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1. ja 10 Tras QN ngen mm Tragegurt A Tragegurt B Tragegurt C Tragegurt D normal 450 normal 450 normal 450 normal 450 beschleunigt 295 beschleunigt 330 beschleunigt 490 beschleunigt 450 11 Leinenl ngen mm von der Kappenmitte beginnend 12 Sonstige Besonderheiten Ili Betriebsanweisung in der Fassung vom 01 01 08 Ort Datum Stempel und Unterschrift des Herstellers Lt 13 Ei E LL LI fr ce i fo e p um Bearbeitungsvermerk DHV Kennblatt gepr ft am von Deutscher H ngegleiterverband e V im DAeC DHV OeAeC Technikreferat LBA anerkannte Pr fstelle f r Hangegleiter und Gleitsegel Beauftragter der sterreichischen Luftfahrtbeh rde Herstellerangaben zum Luftsportger te Kennblatt Gleitsegel I Musterpr fung 1 Ger temuster UP Pico S 2 Hersteller UP International Sportartikel GmbH Il Merkmale und Betriebsgrenzen 1 Ger temasse kg 4 5 2 Zul ssiges Startmasse minimal kg 70 maximal kg 95 3 Anzahl der Sitze 1 4 Klasse 1 GH 5 Gurtzeugbeschrankung ja GH GX 6 FuBbeschleuniger ja 7 Trimmer nein 8 Projizierte Fl che m2 23 08 9 Windenschlepp ja 10 Tragegurtl ngen mm Tragegurt A Tragegurt B Tragegurt C Tragegurt D normal 450 normal 450 normal 450 normal 450 beschleunigt 295 beschleunigt 330 beschleunigt 490 beschleunigt 450 11 Leinenl ngen mm von der Kappenmitte beginnend L af B D FE
2. Warranty conditions The international UP warranty covers material and workmanship faults and is valid for 24 months from the delivery date It can be extended for a further 38 Or 12 months by letting UP do all service and maintenance including the two years compulsory check Outside of Germany and Austria UP approved service centres may perform these checks The UP warranty covers the cost of materials and workmanship on gliders accepted by UP to fall under the warranty The UP warranty does not cover damage caused by accidents or by changes made to the glider Likewise parts that are damaged due to normal wear and tear are exempt from warranty coverage Fabric colour changes that do not influence the behaviour or safety of the wing are not covered by the warranty and neither are faults caused by the exposure to solvents or salt water or plain incorrect handling of the wing For any warranty claim to be accepted the following conditions must be adhered to e The paraglider was used under normal circumstances and was maintained according to the instructions given by UP International Note that these include instruction for the correct packing storing and cleaning e The paraglider was only used in accordance with its DHV certification e A complete logbook showing all flights with duration and location must be presented upon request e Only original UP spares have been used and only UP or a UP affili
3. Our programs allow us to do the initial flight testing in a virtual environment where we can simulate a great many things before even assembling the first prototypes Once we re happy with the new prototypes behaviour in the virtual environment the program generates the templates after which the glider is sewn When a new prototype arrives from our proto building experts everyone at UP is excited about the prospects of trying it out in real life The practical tests may show that further modifications are needed these may be carried out on the existing wing or a new prototype is built with the mods already incorporated In exceptional cases this may continue through several prototypes for only when we re 100 satisfied do we submit our new wing to testing by the DHV We owe it to our customers and to our own history to be particular about which products earn the UP badge Technical description The UP Pico was built to fulfil the expectations to a modern safe and fast Performance Intermediate wing The launching is excellent and the performance figures impressive As with all UP products the materials used have been carefully chosen for their outstanding quality and strength to guarantee a long and trouble free service life Further construction details including line lengths are included in the certification specification sheets which form part of this manual Any technical changes will appear in the append
4. Bremel 1 6935 6840 6870 690 790 1 6850 6745 6780 6910 ops G3 6855 6755 6785 690 7395 5 6855 6750 6780 690 7285 7 6890 6795 6825 695 7160 6885 6760 6785 6905 7060 Tit 6805 6725 6755 6870 7025 13 6775 6705 6725 685 700 15 6785 6715 6720 6810 6940 17 6690 6610 6615 6730 6810 19 6685 6565 6570 6660 6790 21 6565 6500 6495 6570 AA AA T l 6580 6475 6470 6520 AAA HE ING S i e Li E 12 Sonstige Besonderheiten III Betriebsanweisung in der Fassung vom 01 01 2008 Ort Datum Stempel und Unterschrift des Herstellers Bearbeitungsvermerk DHV gt x Kennblatt gepr ft Kochel den 06 12 2007 am Deutscher H ngegleiterverband e V im DAeC DHV OeAeC Technikreferat LBA anerkannte Pr fstelle f r Hangegleiter und Gleitsegel Beauftragter der sterreichischen Luftfahrtbeh rde Herstellerangaben zum Luftsportger te Kennblatt Gleitsegel I Musterpr fung x 1 Ger temuster UP Pico M o 2 Hersteller UP International Sportartikel GmbH x Ca Il Merkmale und Betriebsgrenzen e 1 Ger temasse kg e 4 re kg yw 2 Zulassiges Startmasse minimal maximal kg 110 3 Anzahl der Sitze N 1 N 1GH 6 FuBbeschleuniger Af ja 7 Trimmer 407 nein 8 ue i m2 24 99 9 Windenschlepp ja 4 Kl
5. O Eventuellen Sackflug richtig ausleiten O B Leinen Stall O Ohren anlegen O Diese bungen d rfen nur mit einem Rettungsger t erfolgen In Thermik und Turbulenzen k nnen alle diese Flugzust nde pl tzlich auftreten und es dient der eigenen Sicherheit diese mit jedem Schirm neu zu erfliegen Diese bungen ersetzen nicht ein Sicherheitstraining dessen Besuch wir jedem Piloten im Interesse seiner eigenen Sicherheit empfehlen Deine Flugschule kann Dir dies sicher best tigen Wir best tigen dass oben genannter Gleitschirm von uns testgeflogen wurde und die aufgef hrten Man ver vom K ufer beherrscht werden Unterschrift Fluglehrer Unterschrift K ufer Ort Datum Or Service booklet Glider and pilot data Model Pico Size XXXS OXXSOXS OS OM OL Serial number Colour Date of purchase First flight date Dealer stamp and signature Pilot 1 owner Name Family name Street Town Postal code Country Telephone Fax Email IP Pilot 2 owner Name Family name Street Town Postal code Country Telephone Fax Email Pilot 3 owner Name Family name Street Town Postal code Country Telephone Fax Email Please verify that your UP Service Centre has co
6. and 6 Fishermans and bowline knots 21 Or Speed system It is important that the speed system is connected correctly and the length checked to ensure smooth operation in flight The link between the foot stirrup and the risers consists of two cords and two brummel hooks The speed stirrup itself is composed of a foot bar and webbing with loops sewn on either end to attach the cords These cords should be run up through the eyelets and pulleys on the harness to connect with the pulley system on the front of the risers see Illustration This illustration refers to the UP harness but many harnesses are similar If in any doubt please ask the harness dealer manufacturer The length of the cords should be set so that at full leg extension the pulleys on the risers are just touching each other Any shorter and the stirrup will be difficult to reach longer and the top of the speed range will be unavailable Brummel hook for combination between nd foot bar and riser d Rope of speed system u Pulley roller ser Foot bar with 2 steps During take off it is advisable to fix the accelerator stirrup underneath the harness to avoid any danger of tripping over it Suitable harnesses Any harness with hang points near chest height is suitable for use with the UP Pico The lower the hang point of the harness the better the pilot can steer by weight shift A DHV or ACPUL certified harness is recom
