U-Turn BLACKLIGHT 2, Manual

Page 1: ...Manual English Rev 1 2 Effective March 2018 Please read this manual before you fly your U Turn BLACKLIGHT2 for the first time ...

Page 2: ...REACH YOUR GOALS FASTER blacklight2 ...

Page 3: ...high priority at U Turn and we are happy about active contributions in he form of suggestions and criticism We are happy to help you with any unanswered questions To ensure optimal service and communication register your BLACKLIGHT 2 here This operating manual is an important part of the aircraft There is an OBLIGATION towards this aircraft and its user manual to inform yourself about its specific...

Page 4: ...ort description 11 Risers 12 Speed system 13 Technical Data U Turn BLACKLIGHT 2 14 Pilot Profile 15 Prerequisites 15 Environmental Aspects 15 the flight 16 Flight practice 16 The Launch 16 Turning 17 Active Flying 17 Landing 17 Rapid decent 18 Big Ears 18 B Stall 18 Advanced Handling 19 Spiral Dive 19 Wingover 19 Full Frontal 19 Collapses 20 How to avoid collapses 20 Deep Stall 21 Fullstall 21 Neg...

Page 5: ...rvals 39 Who may inspect test 39 Individual personal prerequisites for the inspections 39 Necessary equipment and documentation 40 During inspection the following steps need to be taken 40 Positive identification of the device 40 Inspection of the top and bottom sail and reserve parachute 40 Holes and Tears 40 Abrasion and Deformities 41 Testing of the ribs 41 Check of the tear resistance 41 Poros...

Page 6: ...e counts but the maximum of safety Products with high technological aspirations innovation and design with a quality that shows durability over time U TURN HAS A CLEAR GOAL MAKE THE BEST EVEN BETTER We are working tirelessly on improvements and progress and push ourselves to get bet ter every day To develop more ideas for more safety and constantly think things over and find intelligent solutions ...

Page 7: ...ely free of delay to the smallest control pules and translates thermal lift into height very reliably The sleek wing also stands compactly in turbulent air and nevertheless conveys a precise feedback Above all the sharknose provides a high stability and an extended inflow area which especially provides more comfort and power on longer XC flights However the reactions of the canopy are moderate and...

Page 8: ...n Test Guideline LTF 91 09 EN 926 1 2016 926 2 2013 Test Centre EAPR GmbH Marktstr 11 D 87730 Bad Grönenbach Motorised Paragliding The BLACKLIGHT 2 is ideally equipped for the motorised flight because of its outstanding rise features its uncomplicated handling and the high trimmed speed Please note that NO ACRO MANEUVERS are allowed in the motorised flight The extremely high area loading through t...

Page 9: ...ment attachment points as well as all further machines and accessories for which a certificate of competence is required Base and Brakeline adjustment The factory brake line setting corresponds to 0 free travel plus 5 cm The trailing edge needs to be free and without any pull when the brake lines are completely free and you are in maximum accelerated flight If the brake lines need to be adjusted a...

Page 10: ...at your flying gear is in good condition and all checks are done Be aware that you as a pilot have to be in a physical and mental state to control each flight unimpaired You have to concentrate completely on flying in order to avoid potential dis tressing flight conditions Most accidents are caused by pilot error Never fly in close proximity to high voltage power lines airports or motorways over p...

Page 11: ...GHT 2 10 11 equipment description Short description Obersegel Top V Tape Profilrippen Profil rips Galerieleine Galeryline Untersegel Bottom Gabelleine Gabelline Stabiloleine Stabiloline Stammleine Mainline Tragegurte Riser ...

Page 12: ...ut of 10mm Dyneema tube webbing two stage accellerator The accelarator travel and reduction is split up into 2 stages by a hollow ball its position is fixed by a knot on the rope the first stage has a reduction by factor 3 the second stage by 2 as the ball reaches the pulley it is blocking it so that the reduction factor is in the second stage 2 the second stage has so an increased the sensitivity...

Page 13: ... 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 accel...

Page 14: ...2 1 3 1 45 1 6 mm 0 55 0 65 0 7 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 45 1 6 mm Speed system trimmer Fuß Beschleuniger Trimmer Yes no Ja nein Yes no Ja nein Yes no Ja nein Yes no Ja nein Certification Zulassung en B LTf B en B LTf B en B LTf B en B LTf B Certified standards and procedures Angewandte Testverfahren LTf 91 09 en 926 1 2006 926 2 2013 LTf 91 09 en 926 1 2006 926 2 2013 LTf 91 09 en 926 1 2006 926 2 2013 LTf ...

