Operating Instructions UP Gambit
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1. __ THE L N e TT Aaa 19 m A eN gor lt PN NY so ea y am D m BS Ema aa Ss 5 E w 1 E I 5 Z w w gt amp S 5 E 2 FP p z Zn 8 uel moAte7 9017 Ue duaura T S uquey dN Reply card Detach card along the perforation and send it to UP Europe Surname First name Address Phone Fax Email UP Gambit serial number bought at My current flying qualification hours Paragliding learnt at Ultralite Products Europe GmbH Altjoch 19 A D 82431 Kochel am See Standard Einweisungskontrollblatt f r neu gekaufte Schirme SA Adresse Bef higungsnachweis Nr I neuer Gleitschirm Typ Bisherige Anzahl Fl ge Seriennummer des Schirms Folgende bungen sollten am bungshang unter Aufsicht absolviert werden Auslegen und Sortieren der Leinen LJ Durchf hren mehrerer Starts Aufziehtechnik vorw rts und r ckw rts Lj Laufen mit gebremstem Schirm Aufziehen mit schlecht ausgelegtem Schirm Cj Slalom laufen Bodenwellenlaufen sofern m glich LJ Das Beherrschen der oben angef hrten Man ver ist die Grundlage um die Reaktionen des neuen Gleitschirmes kennenzulernen Zugleich werden wichtige Reflexe eintrainiert um den Schirm in turbulenter Luft angemessen handhaben zu k nnen Ungewollte Klapper und andere extreme Flugzustande k nnen dadurch reduziert bzw wesentlich besser beher2. 4 Ji 218 DIC NN Operating Instructions UP Gambit 999 amp N ira cts Operating Instructions N Version 2 3 Validly from model 1999 As of January 31 2001 The data and statements contained within this 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 written permission from Ultralite Products Europe The providing of this book gives no claim to the therein contained trademarks brand names and trade names as well as other mental owner 1995 2001 by Ultralite Products Europe Table of contents SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 00000000000000000000000nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnne 7 DEVELOPMENT OF PARAGLIDERS 2eerer0000220200000000000000 8 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 0000000000000000000000000000nnnnnnnnnnnne 9 TECHNICAL DATA ae ken 9 MATERIAL OF THE CANOPY sssssesserrresrerereererrerersrerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr rss nr 10 CONSTRUCTION OF THE CANOPY c00cccceeseceeceecsecesecseeenecseeaeecs 10 MATERIAL OF THE LINES ococssevsb00itsesdorsss sd eaNL dee dne deras rede 11 LINE ATTACHMENT POINTS ssssessseerrsserereererrererererrrrerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr rr 12 RISERS nee an neh es ee O nen 13 UP BARACCA died Leads 15 Adjustment of the backpack ssssssersrsrerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrnrr rr rn nn nn 16 Suggestion Of PACKING smsesersssrrrrrrrrrrrerrrrrrrrrrrrrr
3. 4 Best distribution of the load for the UP Backpack Before the first flight Adjustments The UP Gambit has undergone an extensive development programme and series of flight tests to ensure that the production model exhibits the optimum characteristics with regard to safety handling and flight performance As with all products from UP Europe the UP Gambit is manufactured to the highest quality and precision The line lengths of each glider are individually checked and recoded before dispatch Under no circumstances should the lengths of the lines or risers of the UP Gambit be altered in any way Warning Any change will invalidate certification The only change allowable is to the length of the lower brake line This should only be done by an experienced person Position of the brakes The UP Gambit 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 points might feel it necessary to change the position of the brake loops If the brakes are to be shortened it is extremely important that any adjustment does not affect the glider s trim speed There must always be some free play in the brakes when they are fully released This can be checked with the glider inflated above the pilot s head There should be some noticeable bow in A e the brake lines and the brakes should be having no effect on th
4. Sail Illustration 1 Construction of the canopy Material of the lines In the UP Gambit we use 1 1 1 7 and 2 15 mm Cousin Freres Technora lines These lines are composed of a specially woven Co Aramid core and display an extremely high tensile strength Furthermore tests have shown that these lines are much less sensitive to bending loads and display a better stability at extension than other Co Aramid lines This stability in the lines guarantees that there is no change in the glider s characteristics in it s first few hours of flying the time during which the lines are first exposed to flight loads For the main brake line we use another line material with a Dyneema core This material is extremely strong is not weakened when knotted due to limited elasticity Line attachment points The entire line system is formed from individual lines which are sewn and looped at both ends The single lines levels are connected over a special loop technology handshake 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 lines of each wing consist of four groups and the brake lines A Level A1 A3 B Level B1 B3 C Level C1 C3 S1 D E Level D1 D2 Brake Line BRK1 The brake lines are collected at one main control line per side This control line runs through a pulley attached to the D Riser an
