Manual
English Rev. 1.0
!!! Please read the manual before you fly your new U-Turn THRILLER X3 !!! 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 und Daniela Martin 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 lilability for possible 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.
Contents U-Turn your airline
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Thank you
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The U-Turn THRILLER X3
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- Motorised Paragliding
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- Winching
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Safety Precautions
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General description
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- Baseline and brakeline adjustment
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- Lines and Risers
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- Trimming - Important information
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- Pressure Balance Valve
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- Risers
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- Riser-Info
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- Speed System
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- Stabilo Line Security Function
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- High Pressure Crossport Design
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- Range of Operation
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The Flight
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- Take off, Turning
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- Active Flying, Landing
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Extremely flight manoeuvers
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- Deep Stall, Fullstall
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- Negative Turn, Emergency Piloting
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Maintenace and Care
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Nature and environment friendly behavior
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Flight accessories
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- Harness
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- Suitable Rescue System
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Assumption of risk
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Liability claim / Exclusion renouncement
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Safety Advice and Liability
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Release of liability / Renouncement of requirement
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Technical Data U-Turn THRILLER X3
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Color-Info
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Table of are loading
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Material list U-Turn THRILLER X3
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Linecode-Info
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Lineplan U-Turn THRILLER X3
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Instruction leaflet for repairs and 2 annual check
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Line order sheet
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Business Reply Card
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Maintenance manual
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- Topic of the inspection and reinspection intervals
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- Who may inspect / test?
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- Individual personal prerequisites for the inspections
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- Necessary equipment and documentation
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During the inspection the following steps are to be taken in
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- Positive identification of the device
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- Inspection of the reserve parachute
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- Testing of the topsail, undersail, seams, reserve parachute of
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- holes and tears
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- Abrasion and deformaties
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- Testing of the ribs
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- Check of the tear resistance
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- Porosity of the canopy
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- Connection parts
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- Lines
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- Check of the line length and line attachments
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- Occassional check of trim and adjustment
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- Description of the material and technical data
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- miscellaneous
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- Completed check very important !!!
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U-Turn your airline U-Turn GmbH was incorporated in 2002 by Thomas Vosseler and Ernst Strobl after some years of market analysis. Vosseler, hobby pilot and successful entrepeneur in the computer and software business, is the sales and marketing specialist, while Strobl is in charge as Head of Development. The company grew fast in Germany and Austria, and in 2004 the international distribution started. Today U-Turn gliders and related products such as rescues, helmets or flight-wear are available all over the world. The company`s headquarter is in Tuningen near the Black Forest and 30 minutes by car to the lake Constance. U-Turn paragliders are in a class of their own. U-Turn doesn`t compromise on safety, and uses the best quality components and hallmark flight characteristics. Congratulation on you purchase of UTurn glider, as it is the brand for those who appreciate the difference. The laws of physics are well defined. We aspire to achieve to possible within the framework of its laws. We admit this is ambitious but you will always find U-Turn at the cutting edge of technology. As Oscar Wilde once said in this very British understatement: “His taste is very basics; only always the best is good enough.” The U-Turn team embodies this attitude: “We always want to deliver the best possible glider”. Nothing more and most certainly nothing lesss. U-Turn staff takes notice of its customer wishes, so we appreciate any comments or feedback! Please feel free to contact your competence center or U-Turn directly for any advice or direction.
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Thank you 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 and enjoyable flights and many happy landings with you U-Turn THRILLER X3. The research and Development team at U-Turn can proudly look back at many successful years in the flight sport industry. Our own concepts not only meet but exceed industry standards. The combination between the latest computer based technology and the know-how of experienced test pilots and professional competition pilots provides an excellent basis for quality. We certainly keep our customers need in mind, and always appreciate your input and constructive criticism. Should any questions occur, please don`t hesitate to ask your U-Turn dealer or the U-Turn team. In order to provide you with the latest information on technical development and innovations at UTurn, we ask you to complete the questionnaire attached. Please mail it to the following address:
U-TURN GmbH Paragliders and Kites Im Neuneck 1 D- 78609 Tuningen Germany Tel. +49 (0) 7464 /9891280 Fax: +49 (0) 07464 /98912828 Internet: www.u-turn.de E-mail:
[email protected]
Have fun and we wish you many flights on your new U-Turn THRILLER X3, your U-Turn Team
Please study this manual extensively, there is an obligation toward this recreational aircraft and its user manual to inform yourself about its specific features prior to its first use. We composed this handbook, in order to make the handling of your new U-Turn THRILLER X3 as safe and easy for you as possible.
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U-Turn THRILLER X3 Powerful into new dimensions of acrobatic flying –that’s the promise of the new THRILLER X3 of UTURN. With completely new designed cell openings and innovative valve technology. Nothing can get the THRILLER X3 out of puff. The Thriller X3 is a new dimension in for the stability in the acrobatic wings. In addition to its dynamic and the exact maneuverability the THRILLER X3 confirms its position as technology leader. With vigor we can say. Infinity tumblings, sphere and all the other tricks: that’s all safe and easy to perform with the wings made by U-Turn chief designer Ernst Strobl. “But to progress with new tricks and give new impulses to the acro-scene a deep research for new progressive technology’s had to be done,” so the designer. The breakdown from all the world cup pilots led to one result: the wing has to fill quicker and has to maintain the internal pressure as long as possible under bad angels of attack and the cross ventilation had to be improved too. Nine prototypes dozens of line sets, hundreds of test flights and thousands tricks later now the result: the THRILLER X3 of U-Turn. One can say: the most pressurized wing Strobl designed ever since. “The wing has totally new designed cell openings in the LE- now he inflates better and faster in all wind conditions,” so Strobl. However the wing keeps its internal pressure longer - the valves spread over the whole span make it possible. 14 of these pressure balance valves, 160*70mm in size, are fitted in-between the A’s and B’s in the Bottom sail. Combined with the proven valves of the Extended Aeration System in the topsail this gives a never unprecedented flight characteristic,” Strobl’s ideas were confirmed by the pilots. The positions of the EAS-Valves in the topsail were adapted to the changed design to be optimal effective. Furthermore 4 Pressure Balance Valves close to the trailing edge were added in the bottom sail. “All valves open and close referring to the pressure in the sail automatically,” explains chief designer Ernst Strobl the perfectly balanced regulation system. Selvunderstanding the cross ports were redesigned too to align with the new system, which improves the pressure balancing significant. “Go-pro videos from the wing internal showing the exact work of the valves, even in crazy angels of attack“, so Strobl. These profound technical changes give the THRILLER X3 of U-Turn a far better characteristic in tail sliding and the will to exit this maneuver, and the pilot gets an unambiguous stall warning. “The shape of the wing is totally different in flight now. E.g. when doing helicopters the wing is completely filled and pressurized”, so Strobl. With the common design one side has always a lack of pressure and load. Like the predecessor the THRILLER X3 has the PPN and the PPN plus feature too. “New openings meant to modify the complete system, but which turned out to be not a problem. Extreme thin durable plastic reinforcements give a good starting and flight characteristic and they grant too that the THRILLER X3 keeps it for a long time. More demanding for designers and test pilots were the optimal line design. “Here the individual preferences of each pro had to be discussed”, remembers Strobl. One preferred a very short line setup, the other saw the advantages in the longer one. “In the end we found a perfect compromise satisfying everyone” laughs the designer. The curvature of the THRILLER X3 is a bit higher. The number of attachments points and their position has been changed too. “All together a deep adjust ment had to be done.” Page 3
In this design step a new improvement was implemented too: „ We had so far a protection sleeve on the loop (Tube line Cover), this was mandatory to avoid the cutting effect occurring if of loaded kevlar lines are looped together This had the big disadvantage that the lines tangled up more easy and so the sorting became more difficult.” By the new way of load application a polyester or dyneema core is inserted in the line to spread the punctual load. So the lines can’t tangle up any more and ease the line sorting.” This improves the treatment of possible cravats too. “This innovation is adapted from the BLACKLIGHT.” What stays the same as before is the excellent finishing of the wing, the fine sizing and the reinforcements which make the THRILLER X3 to a very durable wing, though it is always under extreme loads. Each line attachment is reinforced with “Insignia Tape” (60g/m² self adhesive nylon fabric) in the bottom sail/ profile ribs and V-Tapes. Even the tension bands without line connection are reinforced on bottom sail and ribs with the tape because these are higher loaded too. To improve stability close to limit loading the V-tapes connections to the ribs are reinforced in this way too. The result is a well balanced THRILLER X3 where in particular the the dynamics, directional stability and the rhythm capabilities stand out. The general characteristic of the THRILLER X3 rates Daniela Martin very satisfying: “the THRILLER X3 stands open and kind of neutral above one, and when you give the commands exact and well dosed the wing reacts like you want it direct without any delay”. Performing helico the X3 spins faster and is very easy to control. The exact handling allows it too, to correct not perfectly entered tricks. “The Esfera/Sphere is far easier to perform with the X3 than ever before”, the testers found out. “On the other hand we have to say that you now have to correct in infinity tumble now and then,” says Strobl. The THRILLER is still directional stable but not so strickt as the predecessor. “ many pilots found the THRILLER 2k12, when flown close to the weight limit or above it to strict. We now changed the concept to a more even characteristic,” states the chief designer. With other words:” The THRILLER X3 has exact the ease the U-Turn acro wings stand for ever since, but which has been overlaid by a to strong direction stability,” so Daniele Martin. As held with its predecessors the THRILLER X3 will be improved in a continuous process with the aim to transfer the improvements found under peak load to the serial wings- like it was in the past.
