U-Turn Alpine Peak 2 L, Manual

Page 1: ...Ernst Strobl All technical details in this manual have been carefully checked by U Turn However we like to mention that we don t take any liability for possible mistakes neither in legal responsibility nor in liabilty cases that derive from mistakable details We pre serve the right to change this manual in any way to achieve technical improvements Manual Rev 1 3 The new light weight gliding with t...

Page 2: ...t basis for quality We certainly keep our customer need in mind and always appreciate your input and constructive criticism Should any question occur please don t hesitate to ask your U Turn dealer or the U Turn team In order to provice you with the latest information on technical development and innovations at U Turn we ask you to complete the questionnaire attached Please mail it to the followin...

Page 3: ...eck 1 78609 Tuningen Germany NAME FIRST NAME STEET ZIP CODE CITY TELEPHONE E MAIL PARAGLIDER TYPE SERIAL NUMBER Date of purchase Dealership Tested by Flying hours Paraglider since Miscellaneous Yes I would like to get the newsletter by email ...

Page 4: ...Page 14 Aerobatics Page 14 MotorisedParagliding Page 14 PreflightCheck Page 14 Take off Page 15 Turning Page 15 Active Flying Page 15 Landing Page 16 Winching Page 16 Advance Handling Page 16 Wingovers Page 17 Full Frontal Page 17 Deep Stall Page 17 Fullstall Page 17 Negative Turn Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 How to avoid collapses by Ernst Strobl Page 19 Rapid Descent Page 19 Spiral Dive Page 19 Big E...

Page 5: ...Turn Instead of the heavy nose mylar plastic reinforcement rods of newest generation are used The wing weight is reduced sig nificant by this The thin lines could be used again despite the increased performance so that air resist ance in flight is minimal too As a result there is an extraordinary glide ratio that is even better than the already outstanding performance of the predecessor Thanks to ...

Page 6: ...speak about On takeoff the whole package is unbelievable tolerant when pulling to hard on the A s The ALPINE PEAK 2 is a real machine abstracts chief designer Ernst Strobl All in all the ALPINE PEAK 2 is the optimum between performance and safety as well as light weight and durability so he is the perfect partner to pilots who like to do hike and fly And to all who want a very light wing without t...

Page 7: ...inner packsack enables you to fold and store the ALPINE PEAK 2 with ease in accordion fold even on windy days and or by yourself The Tubebag pre serves the excellent take off and flight qualities of the glider thus favorably influencing its resale value PPN technology also means that the canopy is lighter weight than with Mylar reinforcement This re duced canopy weight made possible by the PPN tec...

Page 8: ...ng our tests The system is extremely responsive so that a top qualtiy manufacturing is key U Turn Cofounder Thomas Vosseler adds We guarantee a strongly supervised manufacturing process The AFS works like the Electronic Stability Programs known in the automotive industry you could call it an ESP for the air It intervenes for the benefit of safety when an inexperienced pilot or a pilot in trouble e...

Page 9: ...er Korea Accelerator lock Brummelhook Gin Glider Korea brake attachements Nylon 7 2g m Breaking load 110 kg 13mm spreads Kolon Industrial Co Korea brake handhold High Tanacity Poliester Yam 22mm 25 g m 1000 kg Breaking load Techni Sangles France brake handhold attachement High Tanacity Poliester Yam 22mm 25 g m 1000 kg Breaking load Techni Sangles France brake handhold fixation Magnet Gin Glider K...

Page 10: ...0 kg 100 130 kg Wing area flat 24 m 26 m 28 5 m 31 0 m Wing area project 21 85 m 23 63 m 25 63 m 27 65 m Wing span flat 11 0 m 11 44 m 11 91 m 12 38 m Wing span project 9 3 m 9 67 m 10 07 m 10 46 m Aspect ratio flat 4 94 4 94 4 94 4 94 Aspect ratio flat project 3 95 3 95 3 95 3 95 Number of chambers 41 41 41 41 V Trimm 38 39 Km h 38 39 Km h 38 39 Km h 38 39 Km h V Min 22 Km h 22 Km h 21 Km h 20 Km...