Page 15: ...ss we would like you to always conduct the flying sport with the needed caution and respect That includes profound preparations for the flight as well as getting acquainted with the given meteorological conditions and correct assessment of the weather Act defensive because the fun factor rises when the risk factor sinks Nature and environment friendly behaviour We ask you to perform our sport in a...

Page 16: ...carabiners are closed 2 Suspended risers aren t twisted when hung into the carabiner speed system is mounted correctly carabiners are closed 3 Lines A lines on top all lines are sorted brake line runs freely through the pulleys 4 Canopy canopy lies in the shape of a horseshoe with opened leading edge at the launch 5 Wind and airspace wind appropriate for launch airspace is empty The center of the ...

Page 17: ...eaving an updraft or entering a downdraft the brakes have to be applied to counter that Accelerated flight however is advisable when flying through downdraft zones The U Turn BLACKLIGHT 2 is naturally very stable due to it s unique way of construction Active flying in turbulent air as described above significantly increases the safety Collapsing and deforming of the canopy can be avoided through a...

Page 18: ... the spiral dive will achieve the highest sink rate This decent method is often taught in SIV training Be mindful that this exposes the glider to extreme loads should one need to use this manoeuvre we recommend an equipment inspection afterwards B Stall Another very efficient method is the B stall The B stall is generally known as the easiest de cent method But caution if done wrong it is anything...

Page 19: ... necessary it should be practised in calm conditions You move down vertically within the air mass Do not underestimate the G forces that act upon the pilot when diving down in an effi cient spiral The glider has a strong nose dive when the bank increases during the spiral dive The behav iour is very dynamic and should be piloted through lessening the brake line pull on the inside of the turn resp ...

Page 20: ...Watch for obstacles that could cause turbulences buildings trees On certain days for example a freshly mowed meadow as landing field could cause a lot of thermal activity Fly very alert on a thermal active day Watch your canopy collapses most of the time announce themselves Light braking in turbulences mostly avoids a collapse You should have already practised that on the ground Should a collapse ...

Page 21: ... is in deep stall one should only release the brake if the glider is in front Fullstall To initiate a full stall pull both brakes without a wrap slowly to the point of stall As soon as the point of stall is reached hold both hands down The glider falls back At this point under no circumstance should the hands let up or release the brakes To recover from a full stalls the canopy should be stabilize...

Page 22: ...e Spin and the Fullstall and unpredictable and dangerous flight figures and should only be executed in a safety training under supervi sion and never be executed intentionally There is danger of riser twist With a riser twist the brake lines can get blocked attention The glider has been overloaded Fullstalls and negative turns spins as a descent method are dangerous because a wrong exit regardless...

Page 23: ...es need to be checked for damage regularly the lines are not being bent unnecessarily and you don t step on the lines when laying out the glider lines need to be checked after overloads tree or water landings etc for their strength and correct length and exchanged if necessary lines need to be checked for their correct length in case of changing inflight handling characteristics the main brake lin...

Page 24: ...away from UV ra diation Furthermore never store the wing together with acids or similar damaging goods attention After a longer storage period the glider needs to be thoroughly checked Repairs Basically only authorized service centers may execute repairs on paragliders Small damages like tears or small holes up to a size of 2 x 2 cm where a repair without special equipment is possible the pilot ma...

Page 25: ...the mounting also changes the relative brake distance If you have any questions about the usage of your har ness with the BLACKLIGHT 2 ask your U Turn dealer or directly contact U Turn We are happy to help Suitable Rescue Systems It is required by law and absolutely necessary for safe operation of your paraglider that you always carry a rescue system When choosing your rescue system watch out that...

Page 26: ...t 16 At 19 Bt 19 Ct 19 D t 19 At21 B t21 C t21 D t21 At 23 B t 23 C t 23 D t 23 At 25 B t 25 C t 25 D t 25 At27 At28 Bt28 Bt27 SA SB SC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 1 A B C D BR ST C3 ST B RISER B3 A3 C2 BL 1 B2 A2 C1 B1 A1 A m 1 A m 2 B m 1 B m 2 C m 1 Cm 2 A m 3 A m 4 B m 3 B m 4 C m 3 Cm 4 A m 5 A m 6 B m 5 B m 6 B r M 6 S 1 S 2 B r M 5 B r M 4 B...

Page 27: ...MANUAL U TURN BLACKLIGHT 2 26 27 Lineplan BLACKLIGHT 2 XS All line plans can be requested at U Turn via the e mail address info u turn de ...

