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  • Page 3 ______________________________________________________________________________ Version 1.1 Valid from 01/2010 Stand: January 2010...
  • Page 4 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 Ultralite Products International. © 2010 UP International GmbH...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    /HLVWXQJVGDWHQ )HKOHU 7H[WPDUNH QLFKW GHILQLHUW $LUIRLO 6WDELOL]LQJ 6\VWHPð ......................14 ANOPY MATERIAL ........................15 EINEN ................15 RAGEGURTE MIT ITCH RIMMER UP B ......................18 ACKPACK $GMXVWPHQW RI WKH EDFNSDFN  3DFNLQJ WLSV %()25( 7+( ),567 )/,*+7 ......................20 DJUSTMENTS 3RVLWLRQ RI WKH EUDNHV 6SHHG V\VWHP  6SHHG V\VWHP  ....................22...
  • Page 6 ______________________________________________________________________________ ........................25 URNING ........................26 ANDING ......................26 INCH TOWING $WWDFKLQJ WKH WRZOLQH UHOHDVH V\VWHP  )/,*+7 6$)(7<  ..................28 HERMALS AND URBULENCE ....................28 ETTING DOWN FAST 6WHHS 6SLUDO 'LYH  %/LQH 6WDOOV %LJ (DUV  )/<,1* 2876,'( 7+( 1250$/ )/,*+7 (19(/23( ................31 EHAVIOUR IN EXTREME SITUATIONS ..................31...
  • Page 7 DHV Certification Documents for UP Trango XC S-L ..........49-56 6(59,&( %22./(7  Glider- and Pilot data ....................57 Used by the UP Service centre in connection with periodic service......59 Product registration card ....................61 ,PSRUWDQW The following symbols are used to draw attention to particular sections:...
  • Page 8 ______________________________________________________________________________ :HOFRPH LQ RXU WHDP Congratulations on the purchase of your new UP Trango XC. 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 9 Brock graduated from the Art Center, a the entire specific and general flying world famous school for design and characteristics of the UP Trango XC, but it engineering in Pasadena, California, does not replace attending a paragliding and promptly created some of the school.

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    /7) DQG (1 FODVVLILFDWLRQ these may be carried out on the existing wing, or a new prototype is built with the The UP Trango XC has been tested to mods already incorporated. In exceptional conform to the LTF D and EN D glider cases this may continue through several classes.
  • Page 11 UP International manufactures the Trango XC in 4 different sizes. If you find yourself having to choose between two not entirely ideal sizes we recommend you...
  • Page 12 Size Surface area flat [m²] 23,2 25,5 27,6 30,0 Surface area projected [m²] 19,7 21,7 23,6 25,4 Flat span [m] 12,1 12,7 13,3 13,8 Projected span [m] 10,1 10,5 10,9 Flat aspect ratio Projected aspect ratio Number of Chambers Number of Cells Number of supported Cells Total line length incl.
  • Page 13 UP way of saying that every tradition by adding a „4“ to the respected Trango name. The Trango XC is very little part of the internal life of the canopy is only subjected much a new wing, and the „XC“ in the title is meant to convey this fact.
  • Page 14 As is the case for all UP wings the new Trango XC. Should an ASS performance is monitored all the way batten become damaged they are through the design process.
  • Page 15 /LQHV quick links should be re-glued with thread locking Loctite ! 5LVHU ZLWK 3LWFK The UP Trango XC uses the same line configuration as our competition wings, i.e. 7ULPPHU unsheathed Aramide lines at all levels. The lines are Liros LTC in the diameters 0.8, 0.9 and 1.1mm and have very good...
  • Page 16 ______________________________________________________________________________ broken lift – in such conditions having a bit more speed and dynamic is often a good thing. The trimmers should only be used for thermalling as they will affect the glide ratio negatively in a straight line. Finally the trimmers are handy for landing in tight little spots.
  • Page 17 ______________________________________________________________________________ ,OOXVWUDWLRQ  UP Trango XC riser...

  • Page 18: Up B Ackpack

    They should rise from your collarbone at about a 45° angle. The UP Trango XC is delivered with a special paraglider backpack, which fulfils A hip belt is also incorporated to assist the demands of very high luggage volume overall comfort.

