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Certifi cation FREE FORCE 3 24

Erklärung über Bauausführung und Leistung (EBL)

Declaration of Design and Performance (DDP)

EBL-GS-DB - Stand 01.11.2010 - V4

Gleitsegel - Paraglider

Nachgewiesene Normen und Verfahren

Gerätemuster / Test sample

Musterprüfung / Type testing

Gerätegewicht ohne Packsack / System weight without bag - kg

Certified standards and procedures

Datum der Musterprüfbescheinigung / Date of type testing
certification

Art der Prüfung / Type of testing

Bezug / reference

Zulässiges max. Anhängelast / Allowable max. payload

Anzahl der Sitze / Number of seats

Klassifizierung / Classification

Musterprüfinhaber / Type Testing Holder

Zulässiges min. Anhängelast / Allowable min. payload

Schulungstauglich (Herstellerangabe) / suitable for training

Nein / no

Fußbeschleuniger / Foot accelerater

nein / no

ja / yes

umfassend

LTF 91/09

EN 926-1 & 926-2

5,8 kg

105 kg

Trimmer ( von Hand zu bedienen) / Trim device (hand operated)

02.10.2011

EAPR-GS-7419/-

Free Force 3-24

U-Turn GmbH
Esslinger Straße 23
78609 Tuningen
Deutschland

70 kg

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380

560

380

560

400

560

480

560

Tragegurtlängen mm/ Riser lenght mm

Offen-normal / open-normal

Beschleunigt / Accelerated

Geschlossen / closed

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Summary of Contents for FREE FORCE 3

Page 1: ...Graphics Ernst Strobl All technical 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 Manual English Rev 1 2 Stand September 2...

Page 2: ...t basis for quality We certainly keep our customers need in mind and always ap preciate 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 foll...

Page 3: ...Business Replay Card ...

Page 4: ...e 11 Winching Page 11 Advanced Handling Page 11 12 Wingovers Page 12 Full Frontal Page 13 Deep Stall Page 13 Fullstall Page 13 Emergency Piloting Page 14 Negativ Turn Collaps How to avoid collapses by Ernst Strobl Rapid Cescent B Stall Spiral Dive Big Ears Maintenance and Care Page 7 Page 8 Safety Advices and Liability Page 15 Nature and environment friendly behavior Page 15 Removal Page 15 Table ...

Page 5: ...Contents Page 26 Page 27 Instruction leaflet for repairs and 2 annual Check Line Order Sheet ...

Page 6: ...his attitude We always want to deliver the best possible glider Nothing more and most certainly nothing less U Turn staff takes notice of its customers wishes so we appreciate any comments or feedback Please feel free to contact your competence center or U Turn directly for any advice or direction Page 1 IMPORTANT Having the necessary level of experience can never substitute the need to familiariz...

Page 7: ...s expected So it is used in the FREE FORCE 3 again The AFS in its latest version got only advantages Dynamic figures are just easy to do and the performance reserves get in action if needed In dynamic manoeuvres the AFS is not active because the high internal pressure prevents interaction says Strobl On the other side in tricks like the MacTwist when the pilot mistakes the time to break the AFS br...

Page 8: ...ks in by equalizing with the providing the necessary sail tension The complimentary interaction of these two systems provide this line of gliders with an unpar alleled collapse resistance Unlike Mylar if handled carefully PPN technology will retain the shape of the nose for the entire lifetime of the glider In order to provide the greatest possible protection when folding the glider U Turn recom m...

Page 9: ...xtremely responsive so that a top quality manufacturing is key U Turn Co founder Thomas Vosseler adds We guarantee a strongly supervised manufacturing process The AFS works like the Electronic Stability Programs known in the automotive industry you could call it an ESP for the air It intervenes for the benefit of safety when an inexperienced pilot or a pilot in trouble enters turbulence and is una...

Page 10: ... marking where a brake toggle has to be tief off The manufacturer settings is 0 travel plus 5 cm Shortening more than 5 cm is not allowed and results in a brake condi tion in flight which is extremely dangerous for takeoff flight and landing The factory settings provides sufficient brake travel on landing and in extreme flight conditions as well as a comfortable arm position on trim speed Please n...