7. by preventing unnecessary collapses and deformation of the canopy Getting down fast All rapid descent manoeuvres should be practiced initially in smooth conditions with plenty of altitude before you need to use them for real It is important to distinguish between the three techniques and to know the merits of each WARNING All other manoeuvres such as full stalls and spins should be avoided as fast descent techniques They are not very efficient and incorrect recovery can have dangerous consequences as with any paraglider 28 Or Steep Spiral Dive A maximum sink rate of over 15 meters per second can be achieved in a steep spiral dive but it is advisable to build up gradually to these sink rates when you first practice spiralling Getting the UP Pico into a spiral dive is very simple and has already been described in the chapter regarding turning When entering the spiral it is essential to induce the turn gradually if you apply the brake too quickly you may enter a spin If this happens release the brake immediately and let the glider recover before trying again Keep a steady tension on the inside brake and observe the increased angle of bank and sink rate A little brake on the outer wing will help stabilize the glider at a high sink rate To recover from a spiral simply release the inside brake Do this gradually to prevent an uncontrolled steep climb caused by the excess energy built up
8. coated side of the cloth is facing inwards This means that the coating is subjected to less mechanical abrasion while the porosity limiting capabilities remain the same When choosing an area to lay out the glider before launching try to find somewhere that is relatively free of stones and sharp rocks Pay particular attention to the top surface where it lies on the ground Never step on your glider stepping on it will weaken the cloth especially if the surface beneath it is hard or contains sharp objects We recommend keeping an eye on spectators on launch Many especially children do not fully appreciate the fragility of the lines and cloth It is usually easy to explain this to spectators and parents When folding your wing please make sure that there are no insects caught inside Many insect species contain acids that could damage the cloth Grasshoppers may use their sharp mandibles to attempt to gnaw their way out of a folded canopy making it full of holes in the process Beside they exude a dark and strong colorant that will stain the cloth if grasshoppers are packed inside Shoo them off before packing Note that contrary to popular belief these particular insects are not attracted to any particular colours If the glider gets wet then dry it as soon as possible but not in direct sunlight If you pack you wing away wet it may grow mildewy and if also subjected to heat the fabric fibres may begin to decom
9. during the dive Be prepared for the glider to climb a little and to damp out the subsequent dive Be warned that steep spiral dives are equal to high G loading on both you and your glider WARNING Never pull Big Ears in a spiral dive as it s relatively easy to overload the paraglider pilot and equipment B Line Stalls To induce a B line stall start from normal un accelerated flight Reach up and take hold of both B risers still with your hands in the brake loops and pull down simultaneously by approximately 10 to 15 centimetre The first few centimetres of travel will be quite hard but as the glider settles into the stall so the effort becomes less The glider will drop back a little as it stalls and then centralize over your head With 15 centimetre or so of pull a sink rate of up to 6 meters per second can be achieved With less pull you will get a decrease in sink rate The B risers should not be pulled beyond this point as it may result in the canopy entering an unstable phase or going into a frontal rosette Should you inadvertently have pulled too far down on the B risers simply release them a little again until the wing is again stable above you showing the characteristic deep crease along the B level and being fully stretched out spanwise To recover from a B line stall let up both B risers simultaneously and quickly The UP Pico will dive forwards slightly as it regains forward speed so be ready t
10. loss of control Aerobatics can also overload your glider and break it in flight Motorised Paragliding The UP Pico has not been tested for use with any kind of engine If you wish to fly your UP Pico with a motor please get in touch with the manufacturer of the engine unit with 23 Or Flight practice Pre flight check Make sure whenever you get your UP Pico back from somebody else to check the glider very carefully if you are not the only pilot flying it Ask if there was anything that could have damaged any part of the glider if the pilot has found any part that needs to be replaced or if they noticed any strange flight behaviour Make sure you do the same when you lend your glider to somebody else A thorough pre flight inspection should be performed prior to each flight A careful pre flight check is a must for any and all airplanes also the UP Pico Please apply the same care and attention before EVERY flight Before every launch you should carry out the standard 5 point checking procedure It is a good idea to do the checks following the same sequence every time to minimize the risk of omitting something 1 Unpack and arrange your glider in a semi circular manner This shape ensures that the centre cells inflate before the tips When unfolding your glider observe the wind direction and arrange your glider so that it is pointed directly into the wind 2 The lines must be arranged so that ther
11. make sure that your intended logo will not in any way influence the glider behaviour If in doubt we suggest avoiding the attachment of advertising logos on the wing UP cannot be held responsible for any mishaps caused by intentional after sales changes done to the wing BEWARE Attaching heavy adhesive logos made out of unsuited material to the wing may result in the revocation of the glider certification Overloading The UP Pico is a very strong paraglider and flying all the usual SIV and acro manoeuvres will not normally pose a structural problem However frequent acro training does accelerate the ageing process dramatically and UP recommends having wings that are often used for acro or SIV type manoeuvres subjected to checkups at shorter intervals than normally stipulated Salt water If you do most of your flying near the sea where the air is humid and salty the wing may age faster In this case we suggest you have it checked more often than prescribed in this manual 34 Or Maintenance and cleaning Taking care of your paraglider The wear and tear that your paraglider suffers depends on a number of factors how frequently it s flown whereabouts in the world you fly it how much UV it gets and how well you look after it Bear in mind the following maintenance points Packing your UP Pico Fold your wing as shown in the illustration here below By doing so you will increase the working lif
