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- Page 1 ______________________________________________________________________________ Owner´s Manual and Service Booklet Serial Number: ____________________ Version 1.0 Effective: 01/2013 Updated: 01/2013...
- Page 2 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...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Necessary skills for dealing with disturbances..............10 Necessary skills for dealing with rapid descent methods ..........10 Suitability for training ....................... 10 Recommended Takeoff weight ................... 10 TECHNICAL DATA UP MAKALU LIGHT ................ 11 ........................12 ONSTRUCTION Aerofoil Stabilising System² ....................13 ......................... - Page 4 Paraglider fabric ......................36 Paraglider lines ........................ 36 Storage and transport ....................... 37 ..........................37 LEANING ASS B ...................... 37 HANGING ATTENS CHECKS AND REPAIRS ...................... 39 ........................39 AINTENANCE Airworthiness Check ......................39 UP Craftsmanship ......................39 UP W ........................39 ARRANTY...
- Page 5 ______________________________________________________________________________ National warranty conditions ................... 39 International UP warranty ....................40 UP M ..................40 HECKING THE AKALU IGHT ..............40 ACKING AND CHECKING OF THE RESCUE SYSTEM ............... 41 ENDING THE GLIDER AND OTHER PRODUCTS DISPOSAL ..........................41 UP HOMEPAGE ........................41 SOME FINAL WORDS ......................
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Page 7: Welcome In Our Team
______________________________________________________________________________ Welcome in our team Congratulations on the purchase of your new UP Makalu Light. 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 8: Safety Instructions
UP Makalu Light, but it does not from landing, avoid replace attending a paragliding school. It... -
Page 9: Technical Description
All this because we're addicted to The UP Makalu Light was built to fulfil building wings that will fascinate you. A the expectations to a modern, safe and good paraglider is comprised of a number fast lightweight Intermediate wing. -
Page 10: Ltf And En Classification
LTF and EN SIV clinic with your new wing. classification Necessary skills The UP Makalu Light is certified to the dealing with rapid descent following classification(s): LTF09/EN B methods The behaviour during manoeuvres like Target group and... -
Page 11: Technical Data Up Makalu Light
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Page 12: Construction
Aerofoil. The basic premise for this pilots coming from almost all glider design concept is to combine the classes will have fun on a Makalu Light. characteristics of an intermediate wing aerofoil with that of a school wing – and the child of this union is a unique new Aerofoil with the best of both worlds. -
Page 13: Aerofoil Stabilising System²
UV- resistance. Main focus area during the development phase of the Makalu Light was to make a At UP we are always testing new wing that would suit both weight watchers materials to see if our wings can and “normal”... -
Page 14: Line Material
______________________________________________________________________________ toggle is free. Please don’t change the Line material main brake lines without checking the new length carefully at a suitable The lines used on the UP Makalu Light are training hill before flying! sheathed Dyneema® lines unsheathed Technora® lines made by All main lines of each level are looped Edelrid. - Page 15 ______________________________________________________________________________ Illustration 2: UP Makalu Light riser...
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Page 16: Up Backpack
UP Backpack released slightly to transfer the load away from the shoulders. The hip belt The UP Makalu Light is delivered with a is fitted with stabilisation straps, which special paraglider backpack, which fulfils can be tightened to help stability, or... -
Page 17: Packing Tips
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 18: Before The First Flight
Before the first flight The UP Makalu Light is delivered from the factory with what we feel is the The UP Makalu Light is delivered with a best brake position for most pilots. But speed system, rucksack compression bag tall or short pilots, or those with a... - Page 19 ______________________________________________________________________________ BEWARE! Loose incorrect brake knots can cause serious accidents through loss of the steering of the glider! Illustration 5 and 6: Fisherman’s knot and bowline knot...
