UP Makalu Light, Руководство пользователя и руководство по обслуживанию

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Do not try to climb steeply during the
first part of the tow. Good airspeed is
essential.
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Do not use a towline tension greater
than 90 daN at any time during the
tow.
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All persons involved with the towing
operation should be suitably qualified
and experienced. All equipment used
should, where necessary, be certified,
and a tow permit should be valid for
the field being used.
Attaching the towline release
system
The optimal attachment point for the
towing line release is always in the
system’s centre of gravity. On a paraglider
that means the connection point between
the risers and the harness, preferably right
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
safety reasons we suggest that you
always use these connectors when towing
the UP Makalu Light.
When using towing line release systems
incorporating distance-tubes between the
risers it is important to ensure that the
risers are not pulled together by the
system (use webbing loops designed for
climbing to increase the length of your
release system). It is also very important
to fit a bungee to the system that will keep
it from hitting you in the face in the event
of a towing line failure
BEWARE! If you are using
a front-mounted reserve
system it is very important
to verify the unhindered
deployment before every
flight. In case of doubt
please only tow using a
textile release system.