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Motorised Paragliding We do not recomend to fly the THRILLER X3 as a Powered paraglider wing.
Winching Because of its excellent starting characteristics, the U-Turn THRILLER X3 is well suitable for winching operations. Take the following points into account: • • • •
maximum linetension for winching is 120 kp if not operating at your usual winch, get acquainted with the local procedures and get a good briefing by a local pilot never winch the THRILLER X3 with loads outside the allowable weight range all involved persons, machines and accessories have to have the appropriate licenses, approval, certifications for winching
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Safety Precautions We recommend the following precautions: •
The U-Turn THRILLER X3 is not certified by DHV, AFNOR, DAEC, CEN, EN or any other institution.
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Make your maiden flight in a familiar flying site and calm conditons .
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Test your THRILLER X3 only over water.
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In a „dynamic flight“ are not only you exposed to high loads but also the glider. Please don`t under estimate this.
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Only fly the THRILLER X3 with at least one reserve parachute.
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observe and abide to the local aviation laws which rule in the respective country in question.
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Successful completion of appropriate training/schooling, having the needed knowledge as well as the actual flight experience are a prerequisite to operate your U-Turn THRILLER X3.
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The use of suitable, certified and in the respective country approved accessories (helmet, harness, reserve) is a requirement for the use of the U-Turn THRILLER X3.
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Execute before every take off a thourough inspection of your equipment (topsail, undersail, ribs, especially the lines, carabiners, buckles, cloth speed system etc.) A flight with a tear in a glider or lines can be life threatening.
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Make sure that your flying gear is in good condition and all checks are done.
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Be aware that you as a pilot have to be in a physical and mental state to control each flight unimpaired. You have to concentrate completely on flying, in order to avoid potential distressing flight conditions. Most accidents are caused by pilot error.
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Never fly in close proximity to high voltage transmission lines, airports or motorways, over people or with lightning! You cold endanger your life and the physcial well being of yourself as well as third parties and at the same time act reckless and negligent. At nor circumstance should the minimum distance fall below 50m at any give time. At airports this minimum distance to maintain is 5km.
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Inform yourself on the weather forecast and/or the predominating local weather conditions. Use the U-Turn THRILLER X3 only in wind strengths, in which you are able to control the wing for 100%. Do not use the UTurn THRILLER X3, in wind with a great gust factor. Never use the glider with approaching thunderstorms or if probability of those of the development of thunderstorms is high. Land with thunderstorms approaching near immediately!
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The flying of aerobatics is generally forbidden and is dangerous. Unforeseen flight orientations can occur, which can spill out of control, arising the danger of overload on pilot and equipment. Ignoring one or several safety precautions can lead to a leisurely fun flight, turning into a fatal event.
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General description Baseline and brakeline adjustment The factory brake-line setting corresponds to 0-free travel plus 5 cm. Its is recommended to adjust your brake line travel after the first flight to your personal preferences. Be aware not to adjust the brakes too short, otherwise the glider may fly with a little, but continuous applied brake pressure. This could be extremely dangerous during takeoff, flight and landing! The afore mentioned factory brake setting allows for ample brake travel in extreme flight situations as well as for landing. At the same time it enables during flight at trim-speed a position of comfort for the pilots arms. In no case the setup A, B and C main lines should be changed before the wing has been flown in the original setup. Please also note that adjusting the height of the suspension to the hangpoints on the harness, changes the relative braking travel. When setting the adjustment it is to be made certain that both sides are symmetrical and that a permanent knot is used. The bowline works particularly well because of the fact that it weakens the lines the least with excellent slip resistance.
Lines and risers On the U-Turn THRILLER X3 we use Liros lines: LTC45, LTC65, LTC80, LTC120, and LTC 160 specially braided competition lines made of sheathless kevlar with Nanokoating as well as TSL 190, TSL 220, TSL 280, TSL 380 and DSL350 (TSL = Aramid core). Lines proven by their high tensile strength and are virtually immune to breaking. Their stretch resistance prevents a change in the flight characteristics by uneven lenghtening after short period of use. The use of different line diameters allows a good correlation of uncompromised safety, between line tension and minimized line drag in flight.
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Trimming - Important information Due to the extremely high loads in ACRO maneuvers and the resulting line stretching, in complex tests we found out the stretches and considered this in manufacturing process of your U-Turn THRILLER X3. That means, that all U-TURN ACRO wings are trimmed too fast on delivery. Only by high loads like steeps spirals stretch the master lines on the ideal trim! Only after expanding the lines, the glider developes its full dynamics!!! Please make sure that you load both wing sides symmetrically!!!
When Flying the THRILLER X3 as acro competition wing we recommend to change the complete line set after 70 hours of use. When flying the THRILLER X3 normal like any other wing the lineset should be changed every 150 hours or each 2 years.
Pressure Balance Valve
Bottom: Pressure Balance Valves in the sizes 160x70 mm between the A- und B- Line
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Risers A and B risers are coloured different, to ensure when starting or speed descent B-Stall a clear identification. The risers of U-Turn THRILLER X3 are made of strong and stretch-poor pad belts, in order to secure a long-term, sturdy trim.
Brake
D
C
B
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Stabilo- A Line
Risers-Info
In Process
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Speed System The U-Turn THRILLER X3 is equipped with a very effective foot actuated speed system. It increase the speed when applied with to approx. 18km/h, depending upon wing size and pilot weight or surface loading.
foot actuated speed system Therefore it should not be activated in exteme flight situations or deactivate immediately when their occuring. All exteme flight attitudes (e.g. a-collapses) happen at accelerated speed more dynamically. Since the maximum acceleratiion is part of the safety behavior of the glider, it can happen that with some harnesses the speed bar to full speed cannot be used.
fast trim
standart trim
The trims can be adjusted in flight. In fast trim the wing is flying with maximum speed (without accelerator use at same time). The standard setup is with standard trim setting. In turbulent conditions we recommend to fly the THRILLER X3 only in standard setup. For acrobatic flying the trims must be in standard setup. Only in standard trim the wing can develop its full performance! Page 11
Stabilo-Line-Security-Function A further innovation concerns the repair of cravattes. Even best pilots are not protected against cravattes, for example if they train new figures or exiting Choreographies. So far most cravattes end at the rescue parachute. Because of the high acceleration forces in dynamic flying, which constantly rise with less surface size of the glider. For a pilot, who is exposed to these high g-forces, it is not dependent on pilot skills and training conditions to find quickly the stabilo line. The repair of the cravatte actually is mostly not a problem, the challenge is in fast finding and the Stabilo line. With the „Stabilo LINE Security Function“ becomes now substantially simpler: The SLSF is a pulley, by which the Stabilo line is pulled and fastened with a rubber line to the B-Riser. When getting a cravatte the pilot can pull so the Stabilo line by grabbing and pull the loose rubber line and open the cravatte.
High Pressure Crossport Design (HPCD) Crossports are of decisive importance for the cross ventilation of a paraglider, as only a wing with sufficient internal pressure can shape the profile optimally. With the High Pressure Crossport Design HPCD), U-Turn has created the perfect conditions to ensure the ideal internal pressure in the canopy. During extensive test flights we have mainly ascertained that: 1. The inflation of the canopy and therefore the setup of impact pressure can be considerably optimized by means of differentiated crossports. 2. The effect of unintentional deflation in ambitioned angles of attack or thermally demanding conditions can be moderated and controlled. At the same time the level of control commands increases, generelly the feedback of the canopy becomes better. Handle, master. Therefore, in order to optimize the cross ventilation in the canopy, U-Turn is using crossports of different sizes and different cross section. Different levels of pressure come up in the paraglider. In accordance with the physical laws, they are constantly compensating each other in a quick sequence. The individually differentiated crossports have two effects: On the one hand, the tendency to unintentional discharge process is enabled by increased air inlet. Both steps are important for the stability of the wing. Crossports in the modern U-Turn wings differ depending on whether the cells, where they are integrated, have line contact points or not. Depending on the calcualtion values, the openings are made larger or smaller - and also the shape of the openings varies from round to oval. Where as the focus of the HPCD functionality for more powerful wings is on better stability against folding, clear feedback and better control, the category 1 paragliders from U-Turn have as particular design objective the minimized surging tendency. Page 12
Operation This instruction manual only pays attention to those points of flying technique which are important for the U-Turn THRILLER X3. It is not meant to substitue a basic flying education in an approved flying school! If a lying education and the appropriate experience is missing, paragliding is dangerous to life. Of the THRILLER X3 should be flown exclusively by experienced pilots.
The Flight Take off After the paraglider is unpacked and laid out in the shape of a horseshoe, the following points are to be considered: •
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The paraglider should be laid out in such a way that when pulling up by the A-risers, the center lines are evenly, and earlier tensioned than those towards the wing tips. This ensures an easy and symmectrical inflation at launch. Take into consideration the wind direction when laying out, so that when pulling up into the wind, both sides of the paraglider can rise symmetrically. Ensure the risers are without twists, and the brake lines run freely through the pulleys to the trailing edge of the glider. No lines should pass underneath the sail. A line-over at take-off can have fatal consequences. The 5-point check shouldn`t be forgotten of course.
