Thriller 2K12 Manual rev 1.9.indd
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9. liar nature Of which 6 month within the last 24 in a manufacturing operation recreational free flight aircraft Anatleast 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 e Gauge preferably Kretschmer brand with manual Bettsometer with manual e Maintenance directions by manufacturer e Original materials and spare parts as well as original material record for the device Assertion of airworthiness for the device e Airsports device identification tag see manual e Line length table see manual e Linelenght logs if available Inspection log collecting main to the documentation e Lighttable for visual inspection of the reserve Page 29 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 notso Please obtain from manufacturer or dealer in question Ihe 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
10. oize Gr e Other Sonstiges Paragliding name Gleitschirm Name Serial Number Serien Nummer Line ID uantity Line ID Quantity Bezeichnung st ckzahl Bezeichnung St ckzahl Page 26 Business Reply Card U Turn GmbH Im Neuneck l AMET j R N N D 78609 Tuningen Bos your airline Name First name Street Zip code City Telephone E Mail Paraglider type Serial number Date of purchase DealershipP Tested by Flying hours Paraglider since Miscellaneous C Yes would like to get the newsletter by E Mail Page 27 your airline 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 28 Topic of the inspection and reinspection intervals Regular inspection according to aircraft inspection ordinance for standardized evaluated
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12. 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 2K12 as safe and easy for you as possible Page 2 U Turn THRILLER 2K12 Ihe Thriller of U Turn plays in its own league proven by the statements and results of its pilots Now the new version THRILLER 2 12 is available Major changes are the optimized sizing the improved stability compared with outstanding agility and optimized line length Frome none of the U Turn wings chief designer Ernst Strobl gets more feedback as from the THRILLER No wonder The wing is the innovation Lokomotive What makes me happy is the fact that many top pilots who have to fly other wings in competitons try the THRILLER and give me their feedback too Ihe U Turn team pilots give enormous feedback too so Strobl made half a dozen prototypes to improve the THRILLER furthermore The so called revision 3 version was the machine within Pal Takats said it was coolest wing he has ever flown The disadvantage of this mega dynamic resulted in a little difficulty inflating the wing and when even Pal thinks the break pressure is little too strong and the security margin is too little for everyone so some reviewing work has to be done Ihe now finished version offers a bit more dynamic compared to the 2K11 but as a resu
13. Renouncement of requirement Technical Data U Turn THRILLER 2K12 Color Info Table of are loading Material list U Turn THRILLER 2K12 Linecode Info Page Page 1 2 Page 3 5 Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page CO N GO Lineplan U Turn THRILLER 2K12 Instruction leaflet for repairs and 2 annual check Line order sheet Business Reply Card Maintenance manual Topic of the inspection and reinspection intervals Who may inspect test Individual personal prerequisites for the inspections Necessary equipment and documentation During the inspection the following steps are to be taken in Positive identification of the device Inspection of the reserve parachute Testing of the topsail undersail seams reserve parachute of holes and tears Abrasion and deformaties Testing of the ribs Check of the tear resistance Porosity of the canopy Connection parts Lines Check of the line length and line attachments Occassional check of trim and adjustment Description of the material and technical data miscellaneous Completed check very important Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page 24 25 26 27 28 29 29 29 29 30 30 30
14. 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 asymme tric brakes during a stall it could cause a spin If the THRILLER 2K12 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 circum stance 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 stall
15. 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 he 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 2K12 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 2K12 Once the pilot made sure that the glider is overhead and fully inflatet the final decision is made whether to take oft Turning Ihe U Turn THRILLER 2K12 has a normal agility and reacts directly and instantly to stee ring inputs You can fly flat turns with little altitude loss by shifting of bodyweight A combi nation 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 2K12 tends to enter a sharp and steep dive which can be extended to a spiral dive A WARNING A rapid pull on the brakeline may cause a spin Page 12 Active Flying Ihe U Turn THRILLER 2K12 should be flown with light braking on both sides when the re is turbulent air An increase in angle of attack provides better stability When entering heavy thermals or strong turbulences be