Page 11: ...Technical Data Material Mix Page 7 Welches NCV Material Nylon wo verwendet wird fi ndest du auf Page 5 Materialliste ...

Page 12: ...Page 8 Instruction leaflet for repairs and 2 annual Check ...

Page 13: ... Germany LINE ORDER SHEET BESTELLFORMULAR FÜR LEINEN Name Adress Adresse E mail Telephone Number Telefon Nummer Paragliding name Gleitschirm Name Size Größe Other Sonstiges Serial Number Serien Nummer _ _ _ _ ____ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Line ID Bezeichnung Quantity Stückzahl Line ID Bezeichnung Quantity Stückzahl ...

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Page 16: ...t which doesn t slip or affect the lines adversely The U Turn ALPINE PEAK 2 is equipped with a very effective leg actuated speedsystem that increases the speed btw 12 and 15 km h depending on model and pilots weight area load respectively During extreme manoeuvers the speedsystem should not be activated when entering an extreme manoeu vres it should be immediately deactived All extreme manoeuvres ...

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Page 18: ...lowing items Lay down the canopy to draw on the middle line before the outer lines when pulling up the glider with the A risers to get an easy and stable takoff Set yourself up into the wind to get a symmetrical load on both sides when pulling up the canopy The risers may not be twisted to enable smooth looping of the brakelines Make sure no lines are under the canopy to avoid a dangerous situatio...

Page 19: ...nation of appropriate pull on the inner brakeline and shift of bodyweight is the best way for a coordinated turn The Turn radius depends on the amount of pull on the brakeline At about 75 of brakeline travel the ALPINE PEAK 2 increases bank significantly and per forms a fast sleep turn that can be continued to a diving spiral The diving spiral has to be initiated and terminated slowly The bank ang...

Page 20: ... flyable glider Never give the takeoff command before you have total control over your glider Don t turn too much during the takeoff phase and before reaching the minimum safe altitude never winch the ALPINE PEAK 2 with loads outside the allowable weight range all involved persons machines and accessories have to have the appropriate licenses approvals certifications for winching Advanced Handling...

Page 21: ...ymmetric brakes during a stall it could cause a spin Fullstall To enter a fullstall pull both brakes full travel ensure no twisted or wrapped lines The canopy has to be stabilized before recovering the fullstall Rise both brakes slowly and symmetrically to recover If done right the canopy overshoots a little forward without collapsing Avoid an asymmetric recovery by all means The dynamic forces dr...

Page 22: ... turn away motion to try to open the collapsed side Apply smooth braking on the open side depending on the size of the collapse and maybe a little pump ing action Some canopies open a lot better when the brakes are fully applied once on the according side but that depends on the brakeline adjustment and your armlength Wrapped lines are cleared by braking the opposite side at enough altitude and pu...

Page 23: ...ays fully steerable and descents with 4 7m s straight forward If you release the A risers the folded wingtips open automati cally Should there be any problem with the reopening you may pump the brakes gently Big earing is due to the high wingload a very stable flight condition and well suited for turbulent air Be aware that you reduce the trimspeed but that can be compensated by accelerating with ...

Page 24: ...nes after overloads tree landings water landings etc for its strength and correct length to be checked and exchanged if necessary in case of changing inflight handling characteristics the lines have to be checked for their correct length don t tie the brakelines on the grips if not needed it weakens the lines To clean the canopy use warm water and a soft sponge If you use a detergent for hard stai...

Page 25: ... licenses and actual experience use only suitable approved and certified accessories helmet harness safety systems appropriate weather condition suitable terrain all required checks done and airworthiness of the glider personal shape of the pilot know your manual and stay within the published limits G Nature and environment friendly behaviour Removal We ask you to perform our sport in a manner tha...