UP Kantega XC, Owner'S Manual

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“Due to the somewhat shorter brake line
travel, the reduced roll dampening and the
dynamic handling, the flying and handling
behaviour of paragliders in this class
requires advanced, precise skills along
with the ability to fly instinctively and
intuitively.”
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“The glider behaviour in connection with
disturbances requires somewhat higher
skills than what is the case on LTF 1
wings. The pilot must possess a certain
amount of automated reactions and be
able to react quickly to incidents. We
recommend making sure that you have
the skills to sense disturbances before
they happen, and to deal with them
correctly once they do. Of particular
importance here are adequate skills for
dealing with asymmetrical or frontal
collapses. Should you not feel fully up to
the task we recommend visiting a safety
clinic with your new wing.”
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“Flight manoeuvres like spiral dives and B-
line stalls pose higher demands on the
pilot than on lower rated wings. Good
practical familiarity with these manoeuvres
is a must. Should you not possess these
skills we recommend visiting a safety clinic
with your new wing.”
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The UP Kantega XC is suitable to only a
limited extent for training.
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The UP Kantega XC should be flown
within the stipulated takeoff weight
limits, found in the “Technical data”
section of this manual. The weights
mentioned are total launch values,
including glider, pilot, harness, all
clothing etc. The easiest way to find
your own total launch weight is to jump
onto your scales with the complete
backpack containing all your kit on
your back. UP International
manufactures the Kantega XC in 4
different sizes. If you find yourself
having to choose between two not
entirely ideal sizes we recommend you
let your choice be guided by your
personal preference for being either a
little light or a little heavy on a wing.
The UP Kantega XC responds to load
changes by flying either marginally
faster or slower, depending on whether
you in- or decrease the load. The glide
ratio in still air is not affected, and the
minimum sink rate only insignificantly
so.
* recommendations by the DHV safety officer