12. steering If you let the glider turn then it is possible that although the collapse will clear quickly the other wing might suffer a small closure Any closure will normally reopen independently but it is a good idea to help it with a good long pump not short hectic pumps with the brake on the affected side whilst maintaining course with the other brake With large asymmetric collapses it is important to counter steer carefully to avoid stalling the open side This can lead to the canopy entering a stall before it fully reopens Finally it is possible although highly unlikely that a wingtip gets caught in the lines following a collapse Should this happen the pilot should attempt to maintain heading by weightshifting to the opposite side and carefully braking that same side A big earnest pump with the brake on the afflicted side should clear the cravatte If this fails all UP wings have a separate stabilo line going from the C riser to the stabile a pull on this line will clear even stubborn cravattes Full frontal collapse A negative angle of attack occurring through turbulence or from 31 Or simultaneously pulling down both A risers results in a full frontal collapse of the leading edge of the canopy The UP Pico will normally reinflate quickly on its own but can be assisted through the application of a light double sided symmetrical brake input The stalls When a paraglider flies throug
13. the turn is then controlled with the brake line whereas the bank is controlled through weight shift If needed the UP Pico will turn very tight To do this apply some brake input on both sides then release the outside brake whilst applying further brake on the inside this will reduce turning radius to a minimum 25 2pp7 When brake input is increased beyond approximately 50 on one side the UP Pico begins a fast and steep turn which can be made into a steep spiral refer to chapter heading steep spiral Landing The UP Pico is easy to land While pointing into the wind the pilot should fly the wing fast until approximately one meter above the ground and then apply both brakes completely When landing in stronger wind less brake is required Landing from steep turns should be avoided due to the risk of an uncontrolled pendulum reaction Winch towing UP International recommend that pilots wishing to mainly launch via winch choose the standard riser option as these are more suited for the extra loads involved when towing The UP Pico tows easily There are no special techniques that need to be employed but consideration should be given to the following points e Especially when you are towing at an unknown field make sure that you are fully aware of any local conditions and peculiarities Ask the local pilots if you are at all unsure e During the launch ensure that the glider is completely i
14. want to realise the dream of flying the dream of free movement in the air fly not to impress others fly for the sheer joy of it We at UP wish you delightful beautiful and accident free flying with your UP Pico SEE YOU UP IN THE SKY UP International from Helmut Reichmann from the book Streckensegelflug 41 2yp7 Attachments Line Layout Plan uu ee 44 DHV Luftsportger te Kennblatt UP Pico XS L 45 Pre flight check sheet 2 24442 eee az ete teresi tenisi siren eee 53 Service Booklet Used by the UP Service centre in connection with periodic service 55 Product registration card nasada de dh Meee 59 Line plan Th di die la iaia da R NENEN EZ gt a ad IL wa e CU ard um MI n SL 13 eA ty ir Ma jj 02073 Deutscher H ngegleiterverband e V im DAeC DHV OeAeC Technikreferat LBA anerkannte Pr fstelle f r Hangegleiter und Gleitsegel Beauftragter der sterreichischen Luftfahrtbeh rde Herstellerangaben zum Luftsportger te Kennblatt Gleitsegel Musterpr fung 1 Ger temuster UP Pico XS 2 Hersteller UP International Sportartikel GmbH o O S Merkmale und Betriebsgrenzen EN 9 Geratemasse kg qo Zul ssiges Startmasse minimal kg Q8 iios kg 85 Anzahl der Sitze w O Klasse Er Gurtzeugbeschr nkung Q I GX FuBbeschleuniger e ja Trimmer 9 nein Af 8 Projizierte Fl che 21 13
15. E 13 e ander 13 CANOPY MATERIAL NAA 13 LINE MATERIAL een e en 14 LINE EE 14 UP Line EINKS scleri EO isl TOO i cO fakt cca aaa ian 15 RISERS vis ga e di de 16 Ultra NI RENE 16 Standard RISQIS hina 16 UP BACKFAGK as nach diod naw KEN iena sees aa 18 Adjustment of the backpaCk aaa aaa aaa aaa nene tereni nene retin n 19 Packing NEE 19 BEFORE THE FIRST FLIGHT 00000000000rrreeeeeee nananana ninni ninni ninni iii iii 20 ADJUSTMENTS sile 20 Position of the brakes sssssseeesessssseseeen nennen nennen nnn nnn nnn nhan nnns sns a anne nnn 20 Speed SySteM iii 22 SUITABLE HARNESSES einen 22 RESCUE SYSTEM caepit RR 23 USE OF THE Ubbweo netet ete eee eee tete tee ee eee ese tete eee eee nnne 23 e Leet 23 MOTORISED DApAGLUDING nennen nenn nennen enn nn nnne nn nns s nena nn nnns nnn nna 23 FLIGHT PRACTIGE E 24 PRE FLIGHT CHECK 24 LAUNCHING enet nane vetes te tete ee rete nete tee ee eee tete nenet ee testet eter eee eee tete tete eee ete tee tetit 24 SPEED CONTROL cL kn hen ed dd iii 25 Using the brakes dd Eike 25 Using the Speed System 25 TORNINGS m 25 LANDING TITRE 26 WINCH TOWING iss r c 26 Attaching the towline release SYS OM iii aanaananaanae eee eee i even eee even eseve eee eee 26 FLIGHT SAFETY sana cases v nd ses
16. Owners Manual and Service booklet UP Pico Ee Version 1 0 Valid from 2008 Stand February 2008 Or The data and statements contained within this manual may be changed without prior notice No part of these documents may be copied or transmitted for any purpose in any manner or by any means either electronic or mechanical without explicit written permission from Ultralite Products International 1995 2008 by Ultralite Products International Table of contents WELCOME IN OUR TEAN nn nana nana san ane ssn enes enes ssemesesssesessees se sene seseseseseseseseseseseseseses 8 SAFETY dl Lg e ele LE 9 DEVELOPMENT OF PARAGLIDERS 22 2 a nan sasaseeseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseses 9 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION ccce eene nennen sense sene KREE anas 10 CERTIFICATION CLASS Fa ca d nes hin Ernst s dun ban YE 10 Target group and recommended flying experience 10 Necessary skills for normal Oobts seen 10 Necessary skills for dealing with disturbances nenne rennen nennen 11 Necessary skills for dealing with rapid descent methodS 11 Suitability for training eese eene nnne nnne nnne nnne nnn nnns 11 RECOMMENDED WEIGHT RANGE sauna aa aaa aa ann nane denon ante ei 11 TECHNICAL DATA UP PICO x101c1e1sresererarereraraioneienaioreiaionenerene rien nennen nnna 12 CONSTRUCTION B
17. QIY jo JequinN g e JE FE pajoaloid ones padsy ev ev Sr jes oe padsy 886 GES G Tu pajoafoid ueds Buy 9e zl 88 LL by 6 w jes1 ueds Pu 9027 66 bz Se Lu pamelod ease Bum SU LE 08 82 el el Lu yeas ease Bum 7 W S SX SXX SXXX SZIS 12 Construction The Pico marks UP s entry into the para alpinism market segment Our goal was to build a wing that could be used for almost any kind of paragliding activity and to build it light so that it would be a pleasure to carry no matter where and how high The result is a noble mix of an agile and fun DHV1 wing built in a very strong yet light way The result is a noble mix of an agile and fun DHV1 wing built in a very strong yet light way Because we feel that a UP paraglider should have a long and stress free service life regardless of its appointed use we opted to steer clear of all the new insufficiently tested materials used in many of our competitors products The UP Pico is a lightweight wing but it is made with longevity in mind The cloth used is all between 36 and 40g m standard in the industry yet the total weight of the canopy has been kept extraordinarily low Same goes for the risers they are reassuringly built yet very light and retain the UP typical ease of use which our pilots have come to expect The upper lines are manufactured using the new unsheathed Dyneema race material also used in the Trango 3 and the Summit XC whereas the lower l
