Range of Operation
This instruction manual only pays attention to those points of fl ying technique which are important for
the ALPINE PEAK 2. It is not meant to substitute a basic fl ying education in an approved fl ying school!
If a lying education and the appropriate experience is missing, paragliding is dangerours life.
Field of Operation
The ALPINE PEAK 2 has been developed and tested for ordinary take off s, winching, and is also well suit-
able for motorized operations. An unauthorized or unapproved use of the ALPINE PEAK 2, or operation
out of its operational limits is improper and dangerous.
Aerobatics
Aerobatics are illegal and dangerous. There is a danger of unpredictable fl ight conditions that could
results in overstressing both material and pilot.
Prefl ight Check
A careful pre fl ightcheck is absolutely mandatory. Double-check everything when you don´t fl y yourself
and make sure the person fl ying your ALPINE PEAK 2 does the same. Also ensure that the pilot fl ying
your ALPINE PEAK 2, 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:
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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 .
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Set yourself up into the wind to get a symmetrical load on both sides when pulling up the
canopy
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The risers may not be twisted to enable smooth looping of the brakelines.
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Make sure no lines are under the canopy to avoid a dangerous situation on takeoff .
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Prefl ight all other equipment after the check of the glider carefully.
Motorised Paragliding
The U-Turn ALPINE PEAK 2 is suitable due to its outstanding launching characteristics, its wide weight
range and its unproblematic handling particularly well for the motorized paragliding. Please note that
for the motorized use its own permission of the combination is necessary for engineunit and glider. If
you intend to operate the ALPINE PEAK 2 motorized, please contact the motor manufacturer, U-Turn
and the DULV (Deutscher Ultraleichtfl ug Verband) for offi
cial approval.
Use only approved motor / glider combinations and adhere to the regulations as well as the training
requirements.
It is required by law and absolutely neccessary for safe operation of your paraglider that you always
carrry a rescue system with you. When choosing a rescure system, watch out that it is approved and
suitable for the intended takeoff weight. With the innovative rescure systems of the SECURE-series by
U-Turn light-weight, convenient and safe reserves are available.
Suitable Rescue System
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