5. danger that the glider might enter a deep stall The glider will recover with no pilot input almost always from a deep stall but refer to the Deep Stall section for correct recovery Big Ears To pull the ears in reach up and get hold of the outermost A line on both front risers and pull them down simultaneously by about 40 cm until the tips collapse Keep these two lines in your hands to prevent the wing re inflating and use weight shift for steering The sink rate will increase with big ears to about 2 to 3 m s but the forward speed will not increase To re inflate the tips release the A lines and if necessary pump the brakes gently Do not fly either big wingovers or steep spirals with the ears in to avoid the possibility of overloading the wing If the UP Gambit is flown at the lower end of the take off weight range it is possible that it could enter a deep stall if the ears are in and you apply a lot of brake If this should happen then recovery will normally be automatic on release of the brake Refer to the Deep Stall section for correct recovery Extreme flight maneuvers Behaviors in extreme flying conditions Although the UP Gambit is an extremely stable design it is possible that it could enter an extreme flying attitude due to either rough turbulence or pilot error or more likely a combination of the two The very best preparation for this is to attend a safety training course Extreme flight ma
6. description The UP Gambit was developed by UP according to the special demands on a powerful high performance glider Some characters of the competition of glider UP Gambit Competition were taken over thereby so that the UP Gambit owns beside an outstanding performance also a very agile and direct handling As with all UP products the materials used have been carefully chosen for their outstanding quality and strength to guarantee a long and trouble free life Technical Data UP Gambit UP Gambit UP Gambit S M L Area real 24 0 m 26 0 m 28 0 m Area projected 20 6 m 22 4 m 24 1 m Wing span real 11 7 m 12 3 m 12 8 m Wing span projected 9 6 m 10 1 m 10 5 m Aspect ratio real 5 7 5 8 5 8 Aspect ratio projected 4 5 4 6 4 6 No of supported ribs 28 28 28 No of cells upper sail 75 75 75 No of cells under sail 75 75 75 Average line length 6 90 m 7 19 m 7 46 m Total line length 341 m 355 m 368 m Total amount of lines 198 198 198 Line diameters mm 1 1 1 7 2 15 1 1 1 7 2 15 1 1 1 7 2 15 Certification DHV 2 3 2 3 accelerates not accel 3 2 3 SR 2 3 3 2 3 2 3 Take off weight DHV 65 85 daN 80 105 daN 95 120 daN e nn A Further construction details including line lengths are included in the certification specification sheets which form part of this manual Any technical changes will appear in the appendix Material of the canopy The UP Gam
7. is a long carry involved that the backpack is adjusted for maximum comfort The following advice should be considered when packing Top pocket in the lid Load control straps S formed shoulder belt Compression Chest belt straps Shoulder belt straps Detachable hip belt Hip belt stabilization straps Illustration 3 UP Backpack Adjustment of the backpack In the fully loaded condition all compression straps are When fully loaded all compression straps should be tightened to secure the load into the pack All carrying straps should be set fully loose and the pack put on your back The hip belt should be fastened and tightened so it rests approximately in the middle of the hip Any slack should be taken out of the shoulder straps although they don t want to be over tightened and the chest strap should be done up The load control straps at the shoulders and hip can now be tightened to achieve the desired stability Suggestion of packing The backpack emphasis should be brought as closely as possible at the vertical emphasis axis of the porter That can be reached approximately through packing of the heaviest installations closely the shoulder blades Not so heavy objects over it and under it easier behind it The further heavy parts of the emphasis are remote the larges become the disturbing powers and or moments Illustration
8. only an Authorised Service Centre carry out repairs to your glider Contact UP Europe for your closest Centre Packing and checking of the rescue system Only by regularly having your rescue parachute repacked can you guarantee it s flawless 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 installing the parachute into your harness We will also carry out any repairs necessary all fully guaranteed Sending the UP glider and other UP products The best way to send your paraglider rescue parachute harness etc to our service team is in a box e nn A via post or UPS Enclose a note of what requires doing 2 Year Check repair repack etc and also your daytime contact details We will return your equipment either by post or UPS Please indicate preferred method of payment either bank cheque or C OD Should you require any further information about the services we offer please contact us at the address and phone number below We are also able to give you information about your nearest Authorised Service Centre as well as other manufacturers who are authorised to check and repair UP gliders and equipment UP Europe GmbH Abteilung Service Altjoch 19A 82431 Kochel am See Germany Email service up europe com Service Phone 49 0 88 51 92 92 40 Fax 49 0 88 5
9. paragliding will be fulfilled You should decide for yourself whether conditions are suitable before you proceed with the flight You should always be aware that any kind of air sport is potentially 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 understanding the processes in nature to such a high degree a fact which distinguishes paragliding as sport especially The charm of flying lies in understanding the processes in nature because you have to try again and again to fathom the logic and fly with regard to the decisions you make If you want to realise the dream of flying the dream of free movement in the air fly not to impress others fly for the sheer joy of it We at UP wish you delightful beautiful and accident free flying with your UP Gambit SEE YOU UP IN THE SKY Your UP Europe Team from Helmut Reichmann from the book Streckensegelflug y Attachments Line Layout Pla aaa 49 Reply card AP MR nr Rn nr rna 50 ATRAS 52 A Line Layout Plan Ta 01019 goi 110g la ma 19 gs pr s 1984 Ll i po zo ne frz b gt 4 TT p P Gop sop 19 lolo EI LA 09 I LA gt lt pS 403 303 orda e 1 E LJ 171 a gt LA Gon noo I HA
