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Summary of Contents for AIRWOLF LTF2

Page 1: ...chnical 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 Handbook English Rev 1 7 Please read the manual before you fly your ...

Page 2: ...ent basis for quality We certainly keep our customers need in mind and always aprreciate your input and constructive criticism Should any questions occur please don 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 inno vations at U Turn we ask you to complete the questionnaire attached Please mail it to the fol...

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

Page 4: ...f Page 9 Turning Page 10 Active Flying Page 10 Landing Page 10 Page 10 Advance Handling Page 10 Wingover Page 10 Frontstall Page 11 Stall Page 11 Fullstall Page 12 Emergency Piloting Page 12 Negativ Turn Page 12 Collapses Page 12 How to avoid collapses by Ernst Strobl Page 13 Rapid Descent Page 13 Spiral Dive Page 14 Big Ears Page 15 B Stall Page 15 Brake lines settings Page 6 SpeedSystem Page 7 R...

Page 5: ...6 Page 17 Removal Technical Data Material List Line order sheet and instruction lealeft for repairs and 2 annual check Page 18 Page 19 20 Line code U Turn AIRWOLF Lineplan U Turn AIRWOLF XS XL Page 21 25 Type Test Certificate U Turn AIRWOLF S L Page 26 28 ...

Page 6: ...he AIRWOLF is a direct descendant of the top performer AIR FORCE II The security feature is ensured by the PPNplus technology of U Turn Instead oft he nose Mylar synthetic rods reinforce the profile nose not only along the sewings of the cell membranes but also directly above the openings Thus the inner pressure is retained for a longer time also in extreme conditions the profile and the air strea...

Page 7: ...d by the proven and tested Improved Stability Technology IST with V rips and elaborate profile guid ance Thus the high performance is not achieved through a particularly distinctive feature of the glider but is based on plenitude of design features and characteristics which make the AIRWOLF a highly bal anced glider a real racehorse but with no hectic pace and with no air and graces The PPNplus sy...

Page 8: ...which used you your relatives and or every other user of the U Turn AIR WOLF resulting from the use of U Turn AIRWOLF including the liability of the U Turn GmbH and all other contractingpartiesresultinginlaworcontractinthecaseofproductionandprocessingU TurnAIRWOLF and every of its components With the entrance of death or the disability all regulations stated here coming into force and include also...

Page 9: ...ion training knowledge and is mandatory for using the U Turn AIRWOLF The use of suitable examined and accessories certified in the respective country Helmet harness rescue paracute is mandatory for the AIRWOLF usage Weather conditions got serious influence to flight security The flysite got direct infuence to flight security Inspect the glider before each start carefuly canopy in particular the li...

Page 10: ...sewed and looped on both ends All suspen sion and brake lines are forked in the upper part The different colour of the lines guarantee easy han dling and control All suspension lines are looped seperately in rapidlinks and coected to the risers The rapidlinks have collectorclips built in to prevent slipping of the lines After the intervall or after 100 fligth hours must be check the lines Brake li...

Page 11: ...re coloured different to ensure when starting or speed descent b stall a clear identifica tion The risers of the U Turn AIRWOLF consist of firm and stretch poor 12mm Keflar polyester belts in order to secure a long term sturdy trim ...

Page 12: ...e System It is required by law and absolutely neccessary for safe operation of your paraglider that you always carry a rescue system with you When choosing a rescue system watch out that it is approved and suitable for the intended takeoff weight With the innovative rescue systems of the PROTECT series by UTurn light weighted convenient and safe reserves are available The PROTECT rescues offer ext...

Page 13: ...ous There is a danger of unpredictable flight conditions that could result in overstressing both material and pilot The U Turn AIRWOLF has been developed and tested for ordinary takeoffs 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 ve...

Page 14: ...tioned in turbulent air Start your landing preperation at sufficient altitude Due to its excellent flaring characteristics the U Turn AIRWOLF is very easy to land Glide in fairly normal to a straight in final against the wind and get up in the harness early enough According to the wind the brakes have to be pulled firmly and dynamically about one meter above ground beyond the stalling point If the...

