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Safety instructions
Please read this owner's
manual thoroughly before
your first flight with the
UP Trango X-light² so
that you are fully
acquainted with your new
glider. This manual gives you
information on the entire specific and
general flying characteristics of the UP
Trango X-light², but it does not replace
attending a paragliding school. It is
important to note the following points:
•
At the time of delivery the UP Trango
X-light² conforms to German Hang
Gliding Association (DHV - LTF) and
EN requirements (see certification
information later in this manual),
•
This paraglider has been built and
tested in accordance with German
law. It is identical to the tested
sample and is airworthy,
•
Any changes being made outside the
permitted range of adjustment
invalidate any and all claims under
the warranty,
•
Using this paraglider is exclusively at
the risk of the user; the manufacturer
or distributor assumes no
responsibility for accidents occurring
while using it,
•
It is assumed that the pilot is in
possession of the necessary
qualifications and provisions of any
relevant laws are observed,
•
When reselling the wing please
make sure you also give this manual
to the new owner. The manual is an
integrated part of the paraglider and
is required for the wing to keep its
certification,
Correct behaviour
in relation to the
environment
Paragliding is a particularly nature-
friendly sport. This makes it all the
more important that we as paraglider
pilots behave in a responsible way
towards both the environment and the
people sharing it with us. We
encourage you to treat nature with
respect, to stay on marked hiking trails
when walking to takeoff or hiking out
from an XC landing, to avoid
unnecessary noise, to never litter and
to observe all local regulations.
Please also make sure to comply with
legislation regarding protected areas,
privately owned property or hunting
arenas – this ensures the least
possible friction in relation to other
users of the great outdoors, to the
benefit of both yourself and the sport
as a whole.
Development of
paragliders
Admitted, we're proud of our history.
No other company in the free flying
world can look back on such an
expansive history as we can. The UP
story started back in 1970 when Pete
Brock graduated from the Art Center, a
world famous school for design and
engineering in Pasadena, California,
and promptly created some of the
most legendary race cars ever – the