10. the UP Gambit L and M SR has then a length of 340 mm the B riser of 370 mm the C riser of 455 mm and the D riser of 490 mm The accelerator of the UP Gambit M is 4 cm shorter B Riser C Riser A Riser D Riser Pully For Main Brake Line Accelerator Main Loop Illustration 2 UP Gambit Riser UP backpack At UP our Research and Development reaches beyond just the paraglider to encompass all parts of the flying experience Your UP Gambit comes with a high volume backpack designed especially for ease of use and comfort We have built in an anatomical carrying system which allows an optimum load distribution for maximum security and comfort The S shaped shoulder straps allow full adjustment and the detachable chest strap prevents the shoulder straps from sliding off the shoulders The load control straps attached to the shoulder straps can be set either loose to aid ventilation or tight for extra stability They should rise from your collarbone at about a 45 angle A hip belt is also incorporated to assist overall comfort If the hip belt is tightened then the shoulder straps can be released slightly to transfer the load away from the shoulders The hip belt is fitted with stabilisation straps which can be tightened to help stability or loosened for extra freedom of movement The hip belt is removable for when packed size is critical or the pack is being transported by air It is important especially when there
11. 1 92 92 60 Further references Be careful if you plan to stick any large logos onto your glider especially those made from heavy self adhesive cloth Such logos can invalidate the certification and also change the flying characteristics of the wing If you are in any doubt don t stick anything on the wing without seeking expert advice UP cannot take any responsibility if the glider is changed in any way e nn A If the glider is often flown near the sea or in salty air then it can age prematurely In this case make sure that you get it serviced more often UP Homepage The UP Homepage gives you information about the latest news and products from UP You will find any technical information and accessories for your UP Pulse 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 with the latest flying garments and the News section which will keep you updated with all activities around UP www up europe com Some final words With paragliding a fundamental new air sport has emerged one that makes independent flight possible for almost everybody The technical simplicity the mobility of the wing and the ease of learning the basic flight techniques have made paragliding appear simple and straightforward As long as you fly with the necessary respect for the demands and dangers then these ideals of
12. E NE EE EE JE 38 WINGOVER 22 ende nenne 39 EMERGENCY STEERING s0ssssccccecceeeesseececeeesaeesesececceeseuaneseeeees 39 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING 2222222020000000000000000000000000000 40 TAKING CARE OF YOUR PARAGLIDER cccccccccooccccnnnnncnononononononinnnos 40 CLEANING is 41 EXAMINATION REPAIRS AND FURTHER REFERENCES EE ER Re RR 42 EXAMINATION AND REPAIRS c ccoooooccccnnnnnnnoninoccconnnonononioniconanananinos 42 Two Yearly Check for all UP gliders o oo 42 Packing and checking of the rescue System osons 43 Sending the UP glider and other UP products 43 FURTHER REFERENCES ccsseccccsseccccesecceceseccseeseceeeuseceseueeseeaueess 44 UP HOMEPAGE siss sv vps sssspss ossspsssssaspsdsosssnsd psasosd osesvsd ssdsosd nses 46 SOME FINAL WORDS esesesesesesesenenenenenenenenenensnsnsnenenenenenenenene 47 ATTACHMENTS sisecccsscssssssetccsccssccessteetcesstescvessdestcceccesecesstesedesse 48 Welcome in the team Congratulations on the purchase of your new UP paraglider With the UP Gambit you have chosen a paraglider that represents the maximum safety performance and quality in our sport Please take a little time to fill in and send the reply card contained within this manual This way we can keep you informed of all new products and developments at UP as well as any technical information about the UP Gambit We would also be delighted to hear any feedback you have concerning the glider It is only through this
13. bit is constructed from polyamide cloth which is particularly stretch resistant and durable and is 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 Porcher Marine France with the designation 9092 E38A upper and lower surface cloth weight 45 g mm and 9092 E29A ribs and V ribs cloth weight 45 g mm This material exhibits consistently excellent air permeability and has a remarkably good colour fastness with the latest PU coating Construction of the canopy The canopy of the UP Gambit is composed of 75 cells and profile ribs Only each third rib includes lines starting points To transfer the force optimally to the hang up ribs the UP Gambit has special V tapes which proceed from the lines starting points to the middle of the next adjacent profile ribs The following band is horizontally between the ribs and a further V tape leads then again to the next line starting point We use this system also at the competition glider UP Gambit C and so it became possible to raise at a clearly reduced entire line length the profile quality further Thereby the UP Gambit reaches a performance which counts momentarily surely among the absolute top of the current high performance gliders Horizontal B V Tapes me Upper Sail N o J Cross Tape Under
