UP Kantega XC, Owner'S Manual

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Page 4: ...thout prior notice No part of these documents may be copied or transmitted for any purpose in any manner or by any means either electronic or mechanical without explicit written permission from Ultral...

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Page 6: ...0 COLLAPSING THE PARAGLIDER 30 V PPHWULF FROODSVH XOO IURQWDO FROODSVH THE STALLS 31 HHS 6WDOO XOO 6WDOO 6SLQ WINGOVERS 32 EMERGENCY STEERING 32 FURTHER REFERENCES 33 5DLQ LQGXFHG GHHS VWDOO GKHVLYH O...

Page 7: ...antega XC XS L 45 Einweisungsblatt 53 6HUYLFH RRNOHW Used by the UP Service centre in connection with periodic service 55 Product registration card 59 PSRUWDQW The following symbols are used to draw a...

Page 8: ...y technical information about the UP Kantega XC We would also be delighted to hear any feedback you have concerning the glider This is only possible once we have received your product registration eit...

Page 9: ...r distributor assumes no responsibility for accidents occurring while using it it is assumed that the pilot is in possession of the necessary qualifications and provisions of any relevant laws are obs...

Page 10: ...may continue through several prototypes for only when we re 100 satisfied do we submit our new wing to testing by the DHV We owe it to our customers and to our own history to be particular about which...

Page 11: ...nds on the pilot than on lower rated wings Good practical familiarity with these manoeuvres is a must Should you not possess these skills we recommend visiting a safety clinic with your new wing 6XLWD...

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Page 13: ...he Fun and the Easy were focus areas and he wanted to add to this a bit of a moment of revelation for every Kantega XC pilot namely that which occurs when a pilot finds themself arriving on the other...

Page 14: ...specially treated for maximum UV resistance After an extensive series of tests and years of practical experience we have found that the best material is a high tenacity polyamide New Sky Tex from Porc...

Page 15: ...have special line collectors to prevent lines slipping After maintenance work the UP Line Links must be closed according to the description in the previous paragraph 5LVHUV The lines are grouped into...

Page 16: ...16 OOXVWUDWLRQ UP Kantega XC riser...

Page 17: ...etachable chest strap prevents the shoulder straps from slipping off the shoulders The load control straps attached to the shoulder straps can be set either loose to aid ventilation or tight for extra...

Page 18: ...help you get it right Failing to follow these tips will adversely affect you carrying comfort The centre of gravity of the load should be as close to the vertical centre axis of the carrier while also...

Page 19: ...EUDNHV The UP Kantega XC is delivered from the factory with what we feel is the best brake position for most pilots But tall or short pilots or those with a harness with non standard attachment point...

Page 20: ...20 5 Loose or incorrect brake knots can cause serious accidents through loss of the steering of the glider OOXVWUDWLRQ DQG Fishermans and bowline knots...

Page 21: ...ouching each other Any shorter and the stirrup will be difficult to reach longer and the top of the speed range will be unavailable During take off it is advisable to fix the accelerator stirrup under...

Page 22: ...pose HUREDWLFV The UP Kantega XC has not been developed constructed and or tested for aerobatics use 51 1 The glider has not been certified for aerobatics Performing aerobatics with the UP Kantega XC...

Page 23: ...ver the top of the wing Launching with a line over the wing is extremely dangerous It is also important that the brake lines are free and not tangled 3 Next check that you have put the harness on corr...

Page 24: ...s quickly as possible But it is important to remember that the glider will be more susceptible to collapses at high speeds so the speed system should not be used in extreme turbulence If with the spee...

Page 25: ...is applied when the glider is not correctly positioned then a lock out or a stall could occur Try to avoid large brake inputs until you are reasonably high Emphasize weight shift if any course correc...

Page 26: ...26 5 If you are using a front mounted reserve system it is very important to verify the unhindered deployment before every flight In case of doubt please only tow using a textile release system...

Page 27: ...any likely turbulence and fly accordingly Look well ahead and as well as looking for areas of likely lift try and predict and avoid areas of sink and rough air If you do find yourself in turbulence t...

Page 28: ...the glider settles into the stall so the effort becomes less The glider will drop back a little as it stalls and then centralize over your head With 15 centimetre or so of pull a sink rate of up to 6...

Page 29: ...could become overloaded Inducing large Big Ears on the UP Kantega XC when flying near its lower weight limit requires great caution on the amount of brake input used as it may deep stall in extreme c...

Page 30: ...J WKH SDUDJOLGHU V PPHWULF FROODSVH The UP Kantega XC belongs to the new generation of paragliders that as well as having very good performance also exhibit a high degree of stability Wing tip collaps...

Page 31: ...n be rectified by simultaneously pushing both A risers forward until the glider resumes normal flight Avoid applying brake to one side if you think that you are in a deep stall as this could lead to a...

Page 32: ...s to spin it will turn quickly around the vertical axis with the stalled side flying backwards To recover from a spin simply release the brake on the stalled side The glider will immediately speed up...

Page 33: ...e cloth is still highly hydrophobic and the drops thus do not penetrate but remain on the surface We know from computer simulations and practical tests that this is physically possible but we also sus...

Page 34: ...accelerate the ageing process dramatically and UP recommends having wings that are often used for acro or SIV type manoeuvres subjected to checkups at shorter intervals than normally stipulated 6DOW Z...

Page 35: ...einforcements in the leading edge This means that you can pack it any way you prefer the leading edges is unsusceptible to packing damage This doesn t mean that you can t use the Mylar protecting pack...

Page 36: ...own method of folding the wing into a narrow sausage Then fold the sausage from the trailing edge forward all the way to the leading edge Do NOT fold the leading edge under as shown here above The le...

Page 37: ...ng please make sure that there are no insects caught inside Many insect species contain acids that could damage the cloth Grasshoppers may use their sharp mandibles to attempt to gnaw their way out of...

Page 38: ...tween 50 and 75 Do not expose your UP Kantega XC to extreme heat storing it the boot of a car parked in the sun The heat may cause moisture to be pressed through the fabric thereby damaging the coatin...

Page 39: ...e following illustration series to learn how to do it yourself Once you have removed the broken batten the new one must be inserted into the pocket It makes no difference if you do this from below or...

Page 40: ...is carried out by UP or a UP approved checking facility The lines are all stretched then measured and if need be adjusted back to the exact lengths they had when they left the factory A newly checked...

Page 41: ...nopy is checked inside and out for damage along with the entire suspension system the risers and all connections Our checking facilities are equipped with state of the art measuring and suspension dev...

Page 42: ...warranty coverage Fabric colour changes that do not influence the behaviour or safety of the wing are not covered by the warranty and neither are faults caused by the exposure to solvents or salt wat...

Page 43: ...s operation As with the glider the rescue parachute should be examined every 2 years by either the manufacturer or an Authorised Service Centre We offer a certified service for re packing checking and...

Page 44: ...on and accessories for your UP Kantega XC as well as many useful things that are necessary for flying Beside paragliders harnesses and flying equipment you will also find the new Skywear collection wi...

Page 45: ...entially dangerous if you overstep the natural and physical laws whether from ignorance or unreasonableness Probably there are only a few sports where success requires besides physical fitness underst...

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Page 47: ..._________________ WWDFKPHQWV Line Layout Plan 44 DHV Luftsportger te Kennblatt UP Kantega XC 45 Pre flight check sheet 53 6HUYLFH RRNOHW Glider und Pilot data 57 Used by the UP Service centre in conne...

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