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and Service Booklet
Serial Number: ____________________
The data and statements contained within this manual may be changed without prior notice. No
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© 1995-2018 UP International
Version 1.0
Effective: 01/2019
Updated: 12/2018
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- Page 1 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. © 1995-2018 UP International Version 1.0...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
KILLS FOR DEALING WITH RAPID DESCENT METHODS ......................7 UITABILITY FOR TRAINING PPG ........................7 IPLACE AND ....................7 ECOMMENDED AKEOFF WEIGHT TECHNICAL DATA UP GURU ..................... 9 ........................10 ONSTRUCTION Front Stabilizing System ....................10 ........................10 ANOPY MATERIAL ......................... 10 INE MATERIAL ........................... - Page 3 Airworthiness Check ......................27 UP Craftsmanship ......................27 UP W ........................27 ARRANTY National warranty conditions ....................27 International UP warranty ....................28 UP G ......................28 HECKING THE ..............28 ACKING AND CHECKING OF THE RESCUE SYSTEM ..............29...
- Page 4 ______________________________________________________________________________ Important The following symbols are used to draw attention to particular sections: WARNING! Failing to comply with instructions given here may lead to injury or death! BEWARE! Failing to comply with instructions given here may cause undue wear to, or even damage your new wing.
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Page 5: Welcome In Our Team
Please take a little time to complete and send the reply card found in the back of this manual. This way we can keep you informed of all new products and developments at UP, as well as any technical information about the UP Guru. -
Page 6: Safety Instructions
Technical description The UP Guru was built to fulfil the expectations to a modern, safe and fast competition wing. The launching is excellent and the performance figures impressive. -
Page 7: Purpose
Recommended Takeoff weight The UP Guru is manufactured in four sizes. Each size is optimised for the middle to upper of the weight range, but can be flown anywhere within the weight range. In order to help you find the... - Page 8 Pilots with less experience are likely to prefer the somewhat damped reactions obtained from flying at lower wing loadings – this speaks for choosing the larger of the relevant sizes. And finally, pilots preferring more dynamic rides will want to load their wings up well, and will be choosing a smaller size.
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Page 9: Technical Data Up Guru
______________________________________________________________________________ Technical Data UP Guru Size Surface area flat [m²] 21,4 23,2 24,8 26,3 Surface area projected [m²] 18,0 19,5 20,9 22,1 Flat span [m] 12,7 13,2 13,7 14,1 Projected span [m] 10,1 10,5 10,9 11,2 Flat aspect ratio Projected aspect ratio Number of Chambers Total line length incl. -
Page 10: Construction
______________________________________________________________________________ Construction The UP Guru is the ideal wing for pilots that desire the ability of a high-end competition wing. We achieve the optimal combination of performance and safety by implementing our completely overworked profile (NGA – new generation airfoil) with several innovative detailed solutions... -
Page 11: Line System
The quick links have special line collectors to prevent lines slipping. Risers In order to accommodate different pilot sizes the Guru risers are lenght-adapted to the canopy size –S, SM has shorter risers than M, L. This little detail improves the ergonomics of the wing and makes all the different manoeuvres (Launch, BigEars, etc.) more accessible to every size of... - Page 12 ______________________________________________________________________________ Illustration 3: Risers S, SM S, SM M, L M, L Riser length [mm] accelerated accelerated A I, II A III C I,II,III Accelerator travel (pulley on pulley)
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Page 13: Up Backpack
As with all products from UP International, the UP Guru is manufactured to the highest quality and precision. The line lengths of each glider are individually checked and recorded before dispatch. Under no circumstances should the lengths of the lines or risers of the UP Guru be altered in any way. -
Page 14: Position Of The Brakes
Position of the brakes The UP Guru is delivered from the factory with what we feel is the best brake position for most pilots. But tall or short pilots, or those with a harness with non-standard attachment points might consider it necessary to change the position of the brake handles. -
Page 15: Speed System
The speed stirrup itself is composed of a foot bar and webbing with loops sewn on either end to attach the cords. These cords should be run up through the eyelets and pulleys on the harness to connect with the pulley system on the front of the risers. If in any doubt, please ask your school or the harness dealer/manufacturer. -
Page 16: Flight Practice And Safety
______________________________________________________________________________ If you wish to fly your UP Guru with a motor please get in touch with the manufacturer of the engine unit, with UP International GmbH and with the governing body for ultralight flying in your area, to check on certification of this configuration. -
Page 17: Speed Control
