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Harness

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Rescue System

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Flying The U2

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Operation

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Aerobatics

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Motorised Paragliding

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Tandem Flying

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Pre-Flight Check

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Clip-In To The Spreader Bars

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The Tandem Safety System

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Takeoff

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Turning

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Thermals And Turbulence

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Landing

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Towing

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Wingover

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Front Tuck

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Deep Stall

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Full Stall

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Negative Turn / Spin

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Extreme Manoeuvres

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Behavior In Extreme Flying conditions    28

Technical Description Of The U2

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Contents

Содержание Tandem U2 DHV 1

Страница 1: ...rn GmbH Text and Graphics Ernst Strobl Stefan Preu EWS 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 possib...

Страница 2: ...our work therefore we like to get your suggestions and critique Should there be any open questions please feel free to contact your U TURN dealership or our company We are glad to assist you in any p...

Страница 3: ...Answer sheet Name First name Address Telephone Nr E Mail U Turn U2 Serial Nr Date of purchase Dealership Tested by Paraglider since Flying hours Club...

Страница 4: ...lider 14 Flight 15 Landing 15 16 After The Landing 16 Technical Specifications 17 18 Suspension System Of The U2 19 AFS system and new features 10 11 Lines 19 Risers 20 Unaccelerated State 20 Accelera...

Страница 5: ...Check 23 24 Clip In To The Spreader Bars 24 The Tandem Safety System 25 Takeoff 25 Turning 26 Thermals And Turbulence 26 Landing 27 Towing 27 Wingover 28 Front Tuck 28 Deep Stall 29 Full Stall 29 Neg...

Страница 6: ...30 Big Ears 31 B Stall 31 Spiral Dive 30 Manoeuvres For Rapid Loss Of Altitude 30 Maintenance And Repairs 32 33 Some Closing Words 33 U2 Assembly drawing 34 DHV Luftsportger te Kennblatt 35 36 DHV Mus...

Страница 7: ...ut we are convinced There is not only an existing market of those who appreciate quality at reasonable prices this market is growing strongly Our gliders are availa ble only at selected flight academi...

Страница 8: ...m to react Dozens of computer based calculations with high end software from the aviation industry allowed the break through to be achieved A special production process around the brake attachment poi...

Страница 9: ...ider providing the new system is called BODY GUARD a DHV 1 glider that will set fantastic benchmarks The BODY GUARD is easily to inflate in all kinds of wind there is no need for pul ling the A risers...

Страница 10: ...atutes effeective in your country or the country you are flying Be aware that the first flight especially from a high mountain is a par ticularly exciting experience for every passenger IN GENERAL Do...

Страница 11: ...taclefree You have to consider the possibility of a longer run off and limited correction possiblities For the takeoff run the following calls are arranged go better 3 2 1 go run stop right left With...

Страница 12: ...side a in line A positive aspect of this method is that the passenger does not swing forward During acceleration he can more easily be pushed in the right direction Also an additional nudge with the...

Страница 13: ...n harness Please always be aware that the turning circle of a biplace needs more room steering is slower than with your familiar solo glider and generally needs stronger steering How ever handling can...

Страница 14: ...position Then then get ready to start running It is your responsibility to check the passenger s position For a safe easy landing make the final approach with good speed and apply the brakes gradually...

Страница 15: ...l Specifications Minimum sink glide ratio Our products belong in each performance class to the best ones in the market We want you to forget the adds with the fantastic glide ratio declarations go out...

Страница 16: ...prevent slipping of the lines The main brake lines go thorough pullies at the D risers They are marked with a black dot at the point where the brake handle is fixed This adjustment allows enough trave...

Страница 17: ...rs are differently coloured to guarantee clear identifi cation during launch and fast descents with B Stall Additionally to ease B Stalls the B riser is made longer and features a pulley system Unacce...

Страница 18: ...to the C D risers The Trimmers adjust the trim speed Slightly opening the trimmers eases takeoff under bad conditions If you fly the U2 at the lower load limit it is also recommended to slight ly open...

Страница 19: ...please contact your dealer or U Turn Carrying a rescue system is not only mandatory it is also extremely dan gerous to fly without it When you choose a safety system make sure that it is certified an...

Страница 20: ...ent must be certified specially for biplace flying This is necessary for pilot passenger harness safety system and tan dem suspension As for any aircraft a pre flight check is required for the U Turn...

Страница 21: ...equipped with a loop for the pilot A two loops for the glider risers B C and two loops for the passenger D E The pilot always clips himself in loop A For passen gers with normal weight the glider rise...

Страница 22: ...in both yourself and the passenger turn to face the canopy at the same time lifting one set of risers over your head The passenger is now standing beside you still facing for ward Inflate the glider w...

Страница 23: ...he glider Thermals And Turbulence The U Turn U2 is easy to land While pointing into the wind the pilot should fly the wing fast until he is at 2 m above the ground at which point he should apply both...

Страница 24: ...s is best taught in SIV courses Every pilot who flys in turbulences or makes a mistake can find himself in these flying conditions All extreme manoeuvres and flight conditions that are described here...

Страница 25: ...e on one side a spin can begin To recover from the spin the lower brake has to be released to let the gli der accelerate The U2 is characterised by a very high stablility Nevertheless as can happen to...

Страница 26: ...flation can be helped with the brakes WARNING Never use Big Ears and a Steep Spiral together You might overload glider pilot and equipment Full Stalls and Spins should be avoided as incorrect recovery...

Страница 27: ...extensively in rough conditions or terrain Repairs should be performed by authori sed personnel only Maintenance and Repairs The U2 leads the way in paragliding research and development We wish you m...

Страница 28: ...Seite 34 U2 Assembly drawing...

Страница 29: ...Packsack kg 2 Zul ssiges Startgewicht minimal kg maximal kg 3 Anzahl der Sitze 4 Klasse 1 2 5 Gurtzeugbeschr nkungs 6 Fu beschleuniger 7 Trimmer von Hand zu bedienen 8 Zugelassen f r Windenschlepp 9...

Страница 30: ...8520 5 6 8430 8205 8370 8500 8620 6 7 8515 8255 8465 8590 8770 7 8 8515 8250 8450 8580 8835 8 9 8630 8360 8555 8690 9050 9 10 8695 8415 8600 8755 9265 10 11 8680 8405 8580 8735 9415 11 12 8780 8505 8...

Страница 31: ...ra Material Mantel Mantel Polyester Mantel Polyester Mantel Polyester Mantel Polyester Mantel Polyester Mantel Polyester L ngenbezogene Masse der Leine 4 92 g m 4 48 g m 3 56 g m 2 96 g m 1 62 g m 1 1...

Страница 32: ...fbau Zahl der Litzen Kern Zahl der Litzen Mantel Flecht und Schlagl nge Kern Flecht und Schlagl nge Mantel Schlichte und oder Ausr stung Soweit bei anderen Parametern der Leine Streuungen auftreten si...

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