UP Thango XC3, Owner Manual And Service Booklet

Page 1: ...his manual may be changed without 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 wr...

Page 2: ...SSARY SKILLS FOR DEALING WITH DISTURBANCES 8 SKILLS FOR DEALING WITH RAPID DESCENT METHODS 8 SUITABILITY FOR TRAINING 8 BIPLACE AND PPG 8 RECOMMENDED TAKEOFF WEIGHT 9 TECHNICAL DATA UP TRANGO XC 10 CO...

Page 3: ...Spiral Dive 25 B Line Stalls 25 Big Ears 26 FLYING OUTSIDE THE NORMAL FLIGHT ENVELOPE 26 BEHAVIOUR IN EXTREME SITUATIONS 26 COLLAPSING THE PARAGLIDER 27 Asymmetric collapse 27 Cravatte 27 Full fronta...

Page 4: ...ER AND OTHER UP PRODUCTS 36 DISPOSAL 36 UP HOMEPAGE 37 SOME FINAL WORDS 37 ATTACHMENTS 38 LINE PLAN 38 LINELENGTHS 39 SERVICE BOOKLET 47 PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD 51 Important The following symbols ar...

Page 5: ...ducts and developments at UP as well as any technical information about the UP Trango XC We would also be delighted to hear any feedback you have concerning the glider This is only possible once we ha...

Page 6: ...in this manual any changes being made outside the permitted range of adjustment invalidate any and all claims under the warranty using this paraglider is exclusively at the risk of the user the manufa...

Page 7: ...which looks feel handling and performance are but a few Only when all these come together in the final product can we claim to have built a wing that is homogeneous and pleasurable to fly and only the...

Page 8: ...as well as profound knowledge of the appreciation and prevention of unintended wing configurations are a must for pilots flying this class of wing Necessary skills for dealing with disturbances Parag...

Page 9: ...en dynamic handling and docile behaviour We recommend this wing loading especially for pilots mainly flying in flatland regions Pilots finding themselves in the middle between two sizes need to approa...

Page 10: ...m 9 8 10 2 10 6 11 0 Flat aspect ratio 6 9 6 9 6 9 6 9 Projected aspect ratio 5 3 5 3 5 3 5 3 Number of Chambers Total line length incl Brake m 232 239 249 259 Total of lines incl Brake Glider weight...

Page 11: ...rvature and helps keeping the cell opening open at all times This Nylon batten is insusceptible to bending damage and has no ageing properties it will normally outlast the rest of the canopy by a good...

Page 12: ...the handshake loop to prevent a weakening of the core and a loss of strength The lines and stitching are subject to rigorous production controls to ensure high and consistent manufacturing quality The...

Page 13: ...edge and causes only minimal influence to the collapse resistance properties of the wing Top speed is reached when the top pulley touches the bottom pulley of the speed system down near the karabiner...

Page 14: ...__________________ 14 Illustration 2 UP Trango XC riser Riser length mm S SM S SM accelerated M L M L accelerated A I II 500 360 540 375 A III 500 400 540 420 B I II III STI 500 425 540 450 C I II III...

Page 15: ...mum comfort The S shaped shoulder straps allow full adjustment and the detachable chest strap prevents the shoulder straps from slipping off the shoulders The load control straps attached to the shoul...

Page 16: ...ing to follow these tips will adversely affect your carrying comfort The centre of gravity of the load should be as close to the vertical centre axis of the carrier while also being situated as high o...

Page 17: ...t pilots or those with a harness with non standard attachment points might consider it necessary to change the position of the brake handles If the brakes are to be shortened it is extremely important...

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Page 19: ...uld be set so that at full leg extension the pulleys on the risers are just touching each other Any shorter and the stirrup will be difficult to reach longer and the top of the speed range will be una...

Page 20: ...Performing aerobatics with the UP Trango XC or any other paraglider can be very dangerous Doing aerobatics can induce flying configurations well beyond the tested flight envelope and can lead to tota...

Page 21: ...ehind you 5 Once again check the wind direction before take off The start phases The take off characteristics of the UP Trango XC are extremely straightforward Only a gentle forward pressure on the A...

Page 22: ...by around 11 to 13 km h Being familiar with the use of the speed system is an important skill to have in paragliding The speed system should be used when you are flying through sinking air when tryin...

Page 23: ...s completely inflated and over your head before giving the start towing signal If the glider is not central over your head do not continue with the tow Any corrections attempted through the brakes dur...

Page 24: ...giving handling Making the correct decision when choosing a new glider is most important you should critically examine your flying and your level of knowledge A safe and efficient way to get used to y...