The center of the glider in the U-Turn THRILLER X3 is marked by the U-Turn logo on the leading edge. It suffices to only hold the main A-risers in the hand. Since the U-Turn THRILLER X3 has only minor tendency to overshoot, it requires only minimal brake input during launch. If needed, directional corrections with the brakes should be undertaken only if the wing already is overhead, since too much brake input could drop the glider back. The other risers should, during take off, be left alone. With an even pull but overall light input only, the glider is to be inflated. Unlike other gliders, it is not necessary to inflate the U-Turn THRILLER X3 with aggressive pulling or even fast running. This is als true with little or no wind. Measured pulling up is the simplest and safest way to launch the U-Turn THRILLER X3. Once the pilot made sure that the glider is overhead and fully inflatet, the final decision is made whether to take off.
Turning The U-Turn THRILLER X3 has a normal agility and reacts directly and instantly to steering inputs. You can fly flat turns with little altitude loss by shifting of bodyweight. A combination of appropriate pull on the inner brakeline and shift of bodyweight is the best way for a coordinated turn. Even with a gentle pull on one break the THRILLER X3 tends to enter a sharp and steep dive which can be extended to a spiral dive. WARNING : A rapid pull on the brakeline may cause a spin. Page 13
Active Flying The U-Turn THRILLER X3 should be flown with light braking on both sides when there is turbulent air. An increase in angle of attack provides better stability. When entering heavy thermals or strong turbulences be mindful of that the canopy does not get behind the pilot. To avoid that, release the brakes a bit to get an increase in speed when entering the updraft If the canopy gets in front of the pilot when leaving a updraft or entering a downdraft the brakes have to be applied to counter that. Accelerated flight however is advisable when flying through downdraft zone. The U-Turn THRILLER X3 is naturally very stable due to the way it`s constructed and the built in AFS - System. Collapsing and deforming of the canopy can be avoided by active flying (as above mentioned) in turbulent air.
Landing Start your landing preperation at sufficient altitude. Due to its excellent flaring characteristics, the THRILLER X3 is very easy to land. Glider in fairly normal to a straight- in final against the wind and get up in the harness early enough. According to the wind, the brakes have to be pulled firmly and dynamically, about one meter above ground, beyond the stalling point. If there is a strong headwind, be careful with the amount of braking. Don`t perform landings out of steep turns and big directional changes short prior landing, to avoid PLF.
During a strong wind takeoff attempt, ground handling and landing tha leadingwdge can hit the ground with high speed. Avoid this! Otherwise the ribs, the sewings or the fabric can be damaged.
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Extremely flight manoeuvers Deep Stall The U-Turn THRILLER X3 is not stall sensitive. If in a stall, caused by overpulling on the brakes, the rear risers or delayed B-stall exit, the release of the brakes or the rear risers, recovers the stall. Should the stall be caused by an extreme flight condition or configuration (i.e. takeoff weight to low), a symmetric forward push on the A-riser or step the speed system recovers the stall. Warning: Practicing stalls should be done with enough safe altitude. Never apply asymmetric brakes during a stall, it could cause a spin. If the THRILLER X3 is in deep stall, one shoulder never release the breaks if the glider is behind the pilot.
Fullstall To initiate a full stall, pull both brakes witout a wrap slowly to the point of stall. As soon as the point of stall is reached, hold both hands up. The glider falls back. At point, under no circumstance should the hands let up or release the brakes, to recover from a full stalls the canopy should be stabilized overhead and prefilled. For this slightly let up both brakes symmetrically. To exist completely, let up both brakes symmetrically and slowly in its entirety. With a correct symmetrical exit the glider returns swiftly, as soon as the glider shoots strongly forward, it must be checked by a brief brake input. An asymmectrical recovery is to be avoided, this could lead to falling into the glider.
Negativ Turn A negative turn/spin is initiated, when the pilot pulls the brake on one side fast and completely though the point of stall while letting the other side of the wing fly freely. With a negative turn the glider turns relatively fast around its center, while the inside filies backwards. In order to exist a spin, the applied brake released, where stalled side of the wing can pick up speed or one exit though a full stall, by braking the flying side into a stall also. Note:
The Spin and the Fullstall and unpredictable and dangerous flight attitudes and should only be executed in a safety training under guidance and never be intentionally executed. There is danger of riser twist. With a riser twist the brake lines can get blocked.
WARNING:
The glider has been overloaded. Fullstalls and negative turns / spins as a descent method is dangerous, because a wrong exit, independent of glider type, can have fatal consequences.
Emergency Piloting In any situation where normal steering with the brakelines is not possible, the U-Turn THRILLER X3 can be steered with the back risers easily. Turns can be flown with weightshift, however be mindful that the glider doesn`t lock into a spiral.
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Maintenance and Care Because U-Turn only uses high quality materials, your THRILLER X3 will be airworthy for many years if you take good care. The aging of your THRILLER X3 depends on the total flying time, the conditions you fly in, the amount of UV radiation it is exposed to and the intensity and quality of care. A couple of tips for maintenance and care: Long lasting exposure to UV radiation and normal use stress the material • • •
Don`t expose your glider to the sun when there is no need to Consider the choice of terrain where you lay out the glider for takeoff Assymmetrical and changing folding patterns prolong the lifetime of the material especially in the middle section
Please take following points into consideration • • • • •
regular check for damage no unneccessary bending lines after overloads (tree landing, water landing, etc.) for its strength and correct length to be checked and exchanged if necessary in case of changing inflight handling characteristics, the line have to be checked for their correct length don`t tie the brakelines on the grips if not needed, it weakens the lines
To clean the canopy use warm water and a soft sponge. If you use a detergent for hard stains, make sure that you rinse intensively afterwards. Never apply any chemicals for cleaning, the weaken the material and damage the coating. Store your glider at a dry and dark location away from any chemicals. After two years or 300 flighhours, whichever occurs first, your THRILLER X3 has to be inspected by the manufacturer, in case of extreme use we are glad to do that earlier. Only you know about the condition of your glider. Should there be a need for any repairs they are to be done by the manufacturer.
Nature and environment friendly behaviour We ask you to perform our sport in a manner, that impacts nature and environment with minimum intensity. Please do not walk beside marked paths, don`t leave any waste, please be not noisy and respect the sensitive biological equilibrium in the mountains. Especially at starting areas maximum care for nature is necessary. The synthetic materials your U-Turn glider is build must be depolluted appropriately. Please send you U-Turn glider at the end of its life-cycle back to U-Turn. We will take care for recycling and removal.
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Flight accessories Harness The THRILLER X3 is suitable with all acro harnesses. But we recommend to fly the THRILLER X3 with a double rescue harness. Remember that your harness is under extreme loads to. We strictly recommend to use acrobatics harnesses! Only these are designed to resist the high g-forces. Remember that the relative break travel changes with the carabiner hight of the harness. If you have any questions about the usage of your harness with the THRILLER X3, as your U-Turn dealer or directly contact U-Turn. We assist you in any possible way.
Suitable Rescue System It is required by law and absolutely neccessary for safe operation of your paraglider that you always carry a rescue system with you. When choosing a rescue system, watch out that it is approved and suitable for the intended takeoff weight. With the innovative rescue systems of the SECURE-series by U-Turn light-weight, convenient and safe reserves are available. The SECURE rescues offer extremely short opening times and low sink-rate. We recommend the use of a second rescue system! In many acrobatic harnesses this option is already prepared. Note: Please do not hesitate to throw your reserve! If you notice the glider is twisted twice and is impossible to control any more, throw your reserve! The earlier the smaller is the risk that the reserve is tangled in the glider.
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Assumption of Risk Flying the U-Turn THRILLER X3 is inherent with certain dangers of bodily harm or even death of the user of this product or third party equipment. With the use of the THRILLER X3 you assume all known and unknown risks and accept probable and improbable risks to injury. The dangers innate with the practice this kind of sport can be reduced by adhering to the warning notes in the manual, as well as the required attention to detail on each flight. The risks inherent to the sport can be reduced to a large degree, if one adheres both to the maintenance guidelines, which are listed in this operating manual, as well as using common sense.
Liability claim and renouncement of exclusion With the completion of the sale of a U-Turn THRILLER X3 you express your in consent with the following points of legal specifications: THE RENOUNCEMENT EXCLUSION OF ALL LIABILITY CLAIMS deriving from the use the U-Turn THRILLER X3 and or either compenents thereof, now or in the future, against the U-Turn GmbH and all other contracting parties, that could arise.
Releasing U-Turn GmbH and all other contracting parties of all liability claims concerning loss, damage, injury or expenses to you, your next of kin, relatives or any other user of the U-Turn THRILLER X3 as a result could suffer. This includes but is not limited to lawful or contractual liability on behalf U-Turn GmbH and all other contracting parties as a result of the of production and processing the U-Turn THRILLER X3 and all its components. With the occurrence of death or disability, all directives stated here come into force and bind their beneficiaries, next of kin, trustees, legal successors and/ or representatives. The U-Turn GmbH and all other contracting parties express no verbal or written representation and denial expressively that this was done, with exception of what is specified in and in the manual the U-Turn THRILLER X3.
Safety Advice and Liability The operation of the glider is at your own risk. The manufacturer and the dealer don`t take any liability for accidents and follow on damages. Please consider all safety notes, cautions and warnings for safe flying. Further, we assume that the pilot has the necessary certifications and that the legal limitations are being followed. Use of the equipment is at your own risk. Follow the safety instructions for a safe flight.
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Release of Liability, Renouncement of Entitlement Hereby you declare, that you -prior to use of the U-Turn THRILLER X3- the U-Turn THRILLER X3 user manual in its entirety, including directions and warnings, which are included in this user manual, have read and understood. Moreover to carry responsibility - prior to granting the use by a third party of U-Turn THRILLER X3 - through transferring ownership temporary or permanently, for this other user to have read and unterstood the U-Turn THRILLER X3 user manual in its entirety, including directions and warnings, which are included in this user manual.
