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between the risers it is important to ensure
that the risers are not pulled together by
the system (use webbing loops designed
for climbing to increase the length of your
release system). It is also very important
to fit a bungee to the system that will keep
it from hitting you in the face in the event
of a towing line failure
BEWARE!
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.
Flight safety
The development of high performance
paragliders from square parachutes has
meant vast improvements in speed, sink
rate and handling. But, at the same time, it
has also led to a requirement on behalf of
the pilot for accurate, sensitive control and
an acute anticipation of possible flying
conditions. Any glider, whether beginner
or competition class, may collapse in
turbulent conditions and you must be able
to react accordingly.
Today you have a wide choice between
different gliders in the UP range. The main
difference between the gliders is in the
stability that each class offers. Beginner
wings react to turbulence less dramatically
and are more forgiving when compared to
top performance gliders, which have more
sensitive, but less forgiving 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
your new paraglider is by practising
your ground handling skills. We
suggest finding a suitable area, like a
playing field, and with light to medium
wind it is quite easy to practice inflating
the glider and feel the reaction to
brake input, b-line stall, collapses etc.
Before takeoff and whilst flying it is
very important to anticipate 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 then look for the cause,
and adjust your flight plan to avoid
other similar places.
Thermals and
Turbulence
In turbulent air, the UP Trango XC³
should be flown with a little brake to
increase the angle of attack and
provide greater stability. While flying in
strong or broken thermals, it is
important that you concentrate on
keeping the wing centrally above your
head. Do this by allowing the glider to
fly faster while entering a thermal, and
by dampening the surge of the canopy
while exiting the thermal by braking
gently.
Flying fast is useful for getting through
sink or when flying into a headwind.
The UP Trango XC³ possesses a high
inherent stability due to its construction
and design, however an active flying
style in turbulence will help increase
safety by preventing unnecessary
collapses and deformation of the
canopy.
