UP Kantega XC, Owner'S Manual

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Only after checking that the wing is
properly inflated do you apply slight brake
pressure and accelerate rapidly down the
hill. After a few steps you will reach flying
speed and become airborne.
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The UP Kantega XC has a wide useable
speed range, coupled with excellent
stability at all speeds. The speed can be
set with the brakes to optimise
performance in any situation.
Maximum glide speed is achieved with the
brakes released completely, whereas
minimum sink speed is with approximately
15-20cm of brake applied. Further braking
will not improve the sink rate, but the
brake pressure increases noticeably as
the glider reaches minimum speed.
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Flying close to the stall
point is very dangerous and
should be avoided. At speeds
below minimum sink the
danger of entering an
unintentional stall or spin is
increased dramatically.
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The UP Kantega XC is supplied with a
speed system, which is activated by a foot
stirrup. Full application increases the
speed by approximately 12 to 14 km/h. In
certain circumstances the use of the
speed system is extremely effective, and it
should be an integral part of your flying.
The speed system should be used when
you are flying through sinking air, when
trying to achieve best glide in a headwind,
or trying to cover the ground as quickly as
possible. But it is important to remember
that the glider will be more susceptible to
collapses at high speeds, so the speed
system should not be used in extreme
turbulence. If, with the speed system
applied, a collapse occurs then it
should be released immediately. Some
warning of an imminent collapse is
afforded by the tension felt in the
speed system; should the tension
suddenly reduce then the stirrup
should be released and the glider
returned to normal trim speed.
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All extreme flight
situations, such as collapses,
happen more dramatically
at increased speed.
Therefore the speed system
should not be operated near
the ground or in noticeable
turbulence.
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The UP Kantega XC has been
developed to meet the demands of
intermediate pilots. The brakes have
been designed so that the first 15 to 20
centimeter of travel will cause a soft
and direct turning, whereas larger
movements will give the glider an agile
and nimble feel.
Brake input and amount of weight shift
induced will define the radius and bank
angle on the UP Kantega XC, and will
allow it to be controlled with ease.
Using weight shift in combination with
brake input will result in flat turns with
minimum height loss and is in fact
always the most efficient control
method. The radius of the turn is then
controlled with the brake line whereas
the bank is controlled through weight
shift.
If needed the UP Kantega XC will turn
very tight. To do this, apply some
brake input on both sides, then release
the outside brake whilst applying