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- English Rev. 1.2
Stand: September 2012
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2011 by U-Turn GmbH, all right 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 carefully checked by U-Turn. However we like to mention that we don`t take any liability for possi-
ble mistakes, neither in legal responsibility, nor in liability cases that derive from mistakable details. We preserve the right to change this manual
in any way to achieve technical improvements.

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  • Page 1 Text and Graphics: Ernst Strobl All technical details in this manual have been carefully checked by U-Turn. However we like to mention that we don`t take any liability for possi- ble mistakes, neither in legal responsibility, nor in liability cases that derive from mistakable details. We preserve the right to change this manual...
  • Page 2 You`ve got the stu to y! The U-Turn team would like to congratulate you on the purchase of your new U-Turn par- aglider. You have made an excellent choice. We wish you long and enjoyable ights and many happy landings with your U-Turn FREE FORCE 3.
  • Page 3 Business Replay Card ! "# $ % & ' !(" ) * ' &! ", ! ( !+ # & '& (" " - . /" '# ' " & ) * '...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Page 15 Nature and environment friendly behavior ..............Page 15 Removal ............................Page 15 Page16 Table of area loading -Materiallist FREE FORCE 3............. Page 17 Technical Data ..........................Page 18 Line Code Info ..........................Line plan FREE FORCE 3......................Page 19 Page 20-21 Certi cation FREE FORCE 3 22................
  • Page 5 Contents Instruction lea et for repairs and 2 annual Check............Page 26 Page 27 Line Order Sheet .........................

  • Page 6: Introduction

    The laws of physics are well de ned. We aspire to achieve to possible within the framework of its laws. We admit this is ambitious but you will always nd U-Turn at the cutting edge of technology. As Oscar Wilde once said in this very British understatement: “His taste is very basics; only always the best is good enough.

  • Page 7: Gerneral Description - Free Force

    The AFS feature in a wing made for ambitious pilots- discussed after presentation of the rst FREE FORCE. But the system is proven now in praxis as expected. So it is used in the FREE FORCE 3 again. The AFS in its latest version got only advantages.

  • Page 8: Ppn Description And Automatic Ight Stabilizatin (Afs)

    For several years, now synthetic rods have served as a replacement to the Mylar panels in the cell walls of the wing at the leading edge. This reinforce the shape of the nose. U-Turn has taken this a step further in teaming this technology up with AFS and work togehter in concert.
  • Page 9 The main reason for accidents, the full collapse of the canopy, is minimized dram- actically”. Even without AFS the U-Turn FREE FORCE 3 would be a very safe glider says Strobl. Due to the extremely pulled down wingtips and the resulting spread of the wingloading the UTurn FREE FORCE 3 has far more than average resistance to collapses.

  • Page 10: Linesystem And Risers

    Linesystem In the U-Turn FREE FORCE 3 we use 0,9/ 1,1/ 1,3 /1,6 /1,9 und 2,3mm and Technora by TAE-GU Lines Weaving Inc. and Lyros Dyneema Lines, with a special waved Dyneema core. This stretch resistance prevents changes in ight characteris- tics caused by di erent stretching after a short time of use.
  • Page 11 Riser Page 6...

  • Page 12: Speed System

    Range of Operation The FREE FORCE 3 has been developed and tested for ordinary takeo s, winching, and is also well suitable for motoized operations. An unauthorized or unapproved use of the FREE FORCE 3, or operation out of its operational limits is im- proper and dangerous.

  • Page 13: Motorised Paragliding

    It is important to evenly lay out the canopy with care. The middle of the glider is determined by the U-Turn FREE FORCE 3 logo at the leading edge. It is su cient to only hold the A-main harnesses. Being that the U-Turn FREE FORCE 3 shows no tendencies to overshoot forward it only needs to be slowed down minimally in the takeo phase.

  • Page 14: Turning

    Turning The U-Turn FREE FORCE 3 has a normal agility and reacts directly and instantly to steering inputs. You can y at turns with little altitude loss by shifting of bodyweight. A combination of appropriate pull on the inner brakeline and shift of bodyweight is the best way for a coordinated turn.

  • Page 15: Advanced Handling

    Deep Stall The FREE FORCE 3 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 ight condi- tion or con guration ( i.e.

  • Page 16: Fullstall

    The fullstall is a dangerous manoeuver and should not be performed intentionally except during a ight safety course. Emergency Piloting In any situation where normal steering with the brakelines is not possible, the FREE FORCE 3 can be steered with the back risers easily. Negativ Turn To enter a spin the pilot has to fully and quickly pull one of the brakelines when he is near the stallpoint.

