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17
Adjustments
The UP Kibo has undergone an extensive
development program and series of flight
tests to ensure that the production model
exhibits the optimum characteristics with
regard to safety, handling and flight
performance.
As with all products from UP International,
the UP Kibo is manufactured to the
highest quality and precision. The line
lengths of each glider are individually
checked and recorded before dispatch.
Under no circumstances should the
lengths of the lines or risers of the UP
Kibo be altered in any way.
WARNING!
Any change to the
configuration of the wing will
invalidate certification!
The only change allowed is to
the length of the lower brake
line. This should only be done by
an experienced person.
Position of the brakes
The UP Kibo is delivered from the factory
with what we feel is the best brake
position for most pilots. But tall or short
pilots, or those with a harness with non-
standard attachment points might consider
it necessary to change the position of the
brake handles.
If the brakes are to be shortened, it is
extremely
important
to
avoid
the
adjustment affecting the glider's trim
speed. There must always be some slack
in the brakes when they are fully released.
This can be checked with the glider
inflated above the pilot's head. There
should be a noticeable bow in the brake
lines, and the brakes should be having no
effect on the shape of the trailing edge.
If the brake lines are to be lengthened, it is
important to ensure that the pilot can still
stall the canopy (i.e. during extreme
manoeuvres or landing) without the
need to take wraps.
If you do feel the need to change the
brake line lengths, do so a little (3-4
cm) at a time, and preferably whilst at
an
easy
training
slope.
Check
especially that both lines are the same
length, as any asymmetry will lead to
tiring and possible dangerous flying
characteristics.
If you have any questions or concerns
with reference to the brake line lengths
then seek advice from either your UP
dealer
or
directly
from
UP
International.
To tie the brake line onto the brake
handle use one of the following knots:
The simple fisherman's knot or the
bowline as shown in illustration 7 and
8. These knots guarantee the least
amount of line weakening.
BEWARE!
Loose or incorrect
brake knots can cause
serious accidents through
loss of the steering of the
glider!