  • Page 19: Up B $Gmxvwphqw Ri Wkh Edfnsdfn  Ackpack

    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.

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    3RVLWLRQ RI WKH EUDNHV The UP Trango XC is delivered from the factory with what we feel is the The UP Trango XC is delivered with a best brake position for most pilots. But speed system, rucksack, compression bag tall or short pilots, or those with a and –strap, riser bag, repair materials and...
  • Page 21 ______________________________________________________________________________ %(:$5( Loose or incorrect brake knots can cause serious accidents through loss of the steering of the glider! ,OOXVWUDWLRQ  DQG  Fishermans- and bowline-knots...

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    The harness design should also but many harnesses are similar. If in any guarantee that it’s possible to doubt, please ask the harness accelerate the UP Trango XC up to the dealer/manufacturer. maximum speed. The length of the cords should be set so...
  • Page 23 In some countries it is If you wish to fly your UP Trango XC mandatory, so check if you plan to travel. with a motor please get in touch with...

  • Page 24: Rescue System

    Make sure whenever you get your UP Also check the rescue system Trango XC back from somebody else to pins and deployment handle. check the glider very carefully if you are Right before the launch you not the only pilot flying it.

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    ______________________________________________________________________________ the canopy is marked by the UP logo at 8VLQJ WKH 6SHHG 6\VWHP the leading edge. Inflate the glider with a steady run and The UP Trango XC is supplied with a remember to position your arms so that speed system, which is activated by a they are a continuation of the A risers.

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    If needed the UP Trango XC will turn very may result in the canopy deflating tight. To do this, apply some brake input again, or in the tow progressing on both sides, then release the outside with a non-flying wing;...
  • Page 27 For safety reasons we suggest that you always use these connectors when towing the UP Trango XC. When using towline release systems incorporating distance-tubes between the risers it is important to ensure that the...
  • Page 28 )OLJKW VDIHW\ 7KHUPDOV DQG 7XUEXOHQFH The development of high performance In turbulent air, the UP Trango XC paragliders from square parachutes has should be flown with a little brake to meant vast improvements in speed, sink increase the angle of attack and rate and handling.

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    The glider will drop back a little as it gradually to these sink rates when you first stalls, and then centralize over your practice spiralling.
  • Page 30 Do not perform other manoeuvres whilst using Big Ears, as the structure of the canopy could become overloaded. Inducing large Big Ears on the UP Trango XC when flying near its lower weight limit requires great caution on the amount of brake input used, as it may deep stall in extreme cases.

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    It is very important to always fly attentively and The UP Trango XC is designed to be very react to possible disturbances aerodynamically stable. However as with immediately. Wing tip collapses can...

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    A-risers canopy. The UP Trango XC will normally forward until the glider resumes normal reinflate quickly on its own, but can be flight. Avoid applying brake to one side...

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    If for some reason the UP Trango XC dynamically. It is often followed by very cannot be controlled with the brakes,...

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    The UP Trango XC is a very strong remain on the surface. paraglider, and flying all the usual SIV...
  • Page 35 ______________________________________________________________________________ (QYLURQPHQWDOO\ UHVSRQVLEOH GLVSRVDO A paraglider is made up of synthetic fibres which must be disposed of correctly. Once the paraglider reaches the end of its service life it must thus be handled correctly and not just binned. UP is happy to take care of this for you if you return the wing to us.
  • Page 36 ______________________________________________________________________________ 0DLQWHQDQFH DQG FOHDQLQJ If you are storing your UP Trango XC for extended periods we recommend using the accordion folding method, 7DNLQJ FDUH RI \RXU seen here below. The UP Accordion bag is an ideal partner for this SDUDJOLGHU purpose.
  • Page 37 ______________________________________________________________________________ There is however a small trick you can use to be good to your new wing, see the following illustrations: Then fold the sausage from the trailing edge forward… … all the way to the leading edge. Do NOT fold the leading edge under, as shown here above.

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    Also note that, in spite of it being a On UP gliders the coated side of the cloth comfortable seat, the glider bag should is facing inwards. This means that the not be used as such.