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U-Turn cannot be hold responsible for any 2-years-inspection and any repairs not performed by U-Turn or an U-Turn authorized dealer. Any checking or repairing performed by people not authorized by U-Turn will cause denial of any warranty!
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15
4,27
Flat AR
Projected AR
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16 m²
50
50
Nr. of Cells
Certified standards and procedures
Certification
Speed System / Trimmer
Line Diameter
Bridle length
17 m²
4,27
5,62
7,93 m
9,77 m
14,73 m²
Tested and Trimmed by U-Turn ACRO Team
Tested and Trimmed by U-Turn ACRO Team
Tested and Trimmed by U-Turn ACRO Team
non-scheduled
Yes / No
349 m 2,2 / 1,8 / 1,65 / 1,55 / 1,3 1,2 / 1,1 / 0,7 / 0,65mm
50
7,242 m
55+ Km/h
18
Tested and Trimmed by U-Turn ACRO Team
non-scheduled
Yes / No
380 m 2,2 / 1,8 / 1,65 / 1,55 / 1,3 1,2 / 1,1 / 0,7 / 0,65mm
50
7,446 m
55+ Km/h
2,197 / 0,426 m 44 Km/h (100kg Start weight)
4,27
5,62
8,16 m
10,05 m
15,6 m²
18 m²
75 - 110 kg
19
Tested and Trimmed by U-Turn ACRO Team
non-scheduled
Yes / No
410 m 2,2 / 1,8 / 1,65 / 1,55 / 1,3 1,2 / 1,1 / 0,7 / 0,65mm
50
7,65 m
55+ Km/h
2,258 / 0,437 m 44 Km/h (110kg Start weight)
4,27
5,62
8,38 m
10,33 m
16,46 m²
19 m²
80 - 110 kg
20
Tested and Trimmed by U-Turn ACRO Team
non-scheduled
Yes / No
439 m 2,2 / 1,8 / 1,65 / 1,55 / 1,3 1,2 / 1,1 / 0,7 / 0,65mm
50
7,854 m
55+ Km/h
2,316 / 0,448 m 43 Km/h (110kg Start weight)
4,27
5,62
8,6 m
10,6 m
17,33 m²
20 m²
85 - 115 kg
21,5
Tested and Trimmed by U-Turn ACRO Team
non-scheduled
Yes / No
482 m 2,2 / 1,8 / 1,65 / 1,55 / 1,3 1,2 / 1,1 / 0,7 / 0,65mm
50
8,16 m
55+ Km/h
2,402 / 0,465 m 43 Km/h (120kg Start weight)
4,27
5,62
8,91 m
10,99 m
18,6 m²
21,5 m²
90 - 120 kg
Errors and omissions expected. Subject to change without notice. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission of U-Turn GmbH is prohibited.
Yes / No
non-scheduled
Yes / No
non-scheduled
319 m 2,2 / 1,8 / 1,65 / 1,55 / 1,3 1,2 / 1,1 / 0,7 / 0,65mm
7,038 m
6,834 m
295 m 2,2 / 1,8 / 1,65 / 1,55 / 1,3 1,2 / 1,1 / 0,7 / 0,65mm
55+ Km/h
55+ Km/h
Glider Weight
17 70 - 105 kg
2,072 / 0,401 m 2,135 / 0,413 m 44 Km/h (75kg Start weight) 44 Km/h (95kg Start weight
4,27
5,62
7,69 m
9,48 m
13,86 m²
Bridle height
V-Trim
16
60 -100 kg
V-Max
2,006 / 0,388 m ~ 44 Km/h (75kg Start weight)
5,62
Projected Wingspan
Chord: Center / Wingtip
9,18 m
7,45 m
Flat Wingspan
15 m²
13 m²
Projected Area
50 - 100 kg
Flat Area
Start Weight
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Tested and Trimmed by U-Turn ACRO Team
non-scheduled
Yes / No
523 m 2,2 / 1,8 / 1,65 / 1,55 / 1,3 1,2 / 1,1 / 0,7 / 0,65mm
50
8,466 m
55+ Km/h
2,484 / 0,480 m 43 Km/h (130kg Start weight)
4,27
5,62
9,22 m
11,36 m
19,93 m²
23 m²
100 - 130 kg
24,5
Tested and Trimmed by U-Turn ACRO Team
non-scheduled
Yes / No
564 m 2,2 / 1,8 / 1,65 / 1,55 / 1,3 1,2 / 1,1 / 0,7 / 0,65mm
50
8,772 m
55+ Km/h
2,564 / 0,497 m 43 Km/h (130kg Start weight)
4,27
5,62
9,52 m
11,73 m
21,23 m²
24,5 m²
110 - 140 kg
Technical Data U-Turn THRILLER X3
Color-Info
Color 1
Color 2
Color 3
U-Turn GmbH offers special color designs too. If you got questions regarding the special color design of your THRILLER X3, please do not hesitate to contact your U-Turn competence center or directly us. Page 21
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Table of area loading
Marking of components Attachment loops Accelerator lines Accelerator - brakeroll brake handhold brake handhold attachment brake handhold fixation Brakeline 2,3mm Ø Lines: (detail please see line plan) belt direction lines lock Top Bottom V-Tape Profilenose reinforcement Rips, Profile Riser Reinforcement povit point B/C/D sewing thread canopy sewing thread lines
Detail Nylon Nylon Nylon HT Poliester Yarn 22mm HT Poliester Yarn 22mm Magnet Dynema Lines LTC ; TSL Stainless Steel Stainless Steel AQ-44-C (44-46 g/m²; PA 6.6 HAT) AQ-44-C (44-46 g/m²; PA 6.6 HAT) AQ-44-C (44-46 g/m²; PA 6.6 HAT) PPN / PPN plus AQ-44-C (44-46 g/m²; PA 6.6 HAT) 21 g/m / 1000 kg breaking strength AQ 240 HT Poliester Yarn 150D/2 HT Poliester Yarn 150D/3
Material list Producer Aqua Dynamics Aqua Dynamics Aqua Dynamics Aqua Dynamics Aqua Dynamics Aqua Dynamics Aqua Dynamics LIROS, Rosenberger Tauwerke Aqua Dynamics Aqua Dynamics Aqua Dynamics Aqua Dynamics Aqua Dynamics Aqua Dynamics Aqua Dynamics Güthe & Wolf, Germany Aqua Dynamics Amann & Söhne GmbH, Germany Amann & Söhne GmbH, Germany
Material list U-Turn THRILLER X3
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Line Code-Info
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892
1204 4435
1914
1956
2087 3837
1125
4696 C # Line 1176 4841
892
1204 4416
1914
1956
2087 3818
1125
B # Line 1176 4827
D # Line Rib # 24 411 1176 4934 Rib # 23 364 Rib # 21 383 1125 Rib # 20 401 Rib # 18 411 2087 3916 Rib # 17 364 Rib # 15 401 1956 Rib # 14 373 Rib # 12 383 1914 Rib # 11 383 Rib # 9 411 1204 4491 Rib # 8 364 Rib # 6 597 892 Rib # 4 569 Rib # 2 Stabi 1093 Brake # Line Rib # 24 ½ 871 1192 3352 1428 Rib # 22 745 .+150 Rib # 21 ½ 805 1052 Rib # 19 745 Rib # 18 ½ 782 1034 3352 Rib # 16 638 Rib # 15 ½ 708 903 Rib # 13 652 Rib # 12 ½ 615 880 3352 Rib # 10 540 Rib # 9 ½ 577 801 Rib # 7 582 Rib # 6 ½ 634 633 3352 Rib # 4 564 Rib # 3 ½ 540 573 Rib # 1 451
Rib # 24 411 Rib # 23 364 Rib # 21 383 Rib # 20 401 Rib # 18 411 Rib # 17 364 Rib # 15 401 Rib # 14 373 Rib # 12 383 Rib # 11 383 Rib # 9 411 Rib # 8 364 Rib # 6 597 Rib # 4 569 Rib # 2 Stabi 1022 Stabi 966
Rib # 24 411 Rib # 23 364 Rib # 21 383 Rib # 20 401 Rib # 18 411 Rib # 17 364 Rib # 15 401 Rib # 14 373 Rib # 12 383 Rib # 11 383 Rib # 9 411 Rib # 8 364 Rib # 6 597 Rib # 4 569 Rib # 2 Stabi 1004 Stabi 906
892
1204 4453
1914
1956
2087 3874
1125
Line plan A # Line 1176 4883
Rib # 24 411 Rib # 23 364 Rib # 21 383 Rib # 20 401 Rib # 18 411 Rib # 17 364 Rib # 15 401 Rib # 14 373 Rib # 12 383 Rib # 11 383 Rib # 9 411 Rib # 8 364 Rib # 6 597 Rib # 4 569 Rib # 2 Stabi 1032 Stabi 896
Thriller X3 15
rev2
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6521 6474 6442 6460 6414 6367 6274 6246 6213 6213 6106 6059 5980 5952 5789