______________________________________________________________________________ that the entire canopy is inflated and flying. The UP Guru has a low surge tendency, so there is usually no necessity to brake to stop the glider from over-flying you. Directional control should only be attempted when the glider is above your head. Excessive braking will cause the wing to drop back. -
Page 18: Landing
If needed the UP Guru will turn very tight. To do this, apply some brake input on both sides, then release the outside brake whilst applying further brake on the inside – this will reduce turning radius to a minimum. -
Page 19: Flight Safety
Thermals and Turbulence In turbulent air, the UP Guru should be flown with a little brake to increase the angle of attack and provide greater stability. While flying in strong or broken thermals, it is important that you concentrate on keeping the wing centrally above your head. -
Page 20: B-Line Stalls
Big Ears To pull the ears in, reach up and get hold of the outermost A-line on both front risers and pull them down, simultaneously, by about 20 to 30 cm until the tips collapse. Keep these two lines in your hands, to prevent the wing re-inflating. -
Page 21: Collapsing The Paraglider
Full frontal collapse A negative angle of attack occurring through turbulence or from simultaneously pulling down both A-risers results in a full frontal collapse of the leading edge of the canopy. The UP Guru will... -
Page 22: The Stalls
Test pilots have also tested the asymmetric release of full stalls on the Guru. This manoeuvre is ONLY for reference and should not be emulated by owners. -
Page 23: Spin
C-riser Steering On full bar, the Guru can be controlled also with the red ball on the rear riser. Be aware to pull the ball only until there is a remarkable increase of the brake pressure. -
Page 24: Adhesive Logos
Overloading The UP Guru is a very strong paraglider, and flying all the usual SIV and acro manoeuvres will not normally pose a structural problem. However, frequent acro training does accelerate the ageing process dramatically, and UP recommends having wings that are often used for acro or SIV-type manoeuvres subjected to checkups at shorter intervals than normally stipulated. -
Page 25: Paraglider Fabric
On UP gliders the coated side of the cloth is facing inwards. This means that the coating is subjected to less mechanical abrasion while the porosity-limiting capabilities remain the same. -
Page 26: Storage And Transport
50 and 75%. Do not expose your UP Guru to extreme heat (storing it the boot of a car parked in the sun). The heat may cause moisture to be pressed through the fabric, thereby damaging the coating. High temperatures in combination with moisture are a particularly volatile mix that will accelerate the hydrolysis process where the fibres and the coating are decomposed. -
Page 27: Airworthiness Check
A-line, the trim loop can be opened on the C-line. This short check should be done after the first 12 hours of flight. After about 25 flight hours after purchase it is mandatory to perform a trim check for your UP GURU. We highly recommend having this trim check performed at UP International (Performance Check). -
Page 28: International Up Warranty
To perform your own airworthiness check, UP International must give you a briefing. This briefing could be done after an agreement with UP International and is only valid for the UP Guru. The owner gets the so-called "Nachprüfanweisung" after completing a successful checking at UP International. -
Page 29: Sending The Up Glider And Other Up Products
UP Homepage The UP Homepage gives you information about the latest news and products from UP. You will find any technical information and accessories for your UP Guru, as well as many useful things that are necessary for flying. Beside paragliders, harnesses and flying equipment you will also find the new “Skywear”... -
Page 30: Attachments
______________________________________________________________________________ Attachments Line plan Current line lengths on our website: http://www.up-paragliders.com/de/products/paragliders/Guru... -
Page 31: Service Booklet
Service booklet Glider- and pilot data Model: Guru 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 32 Pilot (2. owner) Name: _________________________________________________ Family name: ____________________________________________ Street: _________________________________________________ Town: __________________________________________________ Postal code: _____________________________________________ Country: ________________________________________________ Telephone: ______________________________________________ Fax: ___________________________________________________ Email: __________________________________________________ Pilot (3. owner) Name: _________________________________________________ Family name: ____________________________________________ Street: _________________________________________________ Town: __________________________________________________ Postal code: _____________________________________________ Country: ________________________________________________ Telephone: ______________________________________________ Fax: ___________________________________________________ Email: __________________________________________________...
- Page 33 Please verify that your UP Service Centre has correctly filled in the form! 1st Service Assignment Nr. Performed date: _____________________________________ Stamp Service jobs undertaken: 2nd Service Assignment Nr. Performed date: _____________________________________ Stamp Service jobs undertaken: 3rd Service Assignment Nr. Performed date: _____________________________________...
- Page 34 Please verify that your UP Service Centre has correctly filled in the form! 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: _____________________________________...
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