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    If you feel it necessary to clean your • If any change in flying characteristics UP Trango XC at any time then use is noticed then the lines should be lots of lukewarm water and a soft checked possibly exchanged.
  • Page 40 ______________________________________________________________________________ 5HSODFLQJ $66 EDWWHQV Due to the ASS reinforcement system the Trango XC leading edge is very robust. Should a reinforcement batten break they are however very easy to replace. A small pocket extension at the top end of the batten pocket allows easy removal of the damaged batten;...

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    XC maintains its very high inherent be valid. So there’s a lot speaking for performance and safety we highly letting UP, or a UP affiliate, look after your recommend that you employ UP, or a Trango XC! UP affiliate, with any repairs or maintenance.

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    UP. $LUZRUWKLQHVV FKHFN 83 :DUUDQW\ UP has been in the free flying business for Conditions and extent of the UP longer than most. Our extensive International Warranty can be found in experience is your guarantee that we can the following pages.
  • Page 43 UP WKH IROORZLQJ FRQGLWLRQV PXVW EH International and is only valid for the DGKHUHG WR UP Trango XC. The owner gets the so- • called "Nachprüfanweisung" after The paraglider was used under completing a successful checking at normal circumstances and was UP International.
  • Page 44 UPS. Enclose a note of what requires for your UP Trango XC, as well as doing (2 Year Check, repair, repack etc.) many useful things that are necessary and also your daytime contact details.
  • Page 45 You should always be aware that any kind of air sport is We at UP wish you delightful, beautiful potentially dangerous if you overstep the and accident free flying with your UP natural and physical laws, whether from Trango XC.

  • Page 46: Line Layout Plan

    $WWDFKPHQWV   Line Layout Plan ................47 DHV Certification Documents for UP Trango XC S-L ....49-56 6HUYLFH %RRNOHW  Glider-and plot data................57 Used by the UP Service centre in connection with periodic service..59 Product registration card ..............61...
  • Page 47 ______________________________________________________________________________ Line plan...
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  • Page 57 6(59,&( %22./(7 *OLGHU DQG SLORW GDWD 0RGHO 7UDQJR ;& ˆ S ˆ SM ˆ M ˆ L Size: Serial number: ___________________________________________ Colour: _________________________________________________ Date of purchase:_________________________________________ First flight date:___________________________________________ Dealer stamp and signature 3LORW  RZQHU Name:__________________________________________________ Family name: ____________________________________________ Street:__________________________________________________ Town: __________________________________________________ Postal code: _____________________________________________...
  • Page 58 Telephone: ______________________________________________ Fax: ___________________________________________________ Email: __________________________________________________ 3LORW  RZQHU Name:__________________________________________________ Family name: ____________________________________________ Street:__________________________________________________ Town: __________________________________________________ Postal code: _____________________________________________ Country: ________________________________________________ Telephone: ______________________________________________ Fax: ___________________________________________________ Email: __________________________________________________ Please verify that your UP Service Centre has correctly filled in the form!
  • Page 59 Performed date: ______________________________ Stamp Service jobs undertaken: QG 6HUYLFH Assignment Nr. Performed date: ______________________________ Stamp Service jobs undertaken: UG 6HUYLFH Assignment Nr. Performed date: ______________________________ Stamp Service jobs undertaken: Please verify that your UP Service Centre has correctly filled in the form!
  • Page 60 WK 6HUYLFH Assignment Nr. Performed date: ______________________________ Stamp Service jobs undertaken: WK 6HUYLFH Assignment Nr. Performed date: ______________________________ Stamp Service jobs undertaken: WK 6HUYLFH Assignment Nr. Performed date: ______________________________ Stamp Service jobs undertaken:...
  • Page 61 Family name:_____________________________________ Address: ________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Telephone: ______________________________________ Fax: ____________________________________________ Email: __________________________________________ Dealer stamp and signature &XW RXW WKLV FDUG DQG PDLO LW WR 83 ZLWKLQ  GD\V RI SXUFKDVH RU UHJLVWHU \RXU QHZ 83 7UDQJR ;& YLD www.up-paragliders.com>Service>UP>Product Registration...
  • Page 62 Ultralite Products International GmbH Altjoch 19 A ' .RFKHO DP 6HH...
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