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UP Kantega XC Owner's Manual

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  • Page 3 Version 1.0 Valid from 2009 Stand: January 2009...
  • 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.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    $ QHZ SURILOH  3HUIRUPDQFH GDWD /LJKWZHLJKW FRQVWUXFWLRQ .........................14 ANOPY MATERIAL ........................14 INE MATERIAL ...........................14 INE SYSTEM ............................15 ISERS UP B ........................17 ACKPACK $GMXVWLQJ WKH EDFNSDFN  3DFNLQJ WLSV %()25( 7+( ),567 )/,*+7 .........................19 DJUSTMENTS 3RVLWLRQ RI WKH EUDNHV 6SHHG V\VWHP  ......................21 UITABLE HARNESSES ........................22...
  • Page 6 ........................24 PEED CONTROL 8VLQJ WKH EUDNHV  8VLQJ WKH 6SHHG 6\VWHP ..........................24 URNING ..........................25 ANDING ........................25 INCH TOWING $WWDFKLQJ WKH WRZOLQH UHOHDVH V\VWHP  )/,*+7 6$)(7<  ....................27 HERMALS AND URBULENCE .......................27 ETTING DOWN FAST 6WHHS 6SLUDO 'LYH  %/LQH 6WDOOV %LJ (DUV  )/<,1* 2876,'( 7+( 1250$/ )/,*+7 (19(/23( ..................30...
  • Page 7 Luftsportgeräte-Kennblatt UP Kantega XC XS-L ............45 Einweisungsblatt ......................53 6HUYLFH %RRNOHW Used by the UP Service centre in connection with periodic service......55 Product registration card ....................59 ,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 Kantega 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 Pasadena, California, specific and general flying characteristics and promptly created some of the of the UP Kantega XC, but it does not most legendary race cars ever – the replace attending a paragliding school. It Daytona Coupe from General Motors was one –...

  • Page 10: C Onstruction

    UP badge. and possessing advanced flying skills. We think a minimum of 20-30 hours of 7HFKQLFDO GHVFULSWLRQ airtime/year is a sensible limit to set.” The UP Kantega XC was built to fulfil the expectations to a modern, safe and fast...
  • Page 11 Should you not possess these skills we recommend visiting a safety clinic with your new wing.” 6XLWDELOLW\ IRU WUDLQLQJ The UP Kantega XC is suitable to only a limited extent for training. * recommendations by the DHV safety officer...
  • Page 12 Size 23,5 26,4 28,9 31,1 Surface area flat [m²] 19,9 22,4 24,5 26,4 Surface area projected [m²] 11,5 12,2 12,7 13,2 Flat span [m] 10,3 Projected span [m] Flat aspect ratio Projected aspect ratio Chambers/cells Total line length incl. Brake [m] Total # of lines incl.

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    XC explorer – we add because we know you have come who will also know to appreciate the to expect it from us. As a true UP family super easy launching characteristics, member the Kantega XC thus has ease of...

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    UP Edge, the purpose on the Kantega XC being to eliminate the need for any Mylar reinforcement in the leading The UP Kantega XC uses a mix of edge at all. The Kantega XC ASS system sheathed Dyneema and unsheathed...
  • Page 15 All main lines of each level are looped together and attached to „UP Line Links“, which are connected to the risers. The „UP Line Links“ links have special line collectors to prevent lines slipping. After maintenance work the „UP Line Links“...

  • Page 16: Risers

    ,OOXVWUDWLRQ  UP Kantega XC riser...

  • Page 17: Up B Ackpack

    They should rise from your collarbone at about a 45° angle. The UP Kantega 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 18: Up B $Gmxvwlqj 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 Kantega XC is delivered from the factory with what we feel is the The UP Kantega 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, repair materials and this...
  • Page 20 %(:$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 speed stirrup itself is chest height is suitable for use with the composed of a foot bar and webbing with UP Kantega XC. The lower the hang loops sewn on either end to attach the point of the harness, the better the cords.
  • Page 22 In some countries it is If you wish to fly your UP Kantega XC mandatory, so check if you plan to travel. with a paramotor please get in touch...

  • Page 23: Rescue System

    The lines must be arranged so that the entire canopy is inflated and flying. there are no tangles and the A-lines The UP Kantega XC has a low surge are uppermost. Once the lines are tendency, so there is usually no...

  • Page 24: 8Vlqj Wkh Eudnhv

    8VLQJ WKH EUDNHV returned to normal trim speed. The UP Kantega XC has a wide useable %(:$5( All extreme flight speed range, coupled with excellent situations, such as collapses, stability at all speeds.

  • Page 25: Landing

    • Do not use a towline tension greater than 90 daN at any time during the tow. The UP Kantega XC is easy to land. While pointing into the wind, the pilot should fly • All persons involved with the...
  • Page 26 %(:$5( If you are using a front- mounted reserve system it is very important to verify the unhindered deployment before every flight. In case of doubt please only tow using a textile release system.
  • Page 27 )OLJKW VDIHW\ 7KHUPDOV DQG 7XUEXOHQFH The development of high performance In turbulent air, the UP Kantega 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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    With 15 centimetre or so of pull per second can be achieved in a steep a sink rate of up to 6 meters per spiral dive, but it is advisable to build up second can be achieved. With less pull gradually to these sink rates when you first you will get a decrease in sink rate.
  • Page 29 Big Ears, as the structure of the canopy could become overloaded. Inducing large Big Ears on the UP Kantega 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.

  • Page 30: Pphwulf Froodsvh

    Wing tip collapses can almost always The UP Kantega XC is designed to be be prevented through active flying. very aerodynamically stable. However as Should an asymmetric collapse occur,...