Page 15: ...fullstall pull both brakes full travel ensure no twisted or wrapped lines The canopy has to be stabilized before recovering the fullstall Relaxe both brakes slowly and symmetrically to recover If done right the canopy overshoots a little forward without collapsing Avoid an asymmetric recovery at all means The dynamic forces drive the canopy to overreact and a collaps could occur Caution Never rele...

Page 16: ...s landing field could cause a lot of thermal activity Fly very alert on a thermal active day Watch your canopy collapses most of the time announce themself Light braking in turbulences mostly avoids a collaps You should have already practised that on the ground Should a collaps occur close to the ground don t always try to prevent a turn away There is a danger when the braking on the open side is ...

Page 17: ...ents with 4 7m s straight forward If you release the A risers the folded cells open automatically Should there be any problem with the reopening apply easy braking 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 accellerating with your legs Warning Don t fly exteme manoeuve...

Page 18: ...der the choice of terrain where you lay out the glider for takeoff Assymetrical and changing folding patterns prolong the lifetime of the material especially in the middle section Please take following points into consideration regular checks for damage no unneccessary bending after an overstress treelanding waterlanding and extreme situations a line inspection is man datory in many cases a replac...

Page 19: ...nual _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________...

Page 20: ...d licenses and actual experience use only suitable approved and certified accessories helmet harness safety systems appropriate weather condition suitable terrain alle 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 t...

Page 21: ...6 56 56 V Trimm 39 Km h 39 Km h 39 Km h 39 Km h 39 Km h V Min 21 Km h 21 Km h 20 Km h 20 Km h 20 22 Km h V Max 57 Km h 57 Km h 57 Km h 57 Km h 57 Km h Features IST Tension Stripes IST Tension Stripes IST Tension Stripes IST Tension Stripes IST Tension Stripes PPN PPN plus Split A Riser PPN plus Split A Riser PPN plus Split A Riser PPN plus Split A Riser PPN plus Split A Riser Number of risers 6 6 ...

Page 22: ...Material list U Turn AIRWOLF Page 17 ...

Page 23: ... SHEET BESTELLFORMULAR FÜR LEINEN Name Adress Adresse E mail Telephone Number Telefon Nummer Paragliding name Gleitschirm Name Size Größe Other Sonstiges Serial Number Serien Nummer _ _ _ _ ____ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Line ID Bezeichnung Quantity Stückzahl Line ID Bezeichnung Quantity Stückzahl ...

Page 24: ...T11 AT14 AT17 AT20 AT23 AT26 BT5 BT2 BT8 BT11 BT14 BT17 BT20 BT23 BT26 CT5 CT2 CT8 CT11CT14CT17CT20 CT23 CT26 DT5 DT2 DT8 DT11 DT14 DT17 DT20 DT23 DT26 A3 A2 A1 B1 C1 D1 B2 C2 D2 B3 C3 D3 BRM1 BR1 3 BR1 2 BR1 1 BR2 1BR2 2 BR2 3 BR2 4 BR2 5 BR2 6 BR2 BR3 BR5 BR6 BR8 BR9 BR11 BR12 BR14 BR15 BR17 BR18 BR20 BR21 BR23 BR24 BR26 BR27 ...

Page 25: ...Page 20 U Turn AIRWOLF Line code ...

Page 26: ...U Turn AIRWOLF Lineplan XS Page 21 ...

Page 27: ...Page 22 U Turn AIRWOLF Lineplan S ...

Page 28: ...U Turn AIRWOLF Lineplan M Page 23 ...

Page 29: ...U Turn AIRWOLF Lineplan L Page 24 ...

Page 30: ...U Turn AIRWOLF Lineplan XL Page 25 ...

Page 31: ...Page 26 Type test certificate U Turn AIRWOLF S ...

Page 32: ...Page 27 Type test certificate U Turn AIRWOLF M ...

Page 33: ...Page 28 Type test certificate U Turn AIRWOLF L ...

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