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Trango X-light
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.
© 1995-2013 UP International
Version 1.0
Effective: 07/2013
Updated: 11/2013
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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. © 1995-2013 UP International Version 1.0...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Necessary skills for normal flights ..................8 Necessary skills for dealing with disturbances..............8 Necessary skills for dealing with rapid descent methods ............ 8 Suitability for training ......................8 ....................8 ECOMMENDED WEIGHT RANGE UP T ² ................10 ECHNICAL RANGO LIGHT ....................11 ESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION Performance data ...................... - Page 3 _____________________________________________________________________ ......................... 21 HE START PHASES ........................22 PEED CONTROL Using the brakes ....................... 22 Using the Speed System ..................... 22 ..........................23 URNING ..........................23 ANDING ........................23 INCH TOWING Attaching the tow-line release system ................24 FLIGHT SAFETY ........................25 ....................
- Page 4 _____________________________________________________________________ UP Craftsmanship ......................37 UP W ........................37 ARRANTY National warranty conditions ................... 37 International UP warranty ....................38 UP T ² ..................38 HECKING THE RANGO LIGHT ..............39 ACKING AND CHECKING OF THE RESCUE SYSTEM ............... 39...
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Page 5: Welcome In Our Team
_____________________________________________________________________ Welcome in our team Congratulations on the purchase of your new UP Trango X-light². UP International is renowned across the globe for designing and building the finest paragliders available – paragliders characterised by maximum safety, performance and quality in every aspect. -
Page 6: Safety Instructions
• At the time of delivery the UP Trango when walking to takeoff or hiking out X-light² conforms to German Hang from an XC landing, to avoid... -
Page 7: Technical Description
DHV. We owe it to our Pete Brock’s spirit survives to this day in customers, and to our own history, to everything we do at UP International – we be particular about which products still have our very own way of seeing earn the UP badge. -
Page 8: Ltf And En Classification
Necessary skills for LTF and EN classification dealing with rapid descent The UP Trango X-light² has been tested to methods conform to the LTF C and EN C glider classes for size S and LTF/EN D for sizes The behaviour during manoeuvres like SM and M. - Page 9 The UP Trango X-light² responds to load changes by flying either marginally faster or slower, depending on whether you in- or decrease the load. The glide ratio in still air is not affected, and the minimum sink rate only insignificantly so.
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Page 10: Technical Data Up Trango X-Light²
_____________________________________________________________________ Technical Data UP Trango X-light² Size Surface area flat [m²] 22,0 23,7 25,8 28,4 Surface area projected [m²] 18,3 19,7 21,4 23,5 Flat span [m] 12,3 12,7 13,3 13,9 Projected span [m] 10,1 10,6 Flat aspect ratio Projected aspect ratio Number of Chambers Total line length incl. -
Page 11: Design And Construction
• Uncompromising 3-liner: less way. parasitic drag due to less lines As is the case for all UP wings the allow for more performance and performance is monitored all the way more fun! through the design process. Our R&D •... -
Page 12: Airfoil Stabilizing System²
Canopy material Airfoil Stabilizing System² The UP Trango X-light² is constructed from High Tenacity Polyamide cloth, The UP innovation known under the name which is particularly stretch-resistant ASS has been adopted by many other and durable, and is specially treated manufacturers. -
Page 13: Risers
– S assembly line, assuring the high quality and SM have shorter risers than M and levels always associated with UP L. This little detail improves the products. ergonomics of the wing and makes all the different manoeuvres (b-line, Big Each glider ½... - Page 14 _____________________________________________________________________ Illustration 2: Riser Trango X-light²...
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Page 15: Up Backpack
UP Backpack at about a 45° angle. A hip belt is also incorporated to assist The UP Trango X-light² is delivered with a overall comfort. If the hip belt is special paraglider backpack, which fulfils tightened then the shoulder straps can... -
Page 16: Adjustment Of The Backpack
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. -
Page 17: Before The First Flight
Under no circumstances should the characteristics. lengths of the lines or risers of the UP If you have any questions or concerns Trango X-light² be altered in any way. with reference to the brake line lengths... - Page 18 _____________________________________________________________________ These knot guarantees the least amount of line weakening. BEWARE! Loose or incorrect brake knots can cause serious accidents through loss of the steering of the glider! Illustration 5: Fisherman’s knot...