18. asse 5 Gurtzeugbeschrankung ja GH GX 10 Tragegurtl ngen mm Tragegurt A Tragegurt B Tragegurt C Tragegurt D normal 450 normal 450 normal 450 normal 450 beschleunigt 295 beschleunigt 330 beschleunigt 490 beschleunigt 450 11 Leinenl ngen mm von der Kappenmitte beginnend 1 E 8 9 25 26 Oo o ES 81 LT 0 LS 30 12 Sonstige Besonderheiten Ili Betriebsanweisung in der Fassung vom 01 01 08 Ort Datum Stempel und Unterschrift des Herstellers Bearbeitungsvermerk DHV Kennblatt gepr ft am von Deutscher H ngegleiterverband e V im DAeC DHV OeAeC Technikreferat LBA anerkannte Pr fstelle f r Hangegleiter und Gleitsegel Beauftragter der sterreichischen Luftfahrtbeh rde Herstellerangaben zum Luftsportger te Kennblatt Gleitsegel I Musterpr fung 1 Ger temuster UP Pico L o 2 Hersteller UP International Sportartikel ZA 46 Il Merkmale und Betriebsgrenzen 1 Ger temasse kg o 9 2 Zul ssiges Startmasse mt AS 100 maximal kg 130 3 Anzahl der Sitze G 4 Klasse o 1 GH SY 5 Surtzeucbeschr E ja GH GX 6 Fu MF A ja 7 Timmy nein 8 P rte Fl che m2 27 06 OI ens ja 10 Tragegurtl ngen mm Tragegurt A Tragegurt B Tragegurt C Tragegurt D normal 450 normal 450 normal 450 normal 450 beschleunigt 295 beschleunigt 330 beschleunigt 490 beschleunigt 450 11 Leinenl n
19. ate service centre has performed repairs or service jobs on the paraglider e A complete correct registration card has been filled in and sent to UP within 14 days of the purchase Note that you may also register your paraglider with UP via the UP homepage www up paragliders com gt service gt UP Product registration UP reserves the right to refuse any claims not honouring one or several of these conditions However in some cases an ex gratia settlement may be offered Checking the UP Pico According to German and Austrian aeronautical legislation 14 Abs 5 LuftGerP the owner of a glider can check the airworthiness by his own or authorise a third person for example manufacturer importer to do this To perform your own airworthiness check UP International must give you a briefing This briefing could be done after an agreement with UP International and is only valid for the UP Pico The owner gets the so called Nachpr fanweisung after completing a successful checking at UP International Should the owner decide to check the wing by himself or employ a 3 party to do so they must make sure that UP s guidelines are adhered to Failing to do so will void the certification DHV and UP International highly recommend that you let the manufacturer importer or a DHV accepted service company do the check of airworthiness Packing and checking of the rescue system Only by regularly having your rescue parac
20. ced by flying alternating turns each time letting the pendulum effect increase the bank angle BEWARE The UP Pico is a agile glider and it is quite easy to get to an excessively high angle of bank in just a few turns Practice wingovers gently at first as there is a chance of quite large collapses at high bank angles Also notice that a wingover flown with more than 90 degrees bank angle is classified as illegal aerobatics in some countries Emergency Steering If for some reason the UP Pico cannot be controlled with the brakes for example if the brake handle has come off the main brake line it can be steered and landed with the rear risers Be aware that when rear riser steering the glider is a great deal more responsive to pilot input and the stall happens very suddenly Further references Rain induced deep stall There are two reasons why flying with a wet wing increases the risk of deep stalling First reason is that the canopy cloth may absorb water making it much heavier and moving the centre of gravity around in unpredictable ways increasing the risk of a stall deep stall The more water a wing can absorb the higher the risk which means that older 33 Or wings with damaged coating are more prone to these deep stalls than new wings It should also be noted that a wing already flying close to the edge due to line shrinkage or other factors will deep stall sooner due to water absorption S
21. e are no tangles and the A lines are uppermost Once the lines are free and untangled check to make sure that they all go directly from the riser to the glider without going over the top of the wing Launching with a line over the wing is extremely dangerous It is also important that the brake lines are free and not tangled 3 Next check that you have put the harness on correctly and ensure that both leg straps and the chest strap are closed and adjusted Also check the rescue system pins and deployment handle 4 Right before the launch you should check the air space also behind you 5 Once again check the wind direction before take off Launching The take off characteristics of the UP Pico are extremely straightforward Only a gentle forward pressure on the A risers is necessary and the glider will inflate evenly and climb above your head The glider has no tendency to hang back behind you or to overshoot over your head With the A risers and the brakes in your hands have another look at your unfolded glider Make sure that you are centrally positioned in the middle of the wing and that the wing is facing into wind The middle of the canopy is marked by the UP logo at the leading edge Inflate the glider with a steady run and remember to position your arms so that they are a continuation of the A risers As the glider comes above your head you should glance up to see that the entire canopy is inflated and fly
22. e of your wing simply because the reinforcements in the leading edge are not bent or folded every time you pack away your wing after a flight Undamaged reinforcements Illustration 8 Packing the UP Pico positively influence the launching characteristics the performance and even the safety as wrinkled reinforcements cause the leading edge to become wrinkled too to the detriment of the in flight behaviour following disturbances Pack the glider in a slightly different way every time so that it s not always the same bit of material that gets the maximum exposure Also to avoid mechanical abrasion we suggest you lay your wing on the compression sack every time you pack it 35 Or Paraglider fabric We use a top grade polyamide cloth to build our paragliders which has a special protective coating against UV radiation and air permeability The cloth will suffer though if it s exposed to large amounts of UV i e bright sunlight Do not leave your glider lying in the sun for any longer than is absolutely necessary only unpack and rig right before launching and do yourself the favour of repacking right after landing Modern paraglider textiles have improved much in terms of UV durability but UV exposure remains the deciding factor of a paragliders life expectancy First the colours start to fade then the coating and the structural integrity of the synthetic fibres begins to deteriorate On UP gliders the
23. econd reason has to do with the actual rain drops on the top surface if enough large rain drops form that the entire top surface is covered but they don t join together to either flow off or become a homogenous mass the surface will become so rugged that the airflow separates and the wing stalls This phenomenon has been observed on hang gliders and gliders for years but only recently have we discovered that paragliders may also be affected It is more likely to happen with new wings where the cloth is still highly hydrophobic and the drops thus do not penetrate but remain on the surface We know from computer simulations and practical tests that this is physically possible but we also suspect that it occurs very seldom in real life flying In both cases the brakeline travel becomes very short and even small input may suddenly induce an airflow separation in some cases even a gust or a sudden thermal may change the angle of incidence enough to cause the deep stall If you find yourself flying in unavoidable rain we strongly recommend that you avoid any sudden movements or radical brakeline input that you do not pull BigEars or B stall and that you steer clear of turbulence and avoid a deep flare on landing WARNING Avoid flying in very humid air or in rain A wet canopy may have very unpredictable flying characteristics one of which is a radically increased risk of deep stall Adhesive logos Always
