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Further construction details, including line
lengths, are included in the certification
specification sheets, which form part of
this manual. Any technical changes will
appear in the appendix.
Purpose
According to LTF 91/09 the Kibo is an air
sport vehicle (class paraglider) with an
empty weight of less than 120 kg.
LTF and EN classification
The UP Kibo is certified to the following
classification: LTF09/EN B for all sizes.
Target group and
recommended flying
experience
Thermal and XC pilots flying regularly and
possessing advanced flying skills. We
believe that a minimum of 20-30 hours of
airtime/year is a sensible limit to set.
Necessary skills for normal
flights
Due to the somewhat shorter brake line
travel (compared to EN A wings)*, 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.
Necessary skills for dealing
with disturbances
The glider behaviour in connection with
disturbances requires somewhat higher
skills than what is the case on LTF/EN A
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
SIV clinic with your new wing.
Necessary skills for
dealing with rapid descent
methods
The behaviour during manoeuvres like
spiral dives or b-line stalls in this class
can be demanding. The pilot should
possess adequate skills for the safe
execution of these rapid descent
manoeuvres. In case of insufficient
skills or experience in this department
we strongly recommend partaking in
an SIV clinic with the new wing.
Suitability for training
Although a very simple and forgiving
wing for its class we do
NOT
consider
the UP Kibo suited for initial training.
Recommended Takeoff
weight
The UP Kibo is manufactured in four
sizes. Each size is optimised for the
middle of the weight range, but can be
flown anywhere within the weight
range. In order to help you find the
ideal size for your weight we have
compiled the following practical tips:
If your total takeoff weight is within the
middle 1/3 of a size's weight range
then this is the size for you.In this
range
you
will
have
the
ideal
compromise
between
dynamic
handling and docile behaviour. We
recommend
this
wing
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