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characteristics in extreme situations (like
increased risk of twists with cocoon
harnesses).
Note that the height of the hang point also
affects the brake line length. If you have a
question about your UP harness, contact
your dealer or UP International.
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 Kibo
The UP Kibo has been developed and
tested solely for 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 Kibo 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 Kibo 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 Kibo has not been tested for
use with any kind of engine.
If you wish to fly your UP Kibo with a
motor please get in touch with the
manufacturer of the engine unit, with
UP International GmbH and with the
governing body for ultra light 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
performance paraglider like the UP
Kibo.
Flight practice
Pre-flight check
Make sure whenever you get your UP
Kibo 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.