Anti-G Ozone System

Have you ever lost consciousness during a steep spiral? Or have you never dared to spiral that steeply? Regardless of your wing's brand, whether you tend to spiral too much or not enough, theAnti-G will change your life—for the better.

The Anti-G is a safety device that makes spiral descents safer by reducing G-forces. It is simple and easy to use, and particularly effective with high-aspect ratio wings.

• Intended primarily for competition pilots and pilots flying with high aspect ratio wings.

• The Anti-G is easy to use, but must only be used in accordance with the instructions. You must read and understand the user manual before any flight.

• The Anti-G fits into a pouch smaller than an average cockpit. It can be used with any harness.

• Lightweight and compact: 620 grams in total.

The Anti-G attaches to the main attachment point of your harness, on the side toward which you want to spiral. Simply deploy the canopy (parachute) and initiate the spiral as usual. Although you can enter a committed spiral, you will make fewer turns while maintaining a higher sink rate and experiencing much less G-force. Most pilots will experience a massive 40% reduction in G-force when using the Anti-G.

Its use allows you to achieve a high sink rate while maintaining better situational awareness thanks to the reduction in forces experienced. This also means less stress on your wing and lines. Deployed in stabilized flight, the Anti-G does not generate any noticeable disturbance or yaw force on your harness at trim speed*.

You can descend in a spiral and even land normally with the system deployed. The Anti-G is equipped with a kill line for easy deactivation in flight.

We highly recommend this accessory to all competition pilots, regardless of their wing. Some high-performance wings (such as the Mantra or Mantra R) make effective spirals difficult without excessive G-forces. The Anti-G allows for very fast descent with low G-forces, for all wing brands.

 

Why is the Anti-G attached on one side only?

The Anti-G is attached on one side only so that it can be used with any harness model. In addition, it is designed to be used in a spiral, which is an asymmetrical maneuver. During the spiral, the Anti-G is connected to the inner riser.

Once the Anti-G is deployed, is my wing more likely to collapse, stall, or go into a spin?

Since the Anti-G is attached to a link, it is close to the center of gravity of the system (wing + pilot). As a result, it does not affect the pitch stability of the wing. As proof, if the Anti-G were positioned higher, for example in the middle of the lines, it would exert a backward force and increase the tendency to stall. You could say that the wing does not feel the Anti-G; only the glide ratio is affected; the Anti-G does not change the pitch balance. The same logic applies during a spiral, and the Anti-G does not cause any tendency to spin.

However, the Anti-G adds a slight yaw asymmetry when flying with the arms raised, and a more noticeable asymmetry when flying at high speed.

Does my sail maintain the same spiral behavior with the Anti-G?

Yes, all our tests show that the behavior of the spiral (stable or unstable) does not change when using the Anti-G.

How does the Anti-G perform in level flight?

The Anti-G is useless in straight flight. With only 1.2 m² of surface area, it is too small to generate significant drag at normal speeds. For example, it does not help at all when landing over a shorter distance—for such an operation, the Anti-G is much less effective than brakes.

During a spiral, the effectiveness of the Anti-G is multiplied by 10 thanks to the improvement in speed and the fact that drag is proportional to speed. We do not recommend using the Anti-G during the approach to land, as not only is it ineffective, but it can also disrupt your landing habits.

Can the Anti-G be retracted and reused in flight?

Although it is possible to reuse the Anti-G several times during a flight, OZONE does not recommend it. If the pilot retracts the Anti-G in flight, there is a danger of it re-inflating unexpectedly in the relative wind. If the Anti-G re-inflates close to the pilot, it can obstruct vision and reduce the ability to control the wing. We recommend using the Anti-G for a single descent, then neutralizing it with the designated line before landing. Each pilot must make their own decisions regarding their safety in any given situation.

Can Anti-G help with the aging of my equipment?

Yes, because it greatly reduces centrifugal force. The number of Gs is directly proportional to the stresses applied to the wing structure. Your wing will experience a reduced load factor when used with the Anti-G.

What is the purpose of the attachment bracket inside the container?

It helps to keep the red storage bag inside the container to prevent it from billowing in the relative wind during flight and interfering with the pilot.

The container is too small!

Your Anti-G spends more time stored in your harness than inflated behind you, so it needs to take up as little space as possible. The container is designed to hold a properly folded Anti-G. Read the manual, and after one or two tries you will see that it is very easy to store it in its container.

Which side should I attach it to?

• On the inside of the spiral (attach it on the left side if you are turning left, and vice versa).
• On the opposite side from your reserve parachute (in the unlikely event that you have to deploy your reserve while the Anti-G is open).

My harness has attachment points for a drag chute. Should I use them for the Anti-G?

No. We recommend attaching the Anti-G to your links as indicated in the manual.

I tried to bring my Anti-G back on board, and it re-inflated as I was trying to bring it back!

Firstly, we do not recommend doing this. If you find yourself in a situation where it is imperative to bring the Anti-G back and keep it on board for possible redeployment, then hold the strap firmly and, if necessary, twist it slightly with your fingers to prevent the vent line from slipping inside.

WARNING:

Although it is possible to use the Anti-G several times during the same flight, OZONE does not recommend this. If the pilot retracts the Anti-G in flight, there is a risk of it re-inflating in the relative wind. If the Anti-G re-inflates close to the pilot, there is a risk of untimely re-inflation, obstructing the pilot's vision and reducing the ability to control the wing. We recommend using the Anti-G for a single descent, then neutralizing it with the designated line before landing.