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Page 32: ...GHT 2 could suffer as a result of the usage of the BLACKLIGHT 2 This in cludes but is not limited to lawful or contractual liability on behalf U Turn GmbH and all other contracting parties as a result of the of production and processing the U Turn BLACKLIGHT 2 and all its components With the occurrence of death or disability all directives stated here come into force and bind their beneficiaries n...

Page 33: ...ior to granting the use of U Turn BLACKLIGHT 2 to a third party through transferring ownership temporary or permanently for this other user to have read and understood the U Turn BLACKLIGHT 2 user manual in its entirety including directions and warnings which are included in this user manual Place and date Signature of the first pilot Place and date Signature of the second pilot Place and date Sig...

Page 34: ...ication Harness dimensions Weight A measurement B measurement 50 kg 38 cm 38 cm 50 80 kg 42 cm 42 cm 80 kg 46 cm 46 cm Control Travel BLACKLIGHT 2 size Max symmetrical control travel at max weight XS 55 cm S 60 cm M 60 cm L 65 cm Ⓐ Ⓑ ...

Page 35: ...ty check Repair of the marked damage Call back at sighting of the glider Obersegel Top Untersegel Bottom Last Name First Name Street Adress ZIP code City Country Phone E Mail Glider model and size Serial number Comments notes U TURN GmbH Fax 49 07464 98912828 info u turn de Im Neuneck 1 Tel 49 07464 9891280 www u turn de D 78609 Tuningen ...

Page 36: ...treet address ZIP code City Country Phone number E Mail Reserve model Size Serial number Comments notes Line ID code quantity U TURN GmbH Fax 49 07464 98912828 info u turn de Im Neuneck 1 Tel 49 07464 9891280 www u turn de D 78609 Tuningen ...

Page 37: ... number E Mail Product Serial number Date of purchase Purchased at Pilot since Number of flights per year Club Yes i would like to get informed on the newest activities and developments of U Turn U TURN GmbH Fax 49 07464 98912828 info u turn de Im Neuneck 1 Tel 49 07464 9891280 www u turn de D 78609 Tuningen ...

Page 38: ...duced or developed further on in any way without written approval of the U Turn GmbH All technical details in this manual have been carefully checked by U Turn However we like to mention that we do not take any liability for possible mistakes neither in legal responsibility nor in liability cases that derive from mistakable details We preserve the right to change this manual in any way to achieve ...

Page 39: ...al use only Holder of a valid unrestricted licence for paragliders or equivalent accredited licence An adequate orientation in the operation by the manufacturer Therefore a 3 month schooling with the manufacturer is necessary If a glider was tested for personal use exclusively its use by a third party is not allowed Individual personal prerequisites for the inspection of gliders rescues harnesses ...

Page 40: ...t manufacturer documents available Are signboard and certification seal in place readable and correct If not so Please obtain from the manufacturer or dealer in question The determined values modifications need to be recorded in the inspection log Inpection of top and bottom sail seams reserve parachute Holes and tears The topsail and undersail of both paragliders as well as reserve parachutes mus...

Page 41: ...oved patent number GB2270768 Clive Betts Sails In both the top and bottom sail where the A lines connect push a needle thick hole and check the tear resistance The limit value of the measurement is determined at 500g and a tear width of fewer than 5mm The determined values modifications need to be recorded in the inpection log Testing of the porosity of the canopy At all following measuring points...

Page 42: ...sing a tensile tester Pull speed of the pull cylinder v 30 cm min Tear Tensile strength values The determined values modifications need to be recorded in the inspection log attention Each size line diameter is assigned a fixed value If the lines cannot withstand the specified tensile load or tensile strength all other lines must be replaced If the tested lines meed these test criteria only they wi...

Page 43: ...ed values modifications need to be recorded in the inspection log Visual check of trimming and adjustment Before a check flight the visual control of canopy and lines needs to be made with the equip ment laid out or pulled up Especially the length of the steering lines brake lines should be paid attention on at the pulled up glider Only when all concerns about incorrect adjustment of the control l...

Page 44: ...el inside the glider You should obtain timely information from your insurer on the insurance effects of your own two yearly check An inspection is only valid if the inspection report is completely filled Also be aware of pos sible changes to the inspection instructions from the manufacturer before the check Important If the necessary expenses for the maintenance check cannot be provided see necess...

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Page 46: ...ay be reproduced or developed further on in any way without written approval of the U Turn GmbH All technical details in this manual have been carfully 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 liability cases that derive from mistakable details We preserve the right to change this manual in any way to...