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______________________________________________________________________________
Owner's Manual
and Service Booklet
Serial Number: ____________________
The data and 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 mechanical, without explicit written permission from UP International.
© 1995-2018 UP International
Version 1.0
Effective: 01/2018
Updated: 12/2017
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  • Page 1 The data and 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 mechanical, without explicit written permission from UP International. © 1995-2018 UP International Version 1.0...
  • Page 2 Necessary skills for dealing with disturbances ..............6 Necessary skills for dealing with rapid descent methods ............6 Suitability for training ......................6 Recommended Takeoff weight ..................... 6 TECHNICAL DATA UP ASCENT ....................7 ......................... 8 ONSTRUCTION Front Section Support ......................8 ........................
  • Page 3 Airworthiness Check ......................26 UP Craftsmanship ......................26 Spare parts ........................26 UP W ........................26 ARRANTY National warranty conditions ....................26 International UP warranty ....................26 UP A ..................... 27 HECKING THE SCENT ..............27 ENDING THE GLIDER AND OTHER PRODUCTS ATTACHMENTS ........................

  • Page 4: Welcome In Our Team

    Please take a little time to complete and send the reply card found in the back of this manual. This way we can keep you informed of all new products and developments at UP, as well as any technical information about the UP Ascent We would also be delighted to hear any feedback you have concerning the glider.

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    The launching is excellent and the performance figures impressive. As with all UP products, the materials used have been carefully chosen for their outstanding quality and strength, to guarantee a long and trouble-free service life.

  • Page 6: Ltf And En Classification

    If you have not been taught these skills we recommend acquiring them in a controlled environment, like a safety training over water. This will also teach you to get the most out of your UP Ascent in many other regards.

  • Page 7: Technical Data Up Ascent 4

    ______________________________________________________________________________ Technical Data UP Ascent Size Surface area flat [m²] 21,0 23,3 25,5 27,6 29,4 Surface area projected [m²] 18,3 20,3 22,2 24,0 25,6 Flat span [m] 10,1 10,6 11,1 11,5 11,9 Projected span [m] Flat aspect ratio Projected aspect ratio Number of Chambers Total line length incl.

  • Page 8: C Onstruction

    UV-resistance. At UP we are always testing new materials to see if our wings can benefit from new developments in the textile industry. After comprehensive tests we have settled on the following Porcher Marine/ Dominico material mix for the Ascent ...

  • Page 9: L Ine Material

    ______________________________________________________________________________ Line material The lines used on the UP Ascent are all sheeted Dyneema®- lines made by Edelrid and Cousin in different diameters. A new manufacturing process in which the lines are pre-stretched makes these lines particularly stretch-resistant, and they have little or no tendency to shrink. Their break- load is noticeably higher than that of comparable Aramide lines, and unlike Aramide lines they are completely insusceptible to bending-cycle damage.
  • Page 10 ______________________________________________________________________________ XS, S, SM XS, S, SM M, L M, L Riser length [mm] accelerated accelerated A I, II A III B I, II, III, STI C III C I, II Accelerator travel (pulley on pulley)

  • Page 11: Before The First Flight

    Any slack should be taken out of the shoulder straps, and the chest strap should be done up. The load control straps at the shoulders and hips can now be tightened to achieve the desired stability. For packing, the compression belts on the side must be opened.

  • Page 12: Position Of The Brakes

    These cords should be run up through the eyelets and pulleys on the harness to connect with the pulley system on the front of the risers.

  • Page 13: Flight Practice

    Aerobatics can also overload your glider and break it in flight. Motorised Paragliding The UP Ascent* has not been tested for use with any kind of engine. If you wish to fly your UP Ascent with a motor please get in touch with the manufacturer of the engine unit, with UP International GmbH and with the governing body for ultralight flying in your area, to check on certification of this configuration.

  • Page 14: T He Start Phases

    Inflate the glider with a steady run and remember to position your arms so that they are a continuation of the A risers. As the glider comes above your head, you should glance up to see that the entire canopy is inflated and flying. The UP Ascent has a low surge tendency, so there is usually no necessity to brake to stop the glider from over-flying you.

  • Page 15: Using The Speed System

    15 to 20 cm of travel will cause a soft and direct turning, whereas larger movements will give the glider an agile and nimble feel. Brake input and amount of weight shift induced will define the radius and bank angle on the UP Ascent , and will allow it to be controlled with ease.

  • Page 16: Attaching The Towline Release System

    Today you have a wide choice between different gliders in the UP range. The main difference between the gliders is in the stability that each class offers. Beginner wings react to turbulence less dramatically and are more forgiving when compared to top performance gliders, which have more sensitive, but less forgiving handling.

