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U-Turn AIRWOLF LTF2 Handbook

Manual is about: Paraglider

Summary of AIRWOLF LTF2

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    Airwolf – ltf2 - copyright © 2010 by u-turn gmbh, all rights 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 text and graphics: ernst strobl all technical details in this manual have been caref...

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    You`ve got the stuff to fl y! The u-turn team would like to congratulate you on the purchase of your new u-turn paraglider. You have made an excellent choice. We wish you long an enjoyable fl ights and many happy landings with your u-turn airwolf. The reasearch and development team at u-turn can pro...

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    Contents introduction............................................................................................................................................. Attention! Security notes ........................................................................................................ Page 1...

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    Contents page 15 page 16 table of area loading.................................................................................................................. Page 16 page 17 removal.......................................................................................................................

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    Introduction u-turn paragliders are in a class of their own. U-turn doesn`t compromise on safety, and uses the best quality components and hallmark fl ight characteristics. Be happy your are fl ying a u-turn glider, as it is the brand for those who appreciate the diff erence. The laws of physics are...

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    Page 2 never fl y in close distance to high voltage transmission lines, airports and motorways, over humans or with thunderstorm! - mortal danger - otherwise you endanger the life and the body third and/or your own and act at the same time roughly negligently! The minimum distance to these objects i...

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    Liability claim and exclusion renouncement by the sales contract over a u-turn airwolf you explain yourselves in agreement with the following points within the legal defaults: the renouncement of all however constituted requirements, from the use of the u-turn airwolf and either its components now o...

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    Page 4 security notes • excecute manouvers with the u-turn airwolf only over water. • pay attention th the high sink rates in “dynamic fl ying”. • be aware of the high g-force occuring in dynamic fl ight ( 5 g and more). • fly the u-turn airwolf never without a rescue paracute. Preff errable 2 rescu...

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    Weather dangers inform in the weather forecast and/or locally over upcoming weather conditions. Use the u-turn airwolf only with winds you are able to keep the glider fully under control. Do not use the u-turn airwolf, if wind conditions vary strongly. Never use the u-turn airwolf with approaching t...

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    Page 6 risers a and b risers are coloured diff erent, to ensure when starting or speed descent b-stall a clear identifi ca- tion. The risers of the u-turn airwolf consist of fi rm and stretch-poor 12mm kefl ar-polyester belts, in order to secure a long-term sturdy trim..

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    Page 7 speed system the u-turn airwolf is equipped with a very eff ective leg-actuated speedsystem that increases the speed ca. 18 km/h depending on model and pilots weight area load respectively. During extreme ma- noeuvers the speedystem should not be activated, when entering an extreme manoeuver ...

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    Page 8 this instruction manual only pays attention to those points of fl ying technique which are important for the u-turn airwolf. It is not meant to substitute a basic fl ying education in an approved fl ying school! If a fl ying education and the appropriate experience is missing, paragliding is ...

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    Page 9 the u-turn airwolf has a normal agility and reacts directly and instantly to steering inputs. You can fl y fl at turns with little altitude loss by shifting of bodyweight. A combination of appropriate pull on the inner brakeline and shift of bodyweigth is the best way for a coordinated turn. ...

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    Page 10 the pilot has to perform right and left turns with increasing bank until the desired angle is reached. Soft braking during up or down swing will prevent the wing ends from closing. Collapsing is only a factor when the bank angle is very high. A negative aoa caused by turbulences or the simul...

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    Even with its high stability and very good reaction in turbulences, strong turbulences can cause the u-turn air- wolf to collaps. That situation is not really dangerous and clears itself automatically and not impulsivly. To sup- port the recovery, fi rmly apply brakes on the according side and simul...

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    Steilspirale in any situation where you have to get down asap for diff erent reasons (weather, extreme updraft, or other dangers), there are a couple of techniques that are described in this chapter. Caution: die beschriebenen manöver zum schnellabstieg belasten ihren gleitschirm über das normale ma...

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    Motorised paragliding the u-turn airwolf is well suitable for motorized operation due to ist outstanding takeoff performance, its wide weight range and its easy handling. Please note that a separate approval is neccessary for the glider / motor-combination. If you intend to operate the airwolf motor...

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    Disclaimer of liability, renouncement of requirements herewith you confi rm to read carefully the complete manual before using the u-turn airwolf, inclusive every single hint and warning written in this manual and to understand it completely. Furthermore you are responsible for that before you let a...

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    Page 15 safety advices and liability this glider complies with dhv, afnor (shv and acpul) regulations, for the tested type, at time of de- livery (see appendix). The operation of the glider is at your own risk. The manufacturer and the dealer don´t take any liability for accidents and follow on dama...

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    Page 16 technical data / table of area loading u-turn airwolf x s s m l x l t a k e o ff w e ig h t 5 0 - 8 0 k g 6 5 - 9 0 k g 8 0 - 1 1 0 k g 9 5 – 1 2 5 k g 1 1 5 – 1 4 5 k g w in g a re a f la t 2 5 m ² 2 6 ,5 m ² 2 8 ,0 m ² 2 9 ,5 m ² 3 1 m ² w in g a re a p ro je c t 2 0 ,7 5 m ² 2 1 ,9 m ² 2 ...

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    Material list u-turn airwolf page 17.

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    Page 18 line order sheet and instruction leafl et for repairs and 2 annual check line order sheet / bestellformular fÜr leinen name adress / adresse e-mail telephone number / telefon nummer paragliding name / gleitschirm name size / größe other / sonstiges serial number / serien nummer: _ _ _ _ ____...

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    Page 19 line code u-turn airwolf 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 1 1 10 s1 s a1 sc1 s2 s3 s4 st1b a t5 a t2 a t8 a t11 a t14 a t17 a t20 a t23 a t26 bt5 bt2 bt8 bt11 bt14 bt17 bt20 bt23 bt26 ct5 ct2 ct8 ct11 ct14 ct17 ct20 ct23 ct26 dt5 dt2 dt8 dt11 dt14 dt17 dt20 dt23 dt26 a3 a2 ...

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    Page 20 u-turn airwolf line code.

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    U-turn airwolf lineplan xs page 21.

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    Page 22 u-turn airwolf lineplan s.

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    U-turn airwolf lineplan m page 23.

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    U-turn airwolf lineplan l page 24.

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    U-turn airwolf lineplan xl page 25.

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    Page 26 type test certifi cate u-turn airwolf s.

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    Page 27 type test certifi cate u-turn airwolf m.

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    Page 28 type test certifi cate u-turn airwolf l.