  • Page 17: Rapid Cescent

    Fly very alert on a thermal active day. Watch your canopy, collapses most of the time, announce themself. Light braking in turbulences mostly avoids a collapse. You should have already practised that on the ground. Should a collapse occur close to the ground don´t always try to prevent a turn away. There is a danger when the braking on the open side is to strong, to lose the air ow on this side and stall the glider.

  • Page 18: B-Stall

    Spiral Dive Like a normal turn, it is very easy to get the FREE FORCE 3 into a spiral dive. The spiral dive gets you a descent rate up to 20 m/s. To prepare oneself in case of, practise it in optimum conditions. The diving spiral gets the pilot down faster than other techniques and is therefore best suited for an emergency descent.

  • Page 19: Maintenance And Care

    Because U-Turn only uses high quality materials, your FREE FORCE 3 will be airworthy for many years if you take good care. The aging of your FREE FORCE 3 depends on the total ying time, the conditions you y in, the amount of UV radia- tion it is exposed to and the intensity and quality of care.

  • Page 20: Safety Advices And Liability

    Removal The synthetic materials your U-Turn glider is build must be depolluted appropriately. Please send your U-Turn glider at the end of its life-cycle back to U-Turn. We will take care for recycling and removal. Page 15...

  • Page 21: Table Of Area Loading - Materiallist Free Force 3

    Table of area loading - Materiallist FREE FORCE 3 Seite 22 Page 16...

  • Page 22: Technical Data

    Technical Data Seite 23 Page 17...

  • Page 23: Linecode Info

    Linecode Info Page 18...

  • Page 24: Lineplan Free Force 3

    Lineplan FREE FORCE 3 Page 19...

  • Page 25: Certi Cation Free Force 3 22

    Certi cation FREE FORCE 3 22 Erklärung über Bauausführung und Leistung (EBL) Declaration of Design and Performance (DDP) 02.10.2011 EBL-GS-DB - Stand 01.11.2010 - V4 Gleitsegel - Paraglider EAPR-GS-7466/ Musterprüfung / Type testing Free Force 3-22 Gerätemuster / Test sample Musterprüfinhaber / Type Testing Holder...
  • Page 26 Certi cation FREE FORCE 3 22 Erklärung über Bauausführung und Leistung (EBL) Declaration of Design and Performance (DDP) 02.10.2011 EBL-GS-DB - Stand 01.11.2010 - V4 Gleitsegel - Paraglider EAPR-GS-7466/ Musterprüfung / Type testing Free Force 3-22 Gerätemuster / Test sample Musterprüfinhaber / Type Testing Holder...
  • Page 27 Certi cation FREE FORCE 3 24 Erklärung über Bauausführung und Leistung (EBL) Declaration of Design and Performance (DDP) 02.10.2011 EBL-GS-DB - Stand 01.11.2010 - V4 Gleitsegel - Paraglider EAPR-GS-7419/- Musterprüfung / Type testing Free Force 3-24 Gerätemuster / Test sample Musterprüfinhaber / Type Testing Holder...

  • Page 28: Certi Cation Free Force 3 24

    Certi cation FREE FORCE 3 24 Erklärung über Bauausführung und Leistung (EBL) Declaration of Design and Performance (DDP) 02.10.2011 EBL-GS-DB - Stand 01.11.2010 - V4 Gleitsegel - Paraglider EAPR-GS-7419/- Musterprüfung / Type testing Free Force 3-24 Gerätemuster / Test sample Musterprüfinhaber / Type Testing Holder...

  • Page 29: Certi Cation Free Force 3 26

    Certi cation FREE FORCE 3 26 Erklärung über Bauausführung und Leistung (EBL) Declaration of Design and Performance (DDP) 02.10.2011 EBL-GS-DB - Stand 01.11.2010 - V4 Gleitsegel - Paraglider EAPR-GS-7465/ Musterprüfung / Type testing Free Force 3-26 Gerätemuster / Test sample Musterprüfinhaber / Type Testing Holder...
  • Page 30 Certi cation FREE FORCE 3 26 Erklärung über Bauausführung und Leistung (EBL) Declaration of Design and Performance (DDP) 02.10.2011 EBL-GS-DB - Stand 01.11.2010 - V4 Gleitsegel - Paraglider EAPR-GS-7465/ Musterprüfung / Type testing Free Force 3-26 Gerätemuster / Test sample Musterprüfinhaber / Type Testing Holder...
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  • Page 32 Leinen-Bestellformular U-Turn GmbH Tel: +49 (0)7464/9891280 Im Neuneck 1 Fax: +49 (0)7464/989128-28 78609 Tuningen Germany LINE ORDER SHEET / BESTELLFORMULAR FÜR LEINEN Name Adress / Adresse E-mail Telephone Number / Telefon Nummer Paragliding name / Gleitschirm Name Size / Größe...

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