14. cial techniques that need to be employed but consideration should be given to the following points e Especially when you are towing at a unknown field make sure that you are fully conversant with any local conditions and peculiarities Ask the local pilots if you are at all unsure e During the launch ensure that the glider is 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 If tow tension is applied when the glider is not correctly positioned then a lock out could occur e Try to avoid large brake inputs until you are reasonably high Emphasise weight shift if any course correction is necessary close to the ground e Do not try to climb steeply during the first part of the tow Good airspeed is essential e Do not use a towline tension greater than 90 daN at any time during the tow e All persons involved with the winching operation should be suitably qualified and experienced All equipment used should where necessary be Co A e certified and a tow permit should be valid for the field being used Flight safety The development of high performance paragliders from square parachutes has led to 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 condi
15. correctly and ensure that both leg straps and the chest strap are closed and adjusted Also check the rescue system pins and deployment handle 4 5 Directly before the launch you should once again check the wind direction and air space for other paragliders Take Off The take off characteristics of the UP Gambit are extremely straight forward Only a gentle forward pressure on the A risers is necessary and the glider will inflate evenly and climb above your head The glider has no tendency to hang back behind you nor to overshoot over your head With the A risers and the brakes in your hands have another look at your unfolded glider Make sure that you are centrally positioned in the middle of the wing and that the wing is facing into wind The middle of the canopy is marked by the UP Gambit logo at the leading edge Inflate the glider with a steady run and remember to position your arms so that they are a continuation of the A risers As the glider comes above your head you should glance up to see that the entire canopy is inflated and flying The UP Gambit has a low surge tendency so there is usually no necessity to brake to stop the glider from over flying you e nn A Directional control should only be attempted when the glider is above your head Excessive braking will cause the wing to drop back After checking that the wing is properly inflated you should apply slight brake pressure and accelerate rapidly do
16. d is marked with a black dot at the point where it should loop around the D ring The brake is pre set so that the glider is at O degree brake when the toggle is free Please don t change the main brake lines without checking the new length carefully at a suitable training hill before flying The line bundles A B C and D are colour coded for easy identification and handling All main lines of each level are looped together and attached to delta quick links which are connected to the risers The quick links have special line collectors to prevent lines slipping and are secured using a strong thread locking compound Loctite to prevent unintentional opening After maintenance work the delta quick links should be re Loctited Risers The lines are grouped into four risers and one control line on each side The riser ends are colour coded for easy identification at take off as well as in flight for B Stall The risers are used in easily modified form at the competition gliders and make a very high top speed together with slight sink values possible In the normal flying trimmspeed the total lenght of each risers is 550 mm If the accelerator is activated all four risers A D are changed simultaneously in their length A stop limit cares for it that the A riser pre tension does not become larger then 30mm The largest change of the angle of attack is reached if both rolls of the riser lie one after another The A riser of
17. e shape of the wing If the brake lines are to be lengthened it is important to ensure that the pilot can still stall the canopy i e during extreme manoeuvres or landing without the need to take wraps If you do feel the need to change the brake line lengths then only change them by a little 8 4cm at a time and preferably at an easy training slope Check especially that both lines are the same length as any asymmetry will lead to tiring and possible dangerous flight situations If you have any questions or concerns with reference to the brake line lengths then seek advice from either your UP dealer or directly from UP Europe To tie the brake line onto the brake handle use one of the following knots the simple fisherman s knot or the Bowline as shown in illustration 5 and 6 These knots guarantee the least amount of line weakening Warning Loose or incorrect brake knots can cause serious accidents through loss of the steering of the glider Illustration 6 Bowline Speed System It is important that the speed system is connected correctly and the length checked to ensure smooth operation in flight The link between the foot stirrup and the risers consists of two ropes and two small carabiners The accelerator stirrup itself is composed of a foot bar an aluminium bar in a webbing sleeve with loops sown on either end to attach the ropes These ropes should be run up through the eyelets and pulleys on the harnes
18. e the increased angle of bank and sink rate A little brake on the outer wing will help stabilise the glider at a high sink rate To recover from a spiral simply release the inside brake Do this gradually to prevent an uncontrolled steep climb Be prepared for the glider to climb a little and to damp out the subsequent dive Be warned that you can pull considerable G forces in a spiral high loading for both you and the glider Warning Never pull Big Ears in a spiral dive as it s relatively easy to overload of paraglider pilot and equipment B Line Stalls To induce a B line stall start from normal un accelerated flight Reach up and take hold of both B risers still with your hands in the brake loops and pull down simultaneously by between 10 and 15 cm The first few centimetres of travel is quite hard but as the glider settles into the stall so the effort becomes less The glider will drop back a little as it stalls and then centralise over your head With 15 cm or so of pull a sink rate of up to 6 m s can be achieved With less pull so you will get a decrease in sink rate Pulling down more than 15 cm is not recommended as the paraglider will get into a more unstable flight position Co A e To recover from a B line stall let up both B risers simultaneously and quickly The glider will drive forwards slightly as it regains forward speed so be ready to damp this out If you release the B risers slowly there is a
