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U-Turn AIRWOLF LTF2 Handbook

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AIRWOLF
– LTF2 -
- Handbook
- English Rev. 1.7
Please read the manual before you y your new U-Turn AIRWOLF
Stand: as of September 2012
Copyright ©
2010 by U-Turn GmbH, all rights 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 possi-
ble mistakes, neither in legal responsibility, nor in liability cases that derive from mistakable details. We preserve the right to change this manual
in any way to achieve technical improvements.

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  • Page 1 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 possi- ble mistakes, neither in legal responsibility, nor in liability cases that derive from mistakable details. We preserve the right to change this manual...
  • 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 paraglider. You have made an excellent choice. We wish you long an enjoyable ights and many happy landings with your U-Turn AIRWOLF.
  • Page 3 Business Reply Card U-Turn GmbH Im Neuneck 1 D-78609 Tuningen NAME:..............................FIRST NAME............................STREET:..............................ZIP CODE / CITY:..........................TELEPHONE:............................E-MAIL:............................................................... PARAGLIDER TYPE:.......................... SERIAL NUMBER:..........................Date of purchase:..........................Dealership:............................................................Tested by:............................Flying hours:............................Paraglider since:..........................Miscellaneous:..........................................................................................................................

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction............................. Page 1 General Description - AIRWOLF......................Page 1-2 Attention! Security notes ......................Page 2 Risk assumption........................... Page 2 Liability claim and exclusion renouncement..............Page 3 Security notes..........................Page 4 Weather dangers.......................... Page 5 Lines and risers..........................Page 6 Page 6 Brake lines settings........................
  • Page 5 Material List ........................... Page 17 Line order sheet and instruction lealeft for repairs and 2 annual check..Page 18 Line code U-Turn AIRWOLF ....................Page 19-20 Lineplan U-Turn AIRWOLF XS-XL................... Page 21-25 Type Test Certi cate U-Turn AIRWOLF S-L................Page 26-28...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    As Oscare Wilde once said in this very British understatement: “His taste is very basic; only always the best is good enough. ” The U-Turn team embodies the attitude; “We always want to deliver the best pos- sible glider. ” Nothing more and most certainly nothing less.

  • Page 7: Attention! Security Notes

    5 km. Risk assumption The use of the U-Turn AIRWOLF accommodates certain dangers of body injury or killing of the user of this product or third. With the AIRWOLF use you agree, all well-known and unknown, to take and accept...

  • Page 8: Liability Claim And Exclusion Renouncement

    Turn GmbH and all other contracting parties did not deliver other verbal or written statement and denials explicit that this was done, with exception that it is speci ed in and in the manual U-turn AIR WOLF here. Page 3...

  • Page 9: Security Notes

    • be aware of the high G-force occuring in dynamic ight ( 5 G and more). • Fly the U-Turn AIRWOLF never without a rescue paracute. Pre errable 2 rescues! • The observance in the respective country valid air law laws and regulations is to be considered.

  • Page 10: Weather Dangers

    Inform in the weather forecast and/or locally over upcoming weather conditions. Use the U-Turn AIRWOLF only with winds you are able to keep the glider fully under control. Do not use the U-Turn AIRWOLF, if wind conditions vary strongly. Never use the U-Turn AIRWOLF with approaching thunderstorm. Descend...
  • Page 11 A and B risers are coloured di erent, to ensure when starting or speed descent b-stall a clear identi ca- tion. The risers of the U-Turn AIRWOLF consist of rm and stretch-poor 12mm Ke ar-polyester belts, in order to secure a long-term sturdy trim.

  • Page 12: Speed System

    All o cially approved harness systems with mounting about the breast height are suitable for the U- Turn AIRWOLF (they have to be DHV rated GH). The lower the mounting, the better is the steering by shifting of the bodyweight. U-Turn recommends the new IQ4 harness for its highest level of safety and convenience.