6428 6381 6348 6367 6334 6288 6194 6166 6134 6134 6050 6003 5924 5896 5718 5662
6414 6367 6334 6353 6316 6269 6176 6148 6115 6115 6031 5984 5905 5877 5700 5601
6470 6423 6390 6409 6372 6325 6232 6204 6171 6171 6068 6022 5942 5914 5728 5592
rev2 Line plan A # Line Rib # 24 424 1215 5043 6393 Rib # 23 376 6347 Rib # 21 395 1162 6315 Rib # 20 415 6333 Rib # 18 424 2155 4001 6297 Rib # 17 376 6250 Rib # 15 415 2020 6158 Rib # 14 386 6130 Rib # 12 395 1977 6098 Rib # 11 395 6098 Rib # 9 424 1244 4599 5997 Rib # 8 376 5951 Rib # 6 617 921 5872 Rib # 4 588 5844 Rib # 2 Stabi 1065 5660 Stabi 926 5526 B # Line Rib # 24 424 1215 4985 6338 Rib # 23 376 6292 Rib # 21 395 1162 6260 Rib # 20 415 6278 Rib # 18 424 2155 3944 6241 Rib # 17 376 6195 Rib # 15 415 2020 6103 Rib # 14 386 6075 Rib # 12 395 1977 6043 Rib # 11 395 6043 Rib # 9 424 1244 4561 5960 Rib # 8 376 5914 Rib # 6 617 921 5835 Rib # 4 588 5808 Rib # 2 Stabi 1037 5632 Stabi 935 4850 5535 C # Line Rib # 24 424 1215 4999 6352 Rib # 23 376 6306 Rib # 21 395 1162 6273 Rib # 20 415 6292 Rib # 18 424 2155 3963 6260 Rib # 17 376 6214 Rib # 15 415 2020 6121 Rib # 14 386 6094 Rib # 12 395 1977 6061 Rib # 11 395 6061 Rib # 9 424 1244 4580 5978 Rib # 8 376 5932 Rib # 6 617 921 5854 Rib # 4 588 5826 Rib # 2 Stabi 1056 5651 Stabi 998 5595 D # Line Rib # 24 424 1215 5096 6444 Rib # 23 376 6398 Rib # 21 395 1162 6366 Rib # 20 415 6384 Rib # 18 424 2155 4045 6338 Rib # 17 376 6292 Rib # 15 415 2020 6200 Rib # 14 386 6172 Rib # 12 395 1977 6140 Rib # 11 395 6140 Rib # 9 424 1244 4638 6034 Rib # 8 376 5987 Rib # 6 617 921 5909 Rib # 4 588 5881 Rib # 2 Stabi 1129 5721 Brake # Line Rib # 24 ½ 899 1231 3462 1475 7067 Rib # 22 769 .+150 6937 Rib # 21 ½ 832 1087 6855 Rib # 19 769 6793 Rib # 18 ½ 808 1067 3462 6812 Rib # 16 659 6663 Rib # 15 ½ 731 933 6600 Rib # 13 673 6543 Rib # 12 ½ 635 909 3462 6480 Rib # 10 558 6403 Rib # 9 ½ 596 827 6360 Rib # 7 601 6365 Rib # 6 ½ 655 654 3462 6246 Rib # 4 582 6173 Rib # 3 ½ 558 591 6086 Rib # 1 466 5994
Thriller X3 16
Thriller X3 17 Line plan 03.11.2012 A # Line Rib # 24 437 1252 5198 Rib # 23 388 Rib # 21 407 1198 Rib # 20 427 Rib # 18 437 2221 4125 Rib # 17 388 Rib # 15 427 2082 Rib # 14 398 Rib # 12 407 2037 Rib # 11 407 Rib # 9 437 1282 4741 Rib # 8 388 Rib # 6 636 949 Rib # 4 606 Rib # 2 Stabi 1098 Stabi 954 B # Line Rib # 24 437 1252 5138 Rib # 23 388 Rib # 21 407 1198 Rib # 20 427 Rib # 18 437 2221 4065 Rib # 17 388 Rib # 15 427 2082 Rib # 14 398 Rib # 12 407 2037 Rib # 11 407 Rib # 9 437 1282 4701 Rib # 8 388 Rib # 6 636 949 Rib # 4 606 Rib # 2 Stabi 1068 Stabi 964 4999 C # Line Rib # 24 437 1252 5153 Rib # 23 388 Rib # 21 407 1198 Rib # 20 427 Rib # 18 437 2221 4085 Rib # 17 388 Rib # 15 427 2082 Rib # 14 398 Rib # 12 407 2037 Rib # 11 407 Rib # 9 437 1282 4721 Rib # 8 388 Rib # 6 636 949 Rib # 4 606 Rib # 2 Stabi 1088 Stabi 1029 D # Line Rib # 24 437 1252 5253 Rib # 23 388 Rib # 21 407 1198 Rib # 20 427 Rib # 18 437 2221 4169 Rib # 17 388 Rib # 15 427 2082 Rib # 14 398 Rib # 12 407 2037 Rib # 11 407 Rib # 9 437 1282 4781 Rib # 8 388 Rib # 6 636 949 Rib # 4 606 Rib # 2 Stabi 1163 Brake # Line Rib # 24 ½ 927 1269 3569 1520 Rib # 22 793 .+150 Rib # 21 ½ 857 1120 Rib # 19 793 Rib # 18 ½ 833 1100 3569 Rib # 16 679 Rib # 15 ½ 753 962 Rib # 13 694 Rib # 12 ½ 654 937 3569 Rib # 10 575 Rib # 9 ½ 615 853 Rib # 7 620 Rib # 6 ½ 675 674 3569 Rib # 4 600 Rib # 3 ½ 575 610 Rib # 1 480 7284 7151 7066 7002 7022 6868 6804 6744 6680 6600 6556 6561 6438 6363 6273 6178
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6843 6793 6758 6778 6743 6694 6594 6565 6530 6530 6440 6391 6306 6276 6087 6028
6828 6778 6743 6763 6724 6674 6574 6545 6510 6510 6420 6371 6286 6256 6068 5963
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rev 1
Line plan rev2 A # Line Rib # 24 450 1289 5349 7087 Rib # 23 399 7036 Rib # 21 419 1232 7000 Rib # 20 440 7021 Rib # 18 450 2286 4244 6980 Rib # 17 399 6929 Rib # 15 440 2143 6826 Rib # 14 409 6796 Rib # 12 419 2097 6760 Rib # 11 419 6760 Rib # 9 450 1319 4878 6647 Rib # 8 399 6596 Rib # 6 655 977 6509 Rib # 4 624 6479 Rib # 2 Stabi 1130 6274 Stabi 982 6126 B # Line Rib # 24 450 1289 5287 7026 Rib # 23 399 6975 Rib # 21 419 1232 6939 Rib # 20 440 6959 Rib # 18 450 2286 4183 6918 Rib # 17 399 6867 Rib # 15 440 2143 6765 Rib # 14 409 6734 Rib # 12 419 2097 6699 Rib # 11 419 6699 Rib # 9 450 1319 4837 6607 Rib # 8 399 6555 Rib # 6 655 977 6468 Rib # 4 624 6438 Rib # 2 Stabi 1099 6243 Stabi 992 5144 6136 C # Line Rib # 24 450 1289 5303 7041 Rib # 23 399 6990 Rib # 21 419 1232 6954 Rib # 20 440 6975 Rib # 18 450 2286 4203 6939 Rib # 17 399 6888 Rib # 15 440 2143 6786 Rib # 14 409 6755 Rib # 12 419 2097 6719 Rib # 11 419 6719 Rib # 9 450 1319 4858 6627 Rib # 8 399 6576 Rib # 6 655 977 6489 Rib # 4 624 6458 Rib # 2 Stabi 1120 6264 Stabi 1058 6203 D # Line Rib # 24 450 1289 5405 7143 Rib # 23 399 7092 Rib # 21 419 1232 7057 Rib # 20 440 7077 Rib # 18 450 2286 4290 7026 Rib # 17 399 6975 Rib # 15 440 2143 6872 Rib # 14 409 6842 Rib # 12 419 2097 6806 Rib # 11 419 6806 Rib # 9 450 1319 4919 6688 Rib # 8 399 6637 Rib # 6 655 977 6550 Rib # 4 624 6520 Rib # 2 Stabi 1197 6341 Brake # Line Rib # 24 ½ 954 1306 3672 1564 7496 Rib # 22 816 .+150 7358 Rib # 21 ½ 882 1153 7271 Rib # 19 816 7205 Rib # 18 ½ 857 1132 3672 7225 Rib # 16 699 7067 Rib # 15 ½ 775 989 7001 Rib # 13 714 6940 Rib # 12 ½ 673 964 3672 6873 Rib # 10 592 6792 Rib # 9 ½ 632 877 6746 Rib # 7 638 6751 Rib # 6 ½ 695 694 3672 6624 Rib # 4 617 6547 Rib # 3 ½ 592 627 6455 Rib # 1 494 6357
Thriller X3 18