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17. leads beside a better stability to a longer durability and therewith longer consistent flight characteristics Ihe profile the orientation and the size of the cross ports are optimized for high loads and profile accuracy under load From each line loop on a rib lead 3 tension bands to the top sail 120m Insignia tape of 3cm width are used for it Due to this profile fine tuning the wing can take more energy this makes it easier for pilots with bigger gliders to perform e g the tumbling Regardless of the reinforcements which make the THRILLER 2kl2 to a stable and long living acro wing that doesnt have a weight problem at all Intensive testing with wings in different material combinations made clear that a lot of dynamic can be gained by choosing the right material combi nation Elastic fabric absorbs a lot of energy while a stiff one reduces the controllability and that what top pilots call liberty of action in e g performing the rhythmic The materials used in the THRILLER 2k12 is 40 and 45gramm fabric which fulfills the needs of all top pilots This includes the lines too In the THRILLER 2k12 only Aramid lines from LIROS are used The elongation resistant LIROS LTC and TSL lines brought in all tests with different material mixes only best results regarding the mea surements as well as the subjective feedback of our test pilots The line shortening in the actual model is noticeable as a progress in the important bit more direct handling All tog
18. stitching in the seams the glider must be returned the to the manufacturer or authorized inspection operation Ihe determined values modifications are to be noted in the inpection log Page 30 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 he test sequence is to be inferred from the operating instruction the Bettosometer e In both the top and undersail where the A lines connect push a needle thick hole and check the tear resistance e The limit value of the measurement is determined at 500g and a tear width of fewer than 5mm Ihe 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 Kretsch mer 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 e 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 Ihe determined values modifications are to be noted in the inspection l
19. 10096 Do not use the U Turn THRILLER 2K12 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 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 several safety precautions can lead to leisurely fun flight turning into a fatal event Page 6 General description Baseline and brakeline adjustment he 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 relativ
20. 2 U Turn chief designer Strobl uses there for cross ports in different shape and size Where in particular the cross ports in the ribs attached to the lines are different to the ones not Compared to the THRILLER 2k11 there are now more openings in the topsail which in combination to the ports give a better internal pressure and respectively a quicker pressure increase As result the THRILLER 2 12 is not only outstanding dynamic and perfectly stable but also very good to command its dynamics This means there will be new maneuvers now impossible to fly in the past Takats and Co are exercising intensively and will show up with new unbelievable tricks in new season Not to forget Tanks to the PPN PPNplus and HPCD the wing inflates with ease Ihe THRILLER 2k12 owns a lot of details which advance the flight characteristics and increase the durability of the glider Each line loop is reinforced with Insignia Tape 60g m selvadhesive Nylon fabric on the bottom sail the ribs and the v tapes Even the tension bands not attached directly to a line are reinforced with tape on ribs and bottom sail because these points are highly loaded as well To make sure the wing keeps its rigidity even close to its limits the V ribs are reinforced in the same way The THRILLER 2k12 is produced under improved manufacturing process that allows integrating a 10mm nylon band over the whole wingspan This to make sure force is perfectly spread over the whole wing This
21. 30 30 30 30 31 31 31 32 32 33 33 33 34 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 busi ness 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 company s headquarter is in Tuningen near the Black Forest and 30 minutes by car to the lake Constance U Turn paragliders 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 U Turn glider as it is the brand for those who appreciate the difference Ihe 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 tech nology 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 wishe
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25. ER Ihe PPNplus System extends the limits the leading edge reliefs but under bad thermaling circumstan ces or when exercising very dynamic maneuvers from a certain angle of attack reach its limits Then another innovation takes action and lifts the THRILLER 2 12 to another dimension Ihe Extended Aeration System This means netting covered cell openings in the topsail above the normal cell ope nings When airflow is normal the openings are closed caused by the internal pressure and the vor tex by the airflow in the leading edge See graphics Ihe valve blade is pressed against the netting If internal pressure decreases despite AFS System and PPNplus technology the valve is opening and the Extended Aeration System is activated Ram air enters the cell and keeps the cell in shape Another brilliant idea invented by Ernst Strobl First published by U Turn after intensive testing procedures TALLER 111 EAS system in tumbling pilot above the wing Page 4 Ihe EAS system is supported by optimized cross ports Cross ports are important for the lateral airflow in the wing Thats not new But in test flights we discovered the filling and the pressure in the wing can be optimized by different shaped cross ports Strobl states Even more the effect of unwan ted blow out in extreme angle of attack cant be prevented in total but can be controlled with ease and commanding the wing close to the limits is noticeable improved In the Thriller 2k1
26. LLER 2K12 through transferring ownership temporary or permanent ly for this other user to have read and unterstood the U Turn THRILLER 2K12 user manual in its entirety including directions and warnings which are included in this user manual Date Signature first Pilot Date Signature second Pilot Date Signature third Pilot 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 Page 18 Turn THRILLER 2K12 Technical Data U paligiyod si uun Jo uoissiuued ped 10 ejouM ur o 29 915 SUOISSIWO pue 5103 ON 10 pesn ue Wed ua Un f Wed Un f OHOV Un f Ue OYOV Un pf Wed OYOV Un 7f ua OYOV OHOV Un f seJnpoooJd pue spiepueis pauan Aq pue pas Aq pue 5 Aq pue 5 Aq pue Aq pue pasa Aq pue 5 Aq pue pas Aq pue Aq pue pasa peinpeuos uou pejnpeuos uou pejnpauos uou peinpeuos