24. ed shoulder straps allow full adjustment and the detachable chest strap prevents the shoulder straps from slipping off the shoulders The load control straps attached to the shoulder straps can be set either loose to Compression straps Hip belt stabilization straps aid ventilation or tight for extra stability They should rise from your collarbone at about a 45 angle A hip belt is also incorporated to assist overall comfort If the hip belt is tightened then the shoulder straps can be released slightly to transfer the load away from the shoulders The hip belt is fitted with stabilisation straps which can be tightened to help stability or loosened for extra freedom of movement The hip belt is removable for when packing size is critical or the pack is being transported by air Top pocket in the lid Load control N DT straps S formed L 4 shoulder belt Chest belt Shoulder belt WA straps Detachable hip belt Illustration 3 UP Backpack 18 IPP It is important especially when there is a long trek involved that the backpack is adjusted for maximum comfort The following advice should be considered when packing Adjustment of the backpack When fully loaded all compression straps should be tightened to secure the load in the pack All carrying straps should be set fully loose and the pack then put on your back The hip belt should be fastened and tightened to rest approxi
25. ervice up europe com Telefon 49 0 88 21 7 30 99 19 Fax 49 0 88 51 92 92 60 16 UP Homepage The UP Homepage gives you information about the latest news and products from UP You will find any technical information and accessories for your UP Pico as well as many useful things that are necessary for flying 40 IPP Some final words With paragliding a fundamental new air sport has emerged one that makes independent flight possible for almost everybody The technical simplicity the mobility of the wing and the ease of learning the basic flight techniques have all combined to make paragliding appear simple and straightforward As long as you fly with the necessary respect for the demands and dangers then these ideals of paragliding will be fulfilled You should decide for yourself whether conditions are suitable before you proceed with the flight You should always be aware that any kind of air sport is potentially dangerous if you overstep the natural and physical laws whether from ignorance or unreasonableness Probably there are only a few sports where success requires besides physical fitness understanding the processes in nature to such a high degree a fact which distinguishes paragliding as sport especially The charm of flying lies in understanding the processes in nature because you have to try again and again to fathom the logic and fly with regard to the decisions you make If you
26. gen mm von der Kappenmitte beginnend pl at JL MI TD i 12 Sonstige Besonderheiten Ili Betriebsanweisung in der Fassung vom 01 01 08 Ort Datum Stempel und Unterschrift des Herstellers Bearbeitungsvermerk DHV Kennblatt gepr ft am von PPP Standard Einweisungskontrollblatt f r neu gekaufte UP ri E Gleitschirme K ufer Name Vorname Adresse Bef higungsnachweis Nr neuer Gleitschirm Typ Bisherige Anzahl Fl ge Seriennummer des Schirms Folgende bungen sollten am bungshang unter Aufsicht absolviert werden Auslegen und Sortieren der Leinen O Durchf hren mehrerer Starts O Aufziehtechnik vorw rts und r ckw rts O Laufen mit gebremstem Schirm O Aufziehen mit schlecht ausgelegtem Schirm O Slalomlaufen O Das Beherrschen der oben angef hrten Man ver ist die Grundlage um die Reaktionen des neuen Gleitschirmes kennenzulernen Zugleich werden wichtige Reflexe eintrainiert um den Schirm in turbulenter Luft angemessen handhaben zu k nnen Ungewollte Klapper und andere extreme Flugzust nde k nnen dadurch reduziert bzw wesentlich besser beherrscht werden Folgende Man ver sollten w hrend H henfl gen unter Aufsicht mit Funk mit dem neuen Gleitschirm absolviert werden bungen Einweisungen Schnelle Kurvenwechsel O Einweisung in das BeschleunigungssystemO Enge Vollkreise in beide Richtungen L1 Seitliches Einklappen mit Kurs halten O Steilspirale
27. h the air a laminar and a turbulent airflow forms around the surface of the wing When the laminar airflow along the top surface is interrupted dangerous flight configurations follow we say that the wing stalls This is most often the consequence of attempting to fly with too high angle of attack In more detail we differ between three different forms of stall BEWARE Spin and full stall are both dangerous and somewhat unpredictable manoeuvres Do not stall or spin your paraglider on purpose However it is very important to learn how to recognize the symptoms of a glider about to stall or spin so that you can take correct action to avoid it happening Deep Stall The UP Pico has no inherent tendency towards deep stall It will recover from a deep stall brought about by over braking by pulling on the rear risers or by releasing the B risers too slowly after a B stall on its own without any pilot input as soon as the brakes or the risers are released Should you however find yourself in a deep stall as described above this could happen through flying too light on the wing and pulling big ears the situation can be rectified by simultaneously pushing both A risers forward until the glider resumes normal flight Avoid applying brake to one side if you think that you are in a deep stall as this could lead to a spin Always remember that practicing manoeuvres where you fly close to minimum airspeed must only be carr
28. he remaining part of the brake travel When timed correctly the wing will then resume level flight by surging slightly forward whilst accelerating to normal trim speed However you must be prepared to dampen the surge and deal with any subsequent collapses occurring because the wing surges too far or doesn t come out of the full stall completely symmetrically Test pilots also carry out tests where they release one brake before the other while in full stall This manoeuvre only serves to test the wings behaviour and should not be flown purposely as this is a situation where all paragliders react very dynamically It is often followed by very large dynamic asymmetric collapses that must be dealt with correctly to avoid dangerous situations Spin The negative spin occurs when one side of the wing is stalled whilst the other is still flying This can happen when if flying very slowly one brake is pulled quickly to below the seat When the glider starts to spin it will turn quickly around the vertical axis with the stalled side flying backwards To recover from a spin simply release the brake on the stalled side The glider will immediately speed up and most likely suffer an asymmetric collapse Recover as described above If you suspect that a spin is imminent then immediately release the inside brake The glider will accelerate smoothly and resume normal flight with little altitude loss Wingovers Wingovers are indu
