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Note that the height of the hang point also affects the brake line length. If you have a question
about your harness, contact your dealer.
Rescue system
It is strongly recommended that you have a rescue system (reserve parachute) fitted at all times.
In some countries it is mandatory, so check if you plan to travel. Make sure that the reserve
system you have is the correct size, and that you are fully conversant with its use.
For fitting the reserve system, follow the instructions of the harness manufacturer.
Use of the UP Ascent
4
The UP Ascent
4
has been developed and tested solely for single-seated foot launched and winch
launched paragliding flights. It is not allowed and potentially dangerous to use the glider for any
other purpose.
Aerobatics
The UP Ascent4 has not been developed, constructed and/or tested for aerobatics use.
WARNING!
The glider has not been certified for aerobatics. Performing aerobatics with
the UP Ascent
4
or any other paraglider can be very dangerous. Doing aerobatics can
induce flying configurations well beyond the tested flight envelope, and can lead to total
loss of control. Aerobatics can also overload your glider and break it in flight.
Motorised Paragliding
The UP Ascent* has not been tested for use with any kind of engine. If you wish to fly your UP
Ascent
4
with a motor please get in touch with the manufacturer of the engine unit, with UP
International GmbH and with the governing body for ultralight flying in your area, to check on
certification of this configuration.
Flight practice and safety
Both of the following chapters (Flight practise and Flight safety) describe fundamental aspects of
flying paragliders. In no way do they substitute proper training, nor should any of the content
therein be unknown to any pilot who has chosen to fly a paraglider like the UP Ascent
4
.
Flight practice
Pre-flight check
Make sure whenever you get your UP Ascent
4
back from somebody else to check the glider very
carefully if you are not the only pilot flying it. Ask if there was anything that could have damaged
any part of the glider, if the pilot has found any part that needs to be replaced or if they noticed
any strange flight behaviour. Make sure you do the same when you lend your glider to somebody
else.
A thorough pre-flight inspection should be performed prior to each flight. A careful pre-flight check
is a must for any and all airplanes
– also the UP Ascent
4
. Please apply the same care and
attention before EVERY flight!