19. ear and tear that your paraglider suffers depends on a number of factors how frequently it s flown whereabouts in the world you fly it how much UV it gets and how well you look after it Bear in mind the following maintenance points UP use a top grade polyamide cloth to build our paragliders which has a special protective coating against UV radiation and air permeability The cloth will suffer though if it s exposed to large amounts of UV i e bright sunlight Don t leave your glider lying in the sun for any longer than is absolutely necessary Also if it gets wet then dry it as soon as possible but not in direct sunlight When choosing an area to lay out the glider before launching try and find somewhere that is relatively free of stones and sharp rocks Pay particular attention to the top surface where it lies on the ground Pack the glider in a slightly different way now and again so that it s not always the same bit of material that gets the maximum exposure The lines used on the UP Gambit are high grade Technora Aramid lines Keep the following points in mind e The lines should be checked regularly for damage e The lines should not be knotted unnecessarily e The main brake line at the handle should not have too many knots Each knot weakens the line e nn A e After any line over stressing tree lands water lands and other extreme situations all lines must be checked for condition and length and
20. eping the wing centrally above your head Do this by letting the glider fly fast while entering a thermal and by braking the surge of the canopy while exiting the thermal The UP Gambit possesses high 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 glider Rapid loss of altitude All rapid descent manoeuvres should be practised initially in smooth conditions with plenty of height before you need to use them for real It is important to distinguish between the three techniques and to know the merits of each Warning All other manoeuvres such as full stalls and spins should be avoided as fast descent techniques as incorrect recovery as with any paraglider can have dangerous consequences Steep Spiral A maximum sink rate of over 15 m s can be achieved in a steep spiral dive but it is advisable to build up gradually to these values when you first practice spiralling nn A e Getting the UP Gambit into a spiral dive is very simple and has already been described in the chapter regarding turning When entering the spiral it is essential to induce the turn gradually if you apply the brake too quickly then there is the danger of entering a spin If this happens release the brake immediately and let the glider recover before trying again Keep a steady tension on the inside brake and observ
21. feedback that we can continue to develop world class paragliders that appeal to the majority of pilots If you have any questions regarding your paraglider or ancillary equipment please ask your local dealer If he is unable to help you then feel free to contact us here at UP directly Your UP Europe Team Safety instructions Paragliding is an extremely demanding sport requiring exceptional levels of attention judgement maturity and self discipline Due to the inherent risks in flying this or any paraglider no warranty of any kind can be made against accidents injury equipment failure and or death This glider is not covered by product liability insurance Do not fly it unless you are willing to assume personally all risks inherent in the sport of paragliding and all responsibility for any property damage injury or death which may result from use of this paraglider Please read this owner s manual comprehensively before your first flight with the UP Gambit so that you are fully acquainted with your new glider This manual gives you information on all important flying characteristics of the UP Gambit but it does not replace attending a paragliding school It is important to note the following points e at the time of delivery the UP Gambit conforms to German Hang Gliding Association DHV and or AFNOR SHV and ACPUL requirements see certification information later in this manual e any change outside the permissible range
22. ffer an extensive closure then be careful not to apply the opposite brake too much or too quickly This can lead to the canopy entering a stall before it fully reopens Symmetric collapses Should the UP Gambit suffer a symmetric collapse due to a negative angle of attack causes either by turbulence or pulling down on the A risers then it will re inflate both quickly and independently Application of both brakes together will speed up re inflation Kinds of stalls The airflow around the wing for the paraglider is mostly laminar in normal flight If the laminar flow is lost over the top surface by whatever means then a stall will occur This stall will be one of three variations Warning Spinning and full stall are dangerous and unpredictable flight manoeuvres They should not be entered intentionally It is important to be able to recognise the onset of a stall and be able to react correctly to prevent it Parachutal or Deep stall The UP Gambit has no tendency to remain in deep stall It will automatically recover if you try to enter a deep stall either with the brakes back risers or through slow release of a B line stall If due to some strange chance the glider does settle into a deep stall then recovery should be made by pushing both A risers Flight manoeuvres close to the stall should be avoided unless you have plenty of height Do not attempt to recover from a suspected deep stall by unilateral braking because of t