27. Manual your airline English Rev 1 9 Please read the manual before you fly your new U Turn THRILLER 2K12 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 Thank you The U Turn THRILLER 2K12 Motorised Paragliding Winching Safety Precautions General description Baseline and brakeline adjustment Lines and Risers Trimming Important information Risers Speed System Stabilo Line Security Function High Pressure Crossport Design Range of Operation The Flight Take off Turning Active Flying Landing Extremely flight manoeuvers Deep Stall Fullstall Negative Turn Emergency Piloting Maintenace and Care Nature and environment friendly behavior Flight accessories Harness Suitable Rescue System Assumption of risk Liability claim Exclusion renouncement Safety Advice and Liability Release of liability
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29. a 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 sheathing of the lines even are exactly Are loops knots seams in good shape Are there any abrasions present Measuring the line lengths e The lines must be measured with a load of 5 kg in order to obtain comparable results The rele vant line lengths are in the technical data sheet of the uster manual e he measurement takes place in accordance with DHV method from the maillon to the canopy inclusive attachment loop at the sail he 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 results are again noted the inspection log and should be compared side by side to line lenghts of the EAPR technical data sheet The tolera
30. d 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 2K12 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 Ihe U Turn GmbH and all other contracting parties express no verbal or written representation and denial expres sively that this was done with exception of what is specified in and in the manual the U Turn THRILLER 2K12 Safety Advice and Liability The operation of the glider is at your own risk manufacturer and the dealer don t take any liability for accidents and follow on damages Please consider all safety notes cautions and war nings 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 Page 17 Release of Liability Renouncement of Entitlement Hereby you declare that you prior to use of the U Turn THRILLER 2K12 the U Turn THRILLER 2K12 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 THRI
31. 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 mini mum of 3kg and maximum of 6kg Testing of the topsail undersail seams reserve parachute of holes and tears he topsail and undersail of both paragliders as well as reserve parachutes must for each cell pa ragliders 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 e Check for holes smaller or larger tears deformations and abraded areas e Defeciencies in the coating other aberrations in the canopy like e g old repairs e With reserve parachutes a light talbe is to be used for an inspection for holes tears and deforma tions 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
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33. e 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 2K12 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 dif ferent line diameters allows a good correlation of uncompromised safety between line tension and minimized line drag in flight Page 7 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 2K12 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 expan ding the lines the glider developes its full dynamics Please make sure that you load both wing sides symmetrically When Flying the THRILLER 2K12 as acro competiti
34. e 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 recyc ling and removal Page 15 Flight accessories Harness Ihe THRILLER 2K12 is suitable with all acro harnesses But we recommend to fly the THRILLER 2K12 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 2K12 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 Ihe 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 i
35. ed 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 he 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 A the brake lines can get blocked WARNING Ihe 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 2K12 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 Page 14 Maintenance and Care Because U Turn only uses high quality materials your THRILLER 2K12 will be airworthy for many years if you take good care The aging of your THRILLER 2K12 depends on the total fly ing time the conditions you fly in the amount of UV radiation it is exposed to and the intensi ty 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 e Consider the choice of terrain where you lay out the glider for takeoff e Assymmetrical and cha
36. ether the THRILLER 2k12 combines 2 attributes normally wont go together The phenome nal dynamic and the improved stability of the wing Despite its dynamic is the wing compared long living and keeps its flight characteristics for long time Page 5 Motorised Paragliding We do not recomend to fly the THRILLER 2K12 as a Powered paraglider wing Winching Because of its excellent starting characteristics the U Turn THRILLER 2K12 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 2K12 with loads outside the allowable weight range all involved persons machines and accessories have to have the appropriate licenses approval certifica tions for winching Safety Precautions We recommend the following precautions Ihe U Turn THRILLER 2K12 is not certified by DHV AFNOR DAEC CEN EN or any other institution Make your maiden flight in a familiar flying site and calm conditons Test your THRILLER 2K12 only over water In a dynamic flight are not only you exposed to high loads but also glider Please don t under estimate this Only fly the THRILLER 2K12 with at least one reserve parachute observe and abide to the local aviation laws which rule in the respective country in question Successful completion of app
