UP Summit XC2, Руководство пользователя

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Before the first flight
The UP Summit XC² is delivered with a
speed system, rucksack Protec Bag and
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strap, repair materials and this manual.
The manual may also be downloaded from
the UP website. Every Summit XC²
delivered has been minutely checked at
the factory, and corresponds exactly to the
wing certified by the DHV.
ATTENTION! The Summit XC²
must be test-inflated on flat
ground, and the first flight
must be carried out by a
professional, before the wing is
delivered to end customers
Adjustments
The UP Summit XC² has undergone an
extensive development program and
series of flight tests to ensure that the
production model exhibits the optimum
characteristics with regard to safety,
handling and flight performance.
As with all products from UP International,
the UP Summit XC² is manufactured to the
highest quality and precision. The line
lengths of each glider are individually
checked and recorded before dispatch.
Under no circumstances should the
lengths of the lines or risers of the UP
Summit XC² be altered in any way.
WARNING! Any change to the
configuration of the wing will
invalidate certification!
The only change allowed is to
the length of the lower brake
line. This should only be done by
an experienced person.
Position of the brakes
The UP Summit XC² 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 non-standard attachment
points might feel it necessary to
change the position of the brake
handles.
If the brakes are to be shortened, it is
extremely important to avoid the
adjustment affecting the glider's trim
speed. There must always be some
slack in the brakes when they are fully
released. This can be checked with the
glider inflated above the pilot's head.
There should be a noticeable bow in
the brake lines, and the brakes should
be having no effect on the shape of the
trailing edge.
If the brake lines are to be lengthened,
it is important to ensure that the pilot
can still stall the canopy (i.e. during
extreme manoeuvres or landing)
without the need to take wraps.
If you do feel the need to change the
brake line lengths, do so a little (3-
4cm) at a time, and preferably whilst at
an easy training slope. Check
especially that both lines are the same
length, as any asymmetry will lead to
tiring and possible dangerous flying
characteristics.
If you have any questions or concerns
with reference to the brake line lengths
then seek advice from either your UP
dealer or directly from UP
International.
To tie the brake line onto the brake
handle use one of the following knots:
The simple fisherman's knot or the
Bowline as shown in illustration 5 and
6. These knots guarantee the least
amount of line weakening.