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XS

S

SM

M

L

XL

Recommended Start weight ****

Empfohlenes Startgewicht ****

60-75 kg

60-85 kg

80-95 kg

85-105 kg

100-120 kg

120-140 kg

Extended Start weight ***

Erweitertes Startgewicht ***

60-80 kg

60-95 kg

80-110 kg

85-115 kg

100-130 kg

120-150 kg

Motor Start weight (LTF 23/05)

Motor Startgewicht (LTF 23/05)

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90-108 kg

108-130 kg

117-140 kg

125-150 kg

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Flat area

Fläche ausgelegt

23 m²

25,5 m²

28,5 m²

30 m²

31,5 m²

35 m²

Projected area

Fläche projiziert

19,119 m²

21,197 m²

23,691 m²

24,938 m²

26,184 m²

29,51 m²

Flat wingspan

Spannweite ausgelegt

10,724 m

11,292 m

11,937 m

12,247 m

12,55 m

13,323 m

Projected wingspan

Spannweite projiziert

8,273 m

8,711 m

9,209 m

9,449 m

9,682 m

10,278 m

Flat AR

Streckung ausgelegt

5

5

5

5

5

5

Projected AR

Streckung projiziert

3,58

3,58

3,58

3,58

3,58

3,58

Chord: center / wingtip

Flügeltiefe: Mitte / Stabilo

2,550 m / 0,721 m

2,686 m / 0,769 m

2,849 m / 0,805 m

2,913 m / 0,823 m

3,008 m / 0,850 m

3,186 m / 0,901 m

V-trim

V-Trimm

~ 37-39 km/h

~ 37-39 km/h

~ 37-39 km/h

~ 37-39 km/h

~ 37-39 km/h

~ 37-39 km/h

V-max

V-Max.

52 + km/h

52 + km/h

52 + km/h

52 + km/h

52 + km/h

52 + km/h

Bridle height

Abstand Tragegurt-Kappe

6,649 m

7,001 m

7,401 m

7,593 m

7,781 m

8,26 m

Nr. of cells

Zellenanzahl

36

36

36

36

36

36

Glider weight

Gewicht

4,7 kg

5,1 kg

5,5 kg

5,7 kg

5,9 kg

6,5 kg

Bridle length

Gesamt Leinenlänge

243 m

256m

269m

279 m

286 m

304 m

Line diameter

Leinenduchmesser

0,95 / 1,2 / 1,65

1,8 / 2,0 mm

0,95 / 1,2 / 1,65

1,8 / 2,0 mm

0,95 / 1,2 / 1,65

1,8 / 2,0 mm

0,95 / 1,2 / 1,65

1,8 / 2,0 mm

0,95 / 1,2 / 1,65

1,8 / 2,0 mm

0,95 / 1,2 / 1,65

1,8 / 2,0 mm

Speed system / trimmer

Fuß Beschleuniger / Trimmer

Yes / No

Ja / Nein

Yes / No

Ja / Nein

Yes / No

Ja / Nein

Yes / No

Ja / Nein

Yes / No

Ja / Nein

Yes / No

Ja / Nein

Certifi cation

Zulassung

EN-A / LTF-A

EN-A / LTF-A

EN-A / LTF-A

EN-A / LTF-A

EN-A / LTF-A

EN-A / LTF-A

Certifi ed 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 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

Folding lines used for certifi cation

Faltleinen für Testfl üge benutzt

No

Nein

No

Nein

No

Nein

No

Nein

No

Nein

No

Nein

Certifi cation No.

Zulassungsnummer

EAPR-GS-0355/15

EAPR-GS-0353/15

EAPR-GS-0352/15

EAPR-GS-0422/15

EAPR-GS-0351/15

EAPR-GS-0354/15

Errors and omissions expected. Subject to change without notice. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission of U-Turn GmbH is prohibited.

Irrtümer, Druckfehler und Änderungen bleiben vorbehalten. Nachdruck auch auszugsweise, nur mit schriftlicher Genehmigung der U-Turn GmbH.