29. ht The UP Pico is delivered with a speed system rucksack compression bag and strap repair materials and this manual The manual may also be downloaded from the UP website Every Pico delivered has been minutely checked at the factory and corresponds exactly to the wing certified by the DHV BEWARE Before the first flight the UP Pico must be inflated in the wind on a flat surface An approved UP dealer should carry out the first flight before the wing is handed over to the end customer Adjustments The UP Pico has undergone an extensive development program and series of flight tests to ensure that the production model exhibits the optimum characteristics with regard to safety handling and flight performance As with all products from UP International the UP Pico is manufactured to the highest quality and precision The line lengths of each glider are individually checked and recorded before dispatch Under no circumstances should the lengths of the lines or risers of the UP Pico be altered in any way WARNING Any changes to line lengths or riser configuration will invalidate certification The only change allowed is to the length of the lower brake line This should only be done by an experienced person Position of the brakes The UP Pico is delivered from the factory with what we feel is the best brake position for most pilots But tall or short pilots or those with a harness with non standard attachme
30. hute repacked can you guarantee its flawless operation As with the glider the rescue parachute should be examined every 2 years by either the manufacturer or an Authorised Service Centre We offer a certified service for re packing 39 Or checking and installing the parachute into Beside paragliders harnesses and your harness We will also carry out any flying equipment you will also find the repairs necessary all fully guaranteed new Skywear collection with the latest flying garments and the News section which will keep you updated Sending the UP glider with all activities around UP and other UP products The best way to send your paraglider rescue parachute harness etc to our service team is in a stable box via post or UPS Enclose a note of what requires doing 2 Year Check repair repack etc and also your daytime contact details We will return your equipment either by post or UPS Please indicate preferred method of payment either bank cheque or C o d Should you require any further information about the services we offer please contact us at the address and phone number below We are also able to give you information about your nearest Authorised Service Centre as well as other manufacturers who are authorised to check and repair UP gliders and equipment www up paragliders com UP International GmbH Abteilung Service KreuzeckbahnstraBe 7 D 82467 Garmisch Partenkirchen Email s
31. iders characterised by maximum safety performance and quality in every aspect Please take a little time to complete and send the reply card found in the back of this manual This way we can keep you informed of all new products and developments at UP as well as any technical information about the UP Pico We would also be delighted to hear any feedback you have concerning the glider This is only possible once we have received your product registration either through completing and sending the attached product registration card or by doing the same Online via www up paragliders com gt service gt product registration Your completed product registration is also needed should any warranty issues arise If you have any questions regarding your paraglider or auxiliary equipment please ask your local dealer or feel free to contact us here at UP directly Have fun with your new UP Pico Your UP International Team Or Safety instructions Paragliding is an extremely demanding sport requiring the highest levels of attention judgment maturity and self discipline Due to the inherent risks in flying this or any paraglider no warranty of any kind can be made against accidents injury equipment failure and or death This glider is not covered by product liability insurance Do not fly it unless you are personally willing to assume all risks inherent in the sport of paragliding and all responsibility for any property damage i
32. ied out under professional supervision and with plenty of altitude Full Stall Full stalling the glider is only really sensible and useful during the landing When landing the pilot consciously stalls the wing by applying both brakes 100 just before touching down The canopy falls behind the pilot and empties itself When the glider is tested before the release it is put through the same motions but at greater altitude First it is slowed down to minimum airspeed then the airflow along the top of the wing breaks away and the wing falls back pulling the pilot with it It is important to not release the brakes again at this moment as this will have the canopy violently shooting forwards and diving down in front of the pilot In extreme cases it can dive below the pilot who could then fall into the sail After dropping back into full stall the canopy will form a horseshoe where the tips flutter about quite violently These movements are transferred to the pilot s arms through the brake lines Holding the wing in a full stall requires considerable strength Before releasing the brakes and allowing the wing to resume level flight it is important to stabilize the stalled wing This is done by releasing the brakes slowly until the entire wing is almost completely re inflated In this phase the wing will be pitching 32 Or somewhat over the cross axis The pilot waits until the wing is in front of him and releases t
33. ight of the season But even a completely dry wing should still be stored open in a dry clean and dark place If you do not have room for such winter storage we recommend you open all compression straps on the bag as much as possible and leave the bag lid off so that air can circulate around the packed canopy Make sure no mice or cats make their sleeping quarters in you wing and keep it well distant from solvents and acids Petrol and other petrochemicals is especially abrasive for nylon and will dissolve the cloth if allowed near The storage temperature should be between 10 and 25 degrees Celsius and the relative humidity between 50 and 75 Do not expose your UP Pico to extreme heat storing it the boot of a car parked in the sun The heat may cause moisture to be pressed through the fabric thereby damaging the coating High temperatures in combination with moisture are a particularly volatile mix that will accelerate the hydrolysis process where the fibres and the coating are decomposed Cleaning If you feel it necessary to clean your UP Pico at any time then use lots of lukewarm water and a soft sponge More stubborn stains can be cleaned with a weak soap solution and rinsed thoroughly Then leave it to dry in a shady but well ventilated area BEWARE Never use chemical cleaning agents brushes or hard sponges on the material as these destroy the coating and affect the strength of the cloth The canopy wil
34. in this slightly overloaded range This would make your Pico flights even more relaxed The reasoning behind this sizing choice is that we wish to occasionally fly overweight without voiding the certification This is handy for endeavours like mountaineering where a pilot may often find himself needing to take off with more kit than usual In addition to the standard sizes we have built the two extreme sizes XXS and XXXS These wings will appeal to pilot who are mainly using the wing as a fat means of getting down from mountain climbs where weight and portability is more important than climbing performance 11 Technical Data UP Pico w ayaspunoay pun 442187 8Blejsblag Auguri veuauuun paads saysea Jop aug Judlam yo aye PLEJJ8P BU UMM sss papeouaA o ApuBiys si Japi 6 au 64 g sel aGues Glam Jaddn au dy a quaudojaaap Buunp abueqa pinoa suoqeaiiaads jesiuvdal 8007 UO Meniqajjo sy uonduoseq Con s01 08 06 07 08 09 e9 os Nep upm yo exei pepueuiuosey 0 1 00L 011 08 66 01 68 09 Nep jydiem yo sye AHA al d39 Uol eoyisselo AHG EES uui by 06 4512m Jo exei paads 29 8 29 8 yuy veuuuuun peeds ors Gr Sht OZ v SUE 0t By bie 1 88 0 8 0 uuu s1e3yeureip sur 977 997 BE 9vc 997 BE Saul jo E30 919 GLV TILE w buet sur ezo L zh cv zh Sie Jo JequinN oe 0 0 sqig psyoddns jo 1equinN ch ch c S
