceleratethewingtoapproximatelyhalfitsacceleratedspeedrange.Forfullspeed,
hookyourheelsontotheupperbarandsmoothlyextendyourlegs,maximumspeediswhenthepulleys
ontheriserstouch.Oncesetup,testthefullrangeoftheacceleratorincalmyingconditionsandensure
thatbothrisersarepulledevenlyduringoperation.Fine-tuningcanbecompletedwhenyouarebackon
theground.
Harness and Motor
Itwillbeinyourharnessthatyouwillenjoyying.Therefore,werecommendyouspendthetimeonthe
groundtoadjustyourharness’differentsettings.Hangfromasolidbeamanddoublecheckthatyouare
comfortableandthatyoucanreachthebrakehandles,tipsteeringhandlesandthatyoucanachievethe
fullrangeofspeedbartravelbeforeying.Donotywithyourcheststrapsettootight.
The Spark 2 is suitable for all types of motor. There are many different motor units available and it is
vitallyimportantthatyouchooseonethatissuitableforyourneeds,weightandskilllevel.Duetothehigh
performanceprole,aunitwithalesspowerfulmotorandlowmovablehangpointsmaybeadvisable.
Alwaysseekassistanceandadvicefromyourinstructororexperiencedpilotsbeforechoosingequipment
foryourself.
IMPORTANT
The wing has been
certied with dened
harness dimensions. The
30 was certied with the
hangpoint width at 48cm,
the 27 at 46cm and the 25
at 44cm.
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Wing
Tofamiliariseyourselfwiththeglideritisagoodideatoperformpracticeinationsandgroundhandling
bothwithandwithoutthemotor.Aswithallnewequipment,onlyyinconditionsthatyouwouldnormally
yinandonafamiliarsite.Flythewinginaprogressivemannerandbeawarethatwingloadinghasa
directeffectonthewing’syingcharacteristics.
Preflight Checks
Layoutthewingdownwindofyourmotoronitstopsurfaceinapronouncedarc,withthecentreofthe
winghigherthanthetips.Asyouunfoldthewingchecktheupperandlowerpanelsforanyripsortears,
payparticularattentiontotheseamsandlineattachmentpointsastheseareloadbearing.Neverywith
adamagedwing.
Layoutthelinesonesideatatimeandcheckforanyobvioussignsofdamage.Holdtherisersclearof
thegroundatshoulderheightandstartingwiththebrakelines,pullalllinesclear.Repeattheprocesswith
theD,C,BandthentheAlines,layingthecheckedlinesontopofthepreviousset.Makesurenolines
aretangled,knottedorsnaggedthenmirrortheprocessontheotherside.
Take-off checklist:
1.Checkreserveparachute-pininandhandlesecure
2.Helmetonandfastened
3.Allharnessbucklesclosed-checkleg-loopsagain
4.Carabinersandmaillonstight
5.HoldingtheA’s,yourbrakehandlesandthrottle
6.Leadingedgeopen
7.Aligneddirectlyintowind
8.Enginewarmandabletodeliverfullpower
9.Trimsetcorrectly
10.Propclearoflines
11.Airspaceandvisibilityclear
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