Errors and omissions expected. Subject to change without notice. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission of U-Turn GmbH is prohibited.

Irrtümer, Druckfehler und Änderungen bleiben vorbehalten. Nachdruck auch auszugsweise, nur mit schriftlicher Genehmigung der U-Turn GmbH.

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Summary of Contents for ETERNITY

Page 1: ...Manual English Rev 1 1 Effective April 2017 Please read this manual before you fly your new U Turn ETERNITY for the first time ...

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Page 3: ...ur trust in U Turn and see ourselves confirmed in our pursue and development of uncompromis ing demand for quality We wish you many enjoyable flights and great moments in the air Dialog is important to us because we are constantly striving to optimize our products in terms of maximum functionality We welcome active contributions in the form of suggestions and crit icism If you have any questions w...

Page 4: ...11 Risers 12 Speed system 13 THE FLIGHT 14 Flying experience 14 Take Off 14 Turning 15 Active Flying 15 Landing 15 RAPID DECENT 16 Big Ears 16 B Stall 16 ADVANCED HANDLING 17 Spiral Dive 17 Wingover 17 Full Frontal 17 Collapses 18 How to avoid collapses 18 Deep stall 19 Fullstall 19 Negative Turn 20 Emergency Piloting 20 Transport and storage 20 Repairs 20 MAINTENANCE AND CARE 21 Maintenance and c...

Page 5: ...fety Advice and Liability 23 RELEASE OF LIABILITY RENOUNCEMENT OF ENTITLEMENT 24 Technical Data U Turn ETERNITY 25 Color info 26 Material List U Turn ETERNITY 27 Linecode info ETERNITY 28 Lineplan ETERNITY XS 34 Requirement for LTF EN A certification 36 Instruction leaflet for repairs 2 yearly check 37 Line order form 38 Reply card 39 ...

Page 6: ...nts but the maximum of safety Products with high technological aspirations innovation and design with a quality that shows durability over time U t u r n h a s a c l e a r g o a l m a k e t h e b e s t e v e n b e t t e r We are working tirelessly on improvements and progress and push ourselves to get better every day To develop more ideas for more safety and constantly think things over and find ...

Page 7: ...ce spectrum with glide features full of buoyancy Elaborate calculations of the High Pressure Crossport Design DPCD are not only providing the weight reduction but are also maximizing the transverse aeration of the cross ports How efficiently this system works is already manifested while the glider is rising It provides a very fast pressure build up and gives the wing a balanced internal pressure d...

Page 8: ... Grönenbach Motorised Paragliding The U Turn ETERNITY 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 the additional weight of the motor brings even the U Turn ETERNITY to its load limits The motor...

Page 9: ...ine setting corresponds to 0 free travel plus 5 cm It is recommended to adjust your brake line travel after the first flight to your personal preferences Be aware not to adjust the brakes too short otherwise the glider may fly with a little but continuous applied brake pressure This could be extremely dangerous during takeoff flight and landing The afore mentioned factory brake setting allows for ...

Page 10: ...ysical 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 people or with lightning You cold endanger your life and the physcial well being of yourself as well as third par...

Page 11: ...ITY 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: ...ring a B stall decent Other adjustable removeable or variable mechanisms are nonexistent Number of risers 3 1 The risers of the U Turn ETERNITY consist of 22 mm High Tanacity Polyester Yarn from Techni Sangles France 40 30 125 70 35 140 25 500 20 60 320 20 30 A1 2 140 50 B ST C1 2 3 100 A3 25 30 25 70 ...

Page 13: ...hrough the modification the speed range in the accelerat ed flight is clearly higher and the reaction accordingly more dynamic Only pilots with enought experience should make the modification 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...

Page 14: ...ess and carabiners are closed 2 Suspended risers aren t twistedly hung into the carabiner speed system is mounted cor rectly 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 o...

Page 15: ...g 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 ETERNITY is naturally very stable due to it s unique way of construction Active flying in turbulent air as descrived above siginificantly increases the safety Collapsing and deforming of the canopy can be avoided through active fl...