35. ines are made from the more traditional sheathed Dyneema A pleasant bonus benefit of the line material used is that the Pico has quite impressive performance figures for its class you Il notice the difference right away both when gliding and when thermalling Lots of fun too without ever overburdening the pilot in any way Reduced drag is even more beneficial once the pilot starts to apply speed bar something that the Pico is a fine example of The speed bar travel converts into speed in a linear manner until the top speed of 50km h is reached and the sink rate remains sensible all the way the Pico simply offers more Lightweight construction One of the tricks for making the Pico so light was to incorporate the UP ASS Airfoil Stabilising System into the Pico leading edge This means of LE reinforcement was originally developed for the UP Edge the purpose on the Pico being to eliminate the need for any Mylar reinforcement in the leading edge at all The Pico ASS system uses thin nylon battens along the stitching on all cell walls to hold the air vents open and reinforce the leading edge at speed Add to this the fact that these nylon battens are unsusceptible to bending and it follows that there is no longer any need for accordion folding Regardless of how the Pico is packed away it will retain its perfect launch characteristics for years And should one nylon batten accidentally break if someone steps o
36. ing The UP Pico has a low surge tendency so there is usually no necessity to brake to stop the glider from over flying you Directional control should only be attempted when the glider is above your head Excessive braking will cause the wing to drop back Only after checking that the wing is properly inflated do you apply slight 24 2pyp7 brake pressure and accelerate rapidly down the hill After a few steps you will reach flying speed and become airborne Speed control Using the brakes The UP Pico has a wide useable speed range coupled with excellent stability at all speeds The speed can be set with the brakes to optimise performance in any situation Maximum glide speed is achieved with the brakes released completely whereas minimum sink speed is with approximately 15 20cm of brake applied Further braking will not improve the sink rate but the brake pressure increases noticeably as the glider reaches minimum speed BEWARE Flying close to the stall point is very dangerous and should be avoided At speeds below minimum sink the danger of entering an unintentional stall or spin is increased dramatically Using the Speed System The UP Pico is supplied with a speed System which is activated by a foot stirrup Full application increases the speed by approximately 12 to 14 km h In certain circumstances the use of the speed system is extremely effective and it should be an integral part of you
37. ix Certification class The UP Pico was tested by the DHV OeAec The final note 1 is the result of the lesser note assigned in ANY of the tests This means that no test was rated higher than 1 Target group and recommended flying experience The UP Pico is recommended for pilots of all levels from absolute beginners to cross country pilots looking for a wing with a high passive safety margin On a more general note pilots flying less than 15 20h year are always recommended to stay within the DHV 1 category Necessary skills for normal flights Flying a wing in this class requires insight into the basics of paragliding launching steering landing For thermal flying it is recommended that the pilot knows and understands active piloting 10 IPP Necessary skills for dealing with disturbances The UP Pico reacts very benignly to disturbances and requires no excess pilot insight or reactionary speed for dealing with these A minimum of training and practise in dealing with disturbances will however increase the pilots enjoyment of the flight and make the whole undertaking safer Necessary skills for dealing with rapid descent methods In order to perform rapid descents like Big Ears spiral dives and B line stalls special skills are required Should the pilot not already have these skills we recommend visiting an SIV training preferably with a school with previous UP Pico experience Sui
38. ks than any of the Aramid lines we have tested And finally this new line shows much less tendency towards stretching than any other Dyneema lines This is of great importance in order to avoid adversely influencing the flight characteristics through uneven stretching across the span of your new wing Line system The entire line system is formed from individual lines which are sewn and looped at both ends The single line levels are connected over a special hoop technology handshake to prevent a weakening ofthe core anda loss of strength The lines and stitching are subject to rigorous production controls to ensure high and consistent manufacturing quality The lines of each wing section consist of four groups and the brake lines A Lines A1 A3 B Lines B1 B3 C Lines C1 C3 S1 D Lines D1 D2 Brake Lines BRK The brake lines are collected at one main control line per side This control line runs through a pulley attached to the D Riser and is marked with a black dot at the point where it should loop around the D ring The brake is pre set so that the glider is at 0 degree brake when the toggle is free Please don t change the main brake lines without checking the new length carefully at a suitable training hill before flying The line bundles A B C and D are colour coded for easy identification and handling All main lines of each level are looped together and attached to UP Line Links which are connected
39. l become porous and will loose structural strength Never attempt to clean your paraglider in a washing machine Even without using detergents the simple mechanical abrasion will quickly finish the canopy and render it useless Also avoid dipping it in a swimming pool the chlorine will damage the cloth If you MUST rinse the parachute f ex following a sea water landing do so with a gentle spray with fresh water Frequent spraying will accelerate the ageing process 37 Or Checks and repairs Paragliding is a wonderful sport flying as free as a bird in the air enjoying the peace and tranquillity But the air is an alien environment that commands respect and a responsible attitude from the pilot At UP we don t just put our knowledge and experience into the development of paragliders but also into their maintenance service and repairs to ensure that you can fly safely at all times Repairs or inspections must only be carried out by UP International or a UP approved repair checking facility Maintenance All care and maintenance must be carried out in accordance with UP recommendations To ensure that this happens we strongly advise you to only let UP recognised service centres touch your wing this is also a prerequisite for the UP Warranty to be valid So there s a lot speaking for letting UP or a UP affiliate look after your Pico Airworthiness Check In Germany and Austria all paragliders mus
