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- Page 1 Manual English Rev. 1.1 Effective: April 2017 Please read this manual before you fly your new U-Turn ETERNITY for the first time.
- Page 3 Congratulations on your decision to get the new A class glider ETERNITY. We thank you for your trust in U-Turn and see ourselves confirmed in our pursue and development of uncompromis- ing demand for quality. We wish you many enjoyable flights and great moments in the air.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF U-TURN. ETERNITY safety packed light ETERNITY Usage Motorised paragliding E-ascent help Winching Base- and brakeline adjustment Bowline Safety Precautions EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION Short description Risers Speed system THE FLIGHT Flying experience Take Off Turning Active Flying... - Page 5 Suitable Rescue Systems PRESUMPTION OF RISK Liability claim and renouncement of exclution Safety Advice and Liability RELEASE OF LIABILITY, RENOUNCEMENT OF ENTITLEMENT Technical Data U-Turn ETERNITY Color info Material List U-Turn ETERNITY Linecode info ETERNITY Lineplan ETERNITY XS Requirement for LTF/EN A certification Instruction leaflet for repairs &...
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Page 6: Welcome To The World Of U-Turn
F ly i n g i s a p r i v i l e g e . It creates moments of presence and of bliss. U-Turn is committed to the excitement of flying and is living this not just every day itself but also wants to make it accessible to as many people as possible. -
Page 7: Eternity Safety Packed Light
The ETERNITY is a middle A glider with optimized performance weight. The light wing is of- fering an enormous safety cushion with a sportive handling. That turns him into a perfect all-round talent for every adventure. Not only beginners will enjoy the ETERNITY - the mistake forgiving behavior will definitely bring sustainable flight fun for ambitioned XC pilots and alpin- ists as well. -
Page 8: Eternity
Usage The ETERNITY is only designed for solo usage. The ETERNITY is a light aircraft with a mass of less than 120 kg in the class of paragliders. The ETERNITY is suitable as a training glider making it ideally suited for beginnners as well as for advanced pilots. -
Page 9: Winching
Take the following points into account: – Do not use a tow line tension over 100 kp with the U-Turn ETERNITY. – If you are not operating at your usual winch, get aquainted with the local procedures. Every visitor on unfamiliar flying grounds needs to get a good briefing by a local pilot. -
Page 10: Safety Precautions
Use the U-Turn ETERNITY only in wind strengths, in which you are able to control the wing to 100%. Do not use the U-Turn ETERNITY, in wind with a great gust factor. Never use the glider with approaching thunderstorms or if probability of those of the development of thun- derstorms is high. -
Page 11: Equipment Description
equipMent description Short description ① ② ④ ③ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑨ ① obersegel / top ② V-tape ③ Profilrippen / Profil rips ④ Galerieleine / Galeryline ⑤ Untersegel / Bottom ⑥ Gabelleine / Gabelline ⑦ Stabiloleine / Stabiloline ⑧... -
Page 12: Risers
The A- and B-risers have different colors to ensure positive identification at take off and during a B-stall decent. Other adjustable, removeable or variable mechanisms are nonexistent. Number of risers: 3+1 The risers of the U-Turn ETERNITY consist of 22 mm High Tanacity Polyester Yarn from Techni Sangles, France. A1/2... -
Page 13: Speed System
Speed system The U-Turn ETERNITY is equipped with a very effective foop actutated speed system. It increas- es the speed when applied up to approx. 18 km/h, depending on the wing size and pilot weight or surface loading. Therefore it should not be activated in extreme flight situations or deactivated immediately when they are occuring. -
Page 14: The Flight
5. Wind and airspace (wind appropriate for launch, airspace is empty) The center of the U-Turn ETERNITY is marked by the U-Turn logo on the leading edge. It’s sufficient to hold only the main A-risers. Since the U-Turn ETERNITY has little to no tendency to overshoot, it requires only minimal brake input during the launch. -
Page 15: Turning
Start your landing preparation at sufficient altitude. Due to its excellent flaring characteristics the U-Turn ETERNITY is very easy to land, when the brake is applied in the right moment. After a straight final approach against the wind let the glider slide and get up in the harness early enough. -
Page 16: Rapid Decent
rapid decent In any situation where you have to get down ASAP for different reasons e.g. thunderstorms, extreme updraft or other danger there are a couple of techniques to do so that are described in this following chapter. AttEntion: The described maneuvers stress your paraglider more than normal and should only be performed for practice or in a real emergency situation! „Big Ears“... -