23. he danger of entering a negative spin Full stall Full stalls should only be done during landing Just prior to touching the ground apply both brakes completely and simultaneously The glider will fall behind you and lose all its internal pressure During testing the glider is full stalled intentionally The brakes are applied fully the glider slows to minimum Spin nn A e speed and then appears to fall back behind the pilot Do not under any circumstances release the brakes at this moment there is a good chance that if you did the glider would dive forward so far that you would end up falling into the sail After the initial phase the glider will once again be above your head but the tips will be thrashing wildly You will have to hold against this until it is safe to recover Before recovery the glider will need to be central over your head Best technique at this point is to release both brakes slowly and symmetrically until the glider is completely open If at any time the canopy dives in front of you then release both brakes immediately If the canopy opens symmetrically then it will dive slightly but shouldn t tuck But be ready both to damp the dive and counter any asymmetric closures An asymmetric recovery from full stall is only attempted by test pilots during certification flights This manoeuvre should not be attempted at any time There is a high chance of getting an unrecoverable cravat during
24. lapse occurs then it should be released immediately Some warning of an imminent collapse is afforded by the tension felt in the speed system should the tension suddenly reduce then the stirrup should be released and the glider returned to normal trim speed Warning All extreme flight situations such as collapses happen more dramatically at increased speed Therefore the speed system should not be operated low to the ground or in noticeable turbulence Turning The UP Gambit is an agile glider and reacts immediately to pilot input By using weight shift and slight braking the UP Gambit will make flat turns with minimum loss of altitude Increasing the amount of brake pressure decreases the tum radius It is important to continually feel the changing pressures in both sides of your canopy when turning When brake pressure is increased dramatically on one side the UP Gambit begins a fast and steep tum which can be made into a steep spiral refer to chapter heading steep spiral Landing The UP Gambit is easy to land While pointing into the wind the pilot should fly the wing fast until he is approximately 1m above the ground at which point he a A e should apply both brakes completely When landing in stronger wind less brake is required Landing from steep turns should be avoided due to the risk of an uncontrolled pendulum reaction Winch towing The UP Gambit can be winch towed easily There are no spe
25. noeuvres should only be executed in smooth conditions at sufficient height and with professional instruction It is recommended that they only be practiced over water and of course with a reserve parachute attached The manoeuvres described on the following pages can be caused either intentionally through flying in turbulence or through pilot error All these manoeuvres are potentially dangerous if you plan to do them intentionally then ensure you know exactly what you are doing Do not fly in conditions where they might happen unintentionally Warning Incorrect recovery from any of these manoeuvres can lead to unrecoverable problems Collapses Asymmetric collapses Like at all other high performance gliders wing tip collapses without reaction of the pilot can be relatively dynamic It is very important that the pilot fly always attentively and reacts at possible disturbances immediately Wing tip collapses can almost be prevented through active fly In the event of an asymmetric collapse it is best to stop the turn by opposite weight shift and steering If you let the glider turn then it is possible that although the collapse will clear quickly the other wing might suffer a small closure Any closure will normally reopen independently but it is a good idea to help it with a good long pump not short hectic pumps with the brake on the affected side whilst maintaining course with the other brake Should the UP Gambit su
26. of adjustment invalidates any and all claims under the guarantee e the use of this paraglider is exclusively at the risk of the user e no responsibility can be taken by the manufacturer or distributor e itis assumed that the pilot is in possession of the necessary qualifications and provisions of any relevant laws are observed Development of paragliders UP Europe can look back on an extremely successful history in the development of hang gliders and paragliders The development of a new glider begins with a detailed and exacting market analysis and on this basis a new product concept emerges In close cooperation with our customers we define the exact characteristics that the new glider should exhibit With these characteristics in mind we first develop a three dimensional computer model with the latest CAD software which is subjected to initial tests and simulations The model data in then transmitted directly to the production house for construction of the first prototype This prototype is then subjected to a rigorous series of flight tests and modifications If necessary further prototypes are built although this is seldom the case and testing continues until the team is happy that all the original criteria have been met or exceeded Finally the last prototype is presented to the DHV and or AFNOR for certification Only when this is completed will the glider be released to join the rest of the UP range Technical