Page 25: ...t the subsequent dive Be warned that steep spiral dives are equal to high G loading on both you and your glider WARNING Spiral dives with high sink rates expose the pilot and material to very high cen...

Page 26: ...ugh the brake lines Note that we advice against performing extreme manoeuvres while flying in the Big Ears configuration Inducing large Big Ears on the UP Trango XC when flying near its lower weight l...

Page 27: ...rotation as much as possible a cravatted wing that is left to its own devices may very quickly enter into a spiral dive of such vehemence that the pilot cannot stop the rotation any more Once the rot...

Page 28: ...ere is no more laminar airflow along the surface of the canopy and the wing has gone from being a wing to being just a bunch of material at the end of some lines Once the airspeed has been reduced to...

Page 29: ...uite large collapses at high bank angles Also notice that a wingover flown with more than 135 degrees bank angle is classified as illegal aerobatics in some countries Emergency Steering If for some re...

Page 30: ...e glider behaviour If in doubt we suggest avoiding the attachment of advertising logos on the wing UP cannot be held responsible for any mishaps caused by intentional after sales changes done to the w...

Page 31: ...f the bag and pull the cells onto the bag one by one from the nearest stabilo across the middle and to the furthest stabile All cell openings should be facing towards you and the shape of each cell sh...

Page 32: ...ground Never step on your glider stepping on it will weaken the cloth especially if the surface beneath it is hard or contains sharp objects We recommend keeping an eye on spectators on launch Many es...

Page 33: ...be between 10 and 25 degrees Celsius and the relative humidity between 50 and 75 Do not expose your UP Trango XC 3 to extreme heat storing it the boot of a car parked in the sun The heat may cause mo...

Page 34: ...We offer a variety of services all centred around safety to our customers Maintenance All care and maintenance must be carried out in accordance with UP recommendations To ensure that this happens we...

Page 35: ...re available from your local dealer International UP warranty Warranty conditions The international UP warranty covers material and workmanship faults and is valid for 24 months from the delivery date...

Page 36: ...o the check of airworthiness Packing and checking of the rescue system Only by regularly having your rescue parachute repacked can you guarantee its flawless operation As with the glider the rescue pa...

Page 37: ...niques have all combined to make paragliding appear simple and straightforward As long as you fly with the necessary respect for the demands and dangers then these ideals of paragliding will be fulfil...

Page 38: ...Attachments Line plan...

Page 39: ...quick link to canopy including line loops follow ing DHV measuring method Line load is 5 daN Rib numbering starts in the center of the w ing Wing sides in flight direction seen from top Measurements a...

Page 40: ...U 130 Red BR3 2 1144 8000U 050 Red b1 2 762 8000U 090 Red C3 2 1560 8000U 130 Red BR4 2 1040 8000U 050 Red b2 2 674 8000U 070 Red C4 2 1508 8000U 130 Red BR5 2 686 8000U 050 Red b3 2 683 8000U 070 Red...

Page 41: ...link to canopy including line loops follow ing DHV measuring method Line load is 5 daN Rib numbering starts in the center of the w ing Wing sides in flight direction seen from top Measurements are rou...

Page 42: ...U 130 Red BR3 2 1100 8000U 050 Red b1 2 730 8000U 090 Red C3 2 1500 8000U 130 Red BR4 2 1000 8000U 050 Red b2 2 645 8000U 070 Red C4 2 1450 8000U 130 Red BR5 2 660 8000U 050 Red b3 2 654 8000U 070 Red...

Page 43: ...link to canopy including line loops follow ing DHV measuring method Line load is 5 daN Rib numbering starts in the center of the w ing Wing sides in flight direction seen from top Measurements are rou...

Page 44: ...ed BR3 2 1056 8000U 050 Red b1 2 711 8000U 090 Red C3 2 1440 8000U 130 Red BR4 2 960 8000U 050 Red b2 2 629 8000U 070 Red C4 2 1392 8000U 130 Red BR5 2 634 8000U 050 Red b3 2 636 8000U 070 Red C5 2 76...

Page 45: ...link to canopy including line loops follow ing DHV measuring method Line load is 5 daN Rib numbering starts in the center of the w ing Wing sides in flight direction seen from top Measurements are rou...

Page 46: ...U 130 Red BR3 2 1023 8000U 050 Red b1 2 674 8000U 090 Red C3 2 1395 8000U 130 Red BR4 2 930 8000U 050 Red b2 2 594 8000U 070 Red C4 2 1348 8000U 130 Red BR5 2 614 8000U 050 Red b3 2 600 8000U 070 Red...

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