Page 11: ...Riser Page 6 ...

Page 12: ...FORCE 3 ask your U Turn dealer or directly contact U Turn We assist you in any possible way Suitable Rescue 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 SECUR...

Page 13: ...he 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 Preflight all other equipment after the check of the glider carefully Take off It is important to even...

Page 14: ...t safety factor Collapsing and deforming of the canopy can be avoided by active flying as above mentioned in turbulent air Landing Start your landing preperation at sufficient altiude Due to its excellent flaring characteristics the FREE FORCE 3 is very easy to land Glider in fairly normal to a straight in final against the wind and get up in the harness early enough Ac cording to the wind the bra...

Page 15: ...or enough altitude or the necessary introduction A wrong execution of these manoeuvres may have fatal consequences Wingovers The pilot has to perform right and left turns with increasing bank until the desired angle is reached Appropriate break pressure during up or down swing will prevent the wing tips from folding Collapsing is only a factor Full Frontal A negative AoA caused by turbulences or t...

Page 16: ...ces can cause the FREE FORCE 3 to col lapse That situation is not really dangerous and clears itself automatically without any further input required To sup port the recovery firmly apply brakes on the affected side and simultaneously steer opposite on the open side When a large part of the canopy is collapsed be careful and smooth when applying opposite steering to avoid a complete disruption of ...

Page 17: ...If that does not clear the situation try to pull down the outer line as much as possible If you are too low for that stabilize the canopy on the opposite side to avoid turning away and leave the lines like they are Instead of any risky manoeuvers rather concentrate on the landing In the end one more advice in order to have all kinds of situations under control Visit a safety training above water T...

Page 18: ...forces when diving down and take that into consideration before initiating a rapid descent WARNING If initiation is too fast there is a danger of a spin in this case release the brake an try a smoother initiation WARNING Never fly a spiral dive while big earing the glider It is illegal aerobatics and may over stress the both pilot and material Big Ears Pull both on the outer A risers one after the...

Page 19: ... length to be checked and ex changed if necessary in case of changing in flight handling characteristics the lines have to be checked for their correct length don t tie the brakelines on the grips if not needed it weakens the lines To clean the canopy use warm water and a soft sponge If you use a detergent for hard stains make sure that you rinse intensively afterwards Never apply any chemicals fo...

Page 20: ...es and actual experience use only suitable approved and certi ed accessories helmet harness safety systems appropriate weather condition suitable terrain all 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 that impact...

Page 21: ...ce Bremsgriffaufhängung High Tanacity Poliester Yarn 22mm 25 g m 1000 kg Bruchlast Techni Sangles France Bremsgriffbefestigung Magnet Gin Gliders Korea Bremsstammleine 2 3mm Ø TSL 380 2 3mm 260daN Liros Leinen DSL70 Liros lines Rosenberger Tauwerke TSL 140 190 220 280 380 Germany Gurtumlenkungen Stainless Steel 8g Ø 3 8mm Bruchlast 800kg Ansung Precision CO Korea Leinenschlösser Stainless Steel 12...

Page 22: ... at your own risk The producer and distributor cannot be held liable 22 24 26 Take of weight 55 95 kg 70 105 KG 85 125 kg Wing area flat 24 m 26 5 m 29 m Wing area project 22 5 m 24 5 m 26 5 m Wing span flat 11 28 m 11 86 m 12 4 m Wing span project 9 8 m 10 2 m 10 6 m Aspect ratio flat 5 3 5 3 5 3 Aspect ratio flat project 4 2 4 2 4 2 Number of chambers 44 44 44 V Trimm 39 40 Km h 39 40 Km h 39 40...

Page 23: ...AT11 AT13 AT15 AT17 AT19 AT21 BT5 BT7 BT9 BT11 BT13 BT15 BT17 BT19 BT21 CT5 CT7 CT9 CT11 CT13 CT15 CT17 CT19 CT21 DT5 DT7 DT9 DT11 DT13 DT15 DT17 DT19 DT21 A1 A2 A3 B3 C3 D3 B2 C2 D2 B1 C1 D1 BRM1 BR1 3 BR1 2 BR1 1 BR1 BR3 BR5BR7BR9BR11BR13 BR15 BR17 BR19 BR21 3 ...

