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Owner´s Manual

and Service Booklet

Serial Number: ____________________

Version 1.0

Effective: 01/2013

Updated: 01/2013

Summary of Contents for Makalu Light

Page 1: ...______________________________________________________________________________ 1 Owner s Manual and Service Booklet Serial Number ____________________ Version 1 0 Effective 01 2013 Updated 01 2013...

Page 2: ...statements contained within this manual may be changed without prior notice No part of these documents may be copied or transmitted for any purpose in any manner or by any means either electronic or m...

Page 3: ...cessary skills for dealing with rapid descent methods 10 Suitability for training 10 Recommended Takeoff weight 10 TECHNICAL DATA UP MAKALU LIGHT 11 CONSTRUCTION 12 Aerofoil Stabilising System 13 CANO...

Page 4: ...IN EXTREME SITUATIONS 29 COLLAPSING THE PARAGLIDER 29 Asymmetric collapse 29 Cravatte 29 Full frontal collapse 30 THE STALLS 30 Deep Stall 30 Full stall 30 Spin 31 WINGOVERS 31 EMERGENCY STEERING 32...

Page 5: ...NE PLAN 43 LUFTSPORTGER TE KENNBLATT MAKALU LIGHT XS L 44 SERVICE BOOKLET 50 GLIDER AND PILOT DATA 50 PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD 54 Kreuzeckbahnstrasse 7 55 82467 Garmisch Partenkirchen 55 Important Th...

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Page 7: ...cts and developments at UP as well as any technical information about the UP Makalu Light We would also be delighted to hear any feedback you have concerning the glider This is only possible once we h...

Page 8: ...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 responsibili...

Page 9: ...asurable to fly and only then we re happy and ready to introduce our new UP baby to the free flying world Our gliders are developed using state of the art CAD software Our programs allow us to do the...

Page 10: ...f 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 Neces...

Page 11: ...Projected span m 8 5 8 8 9 2 Flat aspect ratio 5 3 5 2 5 2 Projected aspect ratio 3 8 3 7 3 7 Number of Chambers 44 44 44 Total line length incl Brake m 296 309 322 Total of lines incl Brake 142 142 1...

Page 12: ...cular and the Makalu Light fulfils the LTF09 EN B test criteria with flying colours These characteristics make the Makalu Light the perfect all round flying machine appealing to pilots of almost all l...

Page 13: ...lightweight material With the Makalu 3 we already had what we felt was the perfect wing for the category only some pilots like their kit lighter still The Makalu Light is essentially a Makalu 3 at hea...

Page 14: ...runs through a pulley attached to the C Riser and is marked with a black dot at the point where it should be tied to the brake handle swivel The brake is pre set so that the glider is at 0 degree bra...

Page 15: ...______________________________________________________________________________ 15 Illustration 2 UP Makalu Light riser...

Page 16: ...ose to aid ventilation or tight for extra stability They should rise from your collarbone at about a 45 angle A hip belt is also incorporated to assist overall comfort If the hip belt is tightened the...

Page 17: ...our carrying comfort The centre of gravity of the load should be as close to the vertical centre axis of the carrier while also being situated as high on the back as possible This allows for a vertica...

Page 18: ...ced person Position of the brakes The UP Makalu Light 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 n...

Page 19: ..._______________________________________________________ 19 BEWARE Loose or incorrect brake knots can cause serious accidents through loss of the steering of the glider Illustration 5 and 6 Fisherman s...

Page 20: ...so that at full leg extension the pulleys on the risers are just touching each other Any shorter and the stirrup will be difficult to reach longer and the top of the speed range will be unavailable Du...

Page 21: ...Makalu Light The UP Makalu Light 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 oth...

Page 22: ...ange your glider in a semi circular manner This shape ensures that the centre cells inflate before the tips When unfolding your glider observe the wind direction and arrange your glider so that it is...

Page 23: ...r Speed control Using the brakes The UP Makalu Light has a wide useable speed range coupled with excellent stability at all speeds The speed can be set with the brakes to optimise performance in any s...

Page 24: ...ximately 50 on one side the UP Makalu Light begins a fast and steep turn which can be made into a steep spiral refer to chapter heading steep spiral Landing The UP Makalu Light is easy to land While p...