  • Page 31: Hhs 6Wdoo

    'HHS 6WDOO After dropping back into full stall the canopy will form a horseshoe where The UP Kantega XC has no inherent the tips flutter about quite violently. tendency towards deep stall. It will recover These movements are transferred to from a deep stall brought about by over the pilot’s arms through the brake...

  • Page 32: Wingovers

    (PHUJHQF\ 6WHHULQJ must be dealt with correctly to avoid dangerous situations. 6SLQ If for some reason the UP Kantega XC cannot be controlled with the brakes, for example if the brake handle has The negative spin occurs when one side...

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    – if enough suggest avoiding the attachment of large rain drops form that the entire top advertising logos on the wing. UP surface is covered, but they don’t join cannot be held responsible for any...

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    2YHUORDGLQJ The UP Kantega XC 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...

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    Bear in mind the following maintenance points. 3DFNLQJ \RXU 83 .DQWHJD ;& The Kantega XC design uses no Mylar reinforcements in the leading edge. This means that you can pack it any way you prefer, the leading edges is unsusceptible to packing damage.
  • Page 36 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.

  • Page 37: 3Dudjolghu Ideulf

    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 38: 6Wrudjh Dqg Wudqvsruw

    If you feel it necessary to clean your UP Kantega XC at any time then use %(:$5( If any change in flying lots of lukewarm water and a soft sponge. More stubborn stains can be...
  • Page 39 This protects the Due to the ASS reinforcement system the fabric from abrasion damage in case Kantega XC leading edge is very robust. the batten has sharp corners/edges. Should a reinforcement batten break they are however very easy to replace. Both...

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    On the UP homepage you may find the respect and a responsible attitude little Home User Check manual ready from the pilot. At UP we don’t just put our for downloading. It contains further knowledge and experience into the information about the trim of your wing,...

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    $LUZRUWKLQHVV FKHFN UP has been in the free flying business for longer than most. Our extensive experience is your guarantee that we can perform the best possible airworthiness checks on your equipment.

  • Page 42: 1Dwlrqdo Zduudqw\ Frqglwlrqv

    • Only original UP spares have 1DWLRQDO ZDUUDQW\ FRQGLWLRQV been used, and only UP, or a UP affiliate service centre, has In some countries the local laws stipulate performed repairs or service jobs different warranty rules than those outlined on the paraglider here.
  • Page 43 This briefing could be done after an payment (either bank cheque or agreement with UP International and is C o d)/ only valid for the UP Kantega XC. The owner gets the so-called Should you require any further "Nachprüfanweisung" after completing a information about the services we successful checking at UP International.
  • Page 44 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 Kantega XC, 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 45 We at UP wish you delightful, beautiful natural and physical laws, whether from and accident free flying with your UP ignorance or unreasonableness.
  • Page 46 _____________________________________________________________________________...

  • Page 47: Line Layout Plan

    Line Layout Plan ................44 DHV „Luftsportgeräte-Kennblatt“ UP Kantega XC ......45 Pre-flight check sheet................. 53 6HUYLFH %RRNOHW Glider- und Pilot data ................. 57 Used by the UP Service centre in connection with periodic service..55 Product registration card ..............59...
  • Page 48 _____________________________________________________________________________ Line plan...
  • Page 49 'HXWVFKHU +lQJHJOHLWHUYHUEDQG H9 LP '$H& ¢ ¡ ¤ £ ¦ ¥ § © ¨    ¨   ¢    ¨    " ! " # $  % ¨ ' & ¨  % ( ' ) LBA-anerkannte Prüfstelle für Hängegleiter und Gleitsegel Beauftragter der österreichischen Luftfahrtbehörde Herstellerangaben zum Luftsportgeräte-Kennblatt...
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  • Page 57 Service booklet...
  • Page 59 *OLGHU DQG SLORW GDWD 0RGHO .DQWHJD ;& ˆ XS ˆ S 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: _____________________________________________ Country: ________________________________________________ Telephone: ______________________________________________...
  • Page 60 3LORW  RZQHU Name:__________________________________________________ Family name: ____________________________________________ Street:__________________________________________________ Town: __________________________________________________ Postal code: _____________________________________________ Country: ________________________________________________ Telephone: ______________________________________________ Fax: ___________________________________________________ Email: __________________________________________________ 3LORW  RZQHU Name:__________________________________________________ Family name: ____________________________________________ Street:__________________________________________________ Town: __________________________________________________ Postal code: _____________________________________________ Country: ________________________________________________ Telephone: ______________________________________________ Fax: ___________________________________________________ Email: __________________________________________________...
  • Page 61 Please verify that your UP Service Centre has correctly filled in the form! VW 6HUYLFH Assignment Nr. Performed date: ______________________________ Stamp Service jobs undertaken: QG 6HUYLFH Assignment Nr. Performed date: ______________________________ Stamp Service jobs undertaken: UG 6HUYLFH Assignment Nr. Performed date: ______________________________...
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  • Page 63: Product Registration Card

    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 .DQWHJD ;& YLD www.up-paragliders.com>Service>UP>Product Registration...
  • Page 64 Ultralite Products International GmbH Kreuzeckbahnstrasse 7  *DUPLVFK3DUWHQNLUFKHQ *(50$1<...
  • Page 66 83 ,QWHUQDWLRQDO *PE+ Kreuzeckbahnstrasse 7 Tel. +49 (0) 88 21-73099 0 info@up-paragliders.com 82467 Garmisch-Partenkirchen Fax: +49 (0) 88 21 73099 16 www.up-paragliders.com Germany...

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