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28. rscht werden Folgende Man ver sollten w hrend H henfl gen unter Aufsicht mit Funk mit dem neuen Gleitschirm absolviert werden bungen Einweisungen Schnelle Kurvenwechsel Einweisung in das Beschleunigungssystem Enge Vollkreise in beide Richtungen Seitliches Einklappen mit Kurs halten Steilspirale Eventuellen Sackflug richtig ausleiten LJ B Leinen Stall Ohren anlegen Diese bungen d rfen nur mit einem Rettungsger t erfolgen In Thermik und Turbulenzen k nnen alle diese Flugzust nde pl tzlich auftreten und es dient der eigenen Sicherheit diese mit jedem Schirm neu zu erfliegen Diese bungen ersetzen nicht ein Sicherheitstraining dessen Besuch wir jedem Piloten im Interesse seiner eigenen Sicherheit empfehlen Deine Flugschule kann Dir dies sicher best tigen Wir best tigen da oben genannter Gleitschirm von uns testgeflogen wurde und die aufgef hrten Man ver vom K ufer beherrscht werden Dieses Formular verbleibt w hrend 2 Jahren bei Ihrer Flugschule UP EUROPE Altjoch 19A D 82431 KOCHEL AM SEE PHONE 49 8851 92920 FAX 49 8851 929260 email info up europe com WWW UP EUROPE COM
29. s to connect with the pulley system on the front of the risers see Illustration 7 This illustration refers to the UP Action harness but many harnesses are similar If in any doubt please ask the harness dealer manufacturer The length of the ropes should 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 whole speed range will be unavailable During take off it is advisable to fix the accelerator stirrup underneath the harness to avoid any danger of tripping over it UP harnesses have two elastic loops to facilitate this Carabiner for combination between foot bar and riser Rope of speed system Pulley roller Eyelets Foot bar Elastic loops to fastened the foot bar Illustration 7 Components of the foot accelerator and the rope course Harness Any harness with hang points near chest height is suitable for use with the UP Gambit The lower the hang point of the harness the better the pilot can steer by weight shift A DHV or ACPUL certified harness is recommended The harness design should also guarantee that it s possible to accelerate the UP Gambit up to the maximum speed Note that the height of the hang point also affects the brake line length If you have a question about your UP harness contact your dealer or UP Europe Rescue System It is strongly recommended that you have a resc
30. serviced every two years or 300 hours whichever is the least This service should be carried out by the manufacturer or an Authorised Service Centre We will happily service the glider more often if you feel that it is necessary At UP Europe we have the special equipment and a wealth of experience necessary to carry out the 2 Year Check We will check the canopy both inside and outside as well as using a special hang device for checking the lines for damage We will also test the cloth with an air permeability gauge an extremely important test as low air permeability can result in dangerous changes in the flying characteristics of the A e wing deep stall changed angle of attack etc If we feel it necessary we will remove and destructively test the inner A B C and D main lines and all the lines will be measured for both length and symmetry A record is kept of all these tests and any trends noted As well as measuring and checking the complete glider the examiner will make a final judgement from personal experience as to the airworthiness of the glider If he feels it necessary the glider will be flown by a UP test pilot to check on it s flight behaviour This way we can guarantee that the glider is still within certification limits and safe to fly for another two years Always get your glider checked by a UP Europe Authorised Service Centre Our experience for your safety It is also recommended that
31. should be replaced where necessary e If any change in flying characteristics is noticed then the lines should be checked and replaced if necessary Cleaning If you feel it necessary to clean your UP Gambit at any time then use lots of lukewarm water and a soft sponge More stubborn stains can be cleaned with a weak soap solution and rinsed thoroughly Never use chemical cleaning agents on the material as these destroy the coating and affect the strength of the cloth The best place to store your paraglider is in a dry dark and well ventilated room Do not store it where is could become contaminated by chemicals of any sort petrol perhaps e nn A Examination repairs and further references Examination and Repairs Paragliding is a wonderful sport flying as free as a bird in the air enjoying the peace and tranquillity But the air is an alien environment that commands respect and a responsible attitude from the pilot At UP we don t just put our knowledge and experience into the development of paragliders but also into their maintenance service and repairs to ensure you can fly safely Our service team are all professional pilots with a wealth of experience examining and repairing paragliders You can be sure that they will look after your equipment in a conscientious manner and the quality of work done will be second to none Two Yearly Check for all UP gliders You should get your paraglider examined and