37. gliders For school gliders afer 1 year aircraft for recreational use after 2 years Tandem gliders for com mercial 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 e Holder of a valid unrestricted license for paragliders or equivalent accredited license adequate orientation in the operation by the manufacturer For this a 3 month formation with the manufacturer is necessary e Ifa 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 e Afor the testing prescribed professional training vocational activity in the productin or maintenance of GS RG GZ or one of a technically simi
38. lt of clever designing still the same more stability so that the outstanding security margin for an acro wing stays the same states Strobl To have in almost every situation a good pressure in the wingtip the cross ports have been opti mized in detail to receive a better filling in difficult circumstances This is supported by further EAS valves in the topsail which are perfectly matched to the new cross ports Both Features make sure the THRILLER 2k12 got the same stability as its predecessor regardless the fine tunings in shape and the resulting change in sail tension increased the dynamic The new sail tension allowed a line shortening by 5 cm Ihe new THRILLER 2k12 comes now in 9 sizes 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 5 23 and 24 5 square meters This to offer our pilots to choose the perfect size for a perfect feeling flying the THRILLER U Turn joint founder Thomas Vosseler says U Turn is doing its best to offer the best possible product For economy it would make more sense to offer only 4 5 sizes But the THRILLER is our most inno vative product Innovation locomotive this title gained the THRILLER by a bundle of newest tech nology PPN and PPNplus technology the Extended Aeration System EAS and the High Pressure Crossport Design HPCD make the pre predecessor of the legendary G FORCE a high tech wing of its own which is more than ever unreachable in its league Ihe aspect ratio of the THRILLER 2 12 is by 5 62 well chosen In additio
39. 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 Ihe U Turn THRILLER 2K12 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 characte ristics the THRILLER 2K12 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 Page 13 Extremely flight manoeuvers Deep Stall The U Turn THRILLER 2K12 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
40. n to the modified ground shape the redesigned cross ports the optimized trailing edge the glider got despite to its dynamics a good safety margin opening the pilot a big time window to command the wing The feedback of the wing is gentler and more accurate Page 3 Strobl spend a lot of work in developing the leading edge Ihe LE is due to the unreached dynamic of the THRILLER under extreme load In addition the often bad angels of attack while exercising acro demand a well working Leading edge As a result of this the THRILLER owns a unique feature the PPN and the PPNplus System PPN is the akronym for Precise Profile Nose Plastic rods as a repla cement for mylar in the leading edge got common in the recent years Naturally the Thriller got it as well Strobl progressed this technology a step further Beside the reinforcement in the ribs sewing intensive testing resulted in reinforcement in the middle of the cell opening which gave good results Ihe plastic rods in the leading edge support the stability of the shape and herewith the airflow around the profile Even in extreme maneuvers the cell openings keep its shape due to the PPNplus system The internal pressure stays longer on consistent level and the sail keeps its shape and rigidity With the PPNplus system we could reduce the relief of the leading edge in e g tumblings significantly an nounces Strobl PPNplus cell openings stay longer open to boost the performance of the THRIL L
41. nce in deviation of these values should not exceed more than 1 5cm Ifaline is defective it is to be exchanged immediately Please acquire the identification refe rence marking of the line from the line plan order from the manufacturer and replace accordin gly or have it replaced Ihe determined values modifications are to be noted in the inspection log Page 32 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 con ducted 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 comple tely 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 e With the exchange of parts or component modules only original materials or original replace ment 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 e he inspection survey and or
42. ng tendency Page 11 Operation This instruction manual only pays attention to those points of flying technique which are important for the U Turn THRILLER 2K12 It is not meant to substitue a basic flying edu cation in an approved flying school If a lying education and the appropriate experience is missing paragliding is dangerous to life Of the THRILLER 2K12 should be flown exclusi vely 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 e Ihe paraglider should be laid out in such a way that when pulling up by A risers the center lines are evenly and earlier tensioned than those towards the wing tips This ensu res an easy and symmectrical inflation at launch e 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 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 conse quences e he 5 point check shouldn t be forgotten of course The center of the glider in the U Turn THRILLER 2K12 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 2K12 has only minor tendency to overshoot