Page 24: ...2 7158 CT13 2600 7365 CT5 DSL 70 CT11 2383 6699 CT11 2551 7177 CT11 2620 7385 CT4 DSL 70 CT9 1988 4685 C1 6669 CT9 2128 5025 C1 7145 CT9 2185 5160 C1 7344 CT3 DSL 70 TSL 190 CT7 1910 6586 CT7 2045 7062 CT7 2100 7256 CT2 DSL 70 CT5 1838 6515 CT5 1967 6983 CT5 2020 7179 CT1 DSL 70 SC3 1210 6335 SC3 1295 6780 SC3 1330 6970 SC1 DSL 70 S3 955 6079 S3 1022 6510 S3 1050 6686 S3 DSL 70 DT21 2456 4540 D3 6...

Page 25: ...g reference Zulässiges max Anhängelast Allowable max payload Anzahl der Sitze Number of seats Klassifizierung Classification Musterprüfinhaber Type Testing Holder Zulässiges min Anhängelast Allowable min payload C Schulungstauglich Herstellerangabe suitable for training Nein no Fußbeschleuniger Foot accelerater nein no ja yes vereinfacht 7419 LTF 91 09 EN 926 1 926 2 6 1 kg 95 kg Trimmer von Hand ...

Page 26: ...Anhängelast Allowable max payload Anzahl der Sitze Number of seats Klassifizierung Classification Musterprüfinhaber Type Testing Holder Zulässiges min Anhängelast Allowable min payload C Schulungstauglich Herstellerangabe suitable for training Nein no Fußbeschleuniger Foot accelerater nein no ja yes vereinfacht 7419 LTF 91 09 EN 926 1 926 2 6 1 kg 95 kg Trimmer von Hand zu bedienen Trim device han...

Page 27: ...erence Zulässiges max Anhängelast Allowable max payload Anzahl der Sitze Number of seats Klassifizierung Classification Musterprüfinhaber Type Testing Holder Zulässiges min Anhängelast Allowable min payload C Schulungstauglich Herstellerangabe suitable for training Nein no Fußbeschleuniger Foot accelerater nein no ja yes umfassend LTF 91 09 EN 926 1 926 2 5 8 kg 105 kg Trimmer von Hand zu bedienen...

Page 28: ...gelast Allowable max payload Anzahl der Sitze Number of seats Klassifizierung Classification Musterprüfinhaber Type Testing Holder Zulässiges min Anhängelast Allowable min payload C Schulungstauglich Herstellerangabe suitable for training Nein no Fußbeschleuniger Foot accelerater nein no ja yes umfassend LTF 91 09 EN 926 1 926 2 5 8 kg 105 kg Trimmer von Hand zu bedienen Trim device hand operated ...

Page 29: ... reference Zulässiges max Anhängelast Allowable max payload Anzahl der Sitze Number of seats Klassifizierung Classification Musterprüfinhaber Type Testing Holder Zulässiges min Anhängelast Allowable min payload C Schulungstauglich Herstellerangabe suitable for training Nein no Fußbeschleuniger Foot accelerater nein no ja yes vereinfacht 7419 LTF 91 09 EN 926 1 926 2 6 8 kg 125 kg Trimmer von Hand ...

Page 30: ...hl der Sitze Number of seats Klassifizierung Classification Musterprüfinhaber Type Testing Holder Zulässiges min Anhängelast Allowable min payload C Schulungstauglich Herstellerangabe suitable for training Nein no Fußbeschleuniger Foot accelerater nein no ja yes vereinfacht 7419 LTF 91 09 EN 926 1 926 2 6 8 kg 125 kg Trimmer von Hand zu bedienen Trim device hand operated 02 10 2011 EAPR GS 7465 Fr...

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Page 32: ...gen Germany LINE ORDER 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 ...

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