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Speed System
The U-Turn BLACKLIGHT 2 is equipped with a very effective foot actuated speed system. It
increases the speed when applied up to approx. 15 km/h depending on the wing size and pilot
weight resp. surface loading. Through the level steered speed system the profile form is main-
tained therefore the outstanding flight features are kept even in high speed.
All extreme flight attitudes (e.g. collapses) happen at accelerated speed more dynamically.
Therefore only activate the speed system to such a degree
where you feel comfortable below your wing at any time.
The speed system needs to be adjusted before the first flight. Therefore the connection lines of
the foot extensor are being connected through the Brummel hooks with the speed system on
the riser. To be able to undertake the right adjustment the harness should be hung up so you
can sit in flying position. The attached risers are best held up by someone else. It should be
adjusted in a way so that the pulleys are on top of each other and you have your legs stretched
out. And you are also responsible to watch out that the speed system is adjusted symmetrically
and not too short so the glider is not pre-accelerated in the flight.
The two-stage speed system also enables an exact fine adjusting at your harness (foot accel-
erator). By moving the knot that fixes the ball the accelerator distance and pressure can be
individually adjusted.
- If the knot is moved down towards the harness suspension, the second stage is reached
sooner thereby the accelerator way is shortened.
- If the knot is moved up towards the line shackles, the second stage is reached later and the
accelerator way is getting longer.
attEntion:
Take care that the accelerator is not adjusted too short so the
glider is not pre-accelerated before the flight.
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