  • Page 13: Operation

    The U-Turn AIRWOLF has a very easy take o . It is important to evenly lay out the canopy with care. The middle of the glider is determined by the U-Turn AIRWOLF logo at the leading edge. It is su cient to only hold the A-main harnesses. Being that the U-Turn AIRWOLF shows no tendencies to shooting forward it only needs to be slowed down minimally in the take-o phase.

  • Page 14: Turning

    Turning The U-Turn AIRWOLF has a normal agility and reacts directly and instantly to steering inputs. You can y at turns with little altitude loss by shifting of bodyweight. A combination of appropriate pull on the inner brakeline and shift of bodyweigth is the best way for a coordinated turn. The turn radius depends on the amount of pull on the brakeline.

  • Page 15: Wingover

    Stall The U-Turn AIRWOLF is not stall sensitive. If in a stall, caused by overpulling on the brakes, the rear risers or a de- layed B-stall exit, 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 16: Collapses

    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 17: Rapid Descent

    Spiral Dive Like a normal turn, it is very easy to get the U-Turn AIRWOLF into a spiral dive. The spiral dive gets you a descent rate up to 20 m/s. To be settled for the real thing, practise it in optimum conditions. The diving spiral gets the pilot down faster than other techniques and is therefore best suited for an emergency descent.

  • Page 18: Motorised Paragliding

    After two years or 300 ighthours, whichever occurs rst, your U-Turn AIRWOLF has to be inspected by the manufacturer, in case of extreme use we are glad to do that earlier. Only you know about the conditon of your glider. Should there be a need for any repairs they are to be done by the manufacturer.

  • Page 19: Disclaimer Of Liability, Renouncement Of Requirements

    Disclaimer of liability, renouncement of requirements Herewith you con rm to read carefully the complete manual before using the U-Turn AIRWOLF, inclusive every single hint and warning written in this manual and to understand it completely. Furthermore you are responsible for that before you let anybody else use your U-Turn AIRWOLF (tem- porary or in future) the one has read the complete manual and understood it completely inclusive every single hint and warning written in this manual.

  • Page 20: Safety Advices And Liability

    Removal The synthetic materials your U-Turn glider is build must be depolluted approbiately. Please send your U-Turn glider atthe end of its life-cycle back to U-Turn. We will take care for recycling and removal. Page 15...

  • Page 21: Technical Data

    Technical Data / Table of area loading U-Turn AIRWOLF Page 16...

  • Page 22: Material List

    Material list U-Turn AIRWOLF Page 17...

  • Page 23: Line Order Sheet And Instruction Lealeft For Repairs And 2 Annual Check

    Line order sheet and instruction lea et for repairs and 2 annual Check LINE ORDER SHEET / BESTELLFORMULAR FÜR LEINEN Name Adress / Adresse E-mail Telephone Number / Telefon Nummer Paragliding name / Gleitschirm Name Size / Größe Other / Sonstiges Serial Number / Serien Nummer: _ _ _ _ ____ _ _ - _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ Line ID /...

  • Page 24: Line Code U-Turn Airwolf

    Line code U-Turn AIRWOLF Page 19...
  • Page 25 U-Turn AIRWOLF Line code Page 20...

  • Page 26: Lineplan U-Turn Airwolf Xs-Xl

    U-Turn AIRWOLF Lineplan XS Page 21...
  • Page 27 U-Turn AIRWOLF Lineplan S Page 22...
  • Page 28 U-Turn AIRWOLF Lineplan M Page 23...
  • Page 29 U-Turn AIRWOLF Lineplan L Page 24...
  • Page 30 U-Turn AIRWOLF Lineplan XL Page 25...

  • Page 31: Type Test Certi Cate U-Turn Airwolf S-L

    Type test certi cate U-Turn AIRWOLF S Page 26...
  • Page 32 Type test certi cate U-Turn AIRWOLF M Page 27...
  • Page 33 Type test certi cate U-Turn AIRWOLF L Page 28...

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