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Page 20: Speed System
Suitable harnesses brummel™ hooks. The speed stirrup itself is composed of a foot bar and webbing The Makalu Light can be flown with with loops sewn on either end to attach any harness with the main suspension the cords. These cords should be run up point at around chest height. -
Page 21: Rescue System
UP harness, contact tested for use with any kind of engine. your dealer or UP International. If you wish to fly your UP Makalu Light with a motor please get in touch with Rescue system the manufacturer of the engine unit,... -
Page 22: Flight Practice And Safety
Make sure whenever you get your UP that both leg straps and the chest Makalu Light back from somebody else to strap are closed and adjusted. check the glider very carefully if you are Also check the rescue system not the only pilot flying it. -
Page 23: Speed Control
The performance in any situation. middle of the canopy is marked by the UP Maximum glide speed is achieved with logo at the leading edge. brakes released completely,... -
Page 24: Turning
______________________________________________________________________________ Landing BEWARE! extreme flight The UP Makalu Light is easy to land. situations, such While pointing into the wind, the pilot collapses, happen should wing fast until more dramatically at approximately one meter above the increased speed. ground, and then apply both brakes Therefore the speed completely. -
Page 25: Attaching The Towline 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 Makalu Light to ensure the optimal connection between the pilot and the towing line. -
Page 26: Flight Safety
Thermals and Flight safety Turbulence The development of high performance In turbulent air, the UP Makalu Light 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. -
Page 27: Steep Spiral Dive
15 cm. The first few centimetres of spiral dive, but it is advisable to build up travel will be quite hard, but as the gradually to these sink rates when you first glider settles into the stall so the effort practise spiralling. - Page 28 Big Ears configuration. Inducing large Big Ears on the UP Makalu Light 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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Page 29: Flying Outside The Normal Flight Envelope
Wing tip collapses can almost always The UP Makalu Light is designed to be be prevented through active flying. very aerodynamically stable. However as Once an asymmetric collapse has... -
Page 30: Full Frontal Collapse
Deep Stall parachute immediately. Uncontrolled and cravatted The UP Makalu Light has no inherent spiral dives among most tendency towards deep stall. It will dangerous canopy configurations... -
Page 31: Spin
Up until the wing starts to fall back the pilot may resume Once the airspeed has been reduced to... -
Page 32: Emergency Steering
If for some reason the UP Makalu Light real life flying. cannot be controlled with the brakes, for In both cases the brakeline travel example if the brake handle has come off... -
Page 33: Overloading
Overloading The UP Makalu Light is a very strong paraglider, and flying all the usual SIV and acro manoeuvres will not normally pose a structural problem. However, frequent... -
Page 34: Maintenance And Cleaning
The pilot may opt to fold the wingtips towards the centre, to fold along each cell wall, or to use the now ubiquitous accordion method (see illustrations). Regardless pilot preference recommend alternating packing Illustration 8: Packing the UP Makalu Light... - Page 35 … towards the leading edge... Do NOT fold the leading edge inside the bundle Start by gathering the two sides into a narrow “sausage” Instead, keep the entire leading edge on the outside of the bundle, and secure with the UP compression strap.
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Page 36: Paraglider Fabric
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. -
Page 37: Storage And Transport
If you feel it necessary to clean your If any change in flying characteristics UP Makalu Light at any time then use is noticed then the lines should be lots of lukewarm water and a soft checked and possibly exchanged. - Page 38 Transfer the total length precisely to the replacement material (supplied) and cut a new length. File the ends of the new batten and cover them with tape. Push the new batten into place and secure. (ASS similar to Makalu Light)
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Page 39: Checks And Repairs
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 Conditions and extent of the UP speaking for letting UP, or a UP affiliate,... -
Page 40: International Up Warranty
A complete, correct registration card of the rescue has been filled in and sent to UP within system 14 days of the purchase. Note that you may also register your paraglider with Only by regularly having your rescue... -
Page 41: Sending The Up Glider And Other Up Products
(2 Year Check, repair, repack etc.) technical information and accessories and also your daytime contact details. We for your UP Makalu Light, as well as will return your equipment either by post or many useful things that are necessary UPS. -
Page 42: Some Final Words
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... -
Page 43: Attachments
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Page 44: Luftsportgeräte-Kennblatt Makalu Light Xs-L
Luftsportgeräte-Kennblatt Makalu Light XS-L... -
Page 50: Service Booklet
Service booklet Glider- and pilot data Model: Makalu Light Size: Serial number: ___________________________________________ Colour: _________________________________________________ Date of purchase: _________________________________________ First flight date: __________________________________________ Dealer stamp and signature Pilot (1. owner) Name: _________________________________________________ Family name: ____________________________________________ Street: _________________________________________________ Town: __________________________________________________ Postal code: _____________________________________________... - Page 51 Fax: ___________________________________________________ Email: __________________________________________________ Pilot (3. owner) 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 52 Performed date: _______________________________ Stamp Service jobs undertaken: 2nd Service Assignment Nr. Performed date: _______________________________ Stamp Service jobs undertaken: 3rd Service Assignment Nr. Performed date: _______________________________ Stamp Service jobs undertaken: Please verify that your UP Service Centre has correctly filled in the form!
- Page 53 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: _______________________________ Stamp Service jobs undertaken:...
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Page 54: Roduct Registration Card
Family name: ____________________________________ Address: ________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Telephone: ______________________________________ Fax: ____________________________________________ Email: __________________________________________ Dealer stamp and signature Cut out this card and mail it to UP within 14 days of purchase, or register your new UP Makalu Light via www.up-paragliders.com>Service>UP>Product Registration...