U-Turn AIRWOLF LTF2, Handbook

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This instruction manual only pays attention to those points of fl ying technique which are important for the U-Turn
AIRWOLF. It is not meant to substitute a basic fl ying education in an approved fl ying school! If a fl ying education and
the appropriate experience is missing, paragliding is dangerous to life.
A careful Prefl ight Check is absolutely mandatory. Double-check everthing when you don´t fl y yourself and make
sure the person fl ying your U-Turn AIRWOLF does the same. Also ensure that the pilot fl ying your U-Turn AIRWOLF,
knows its operational limits and has the required license. All lines, risers and the canopy have to be carefully checked
for damage before every takeoff . Even in case of minor damages takeoff is not an option.
After the glider is unpacked and layed on the ground in a halfcircle-shape, check following items:
• 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 takeoff .
• 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 takeoff .
• Prefl ight all other equipment after the check of the glider carefully.
Aerobatics are illegal and dangerous. There is a danger of unpredictable fl ight conditions that could
result in overstressing both material and pilot.
The U-Turn AIRWOLF has been developed and tested for ordinary takeoff s, winching, and is also well suitable
for motorized operations. An unauthorized or unapproved use of the U-Turn Airwolf, or operation out of its opera-
tional limits is improper and dangerous.
The U-Turn AIRWOLF has a very easy take off .
It is important to evenly lay out the canopy with care. The middle of the glider is determined by the U-Turn AIRWOLF
logo at the leading edge. It is suffi
cient to only hold the A-main harnesses. Being that the U-Turn AIRWOLF shows
no tendencies to shooting forward it only needs to be slowed down minimally in the take-off phase. Necessary
correction in direction using the brakes should only be performed once the canopy is above the pilot, otherwise the
glider might fall back due to excessive braking.
The remaining harness should not be held during take off . The canopy will fi ll up with evenly distributed pull but al-
together very light startimpulse. Unlike other gliders it is not necessary to fi ll the U-Turn AIRWOLF with strong infl ation
motion or even several fast steps. This is also true for very little wind and even zero wind. The easiest and safest
way to start the U-Turn AIRWOLF is moderate infl ate. Once the pilot ensures that the canopy is fully opened above
him, the fi nal decision for take off can be made. After several forceful steps they take off .
Operation
Field of Operation
Aerobatics
Prefl ight Check
Take off