rev2 Line plan A # Line Rib # 24 462 1324 5495 7281 Rib # 23 410 7229 Rib # 21 431 1266 7192 Rib # 20 452 7213 Rib # 18 462 2348 4360 7171 Rib # 17 410 7119 Rib # 15 452 2201 7013 Rib # 14 420 6982 Rib # 12 431 2154 6945 Rib # 11 431 6945 Rib # 9 462 1355 5012 6830 Rib # 8 410 6777 Rib # 6 672 1003 6688 Rib # 4 641 6656 Rib # 2 Stabi 1161 6446 Stabi 1009 6294 B # Line Rib # 24 462 1324 5432 7218 Rib # 23 410 7166 Rib # 21 431 1266 7129 Rib # 20 452 7150 Rib # 18 462 2348 4297 7108 Rib # 17 410 7056 Rib # 15 452 2201 6950 Rib # 14 420 6919 Rib # 12 431 2154 6882 Rib # 11 431 6882 Rib # 9 462 1355 4970 6788 Rib # 8 410 6735 Rib # 6 672 1003 6646 Rib # 4 641 6614 Rib # 2 Stabi 1130 6415 Stabi 1019 5285 6304 C # Line Rib # 24 462 1324 5448 7234 Rib # 23 410 7182 Rib # 21 431 1266 7145 Rib # 20 452 7166 Rib # 18 462 2348 4318 7129 Rib # 17 410 7077 Rib # 15 452 2201 6971 Rib # 14 420 6940 Rib # 12 431 2154 6903 Rib # 11 431 6903 Rib # 9 462 1355 4991 6809 Rib # 8 410 6756 Rib # 6 672 1003 6667 Rib # 4 641 6635 Rib # 2 Stabi 1151 6436 Stabi 1087 6373 D # Line Rib # 24 462 1324 5553 7339 Rib # 23 410 7287 Rib # 21 431 1266 7250 Rib # 20 452 7271 Rib # 18 462 2348 4408 7218 Rib # 17 410 7166 Rib # 15 452 2201 7061 Rib # 14 420 7029 Rib # 12 431 2154 6992 Rib # 11 431 6992 Rib # 9 462 1355 5054 6872 Rib # 8 410 6819 Rib # 6 672 1003 6730 Rib # 4 641 6698 Rib # 2 Stabi 1230 6515 Brake # Line Rib # 24 ½ 980 1341 3773 1607 7701 Rib # 22 838 .+150 7559 Rib # 21 ½ 907 1184 7470 Rib # 19 838 7402 Rib # 18 ½ 880 1163 3773 7423 Rib # 16 718 7261 Rib # 15 ½ 796 1017 7193 Rib # 13 734 7130 Rib # 12 ½ 692 990 3773 7062 Rib # 10 608 6978 Rib # 9 ½ 650 901 6931 Rib # 7 655 6936 Rib # 6 ½ 714 713 3773 6806 Rib # 4 634 6727 Rib # 3 ½ 608 645 6632 Rib # 1 507 6532
Thriller X3 19
rev2 Line plan A # Line Rib # 24 474 1358 5638 7471 Rib # 23 420 7417 Rib # 21 442 1299 7379 Rib # 20 464 7401 Rib # 18 474 2409 4474 7357 Rib # 17 420 7303 Rib # 15 464 2258 7196 Rib # 14 431 7163 Rib # 12 442 2210 7126 Rib # 11 442 7126 Rib # 9 474 1391 5142 7007 Rib # 8 420 6953 Rib # 6 690 1029 6861 Rib # 4 658 6829 Rib # 2 Stabi 1191 6614 Stabi 1035 6457 B # Line Rib # 24 474 1358 5573 7406 Rib # 23 420 7352 Rib # 21 442 1299 7314 Rib # 20 464 7336 Rib # 18 474 2409 4409 7293 Rib # 17 420 7239 Rib # 15 464 2258 7131 Rib # 14 431 7099 Rib # 12 442 2210 7061 Rib # 11 442 7061 Rib # 9 474 1391 5099 6964 Rib # 8 420 6910 Rib # 6 690 1029 6818 Rib # 4 658 6786 Rib # 2 Stabi 1159 6581 Stabi 1046 5422 6468 C # Line Rib # 24 474 1358 5589 7422 Rib # 23 420 7368 Rib # 21 442 1299 7330 Rib # 20 464 7352 Rib # 18 474 2409 4431 7314 Rib # 17 420 7260 Rib # 15 464 2258 7153 Rib # 14 431 7120 Rib # 12 442 2210 7082 Rib # 11 442 7082 Rib # 9 474 1391 5121 6985 Rib # 8 420 6932 Rib # 6 690 1029 6840 Rib # 4 658 6808 Rib # 2 Stabi 1180 6603 Stabi 1116 6538 D # Line Rib # 24 474 1358 5697 7530 Rib # 23 420 7476 Rib # 21 442 1299 7438 Rib # 20 464 7460 Rib # 18 474 2409 4522 7406 Rib # 17 420 7352 Rib # 15 464 2258 7244 Rib # 14 431 7212 Rib # 12 442 2210 7174 Rib # 11 442 7174 Rib # 9 474 1391 5185 7050 Rib # 8 420 6996 Rib # 6 690 1029 6905 Rib # 4 658 6872 Rib # 2 Stabi 1262 6684 Brake # Line Rib # 24 ½ 1005 1376 3871 1649 7901 Rib # 22 860 .+150 7756 Rib # 21 ½ 930 1215 7664 Rib # 19 860 7595 Rib # 18 ½ 903 1193 3871 7616 Rib # 16 737 7449 Rib # 15 ½ 817 1043 7380 Rib # 13 753 7315 Rib # 12 ½ 710 1016 3871 7245 Rib # 10 624 7159 Rib # 9 ½ 667 925 7111 Rib # 7 672 7117 Rib # 6 ½ 732 731 3871 6983 Rib # 4 651 6901 Rib # 3 ½ 624 661 6804 Rib # 1 521 6701
Thriller X3 20
Rib # 24 ½ Rib # 22 Rib # 21 ½ Rib # 19 Rib # 18 ½ Rib # 16 Rib # 15 ½ Rib # 13 Rib # 12 ½ Rib # 10 Rib # 9 ½ Rib # 7 Rib # 6 ½ Rib # 4 Rib # 3 ½ Rib # 1
Rib # 24 Rib # 23 Rib # 21 Rib # 20 Rib # 18 Rib # 17 Rib # 15 Rib # 14 Rib # 12 Rib # 11 Rib # 9 Rib # 8 Rib # 6 Rib # 4 Rib # 2 Stabi
Rib # 24 Rib # 23 Rib # 21 Rib # 20 Rib # 18 Rib # 17 Rib # 15 Rib # 14 Rib # 12 Rib # 11 Rib # 9 Rib # 8 Rib # 6 Rib # 4 Rib # 2 Stabi Stabi
Rib # 24 Rib # 23 Rib # 21 Rib # 20 Rib # 18 Rib # 17 Rib # 15 Rib # 14 Rib # 12 Rib # 11 Rib # 9 Rib # 8 Rib # 6 Rib # 4 Rib # 2 Stabi Stabi
Rib # 24 Rib # 23 Rib # 21 Rib # 20 Rib # 18 Rib # 17 Rib # 15 Rib # 14 Rib # 12 Rib # 11 Rib # 9 Rib # 8 Rib # 6 Rib # 4 Rib # 2 Stabi Stabi
Thriller X3 21.5
Line plan rev2 A # Line 492 1408 5846 7746 436 7690 458 1347 7651 481 7673 492 2498 4638 7628 436 7572 481 2342 7461 447 7427 458 2291 7388 458 7388 492 1442 5331 7265 436 7209 715 1067 7114 682 7081 1235 6857 1073 6695 B # Line 492 1408 5779 7679 436 7623 458 1347 7584 481 7606 492 2498 4571 7561 436 7505 481 2342 7394 447 7360 458 2291 7321 458 7321 492 1442 5287 7220 436 7164 715 1067 7069 682 7036 1202 6824 1084 5622 6706 C # Line 492 1408 5795 7695 436 7639 458 1347 7600 481 7623 492 2498 4594 7584 436 7528 481 2342 7416 447 7382 458 2291 7343 458 7343 492 1442 5309 7243 436 7187 715 1067 7092 682 7058 1224 6846 1157 6779 D # Line 492 1408 5907 7807 436 7751 458 1347 7712 481 7734 492 2498 4689 7679 436 7623 481 2342 7511 447 7477 458 2291 7438 458 7438 492 1442 5376 7310 436 7254 715 1067 7159 682 7125 1308 6930 Brake # Line 1042 1427 4013 1709 8192 892 .+150 8041 964 1260 7947 892 7874 936 1237 4013 7897 764 7724 847 1081 7651 780 7584 736 1053 4013 7512 647 7423 691 959 7373 697 7379 759 758 4013 7240 675 7155 647 686 7055 540 6948
Line plan rev2 A # Line Rib # 24 509 1457 6046 8011 Rib # 23 451 7953 Rib # 21 474 1393 7913 Rib # 20 497 7936 Rib # 18 509 2584 4798 7890 Rib # 17 451 7832 Rib # 15 497 2422 7717 Rib # 14 462 7682 Rib # 12 474 2370 7641 Rib # 11 474 7641 Rib # 9 509 1491 5514 7514 Rib # 8 451 7456 Rib # 6 740 1104 7358 Rib # 4 705 7323 Rib # 2 Stabi 1277 7092 Stabi 1110 6925 B # Line Rib # 24 509 1457 5977 7942 Rib # 23 451 7884 Rib # 21 474 1393 7844 Rib # 20 497 7867 Rib # 18 509 2584 4728 7821 Rib # 17 451 7763 Rib # 15 497 2422 7647 Rib # 14 462 7612 Rib # 12 474 2370 7572 Rib # 11 474 7572 Rib # 9 509 1491 5468 7468 Rib # 8 451 7410 Rib # 6 740 1104 7312 Rib # 4 705 7277 Rib # 2 Stabi 1243 7058 Stabi 1121 5815 6936 C # Line Rib # 24 509 1457 5994 7959 Rib # 23 451 7901 Rib # 21 474 1393 7861 Rib # 20 497 7884 Rib # 18 509 2584 4751 7844 Rib # 17 451 7786 Rib # 15 497 2422 7670 Rib # 14 462 7636 Rib # 12 474 2370 7595 Rib # 11 474 7595 Rib # 9 509 1491 5491 7491 Rib # 8 451 7433 Rib # 6 740 1104 7335 Rib # 4 705 7300 Rib # 2 Stabi 1266 7081 Stabi 1196 7011 D # Line Rib # 24 509 1457 6110 8075 Rib # 23 451 8017 Rib # 21 474 1393 7977 Rib # 20 497 8000 Rib # 18 509 2584 4850 7942 Rib # 17 451 7884 Rib # 15 497 2422 7769 Rib # 14 462 7734 Rib # 12 474 2370 7693 Rib # 11 474 7693 Rib # 9 509 1491 5561 7560 Rib # 8 451 7503 Rib # 6 740 1104 7404 Rib # 4 705 7370 Rib # 2 Stabi 1353 7168 Brake # Line Rib # 24 ½ 1078 1476 4151 1768 8473 Rib # 22 922 .+150 8317 Rib # 21 ½ 997 1303 8219 Rib # 19 922 8144 Rib # 18 ½ 969 1280 4151 8167 Rib # 16 790 7989 Rib # 15 ½ 876 1118 7914 Rib # 13 807 7844 Rib # 12 ½ 761 1090 4151 7770 Rib # 10 669 7677 Rib # 9 ½ 715 992 7625 Rib # 7 721 7632 Rib # 6 ½ 785 784 4151 7488 Rib # 4 698 7401 Rib # 3 ½ 669 709 7297 Rib # 1 558 7186 Thriller X3 23