Page 25: ...ight onto the lower end of the risers UP International has developed special tow release connectors for the UP Makalu Light to ensure the optimal connection between the pilot and the towing line For s...

Page 26: ...ng it is very important to anticipate any likely turbulence and fly accordingly Look well ahead and as well as looking for areas of likely lift try and predict and avoid areas of sink and rough air If...

Page 27: ...material failure B Line Stalls To induce a B line stall start from normal un accelerated flight Reach up and take hold of both B risers still with your hands in the brake loops and pull down simultan...

Page 28: ...tes will be around 3 to 5 meters per second depending on the number of centre cells still open and on the amount of speed bar employed straight ahead To end the Big Ears configuration simply release t...

Page 29: ...ring the execution of the following manoeuvres may seriously compromise the safety of pilot Collapsing the paraglider Asymmetric collapse The UP Makalu Light belongs to the new generation of paraglide...

Page 30: ...ting to fly with too high angle of attack In more detail we differ between three different forms of stall BEWARE Spin and full stall are both dangerous and somewhat unpredictable manoeuvres Do not sta...

Page 31: ...e quite aggressively and be prepared to catch the dive Test pilots have also tested the asymmetric release of full stalls on the Makalu Light This manoeuvre is ONLY for reference and should not be emu...

Page 32: ...ls This phenomenon has been observed on hang gliders and gliders for years but only recently have we discovered that paragliders may also be affected It is more likely to happen with new wings where t...

Page 33: ...ill not normally pose a structural problem However frequent acro training does accelerate the ageing process dramatically and UP recommends having wings that are often used for acro or SIV type manoeu...

Page 34: ...the spanwise direction The pilot may opt to fold the wingtips towards the centre to fold along each cell wall or to use the now ubiquitous accordion method see illustrations Regardless of pilot prefer...

Page 35: ...5 Start by gathering the two sides into a narrow sausage Then proceed to fold from the trailing edge towards the leading edge Do NOT fold the leading edge inside the bundle Instead keep the entire lea...

Page 36: ...lines and cloth It is usually easy to explain this to spectators and parents When folding your wing please make sure that there are no insects caught inside Many insect species contain acids that coul...

Page 37: ...to be pressed through the fabric thereby damaging the coating High temperatures in combination with moisture are a particularly volatile mix that will accelerate the hydrolysis process where the fibre...

Page 38: ...n back somewhat and release the end from the pocket then remove it entirely Transfer the total length precisely to the replacement material supplied and cut a new length File the ends of the new batte...

Page 39: ...After 100 flights These limits have been set by the German Free Flight Federation DHV and make no less sense for wings flown outside of Germany Austria Contact your local dealer for information about...

Page 40: ...UP affiliate service centre has performed repairs or service jobs on the paraglider A complete correct registration card has been filled in and sent to UP within 14 days of the purchase Note that you...

Page 41: ...w We are also able to give you information about your nearest Authorised Service Centre as well as other manufacturers who are authorised to check and repair UP gliders and equipment UP International...

Page 42: ...aware that any kind of air sport is potentially dangerous if you overstep the natural and physical laws whether from ignorance or unreasonableness Probably there are only a few sports where success re...

Page 43: ...43 Attachments Line plan...

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Page 50: ..._______________________________________________ Family name ____________________________________________ Street _________________________________________________ Town _________________________________...

Page 51: ...______ Email __________________________________________________ Pilot 3 owner Name _________________________________________________ Family name ____________________________________________ Street ___...

Page 52: ...vice Performed date _______________________________ Service jobs undertaken 3rd Service Performed date _______________________________ Service jobs undertaken Please verify that your UP Service Centre...

Page 53: ..._____ Service jobs undertaken 5th Service Performed date _______________________________ Service jobs undertaken 6th Service Performed date _______________________________ Service jobs undertaken Assi...

Page 54: ...ily name ____________________________________ Address ________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Telephone...

Page 55: ...55 UP International GmbH Kreuzeckbahnstrasse 7 82467 Garmisch Partenkirchen GERMANY...

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