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- Rev. 1.3
The new light weight-gliding with the PPN system
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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 possible mistakes, neither in legal responsibility, nor in liabilty cases that derive from mistakable details. We pre-
serve the right to change this manual in any way to achieve technical improvements.
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- Page 1 The new light weight-gliding with the PPN system Copyright © 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...
- 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 paraliger. You have made an excellent choice. We wish you long an enjoyable ights and many happy landings with your U-Turn ALPINE PEAK 2.
- Page 3 Business Replay Card U-TURN GmbH Im Neuneck 1 78609 Tuningen Germany NAME: ............................................FIRST NAME: ......................STEET: ......................ZIP CODE / CITY: ......................TELEPHONE: ......................E-MAIL: ......................................................................................PARAGLIDER TYPE: ......................SERIAL NUMBER: ......................Date of purchase: ......................
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction............................Page 1 General Description - ALPINE PEAK 2..................Page 1-2 PPN Description........................... Page 3 Automatic ight stabilization / AFS..................Page 4 New Features / Important - please read this..............Page 5 Material List........................... Page 5 Table of are loading........................Page 5 Technical Data................. -
Page 5: Introduction
The ALPINE PEAK 2 stands thanks to its outclassing technical U-Turn features more than ever for the safe fun in ight. The AFS of latest generation e ects in all cells and prevents most of the unpleasant side collapses in the beginning. The performance is com- pared to the EMOTION 2 where the wing derivates from slightly better. - Page 6 General Description ALPINE PEAK 2 Obvious is the e ect of the PPN system in specially doing ground handling and in ating the wing. On the ground the wing lets the pilot get a good sense for the movement of the wing. The lling behavior is exemplary.
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Page 7: Ppn Description
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 8: Automatic Ight Stabilization / Afs
Automatic ight stabilization / AFS With the AFS-system U-Turn provides an innovative feature. To y safely means to y actively - the sys- tem employed on the U-Turn ALPINE PEAK 2 allows this to happen automatically to a certain level. The secret of the AFS-system is based on a pre-tensioning principle. -
Page 9: New Features / Important - Please Read This
In the literal sense, the U-Turn ALPINE PEAK 2 is not only setting the bar as far as safety is concerned, it is introducing a paradigm shift in glider design. Altough the whole design process was primarily focussed on safety, Ernst Strobl managed to design a piece of sports equipment, whose characteristics guarantee untroubled fun. -
Page 10: Technical Data
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Page 11: Technial Data - Material Mix
Technical Data - Material Mix Page 7... -
Page 12: Instruction Lea Et For Repairs And 2 Annual Check / Line Order Sheet
Instruction lea et for repairs and 2 annual Check Page 8... - Page 13 Line order sheet 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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Page 14: Line Code
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Page 15: Lineplan
Lineplan ALPINE PEAK 2 Page 11... -
Page 16: Lines And Risers
If you have any questions about the usage of your harness with the ALPINE PEAK 2, ask your U-Turn dealer or directly contact U-Turn. We assist you in any possible way. - Page 17 Riser Page 13...
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Page 18: Suitable Rescue System
Motorised Paragliding The U-Turn ALPINE PEAK 2 is suitable due to its outstanding launching characteristics, its wide weight range and its unproblematic handling particularly well for the motorized paragliding. Please note that for the motorized use its own permission of the combination is necessary for engineunit and glider. If you intend to operate the ALPINE PEAK 2 motorized, please contact the motor manufacturer, U-Turn and the DULV (Deutscher Ultraleicht ug Verband) for o cial approval. -
Page 19: Turning
It is important to evenly lay out the canopy with care. The middle of the glider is determined by the U-Turn ALPINE PEAK 2 logo at the leading edge. It is su cient to only hold the A-main harnesses. Being that the U-Turn ALPINE PEAK 2 shows no tendencies to overshoot forward it only needs to be slowed down minimally in the take-o phase. -
Page 20: Landing
Don`t perform landings out of steep turns and big directional changes short prior landing, to avoid PLF. Winching Because of its excellent starting characteristics, the U-Turn ALPINE PEAK 2 is well suitable for winching operations. Take the following points into account: • maximum linetension for winching is 100kp. -
Page 21: Wingovers
Deep Stall The U-Turn ALPINE PEAK 2 is not stall sensitive. If in a stall, caused by overpulling on the brakes, the rear risers or a delayed B-stall exist, the release of the brakes or the rear risers, recovers the stall. Should the stall be caused by an extreme ight condition or con guration (i.e. -
Page 22: How To Avoid Collapses- By Ernst Strobl
Single side collapses close to the ground are the number one reason for accidents with paragliders. To avoid them, or how to handle the situation when it happened, some tips and tricks from U-Turn test- and competition pilot Ernst Strobl: The best way to avoid collapses upfront is the right choice of the paraglider. -
Page 23: Rapid Descent
Rapid Descent In any situation where you have to get down ASAP for di erent reasons (weather, extreme updraft, or other dangers,) there are a couple of techniques that are described in this chapter. Caution: The descriped manoeuvres stress you paraglider more than normal and should only be per- formed for practise or in a real emergency! Spiral Dive Like a normal turn, it is very easy to get the ALPINE PEAK 2 into a spiral dive. -
Page 24: Maintenance And Care / Safety Advices And Liability
Maintenance and Care Because U-Turn only uses high quality materials, your ALPINE PEAK 2 will be airworthy for many years if you take good care. The aging of your ALPINE PEAK 2 depends on the total ying time, the conditions you y in, the amount of UV radiation it is exposed to and the intensity and quality of care. -
Page 25: Nature And Environment Friendly Behavior / Removal
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 21...
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