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English Rev. 1.2 Stand: August 2012

Please read the manual before you fl y your new U-Turn BLACKLIGHT

Copyright ©
2012 by U-Turn GmbH, all right preserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or developed
further on in any way without written approval of the U-Turn GmbH
Text: Stefan Preuss and Daniela Martin
Text and Graphics: Ernst Strobl
All technical details in this manual have been carefully checked by U-Turn. However we like to mention
that we don`t take any liability for possible mistakes, neither in legal responsibility, nor in liability cases that
derive from mistakable details. We preserve the right to change this manual in any way to achieve technical
improvements.

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Summary of Contents for BLACKLIGHT S

Page 1: ...t written approval of the U Turn GmbH Text Stefan Preuss and Daniela Martin Text and Graphics Ernst Strobl All technical details in this manual have been carefully checked by U Turn However we like to...

Page 2: ...d Care Emergency Piloting Negativ Turn Fullstall Deep Stall How to avoid collapses Collapses Full Frontal Wingover Spiral Dive Advanced Handling Nature and environment friendly behavior Page 12 Page 1...

Page 3: ...LIGHT L Certification U Turn BLACKLIGHT M Certification U Turn BLACKLIGHT S M Certification U Turn BLACKLIGHT S Page 34 36 Page 31 33 Page 28 30 Page 25 27 Page 24 Page 23 Page 22 Page 21 Page 20 Page...

Page 4: ...Description of the materials and technical data Occassional check of trim and adjustment Page 45 Page 45 Completed check very important Miscellaneous Page 45 Page 46...

Page 5: ...n U Turn doesn t compromise on safety and uses the best quality components and hallmark flight characteristics Congratulation on you purchase of U Turn glider as it is the brand for those who apprecia...

Page 6: ...t and constructive criticism Should any questions occur please don t hesitate to ask your U Turn dealer or the U Turn team In order to provide you with the latest information on technical development...

Page 7: ...means op timal designed cross ventilation openings in the ribs which gives a dynamic handling but with a high stability This technology is borrowed from the THRILLER and is now used in serial gliders...

Page 8: ...ferences Be aware not to adjust the brakes too short otherwise the glider may fly with a little but continuous ap plied brake pressure This could be extremely dangerous during takeoff flight and landi...

Page 9: ...and mental state to control each flight unim paired You have to concentrate completely on flying in order to avoid potential distressing flight conditions Most accidents are caused by pilot error Nev...

Page 10: ...Glider description Page 6...

Page 11: ...ositive identification at take off and during a B stall descent The webbing in the risers of the U Turn BLACKLIGHT consist of sturdy stretch resistant 12mm kevlar polyester webbing in order to warrant...

Page 12: ...ccelerated speed more dynamically Since the maximum acceleration is part of the safety behavior of the glider it can happen that with some harnesses the speed bar to full speed cannot be used Operatio...

Page 13: ...only if the wing already is overhead since too much brake input could drop the glider back The other risers should during take off be left alone With an even pull but overall light input only the glid...

Page 14: ...hrough downdraft zone The U Turn BLACKLIGHT is naturally very stable due to the way it s constructed Collapsing and deforming of the canopy can be avoided by active flying as above mentioned in turbul...

Page 15: ...ight shifting in order to get the glider to spiral dive will achieve the highest sink rate This descent method is often taught in SIV training Be mindful this exposes the glider to extreme loads shoul...

Page 16: ...f practise it in opti mum conditions The diving spiral gets the pilot down faster than other techniques and is therefore best suited for an emergency descent They move down vertically within the air m...

Page 17: ...look at the terrain Watch for obstacles that could cause turbulences buildings trees On certain days for example a freshly mowed ma dow as landing field could cause a lot of thermal activity Fly very...

Page 18: ...hould only brake release the brake the glider is in front Fullstall To initiate a full stall pull both brakes without a wrap slowly to the point of stall As soon as the point of stall is reached hold...

Page 19: ...e is danger of riser twist With a riser twist the brake lines can get blocked Warning The glider has been overloaded Fullstalls and negative turns spins as a de scent method is dangerous because a wro...

Page 20: ...rakelines on the grips if not needed it weakens the lines To clean the canopy use warm water and a soft sponge If you use a detergent for hard stains make sure that you rinse intensively afterwards Ne...

Page 21: ...ut the usage of your harness with the BLACKLIGHT ask your U Turn dealer or directly contact U Turn We assist you in any possible way IQ4 Suitable Rescue System It is required by law and absolutely nec...

Page 22: ...ims concerning loss damage injury or expenses to you your next of kin relatives or any other user of the U Turn BLACKLIGHT as a result could suffer This includes but is not limited to lawful or contra...

Page 23: ...GHT through transferring ownership temporary or perma nently for this other user to have read and unterstood the U Turn BLACKLIGHT user manual in its entirety including directions and warnings which a...