32. this manoeuvre The negative spin occurs when one side of the wing is stalled This can happen when if flying very slowly one brake in applied fully quickly When it starts to spin the glider will turn extremely quickly around the vertical axis with the stalled side flying backwards To recover from a spin simple release the brake on the stalled side The glider will immediately speed up and most likely suffer an asymmetric closure Recover as above Co A e If you suspect that a spin is imminent then immediately release the inside brake The glider will accelerate smoothly and resume normal flight with little altitude loss Wingover Wingovers are performed by flying alternating turns each time letting the pendulum effect increase the angle of bank Warning The UP Gambit is a very manoeuvrable glider and it is quite easy to get to an excessively high angle of bank in just a few turns Practice wingovers gently at first as there is a chance of quite large closures at high bank angles A wingover of more than 60 degrees bank angle is classed as illegal aerobatics Emergency Steering If for some reason the UP Gambit cannot be controlled with the brakes then it can be steered and landed with the rear risers Be aware that when rear riser steering the glider is a great deal more responsive to pilot input and the stall break is very sudden Maintenance and cleaning Taking care of your paraglider The w
33. tions Any glider whether beginner or competition can 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 differences between the gliders is in the stability which each offers Beginner wings react to turbulence less dramatically and allow inaccurate flying 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 It is a good idea to practice ground handling to get used to your new paraglider If you can find a suitable area like a playing field and a little wind it s quite easy to practice inflating the glider and feeling the reaction to brake input Before take off and whilst flying it is very important to try 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 Gambit 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 ke
34. ue system reserve parachute fitted at all times In some countries it is mandatory so check if you plan to travel Make sure that the rescue system you have is the correct size and that you are fully conversant with it s use For fitting the rescue system follow the instructions of the harness manufacturer Use of the paraglider The UP Gambit has been developed and tested solely for foot launched and winch launched paraglider flights It is not allowed and potentially dangerous to use the glider for any other purpose Aerobatics The UP Gambit has not been developed constructed and tested for aerobatics use Warning The glider has not been certified for aerobatics Performing aerobatics with the UP Gambit or any other paraglider can be very dangerous Doing aerobatics can induce flying configurations well beyond the tested flight envelop and can lead to total loss of control Aerobatics can also overload your glider and break it in flight Motorised Paragliding The UP Gambit has not been developed constructed and tested for being used with any kind of engine If you want to fly your UP Gambit with a motor please get in touch with the manufacturer of the engine unit and UP to check on certification of this configuration Flight practice and safety The both following chapter Flight practice and Flight Safety are describing fundamental aspects of flying They serve the totality of this manual However the
35. wn the hill After a few steps you will reach flying speed and become airborne Speed control Using the brakes The UP Gambit has a wide useable speed range coupled with excellent stability at all speeds The speed can be set with the brakes to optimise performance in any situation Maximum glide speed is achieved with the brakes released completely whereas minimum sink speed is with approximately 10 to 15 cm of brake applied Further braking will not improve the sink rate but the brake pressure increases noticeably as the glider reaches minimum speed Warning Flying close to the stall point is very dangerous and should be avoided At speeds below minimum sink the danger of entering an unintentional stall or spin is increased dramatically Using the Speed System The UP Gambit is supplied with a speed system which is activated by a foot stirrup Full application increases the speed by approximately 18 20 km h In certain circumstances the use of the speed system is extremely effective and it should be an integral part of your flying a A e The speed system should be used when you are trying to get away from sinking air trying to achieve best glide in a headwind or trying to cover the ground as quickly as possible But it is important to remember that the glider will be more susceptible to collapses at high speed so the speed system should not be used in extreme turbulence If with the speed system applied a col
36. y should be obvious for a pilot who decided to fly with a high performance glider Flight practice Pre flight Make sure whenever you get your UP Gambit back from somebody else to check the glider very carefully if you are not the only pilot flying it Ask if there was anything that could have damaged any part of the glider if the pilot has found any part that needs to be replaced or if they noticed any strange flight behaviour Make sure you do the same when you lend your glider to somebody else A thorough pre flight inspection should be performed prior to each flight Before each launch you should carry out a full pre take off check 5 points check It is a good idea to always carry out the checks in the same sequence to avoid the possibility of forgetting anything 1 Unpack your glider in a semi circular shape This shape insures that the centre cells inflate before the tips When unfolding your glider observe the wind direction and arrange your glider so that it is pointed directly into the wind 2 The lines must be arranged so that there are no tangles and the A lines are uppermost Once the lines are free and untangled check to make sure that they all go directly from the riser to the glider e nn A without going over the top of the wing Launching with a line over is extremely dangerous It is also important that the brake lines are free and not caught up 3 You should check that you have put the harness on
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