Rib # 24 ½ Rib # 22 Rib # 21 ½ Rib # 19 Rib # 18 ½ Rib # 16 Rib # 15 ½ Rib # 13 Rib # 12 ½ Rib # 10 Rib # 9 ½ Rib # 7 Rib # 6 ½ Rib # 4 Rib # 3 ½ Rib # 1
Rib # 24 Rib # 23 Rib # 21 Rib # 20 Rib # 18 Rib # 17 Rib # 15 Rib # 14 Rib # 12 Rib # 11 Rib # 9 Rib # 8 Rib # 6 Rib # 4 Rib # 2 Stabi
Rib # 24 Rib # 23 Rib # 21 Rib # 20 Rib # 18 Rib # 17 Rib # 15 Rib # 14 Rib # 12 Rib # 11 Rib # 9 Rib # 8 Rib # 6 Rib # 4 Rib # 2 Stabi Stabi
Rib # 24 Rib # 23 Rib # 21 Rib # 20 Rib # 18 Rib # 17 Rib # 15 Rib # 14 Rib # 12 Rib # 11 Rib # 9 Rib # 8 Rib # 6 Rib # 4 Rib # 2 Stabi Stabi
Rib # 24 Rib # 23 Rib # 21 Rib # 20 Rib # 18 Rib # 17 Rib # 15 Rib # 14 Rib # 12 Rib # 11 Rib # 9 Rib # 8 Rib # 6 Rib # 4 Rib # 2 Stabi Stabi
Thriller X3 24.5
rev2 Line plan A # Line 525 1503 6240 8268 465 8209 489 1438 8167 513 8191 525 2667 4951 8143 465 8083 513 2500 7964 477 7928 489 2446 7887 489 7887 525 1539 5691 7755 465 7696 764 1139 7594 728 7558 1318 7320 1145 7147 B # Line 525 1503 6168 8197 465 8137 489 1438 8095 513 8119 525 2667 4880 8072 465 8012 513 2500 7893 477 7857 489 2446 7815 489 7815 525 1539 5644 7708 465 7648 764 1139 7547 728 7511 1283 7284 1157 6001 7159 C # Line 525 1503 6186 8215 465 8155 489 1438 8113 513 8137 525 2667 4904 8095 465 8036 513 2500 7916 477 7881 489 2446 7839 489 7839 525 1539 5667 7731 465 7672 764 1139 7570 728 7535 1306 7308 1235 7236 D # Line 525 1503 6306 8334 465 8274 489 1438 8233 513 8256 525 2667 5005 8197 465 8137 513 2500 8018 477 7982 489 2446 7940 489 7940 525 1539 5739 7803 465 7743 764 1139 7642 728 7606 1397 7398 Brake # Line 1113 1523 4284 1825 8745 952 .+150 8584 1029 1345 8483 952 8406 1000 1321 4284 8429 815 8245 904 1154 8168 833 8096 785 1125 4284 8019 690 7924 738 1023 7870 744 7877 810 809 4284 7728 720 7638 690 732 7531 576 7417 Rib # 24 ½ Rib # 22 Rib # 21 ½ Rib # 19 Rib # 18 ½ Rib # 16 Rib # 15 ½ Rib # 13 Rib # 12 ½ Rib # 10 Rib # 9 ½ Rib # 7 Rib # 6 ½ Rib # 4 Rib # 3 ½ Rib # 1
Rib # 24 Rib # 23 Rib # 21 Rib # 20 Rib # 18 Rib # 17 Rib # 15 Rib # 14 Rib # 12 Rib # 11 Rib # 9 Rib # 8 Rib # 6 Rib # 4 Rib # 2 Stabi
Rib # 24 Rib # 23 Rib # 21 Rib # 20 Rib # 18 Rib # 17 Rib # 15 Rib # 14 Rib # 12 Rib # 11 Rib # 9 Rib # 8 Rib # 6 Rib # 4 Rib # 2 Stabi Stabi
Rib # 24 Rib # 23 Rib # 21 Rib # 20 Rib # 18 Rib # 17 Rib # 15 Rib # 14 Rib # 12 Rib # 11 Rib # 9 Rib # 8 Rib # 6 Rib # 4 Rib # 2 Stabi Stabi
Rib # 24 Rib # 23 Rib # 21 Rib # 20 Rib # 18 Rib # 17 Rib # 15 Rib # 14 Rib # 12 Rib # 11 Rib # 9 Rib # 8 Rib # 6 Rib # 4 Rib # 2 Stabi Stabi
Thriller X3
DSL 70 DSL 70 DSL 70 DSL 70 DSL 70 DSL 70 DSL 70 DSL 70 DSL 70 DSL 70 DSL 70 DSL 70 DSL 70 DSL 70 DSL 70 DSL 70
LTC-0080
LTC-0080
LTC-0080
LTC-0080
LTC-0080
LTC-0120
LTC-0120
D # Line
LTC-0080
LTC-0080
LTC-0120
LTC-0120
LTC-0120
LTC-0120
LTC-0120
C # Line
LTC-0080
LTC-0080
LTC-0120
LTC-0120
LTC-0120
LTC-0160
LTC-0160
B # Line
LTC-0080
LTC-0080
LTC-0120
LTC-0120
LTC-0120
LTC-0160
LTC-0160
A # Line
DSL 70
DSL 70
DSL 70
DSL 70
DSL 70
DSL 70
DSL 70
Brake # Line DSL 70
LTC-0065 LTC-0065
LTC-0065 LTC-0065 LTC-0065 LTC-0065 LTC-0065 LTC-0065 LTC-0065
LTC-0065 LTC-0065 LTC-0065 LTC-0065 LTC-0065 LTC-0065
LTC-0065 LTC-0065 LTC-0065 LTC-0065 LTC-0065 LTC-0065 LTC-0065
LTC-0065 LTC-0065 LTC-0065 LTC-0065 LTC-0065 LTC-0065 LTC-0065
LTC-0065 LTC-0065
LTC-0065 LTC-0065 LTC-0065 LTC-0065
LTC-0080 LTC-0080 LTC-0080 LTC-0080 LTC-0080 LTC-0065 LTC-0065
LTC-0080 LTC-0080 LTC-0080 LTC-0080 LTC-0080
LTC-0065
LTC-0080 LTC-0065 LTC-0065 LTC-0065 LTC-0065 LTC-0065 LTC-0065
LTC-0080 LTC-0080 LTC-0080 LTC-0080 LTC-0080 LTC-0080 LTC-0080
LTC-0080
TSL 140
TSL 140
TSL 140
TSL 140
TSL 190
TSL 220
TSL 280
TSL 220
TSL 280
TSL 380
TSL 190
TSL 220
TSL 380
TSL 380
TSL 220
TSL 380
TSL 380
line config.
DSL 300
rev 1
Lineplan U-Turn THRILLER X3
Instruction leaflet for repairs
U-Turn GmbH Im Neuneck 1 78609 Tuningen Germany
Tel: +49 (0)7464/9891280 Fax: +49 (0)7464/989128-28
Instruction leaflet for repairs and 2 annual Check Name: Adress: Land:
Telephone Number:
E-Mail: Paraglider type and Color:
Serial number:
comments/notes:
2 annual Check
Line Check incl. strength test
Air permeability check
Repair of the marked damage
Recall with sighting of the paraglider
Please, pretend the repair-destitute place in the top sail and / or bottom sail. Page 26
Line order sheet
U-Turn GmbH Im Neuneck 1 78609 Tuningen Germany
Tel: +49 (0)7464/9891280 Fax: +49 (0)7464/989128-28
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:
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Maintenance manual as developer and manufacturer for paragliders, harnesses and rescue parachutes
English Rev. 1.2 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 Text and Graphics: Ernst Strobl All technical details in this manual have been carefully checked be U-Turn. However we like to mention that we don`t take any liability for possible 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. Page 29
Topic of the inspection and reinspection intervals Regular inspection according to aircraft inspection ordinance for standardized evaluated gliders. For school gliders afer 1 year, aircraft for recreational use after 2 years. Tandem gliders for commercial purposes annually, non commercial use every 2 years to be inspected. The inspection shall take place in the aforementioned intervals, or no later than 150 hours. Ground handling needs to be included in the sum of flight hours. Generally speaking: in the case any abnormal flight behavior, the manufacturer should be informed and the canopy, if necessary, sent in for inspection.
