Anti G - Ozone

Ozone Anti G is always served with the container.

Have you ever been on the verge of losing consciousness during a spin? Or have you ever had the courage to take such a radical spin? Well,

Regardless of the brand of glider you fly, or whether you've been spinning or falling short, the Anti-G will change your life. For the better. The Anti-G is a device that reduces the Gs in a spin. It's simple and easy to use, and is particularly effective with high-aspect gliders.

Designed primarily for use by competition pilots and those flying high aspect ratio gliders

• The Anti-G is easy to use, but it should only be used as directed. You must read and understand the instruction manual before using it in flight.
• The Anti-G is housed in a container that is smaller than a normal cockpit and can be used with any chair.

The Anti-G attaches to your harness's main anchor point, on the side you want to spin toward. Simply deploy it and begin your dive normally. While you'll be able to do very steep dives, you'll turn less while maintaining a high sink rate and feeling less G. Most pilots will feel a massive 40% reduction in G when using the Anti-G. Using the Anti-G will allow you to achieve a higher sink rate and remain more spatially oriented, thanks to the lower number of Gs. This reduction in Gs also means that the glider and lines will be less stressed. With the Anti-G deployed in level flight, you won't feel any roll or tendency for the harness to pull you to one side at brake-free speed.*

You can spin down and land normally with the Anti-G deployed. The Anti-G includes a cord for easy override in flight.

We strongly recommend that all competition pilots use this tool, regardless of the glider they fly. Due to the high efficiency of advanced C, D, and CCC gliders, it is difficult to descend effectively in a spin without generating excessive Gs. The Anti-G allows you to descend very quickly with low Gs with any brand of glider.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT ANTI-G

Why is Anti-G anchored asymmetrically (only on one side)?

The Anti-G is anchored on only one side so it can be used with any type of harness. It's also designed for use in a spin, which is an asymmetric maneuver. During the spin, the Anti-G is anchored to the carabiner on the inside of the turn.

With the Anti-G deployed, is my wing closer to stalling, folding, or autorotation?

Since the Anti-G is attached to a carabiner, it sits very close to the center of gravity of your system (sail + pilot). Therefore, it doesn't affect the pitch stability of your sail. To demonstrate this, if the Anti-G were attached higher up, for example, halfway up the lines, it would exert a rearward force on the sail, making it prone to stalling.

We could say that the glider doesn't "feel" your anti-G, that it's only your glide ratio that suffers; anti-G doesn't change your pitch balance. The same logic applies in a barrean, and anti-G doesn't cause any autorotation tendency.

However, Anti-G does add a very slight asymmetry in yaw at brake-release speed, which is more noticeable in accelerated flight.

Does my wing behave the same in a spin with the Anti-G?

Yes, all the tests we have done have shown that the behavior of a sail in a spin (stable or unstable) does not change if Anti-G is added.

What about Anti-G in straight and level flight?

Anti-G is useless in straight-ahead flight. With a surface area of just 1.2 square meters, it's too small to generate significant drag at trim speed. For example, it wouldn't help you land in a shorter distance. For that, Anti-G is much less effective than proper use of your brakes.

During a spin, the effectiveness of Anti-G increases by a factor of 10 due to the increase in airspeed and the fact that drag is proportional to speed. We do not recommend using Anti-G as a landing approach tool, as it will not only be ineffective for this purpose but can also disrupt your normal approach flow.

Can Anti-G be picked up in flight and taken out again?

Although it is possible to reuse the Anti-G multiple times during a flight, OZONE does not recommend it. If the pilot retracts the Anti-G in flight, there is a danger that it may suddenly reinflate in the relative airflow. If the Anti-G reinflates near the pilot, it may obscure their view or impair their ability to control the glider. We recommend that pilots use the Anti-G for only one descent and then override it before landing using the retracting lanyard. It is up to each pilot to determine what is safe and comfortable for them in each situation. You are the one responsible.

Can Anti-G help my equipment last longer?

Yes, because it significantly reduces the amount of Gs. The number of Gs is directly proportional to the tension applied to your sail's structure. Your sail experiences less stress when you're steering with the Anti-G.

What is the purpose of the sealing tab inside the container?

Helps keep the red bag inside the container to prevent it from inflating in the relative wind during flight and hindering the pilot.

The container is too small!

Your Anti-G spends more time folded in your chair than inflated behind you, so it should take up as little space as possible in your chair. The container is designed to hold a properly folded Anti-G. Read the manual, and after one or two practice folds, you'll find it's very easy to put the Anti-G back in its container.

Which side do I anchor it to?

• On the inside of the drill (if you drill on the left, anchor it to the left carabiner and vice versa).
• On the opposite side of your emergency parachute (in the unlikely event that you need to deploy your emergency parachute while using the Anti-G).
• My harness has an anchor point on the shoulder pad for a braking parachute. Should I use it for the Anti-G?
• No. We recommend that you attach the Anti-G to one of the main carabiners and only as shown in the user manual.

I tried to pick up the Anti-G in flight and it re-inflated as I tried to pull it back!

To begin with, we don't recommend doing this. If you find yourself in a situation where it's essential to retrieve the Anti-G and return it to its container for disposal, hold the strap firmly and, if necessary, bend it slightly with your fingers to prevent the deflation cord from slipping inside the strap.

ATTENTION:

While it is possible to reuse the Anti-G multiple times during a flight, OZONE does not recommend it. If the pilot retracts the Anti-G in flight, there is a risk of sudden reinflation, and if done too close to the pilot, it could obscure their view or reduce their ability to control the glider. We recommend that pilots use the Anti-G for only one descent and then deflate it with the centerline before landing.