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Page 19: Speed System
The speed stirrup itself is composed of a foot bar and webbing with loops sewn on either end to attach the cords. 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 (see Illustration). -
Page 20: Suitable Harnesses
The UP Trango X-light² has not been tested for use with any kind of engine. It is strongly recommended that you have If you wish to fly your UP Trango X- a rescue system (reserve parachute) fitted light² with a motor please get in touch at all times. -
Page 21: Flight Practice And Safety
Pre-flight check dangerous! It is also important that the brake lines are free and Make sure whenever you get your UP not tangled. Trango X-light² back from somebody else 3. Next check that you have put the to check the glider very carefully if you are harness on correctly, and ensure not the only pilot flying it. -
Page 22: Speed Control
_____________________________________________________________________ start can be facilitated if the UP Trango X- Speed control light² is inflated solely with both the internal A-risers (front A-riser). Make sure Using the brakes that you are centrally positioned in the The UP Trango X-light² has a wide... -
Page 23: Turning
Landing speed system applied it should be released immediately. Some warning of an The UP Trango X-light² is easy to land. imminent collapse is afforded by the While pointing into the wind, the pilot tension felt in the speed system; should... -
Page 24: Attaching The Tow-Line Release System
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 Trango X- light² to ensure the optimal connection between the pilot and the tow-line. -
Page 25: Flight Safety
Thermals and Flight safety Turbulence The development of high performance In turbulent air, the UP ² should be paragliders from square parachutes has flown with a little brake to increase the meant vast improvements in speed, sink angle of attack and provide greater rate and handling. -
Page 26: Steep Spiral Dive
A maximum sink rate of over 15 meters B-Line Stalls per second can be achieved in a steep spiral dive, but it is advisable to build up To induce a B-line stall, start from gradually to these sink rates when you first normal, un-accelerated flight. -
Page 27: Big Ears
Always practice manoeuvres under professional guidance and over water! Big Ears To pull the ears in, reach up and get hold of the outermost A-line on both front risers and pull them down, simultaneously, by about 30cm until the tips collapse. Keep these two lines in your hands, to prevent the wing re-inflating. -
Page 28: Flying Outside The Normal Flight Envelope
Wing tip collapses can almost always The UP Trango X-light² is designed to be be prevented through active flying. very aerodynamically stable. However, as Once an asymmetric collapse has... -
Page 29: Full Frontal Collapse
Deep Stall most dangerous canopy configurations in paragliding The UP Trango X-light² has no inherent tendency towards deep stall. It will recover from a deep stall brought about by over braking, by pulling on... -
Page 30: Full Stall
Once the airspeed has been reduced to thereby wind noise, and the extreme below the minimum speed for the canopy, increase in brake line tension. Up until the wing will stall. To the pilot it feels like the wing starts to fall back the pilot... -
Page 31: Wingovers
Emergency Steering physically possible but we also suspect that it occurs very seldom in If for some reason the UP Trango X-light² real life flying. cannot be controlled with the brakes, for example if the brake handle has come off... -
Page 32: Adhesive Logos
Overloading The UP Trango X-light² is a very strong paraglider, and flying all the usual SIV and acro manoeuvres will not normally pose a structural problem. However, frequent... -
Page 33: Maintenance And Cleaning
If you wish to take extra care of your Trango X-light² we recommend packing it in the UP ParaSleeve bag which is Also note that the leading edge ideally comprised in the delivery. The following is isn't stacked all at the top of the bag;... -
Page 34: Paraglider Fabric
_____________________________________________________________________ 30cm in, and fold the leading edge on top On UP gliders the coated side of the of the fold, click the final buckles and cloth is facing inwards. This means you're done. that the coating is subjected to less... -
Page 35: Paraglider Lines
Paraglider lines especially abrasive for nylon and will dissolve the cloth if allowed near. The lines used on the UP Trango X-light² The storage temperature should be are high grade Aramide lines. Keep the between 10 and 25 degrees Celsius,... -
Page 36: Replacing Ass Battens
_____________________________________________________________________ destroy the coating and affect the strength inserted all the way so it cannot of the cloth.The canopy will become accidentally come out. porous and will lose structural strength. Never attempt to clean your paraglider in a washing machine. Even without using detergents the simple mechanical abrasion will quickly finish the canopy and render it useless. -
Page 37: Checks And Repairs
Our service staff is wing – this is also a prerequisite for the trained and skilled, and knows the UP UP Warranty to be valid. So there’s a lot wings better than anyone. speaking for letting UP, or a UP affiliate, look after your Trango X-light²! -
Page 38: International Up Warranty
However, in some materials and workmanship on gliders cases an “ex gratia” settlement may be accepted by UP to fall under the warranty. offered. The UP warranty does not cover damage caused by accidents, or by changes made to the glider. -
Page 39: Packing And Checking Of The Rescue System
Service Centre. We offer finished paraglider all the way to a a certified service for re-packing, checking correct disposal, or send it back to UP and installing the parachute into your International for correct disposal. harness. We will also carry out any repairs necessary, all fully guaranteed. -
Page 40: Some Final Words
We at UP wish you delightful, beautiful natural and physical laws, whether from and accident free flying with your UP ignorance or unreasonableness. -
Page 41: Attachments
Attachments Line plan Trango X-light²... -
Page 42: Service Booklet
Service Booklet Glider- and pilot data Model: Trango X-light² 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 43 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 44 Please verify that your UP Service Centre has correctly filled in the form! Service Assignment Nr. Performed date: _______________________________ Stamp Service jobs undertaken: Service Assignment Nr. Performed date: _______________________________ Stamp Service jobs undertaken: Service Assignment Nr. Performed date: _______________________________ Stamp...
- Page 45 Please verify that your UP Service Centre has correctly filled in the form! Service Assignment Nr. Performed date: _______________________________ Stamp Service jobs undertaken: Service Assignment Nr. Performed date: _______________________________ Stamp Service jobs undertaken: Service Assignment Nr. Performed date: _______________________________ Stamp...
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Page 47: Product Registration Card
Owner Name: __________________________________________ Family name: ____________________________________ Address: ________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Telephone: ______________________________________ Fax: ____________________________________________ Email: __________________________________________ Cut out this card and mail it to UP within 14 days of purchase, or register your new UP Trango X-light² via www.up-paragliders.com>Service>UP>Product Registration...