U-Turn EMOTION 2, Manual

Page 1: ...ß Text and Graphics Ernst Strobl All technical details in this manual have been carefully checked by U Turn However we like to mention that we don t take any liability for possi ble 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 achieve technical improvements Manual English Rev 1 5 ...

Page 2: ...ellent basis for quality We certainly keep our customers need in mind and always appreciateyourinputandconstructivecriticism Shouldanyquestionsoccur pleasedon t hesitate to ask your U Turn dealer or the U Turn team In order to provide you with the latest information on technical development and innova tions at U Turn we ask you to complete the questionnaire attached Please mail it to the following...

Page 3: ...STEET ZIP CODE CITY TELEPHONE E MAIL PARAGLIDER TYPE SERIAL NUMBER Date of purchase Dealership Tested by Flying hours Paraglider since Miscellaneous U TURN GmbH Im Neuneck 1 D 78609 Tuningen Yes I would like to get the newsletter by email ...

Page 4: ... Page 10 Active Flying Page 10 Landing Page 11 Winching Page 11 Advanced Handling Page 11 Wingovers Page 12 Full Frontal Page 12 DeepStall Page 12 Fullstall Page 12 Emergency Piloting Negative Turn Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 14 Page 14 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 16 How to avoid collapses by Ernst Strobl Page 16 Rapid Descent Spiral Dive Big Ears B Stall Speed System Suitable Harness Risers Pag...

Page 5: ...18 Page 19 Technical Data Technial Data Materiallist and Table of area loading Material Mix Page 20 Instruction leaflet for repairs and 2 annual Check Page 21 Line Order Sheet Page 22 Line Code Page 23 Lines allocation plan ...

Page 6: ...e and leisure pilots it premieres the world s first LC or launch con trol making takeoff even easier This latest innovation by U Turn offers a set of advantages to pilots of various experience levels Because LC reduces the change of mistakes at launching it allows for a safert and less stressful take off at an unfamiliar site Since the system can be disengaged it is up to the pilot individually wh...

Page 7: ...if the internal pressure diminishes the AFS kicks in by equalizing with the providing the necessary sail tension The complimentary interaction of these two systems provide this line of gliders with an unpar alleled collapse resistance Unlike Mylar if handled carefully PPN technology will retain the shape of the nose for the entire lifetime of the glider In order to provide the greatest possible pr...

Page 8: ...ing our tests The system is extremely responsive so that a top quality manufacturing is key U Turn Cofounder Thomas Vosseler adds We guarantee a strongly supervised manufacturing process The AFS works like the Electronic Stability Programs known in the automotive industry you could call it an ESP for the air It intervenes for the benefit of safety when an inexperienced pilot or a pilot in trouble ...

Page 9: ...sceptibility to overshoot during launch The ability to engage the LC where the A and B risers are connected makes this even less of an issue Strobl states The two D rings on the A s are spaced 3 cm apart the pilot can select this way with which intensity LC affect the launch speed Since this way the angle of attach can be varied easily it also means the take off speed can be adjusted just as easy ...

Page 10: ...tional A risers in hand light wind light drain gentle slope Launch Control Launch with Launch Control Attached to the lower D ring positon B Windspeeds greater than 20km h Launch with Launch Control Attached to the lower D ring position B winds from 15km h average slope angels Page 5 ...

Page 11: ...ropriate design B stall and Big Ears both have potential for error if they are not performed properly Tucking in the wing tips known as Big Ears leads normally to a very stable flight attitude The canopy stays steer able with a sink rate of around 5 8 meters second depending on the number of pilots often mix up the outer A lines with the outer B lines the stabilo line or with the most serious resu...

Page 12: ...ution is the so called Spierenstich knot which doesn t slip or affect the lines adversely The U Turn EMOTION 2 is equipped with a very effective leg actuated speedsystem that increases the speed btw 13 and 17 km h depending on model and pilots weight area load respectively During ex treme manoeuvers the speedystem should not be activated when entering an extreme manoeuvres it should be immediately...

