UP Kantega XC, Owner'S Manual

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Make sure whenever you get your UP
Kantega XC 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
Kantega XC. Please apply the same
care and attention before EVERY
flight!
Before every launch you should carry out
the standard 5-point checking procedure.
It is a good idea to do the checks following
the same sequence every time to
minimize the risk of omitting something.
1. Unpack and arrange your glider in a
semi-circular manner. This shape
ensures that the centre cells inflate
before the tips. When unfolding your
glider, observe the wind direction
and arrange your glider so that it is
pointed directly into the wind.
2. The lines must be arranged so that
there are no tangles and the A-lines
are uppermost. Once the lines are
free and untangled, check to make
sure that they all go directly from the
riser to the glider without going over
the top of the wing. Launching with a
line over the wing is extremely
dangerous! It is also important that
the brake lines are free and not
tangled.
3. Next check that you have put the
harness on correctly, and ensure
that both leg straps and the chest
strap are closed and adjusted.
Also check the rescue system
pins and deployment handle.
4. Right before the launch you
should check the air space (also
behind you).
5. Once again check the wind
direction before take-off.
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The take-off characteristics of the
UP Kantega XC are extremely
straightforward. Only a gentle forward
pressure on the A risers is necessary
and the glider will inflate evenly and
climb above your head. The glider has
no tendency to hang back behind you
or to overshoot over your head.
With the A risers and the brakes in
your hands, have another look at your
unfolded glider. Make sure that you
are centrally positioned in the middle
of the wing, and that the wing is facing
into wind. The middle of the canopy is
marked by the UP logo at the leading
edge.
Inflate the glider with a steady run and
remember to position your arms so
that they are a continuation of the A
risers. As the glider comes above your
head, you should glance up to see that
the entire canopy is inflated and flying.
The UP Kantega XC has a low surge
tendency, so there is usually no
necessity to brake to stop the glider
from over-flying you.
Directional control should only be
attempted when the glider is above
your head. Excessive braking will
cause the wing to drop back.