  • Page 17: T Hermals And T Urbulence

    Big Ears engaged – this could lead to a catastrophic 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 simultaneously by approximately 15 cm.

  • Page 18: Big Ears

    The glider will drop back a little as it stalls, and then centralize over your head. With 15 cm or so of pull a sink rate of up to 9 meters per second can be achieved. With less pull you will get a decrease in sink rate.

  • Page 19: Asymmetric Collapse

    Full frontal collapse A negative angle of attack occurring through turbulence or from simultaneously pulling down both A-risers results in a full frontal collapse of the leading edge of the canopy. The UP Ascent will normally reinflate quickly on its own, but can be assisted through the application of a light double- sided symmetrical brake input.

  • Page 20: Deep Stall

    CAREFUL! The approach of the minimum speed is recognised through the notable lack of forward speed and thereby wind noise and the extreme increase in brake line tension. Up until the wing starts to fall back the pilot may resume normal flight by simply releasing the brakes.

  • Page 21: W Ingovers

    Emergency Steering If for some reason the UP Ascent cannot be controlled with the brakes, for example if the brake handle has come off the main brake line, it can be steered and landed with the rear risers. Be aware that, when rear riser steering, the glider is a great deal more responsive to pilot input, and the stall happens very suddenly.

  • Page 22: Adhesive Logos

    Always make sure that your intended logo will not in any way influence the glider behaviour. If in doubt we suggest avoiding the attachment of advertising logos on the wing. UP cannot be held responsible for any mishaps caused by intentional after-sales changes done to the wing.

  • Page 23: Paraglider Fabric

    Start by gathering the two sides into a narrow “sausage”. Then proceed to fold from the … towards the leading edge. trailing edge.. Secure with the UP compression strap Do NOT fold the leading edge inside the bundle Paraglider fabric We use a top grade polyamide fabric to build our paragliders.

  • Page 24: Storage And Transport

    ______________________________________________________________________________ On UP gliders the coated side of the cloth is facing inwards. This means that the coating is subjected to less mechanical abrasion while the porosity-limiting capabilities remain the same When choosing an area to lay out the glider before launching, try to find somewhere that is relatively free of stones and sharp rocks.

  • Page 25: Checks And Repairs

    We offer a variety of services all centred around safety to our customers. Small damages on the sail up to a size of 2 x 2 cm can be repaired by the pilot with...

  • Page 26: International Up Warranty

    UP recognised service centres touch your wing – this is also a prerequisite for the UP warranty to be valid. So there’s a lot speaking for letting UP, or a UP affiliate, look after your Ascent...

  • Page 27: Checking The Up Ascent

    A complete logbook showing all flights, with duration and location, must be presented upon request.  Only original UP spares have been used, and only UP, or a UP affiliate service centre, has performed repairs or service jobs on the paraglider. ...

  • Page 28: Attachments

    ______________________________________________________________________________ Attachments Line plan For line length please check our website: http://www.up-paragliders.com/de/products/paragliders/ascent-4...

  • Page 29: S Ervice Booklet

    Service booklet Glider- and pilot data Model: Ascent Size: Serial number: ___________________________________________ Colour: _________________________________________________ Date of purchase: _________________________________________ First flight date: __________________________________________ Dealer stamp and signature Pilot (1. owner) Name: _________________________________________________ Family name: ____________________________________________ Street: _________________________________________________ Town: __________________________________________________ Postal code: _____________________________________________ Country: ________________________________________________ Telephone: ______________________________________________ Fax: ___________________________________________________...
  • Page 30 Pilot (2. owner) Name: _________________________________________________ Family name: ____________________________________________ Street: _________________________________________________ Town: __________________________________________________ Postal code: _____________________________________________ Country: ________________________________________________ Telephone: ______________________________________________ Fax: ___________________________________________________ Email: __________________________________________________ Pilot (3. owner) Name: _________________________________________________ Family name: ____________________________________________ Street: _________________________________________________ Town: __________________________________________________ Postal code: _____________________________________________ Country: ________________________________________________ Telephone: ______________________________________________ Fax: ___________________________________________________ Email: __________________________________________________...
  • Page 31 Please verify that your UP Service Centre has correctly filled in the form! 1st Service Assignment Nr. Performed date: _____________________________________ Stamp Service jobs undertaken: 2nd Service Assignment Nr. Performed date: _____________________________________ Stamp Service jobs undertaken: 3rd Service Assignment Nr. Performed date: _____________________________________...
  • Page 32 Please verify that your UP Service Centre has correctly filled in the form! 4th Service Assignment Nr. Performed date: _____________________________________ Stamp Service jobs undertaken: 5th Service Assignment Nr. Performed date: _____________________________________ Stamp Service jobs undertaken: 6th Service Assignment Nr. Performed date: _____________________________________...

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