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Page 14: ...ems Lay down the canopy to draw on the middle line before the outer lines when pulling up the glider with the A risers to get an easy and stable takoff Set yourself up into the wind to get a symmetrical load on both sides when pulling up the canopy The risers may not be twisted to enable smooth looping of the brakelines Make sure no lines are under the canopy to avoid a dangerous situation on take...

Page 15: ...teering inputs You can fly flat turns with little altitude loss by shifting of bodyweight A combination of appropriate pull on the inner brakeline and shift of bodyweight is the best way for a coordinated turn The Turn radius depends on the amount of pull on the brakeline At about 75 of brakeline travel the EMOTION 2 increases bank significantly and performs a fast sleep turn that can be continued...

Page 16: ...otal control over your glider Don t turn too much during the takeoff phase and before reaching the minimum safe altitude never winch the EMOTION 2 with loads outside the allowable weight range all involved persons machines and accessories have to have the appropriate licenses approvals certifications for winching Even with its high stability and good flight characteristics it is possible that the ...

Page 17: ...t could cause a spin G Fullstall To enter a fullstall pull both brakes full travel ensure no twisted or wrapped lines The canopy has to be stabilized before recovering the fullstall Rise both brakes slowly and symmetrically to recover If done right the canopy overshoots a little forward without collapsing Avoid an asymmetric recovery by all means The dynamic forces drive the canopy to overreact an...

Page 18: ...the turn away motion to try to open the collapsed side Apply smooth braking on the open side depending on the size of the collapse and maybe a little pump ing action Some canopies open a lot better when the brakes are fully applied once on the according side but that depends on the brakeline adjustment and your armlength Wrapped lines are cleared by braking the opposite side at enough altitude and...

Page 19: ... you release the A risers the folded wingtips open automati cally Should there be any problem with the reopening you may pump the brakes gently Big earing is due to the high wingload a very stable flight condition and well suited for turbulent air Be aware that you reduce the trimspeed but that can be compensated by accelerating with your legs Warning Don t fly extreme manoeuvres in this configura...

Page 20: ...length to be checked and exchanged if necessary in case of changing inflight handling characteristics the lines have to be checked for their correct length don t tie the brakelines on the grips if not needed it weakens the lines To clean the canopy use warm water and a soft sponge If you use a detergent for hard stains make sure that you rinse intensively afterwards Never apply any chemicals for c...

Page 21: ... licenses and actual experience use only suitable approved and certified accessories helmet harness safety systems appropriate weather condition suitable terrain all required checks done and airworthiness of the glider personal shape of the pilot know your manual and stay within the published limits G Nature and environment friendly behaviour Removal We ask you to perform our sport in a manner tha...

Page 22: ...rength Techni Sangles France brake handholde attachement Magnet Gin Glider Korea Break main line 2 3 mm Ø Dynema Lines 2 3 mm 250 daN Gin Teijin Korea Lines DC60 DSL 70 PSSL 120 160 200 275 Liros Lines Rosenberger Tauwerke Gin Gliders Korea belt direction Stainless Steel 8g Ø 3 8 mm breaking strength 800kg Ansung Precision CO Korea lines lock Stainless Steel 12g Ø 4 3 mm breaking strength 1000kg A...

Page 23: ...m 28 7 m 31 0 m Wing area project 21 85 m 23 63 m 25 63 m 27 65 m Wing span flat 11 0 m 11 44 m 11 91 m 12 38 m Wing span project 9 3 m 9 67 m 10 07 m 10 46 m Aspect ratio flat 4 94 4 94 4 94 4 94 Aspect ratio project 3 95 3 95 3 95 3 95 Number of chambers 41 41 41 41 V Trimm 37 38 Km h 37 38 Km h 37 38 Km h 37 38 Km h V Min 22 Km h 22 Km h 21 Km h 20 Km h V Max 48 Km h 48 Km h 48 Km h 48 Km h Fea...

Page 24: ...Page 19 Material Mix Welches NCV Material Nylon wo verwendet wird fi ndest du auf Page 5 Materialliste ...

Page 25: ...Page 20 Instruction leaflet for repairs and 2 annual check ...

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