Page 16: ...he spiral dive will achieve the highest sink rate This decent method is often tought in SIV training Be mindful that this exposes the glider to extreme loads should one need to use this maneuver 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 bu...

Page 17: ...eces sary it should be practised in calm conditions You move down vertically within the airmass Do not unterestimate the G forces that act upon the pilot when diving down in an efficient 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 acc...

Page 18: ...atch for obstacles that could cause turbulences buildings trees On certain days for example a freshly mowed madow 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 themself Light braking in turbulences mostly avoids a collapse You should have already pratised that on the ground Should a collapse occur...

Page 19: ...n 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 stabilized ove...

Page 20: ...ting In any situation where normal steering is not possible the U Turn ETERNITY can be easily steered and landed with the back risers Turns can be flown with weightshift however be care ful that the glider doesn t lock into a spiral Transport and storage When transporting the glider don t expose it to any liquids It has to be packed completely dry always store the ETERNITY away from UV radiation F...

Page 21: ...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 lines aren t knotted too many times at the grip since every knot weakens the line To clean the canopy only use warm water and a soft sponge Never apply any chemicals for cleaning since they weak...

Page 22: ...distance If you have any questions about the usage of your harness with the ETERNITY 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 neccessary for safe operation of your paraglider that you al ways carry a rescue system When choosing your rescue system watch out that it is approved and suitable for the intended ta...

Page 23: ... U Turn ETERNITY could suffer as a result of the usage of the EMOTION3 This includes 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 ETERNITY and all its com ponents With the occurrence of death or disability all directives stated here come into force and bind their beneficiarie...

Page 24: ...the use of U Turn ETERNITY to a third party through transferring ownership temporary or permanently for this other user to have read and unterstood the U Turn ETERNITY 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 Signature of the third pilo...

Page 25: ... 243 m 256m 269m 279 m 286 m 304 m Line diameter Leinenduchmesser 0 95 1 2 1 65 1 8 2 0 mm 0 95 1 2 1 65 1 8 2 0 mm 0 95 1 2 1 65 1 8 2 0 mm 0 95 1 2 1 65 1 8 2 0 mm 0 95 1 2 1 65 1 8 2 0 mm 0 95 1 2 1 65 1 8 2 0 mm Speed system trimmer Fuß Beschleuniger Trimmer Yes No Ja Nein Yes No Ja Nein Yes No Ja Nein Yes No Ja Nein Yes No Ja Nein Yes No Ja Nein Certification Zulassung EN A LTF A EN A LTF A E...

Page 26: ...BM6 C M 6 BT1 CT1 DT1 AT2 BT2 CT2 DT2 Br2 Br4 B r M 1 B r L 1 B r L 2 B L 2 BL1 B r M 2 B r M 3 B r M 4 B r M 5 Br6 Br8 Br10 Br12 Br14 Br16 Br18 AT4 BT4 CT4 DT4 AT5 BT5 CT5 DT5 AT7 BT7 CT7 DT7 AT8 BT8 CT8 DT8 AT10 BT10 CT10 DT10 AT11 BT11 CT11 DT11 AT13 BT13 CT13 DT13 AT14 BT14 CT14 DT14 AT16 BT16 CT16 AT17 BT17 CT17 STA STB STC ST Line code ...

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

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Page 34: ...cation Harness Dimensions Weight A dimension B dimension 50 kg 38 cm 38 cm 50 80 kg 42 cm 42 cm 80 kg 46 cm 46 cm Control Travel ETERNITY size max symmetrical control travel at max weight XS 55 cm S 60 cm SM 60 cm M 65 cm L 65 cm Ⓐ Ⓑ ...

Page 35: ...Repair of the marked damage Call back at sighting of the glider Obersegel Top Untersegel Bottom Last name First name Street address ZIP code city Country Phone number E mail address Glider model and color Serialnumber Coments 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: ...ddress ZIP code city Country Phone number E mail address Glider model and color Size Serialnumber Comment 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: ...r E mail address Product Serialnumber Date of purchase Purchased at Pilot since Number of flights per year Club Yes i would liket 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: ...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...

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