Who may inspect/test? Besides the manufacturer or the by him approved person or instance is authorized the owner of the glider to warrant the bi-annual inspection and only if in compliance with pre-requisites set forth.
Individual personal prerequisites for the inspections Personal prerequisites for the inspection of individually owned solo gliders for recreational use only: • • •
Holder of a valid unrestricted license for paragliders or equivalent accredited license An adequate orientation in the operation by the manufacturer. For this a 3 month formation with the manufacturer is necessary If a glider was tested for personal use exclusively, then its use by a third party is not allowed
Individual personal prerequisites for the inspection of gliders, RG,GZ, used by third parties or for tandem purpose: • •
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A for the testing prescribed professional training A vocational activity in the productin or maintenance of GS, RG, GZ or one of a technically similiar nature. Of which 6 month within the last 24 in a manufacturing operation recreational free flight aircraft An at least 2 week, subject to charge, relevant training course at the operation of the manufacturer An applicable orientation for each type of device, which is to be refreshed annually.
Necessary equipment and documentation • • • • • • • • • •
Gauge, preferably Kretschmer (brand) with manual Bettsometer with manual Maintenance directions by manufacturer Original materials and -spare parts, as well as original material-record for the device Assertion of airworthiness for the device Airsports device identification tag (see manual) Line length table (see manual) Line lenght logs (if available) Inspection log (collecting main) to the documentation Lighttable for visual inspection of the reserve
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During the inspection the following steps are to be taken in Positive identification of the device: Positive identification of the aircraft (Type, size, etc.) on the basis certification seal or placard. • Are the pertinent manufacturer documents available? • If certification seal and/ or placard are in place, are they readable and correct? • If not so: Please obtain from manufacturer or dealer in question The determined values / modification are to be noted in an inspection log!
Inspection of the reserve parachute Before packing the reserve parachute this is to be checked by packer. If the parachute was deployed for a rescue, then it is subject to an inspection. If a folded reserve parachute is re-packed again a deployment check is to be staged, to be determined is if the force for deployment is between a minimum of 3kg and maximum of 6kg.
Testing of the topsail, undersail, seams, reserve parachute of holes and tears The topsail and undersail of both paragliders as well as reserve parachutes must, for each cell (paragliders) and each gore (parachutes), from the leading edge to the trailing edge, submitted to the following checks. If in one of the following attributes anomalies are discovered, the glider is to be sent in to the manufacturer for inspection. • Check for holes smaller or larger tears, deformations and abraded areas • Defeciencies in the coating, other aberrations in the canopy like e.g. old repairs • With reserve parachutes a light-talbe is to be used for an inspection for holes, tears and deformations
Abrasison and deformaties With large and critical abrasion and deformations, the entire cell panel in question must be replaced by the manufacturer. The determined values/modifications are to be noted in the testin log!
Testing of the ribs Visual inspection of the chambers (from the leading to the trailing edge) whether the stitching in the seams, cell partition ribs and reinforcements are in good shape, thus without tears, deformations, abrasions or damage of the coating. With torn ribs, defective, loose or missing stitching in the seams the glider must be returned the to the manufacturer or authorized inspection operation. The determined values/modifications are to be noted in the inpection log!
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Check of the tear resistance To be conducted with the Bettsometer at the following points (B.M.A.A. approved patent number GB2270768 Clive of bed Sails) The test sequence is to be inferred from the operating instruction the Bettosometer. • In both the top and undersail where the A-lines connect, push a needle-thick hole and check the tear resistance • The limit value of the measurement is determined at 500g, and a tear width of fewer than 5mm. The determined values / modifications are to be noted in the inspection log!
Porositycheck of the canopy At all following measuring points the air porosity has to be more than at least 20 sec. (by Kretschmer). At smaller air permeability values the paraglider must be returned to the manufacturer. Measuring points: The porosity measurements by the Kretschmer measuring method (please consider operating instruction) are to be conducted at the following points on the canopy check on both under and upper sail. • Center cell approx. 20-30cm back from leading edge • 3rd Cell off center both to the left/right approx. 20-30cm back from leading edge • 10th Cell off center both to the left/right approx. 20-30 cam back from leading edge The determined values / modifications are to be noted in the inspection log!
Connection parts Check of the webbing and maillons • are there abrasions, buckling, tears, strong signs of wear obvious? • Is all the stitching fast and firm? • Is the accelerator running free and intact? • Are brake toggle attachments still firmly sewn on? • Are the maillons corrosion free, are the sleeves of the gates free moving on the thread? Measure under a load of 5 kg. The determined values are to be compared with the specifications from the EAPR-Technical data sheet. Allowable variations are to be inferred from the manufacturer directions. If the webbing or parts thereof are defective, spare parts are to be ordered from the manufacturer and replace the defective parts with original parts. The determined values/modification are to be note in the inspection log!
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Lines Test of the line tensile strength: Line selection: select a middle, lower cascade of the A, B and a C- lines as well as if available a middle A and B upper cascade, and stress test for tensile strength testing device on their tensile strength. Tension velocity of the tension cylinder: v=30cm/min Tear/tensile strength values: the determined values/modifications are to be noted in the inspection! Attention: Each size (line diameter) is to be assigned a fixed value. In case the lines cannot withstand the indicated load/stress or pass tensile strength test, all other lines must also be changed. If the checked lines fulfill the test criteria, only those are replaced by new lines. All replaced lines are to be marked in the proximity of the maillon (seam) with a black felt marker pen and noted in the inspection log with the date of the exchange and the logged of hours of flight time of the glider. During the next test for tensile strength an original line, neighbouring the replaced line is to be sampled. The various line diameters are allocated a minimal Sewing lenght!
Check of the line length and line attachments Bottom cascade, upper cascades and brake lines for, breaks, abrasions, visual check. First the A-lines, then B. etc. • Are all lines adequately sewn and attached to the line attachments? • Is the sheathing of the lines even are exactly? • Are all loops, knots, seams in good shape? • Are there any abrasions present? Measuring the line lengths: • The lines must be measured with a load of 5 kg, in order to obtain comparable results. The relevant line lengths are in the technical data sheet of the uster manual. • The measurement takes place in accordance with DHV method, from the maillon to the canopy (inclusive attachment loop at the sail). • The numbering takes place from the stabilo toward the center. Measuring the opposite facing of the wing can under same conditions also be conducted by a symmetry comparision. • The results are again noted the inspection log and should be compared side by side to line lenghts of the EAPR technical data sheet. The tolerance in deviation of these values should not exceed more than + /- 1,5cm • • If a line is defective, it is to be exchanged immediately. Please acquire the identification reference marking of the line from the line plan, order from the manufacturer and replace accordingly or have it replaced. The determined values / modifications are to be noted in the inspection log!
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Occassional check of trim and adjustment Before a test flight a visual inspection of the canopy and lines is to be conducted with the glider laid out as well as pulled up inflated. In particular attention should be paid to the length of the brake lines with the canopy inflated. Only if all doubts are cleared concerning faulty adjustment of the brake lines, a check flight may be conducted.
Description of the materials and technical data See manual of your paraglider.
miscellaneous • • • • • •
All measurement and repair work at paraglider and rescue system must be documented completely in the inspection log. When packing or repacking the reserve parachute, special attention is to be paid to the particular packing directions of the manufacturer! See rescue / reserve equipment manual. With the exchange of parts or component modules only original materials or original replacement parts may be used! With sewing work the original sewing pattern is to be kept, patching and thread material of same strength and quality as original! The inspection survey and/or test log must with be signed, complete with place and date! The period for recordkeeping is 4 years.
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Completed check very important Before you perform any checks and/or repairs yourself on your glider, we ask to read you the following pages carefully. You inform yourself hereby about prerequisites and conditions of a done in person bi-annual inspection. •
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According to new DHV regulation, the customer (Glider-owner) can conduct the 2-yearly check of the canopy with the help of the inspection directions and all necessary testing equipment and documents in person on his own responsibility. In addition the wing does not have to be sent in to the manufacturer. The 2-yearly check may only be conducted by the glider owner personally, if he fulfills the prerequisites, or an inspection station authorized by the manufacturer. Inquire therefore with the manufacturer on authorized inspection stations. The owner of the canopy must be aware of the responsibility, which he takes with a self conducted 2-yearly check of the glider. The self performed 2-yearly check is only legally effective, if this is acknowledged after the check with date, name (in capitals) and signature on or beside the placard. Reserve equipment re-packing interval in accordance with DHV: Every 4 months a repacking is required. Allowed period of operation: 8 years, afterwards up to 12 years with an annual check About insurance-legal consequences of your self performed 2-yearly inspection you should inform with your insurer in a timely fashion. An inspection is valid only if the inspection log is completely filled out. Inform also about possible revisions of the inspection directions with the manufacturer before the inspection. Important: If the necessary efforts for the maintenance inspection cannot be carried out (required equipment and documents), should the canopy be sent in to the manufacturer. For paragliders, harnesses and reserve parachutes, which are checked, controlled, repaired, packed or repacked, test-flown and/or other maintenance work, by none U-turn authorized personnel forgo any guarantee and or warranty! All maintenance work must in be accordance with the maintenance specifications of the operation manual and the special maintenance directions of the manufacturer and the publications of the IHB to be conducted. With any abnormal appearances during the performance of maintenance is the technical manager to be informed, who has to decide on how to procede. With the replacement of parts or component modules only original materials or original party may be used!
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