Der Start
The U-Turn ALPINE PEAK 2 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 ALPINE PEAK 2 logo at the leading edge. It is suffi
cient to only hold the A-main harnesses. Being
that the U-Turn ALPINE PEAK 2 shows no tendencies to overshoot 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 risers should not be held during take off . The canopy will fi ll up with evenly distributed
pull but altogether very light startimpulse. Unlike other gliders it is not necessary to fi ll the U-Turn
ALPINE PEAK 2 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 ALPINE PEAK 2 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 .
Turning
The U-Turn ALPINE PEAK 2 has a normal agility and reacts directly and instantly to steering inputs. You
can fl y fl at 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 ALPINE PEAK 2 increases bank signifi cantly and per-
forms a fast sleep turn that can be continued to a diving spiral. The diving spiral has to be
initiated and terminated slowly. The bank angle is controled by increasing and decreasing
the pull on the inner brakeline.
WARNING:
A rapid pull on the the brakeline may cause a spin.
Active Flyling
The U-Turn ALPINE PEAK 2 should be fl own with light braking on both sides when there is turbulent air.
An increase in angle of attack provides better stability. When entering heavy thermals or strong turbu-
lences be mindful of that the canopy does not get behind the pilot. To avoid that, release the brakes a
bit to get an increase in speed when entering the updraft.
If the canopy gets in front of the pilot when leaving a updraft or entering a downdraft the brakes have
to be applied to counter that. Accelerated fl ight however is advisable when fl ying through a downdraft
zone. The ALPINE PEAK 2 is very stable overall, never the less is active fl ying a big fl ight safety factor.
Collapsing and deforming of the canopy can be avoided by active fl ying (as above mentioned) in tur-
bulent air.
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During a strong wind takeoff attempt, ground handling and landing tha leadingwdge can hit the ground
with high speed. Avoid this! Otherwise the ribs, the sewings or the fabric can be damaged.
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