Page 24: ...Weight 4 2 kg 4 4 kg 4 8 kg 5 2 kg 5 6 kg Bridle length 219 6 229 9 239 7 249 2 m 258 3 m Line Diameter 0 55 0 65 0 7 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 45 1 6mm 0 55 0 65 0 7 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 45 1 6mm 0 55 0 65 0 7 1 1 1 2...

Page 25: ...r Info Page 21 U Turn offers special colors too If you have questions about your BLACKLIGHT in special colors don t hesi tate to contact your competence center or directly us We are pleased to help Co...

Page 26: ...3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16...

Page 27: ...BrakeM AT24 BT24 CT24 DT24 Br23 Br20 Br17 Br14 Br11 Br8 Br5 Br3 BrMT1 BrMT2 BrMT3 BrMT4 BrM2 BrM1 AT21 BT21 CT21 DT21 AT19 BT19 CT19 DT19 AT15 BT15 CT15 DT15 AT12 BT12 CT12 AT9 BT9 CT9 AT6 BT6 CT6 AM1...

Page 28: ...Lineplan In progress Page 24...

Page 29: ...Certification U Turn BLACKLIGHT S Page 25...

Page 30: ...Certification U Turn BLACKLIGHT S Page 26...

Page 31: ...Certificarion U Turn BLACKLIGHT S Page 27...

Page 32: ...ncreasing A 60cm A 11 Exiting deep stall parachutal stall 4 1 11 No Entry Cascade occurs trim speed 0 30 Cascade occurs 30 60 Recovery Keeping course accelerated A No More than 14m s Entry 0 30 Rockin...

Page 33: ...ll angle 15 45 No No Total change of course Collapse on the opposite side occurs Re inflation behavior Total change of course Collapse on the opposite side occurs Twist occurs trim speed max 75 collap...

Page 34: ...ec Yes A Yes A Stall or spin occurs 24 Any other flight procedure and or configuration described in the user s manual 4 1 24 No No 0 0 0 Procedure works as descibed Procedure suitable for novice pilot...

Page 35: ...our in a steeply banked turn 4 1 9 Oscillations Tendency to return to straight flight 8 Stability in gentle spirals 4 1 8 No A Spontaneous in less than 3 sec Spontaneous exit No No Keeping course No R...

Page 36: ...flation Less than 360 No No No Less than 360 No Less than 360 15 45 No 15 45 No B A No Spontaneous re inflation Dive or roll angle Change of course until re inflation 90 180 Dive or roll angle Change...

Page 37: ...Spontaneous exit Tendency to return to straight flight Turn angle to recover normal flight Procedure works as descibed Procedure suitable for novice pilots Cascade occurs 25 Remarks of testpilot 0 0 0...

Page 38: ...3 sec Rocking back less than 45 Spontaneous in less than 3 sec Spontaneous in less than 3 sec Spontaneous in less than 3 sec No Reducing No Rocking back less than 45 Spontaneous exit No 7 Roll stabil...

Page 39: ...ation Less than 360 Spontaneous re inflation Less than 360 No A No No Spontaneous re inflation Less than 360 No No No Less than 360 15 45 No No A Collapse on the opposite side occurs Twist occurs trim...

Page 40: ...ontaneous exit Tendency to return to straight flight Procedure works as descibed Procedure suitable for novice pilots Cascade occurs 25 Remarks of testpilot 0 0 0 0 Stall or spin occurs 24 Any other f...

Page 41: ...leaflet for repairs and 2 annual Check Name Adress Land Telephone Number E Mail Paraglider type and Color Serial number comments notes 2 annual Check Line Check incl strength test Air permeability ch...

Page 42: ...LINE ORDER SHEET BESTELLFORMULAR F R LEINEN Name Adress Adresse E mail Telephone Number Telefon Nummer Paragliding name Gleitschirm Name Size Gr e Other Sonstiges Serial Number Serien Nummer _ _ _ _...

Page 43: ...Business Replay Card Page 39...

Page 44: ...n any way without written approval of the U Turn GmbH Text Stefan Preuss Text and Graphics Ernst Strobl All technical details in this manual have been carefully checked by U Turn However we like to me...

Page 45: ...ed license An adequate orientation in the operation by the manufacturer For this a 3 month formation with the manufacturer is necessary If a glider was tested for personal use exclusively then its use...

Page 46: ...pa ragliders and each gore parachutes from the leading edge to the trailing edge submitted to the following checks If in one of the following attributes anomalies are discovered the glider is to be se...

Page 47: ...canopy check on both under and upper sail Center cell approx 20 30cm back from leading edge 3rd Cell off center both to the left right approx 20 30cm back from leading edge 10th Cell off center both t...

Page 48: ...tachments Bottom cascade upper cascades and brake lines for breaks abrasions visual check First the A lines then B etc Are all lines adequately sewn and attached to the line attachments Is the sheathi...

Page 49: ...neous All measurement and repair work at paraglider and rescue system must be documented comple tely in the inspection log When packing or repacking the reserve parachute special attention is to be pa...

Page 50: ...n accordance with DHV Every 4 months a repacking is required Allowed period of operation 8 years afterwards up to 12 years with an annual check About insurance legal consequences of your self performe...

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