Page 17: Advanced Handling
Spiral Dive Like a normal turn, initiating the spiral dive is very easy with the U-Turn ETERNITY. The spiral dive leads to very good sink rates (up to 15-20 m/sec). To safely use the spiral dive when neces- sary it should be practised in calm conditions. -
Page 18: Collapses
Even with its high stability and very well responses in turbulences, strong turbulences can cause the canopy of the U-Turn ETERNITY to collapse. Usually that situation is not dangerous and clears itself automatically without any further input. To support the recovery, firmly apply the brakes on the affected side and simultaneously steer opposite on the open side. -
Page 19: Deep Stall
Deep stall The U-Turn ETERNITY is not stall sensitive. If in a stall, caused by overpulling on the brakes, the rear risers or a delayed B-stall exit, the release of the brakes or the rear risers, recovers the stall. Should the stall be caused by an extreme flight condition or configuration (i.e. -
Page 20: Negative Turn
Emergency Piloting In any situation where normal steering is not possible, the U-Turn ETERNITY can be easily steered and landed with the back risers. Turns can be flown with weightshift, however be care- ful that the glider doesn`t lock into a spiral. -
Page 21: Maintenance And Care
Long lasting exposure to UV radiation and extreme acro maneuvers reduce the strength of every material over time. – Do not leave your U-Turn ETERNITY out in the sun more than necessary, but put it back into the backpack after your flight. -
Page 22: Flying Accessories
Harness All certified harness systems with mounting at about breast height are compatible with the U-Turn ETERNITY. The lower the mounting point of the harness, the better you can steer the U-Turn ETERNITY by shifting your bodyweight. Please keep in mind, that also your harness is exposed to extreme loads. U-Turn recommends the use of the very safe and comfortable U-Turn harness RX4, which matches the U-Turn ETERNITY perfectly. -
Page 23: Presumption Of Risk
The usage of the U-Turn ETERNITY inherents certain dangers of bodily harm or even death of the user of this product or a third party. With the use of the ETERNITY you consent to all known and unknown risks and accept probable and improbable risks of injury. The dangers innate with the practice this kind of sport can be reduced by adhering to the warning notes in the manual, as well as the required attention to detail on each flight. -
Page 24: Release Of Liability, Renouncement Of Entitlement
Hereby you declare, that -prior to use of the U-Turn INFINITY 4- you have read and understood the U-Turn ETERNITY user manual in its entirety, including directions and warnings, which are included in this user manual. -
Page 25: Technical Data U-Turn Eternity
Zulassungsnummer Errors and omissions expected. Subject to change without notice. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission of U-Turn GmbH is prohibited. Errors and omissions expected. Subject to change without notice. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission of U-Turn GmbH is prohibited. -
Page 26: Color Info
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Page 27: Material List U-Turn Eternity
All line plans can be requested at U-Turn via the e-mail address info@u-turn.de. M A N U A L U - T U R N 26 | 27 e t e r n i t y... -
Page 28: Linecode Info Eternity
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Page 34: Lineplan Eternity Xs
50-80 kg 42 cm 42 cm > 80 kg 46 cm 46 cm Ⓑ Ⓐ Control travel ETERNITY size max. symmetrical control travel at max. weight > 55 cm > 60 cm > 60 cm > 65 cm > 65 cm... -
Page 35: Instruction Leaflet For Repairs & 2-Yearly-Check
Line check inkl. strength test Air permability check Repair of the marked damage Call-back at sighting of the glider Obersegel / Top Untersegel / Bottom U-TURN GmbH Fax: +49 (07464) 98912828 info@u-turn.de Im Neuneck 1 Tel. +49 (07464) 9891280 www.u-turn.de... -
Page 36: Line Order Form
Last name: First name: Street address: ZIP code, city: Country: Phone number: E-mail address: Glider model and color: Size: Serialnumber: Comment/notes: Line ID-code quantity U-TURN GmbH Fax: +49 (07464) 98912828 info@u-turn.de Im Neuneck 1 Tel. +49 (07464) 9891280 www.u-turn.de D-78609 Tuningen... -
Page 37: Reply Card
Date of purchase: Purchased at: Pilot since: Number of flights per year: Club: Yes, i would liket to get informed on the newest activities and developments of U-Turn. U-TURN GmbH Fax: +49 (07464) 98912828 info@u-turn.de Im Neuneck 1 Tel. +49 (07464) 9891280 www.u-turn.de... - Page 38 Copyright © 2017 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. All technical details in this manual have been carfully checked by U-Turn. However we like to mention that we don‘t take any liability for possible mistakes, neither in legal responsibility, nor in liability...
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