43. nging folding patterns prolong the lifetime of the material especially in the middle section Please take following points into consideration e regular check for damage nounneccessary bending lines after overloads tree landing water landing etc for its strength and correct length to be checked and exchanged if necessary incase 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 2K12 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 mi nimum 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 car
44. nly ascertained that 1 Ihe inflation of the canopy and therefore the setup of impact pressure can be considerably optimized by means of differentia ted 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 com mands 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 dif ferent 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 se quence 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 inte grated 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 surgi
45. og Connection parts Check of the webbing and maillons arethere abrasions buckling tears strong signs of wear obvious e sall the stitching fast and firm Is the accelerator running free and intact e Are brake toggle attachments still firmly sewn on Are 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 to be inferred from the manufactu rer 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 Ihe determined values modifica tion are to be note in the inspection log Page 31 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 midd le 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 criteri
46. on wing we A recommend to change the complete line set after 70 hours of use When flying the THRILLER 2K12 normal like any other wing the lineset should be changed every 150 hours or each 2 years Page 8 Risers A and B risers are coloured different to ensure when starting or speed descent B Stall a clear identification he risers of U Turn THRILLER 2K12 are made of strong and stretch poor pad belts in order to secure a long term sturdy trim Brake D B Stabilo A Line Page 9 Speed System he U Turn THRILLER 2K12 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 he trims can be adjusted in flight In fast trim the wing is flying with maximum speed without accelerator use at same time Ihe standard setup is with standard trim setting In turbulent conditions we recommend to fly the THRILLER 2K12 only in standard setup For acrobatic flying the trims must be in
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48. ropriate training schooling having the needed knowledge as well as the actual flight experience are a prerequisite to operate your U Turn THRILLER 2K12 Ihe 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 2K12 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 Make sure that your flying gear is in good condition and all checks are done 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 Never fly in close proximity to high voltage transmission lines airports or motorways over people or with light ning 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 Inform yourself on the weather forecast and or the predominating local weather conditions Use the U Turn THRILLER 2K12 only in wind strengths in which you are able to control the wing for
49. s so we appreciate any comments or feedback Please feel free to contact your competence center or U Turn directly for any advice or direction Page 1 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 lan dings with you U Turn THRILLER 2K12 he 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 U Turn 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 info u turn de Have fun and we wish you many flights on your new U Turn THRILLER 2K12 your U Turn Team Please study this manual extensively
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51. s 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 Page 16 Assumption of Risk Flying the U Turn THRILLER 2K12 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 2K12 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 mainte nance 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 2K12 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 2K12 and or either compenents thereof now or in 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 2K12 as a result coul
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53. spection you should in form 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 Page 34
54. standard setup Only in standard trim the wing can develop its full performance Page 10 Stabilo Line Security Function Ine 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 condi tions to find quickly the stabilo line Ihe repair of the cravatte actually is mostly not a prob lem the challenge is in fast finding and the Stabilo line With the Stabilo LINE Security Function becomes now substantially simpler Ihe 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 Stabilo 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 De sign HPCD U Turn has created the perfect conditions to ensure the ideal internal pressure in the canopy During extensive test flights we have mai
55. test log must with be signed complete with place and date e he period for recordkeeping is 4 years Page 33 Completed check very important Before you perform any checks and or repairs yourself on your glider we ask to read you the fol lowing pages carefully You inform yourself hereby about prerequisites and conditions of a done in person bi annual inspection 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 pre requisites or an inspection station authorized by the manufacturer Inquire therefore with the manufacturer on authorized inspection stations he 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 in
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