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Winching
Because of its excellent starting characteristics, the U-Turn BLACKLIGHT is well suitable
for winching operations. Take the following points into account:
• maximum linetension for winching is 100kp.
• if not operating at you usual winch, get acquainted with the local procedures and get a
good briefi ng by a local pilot.
• never winch the BLACKLIGHT with loads outside the allowable weight range.
• all involved persons, machines and accessories have to have the appropriate licenses,
approvals, certifi cations for winching.
Baseline and brakeline adjustment
Th
e factory brake-line setting corresponds to 0-free travel plus 5 cm. It is recommended to
adjust your brake line travel aft er the fi rst fl ight to your personal preferences. Be aware not
to adjust the brakes too short, otherwise the glider may fl y with a little, but continuous ap-
plied brake pressure. Th
is could be extremely dangerous during takeoff , fl ight and landing!
Th
e afore mentioned factory brake setting allows for ample brake travel in extreme fl ight
situations as well as for landing. At the same time it enables during fl ight at trim-speed a
position of comfort for the pilots arms.
In no case the setup A, B and C main lines should be changed before the wing has been
fl own in the original setup.
Please also note that adjusting the height of the suspension to the hangpoints on the
harness, changes the relative braking travel. When setting the adjustment it is to be made
certain that both sides are symmetrical and that a permanent knot is used. Th
e bowline
works particularly well because of the fact that it weakens the lines the least with excellent
slip resistance.
Pfahlstich