40. lence or piloting error may induce unwanted behaviour from the canopy To ensure that you are able to handle these situations correctly we strongly recommend that you attend a safety training SIV clinic where you can learn to master your wing outside the normal flying envelope under professional guidance Safety training manoeuvres should only be practiced in calm air with sufficient altitude and under the instruction of qualified instructors We would like to use this occasion to once again remind you to never fly without a reserve parachute The manoeuvres and possible flight configurations described in the following may occur following a conscious effort on the part of the pilot through turbulence or through pilot input error Any pilot flying in turbulent air or making piloting mistakes may end up experiencing these flight configurations and therefore find themselves in danger particularly if they are not adequately trained to master them WARNING Mistakes during the execution of the following manoeuvres may seriously compromise the safety of pilot Collapsing the paraglider Asymmetric collapse The UP Pico belongs to the new generation of paragliders that as well as having very good performance also exhibit a high degree of stability Wing tip collapses can almost always be prevented through active flying Should an asymmetric collapse occur it is best to stop the turn by opposite weight shift and counter
41. mately in the middle of the hip Any slack should be taken out of the shoulder straps and the chest strap should be done up The load control straps at the shoulders and hips can now be tightened to achieve the desired stability Packing tips Packing the UP paraglider rucksack correctly will make it a pleasure to carry A couple of easy tips can help you get it right Failing to follow these tips will adversely affect you carrying comfort The centre of gravity of the load should be as close to the vertical centre axis of the carrier while also being situated as high on the back as possible This allows for a vertical posture and minimises the leverage of the load against the natural posture of the carrier It also helps by reducing the oscillations of the load while walking The drawing shows the ideal load distribution in the UP rucksack Loaded like this the carrying comfort will be optimal Start by placing the heaviest items close to the shoulder blades with lighter items over and under this region The lightest items should be placed the furthest from your back Do not fasten any objects to the exterior of the rucksack as these are unprotected against theft and can also get caught on protruding points when entering or exiting lifts cars or buses light lt gt heavy leicht lt schwer Illustration 4 Ideal load distribution in the UP rucksack 19 Or Before the first flig
42. mended The harness design should also guarantee that it s possible to accelerate the UP Pico up to the maximum speed Note that the height of the hang point also affects the brake line length If you have a question about your UP harness contact your dealer or UP International Illustration 7 Components of the foot accelerator 22 DIP UP International GmbH and with the Rescue system governing body for ultralight flying in It is strongly recommended that you have your area to check on certification of a rescue system reserve parachute fitted this configuration at all times In some countries it is mandatory so check if you plan to travel Make sure that the reserve system you have is the correct size and that you are fully conversant with it s use For fitting the reserve system follow the instructions of the harness manufacturer Use of the UP Pico The UP Pico has been developed and tested solely for foot launched and winch launched paragliding flights It is not allowed and potentially dangerous to use the glider for any other purpose Aerobatics The UP Pico has not been developed constructed and or tested for aerobatics use WARNING The glider has not been certified for aerobatics Performing aerobatics with the UP Pico or any other paraglider can be very dangerous Doing aerobatics can induce flying configurations well beyond the tested flight envelope and can lead to total
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44. n the wing on launch f eks it may be replaced in no time flat And just to reiterate there are no catch 22 s with the ASS system the DHV test protocol shows that even the collapse behaviour is picture perfect in spite of this new and very light LE reinforcement system Canopy material The UP Pico is constructed from polyamide cloth which is particularly stretch resistant and durable and is 13 IPP specially treated for maximum UV resistance After an extensive series of tests and years of practical experience we have found that the best material is a high tenacity polyamide New Sky Tex from Porcher Marine France with the Designation 9017 E38A top and bottom surface front cloth weight 40 g m 9017 E68A top and bottom surface rear cloth weight 36 g m and 9017 E29A ribs and v tapes cloth weight 40 g m This material consistently exhibits excellent air permeability and has a remarkably good colourfastness with the latest PU coating Line material The lines in the in the UP Pico are a completely new mix of unsheathed Liros dyneema lines in the upper levels and sheathed lines from Cousin Trestec for the lower ones We use 0 8 0 85 and 1 5 millimetre diameter These lines are constructed using a special pre stretched Dyneema and have a significantly higher breaking strength compared to the customary Aramid core lines Furthermore they are far less susceptible to weakening through kin
45. nflated and over your head before giving the start towing signal If the glider is not central over your head do not continue with the tow Any corrections attempted through the brakes during this critical phase may result in the canopy deflating again or in the tow progressing with a non flying wing if tow tension is applied when the glider is not correctly positioned then a lock out or a stall could occur e Try to avoid large brake inputs until you are reasonably high Emphasize weight shift if any course correction is necessary close to the ground e Donot try to climb steeply during the first part of the tow Good airspeed is essential e Do not use a towline tension greater than 90 daN at any time during the tow e All persons involved with the towing operation should be suitably qualified and experienced All equipment used should where necessary be certified and a tow permit should be valid for the field being used Attaching the towline release system The optimal attachment point for the towline release is always in the systems centre of gravity On a paraglider that means the connection point between the risers and the harness preferably right onto the lower end of the risers UP International has developed special tow release connectors for the UP Pico to ensure the optimal connection between the pilot and the towline For safety reasons we suggest that you always use these connectors when towi
46. ng the UP Pico When using towline release systems incorporating distance tubes between the risers it is important to ensure that the risers are not pulled together by the system use webbing loops designed for climbing to increase the length of your release system It is also very important to fit a bungee to 26 the system that will keep it from hitting you in the face in the event of a towline failure BEWARE If you are using a front mounted reserve system it is very important to verify the unhindered deployment before every flight In case of doubt please only tow using a textile release system 27 Or Flight safety The development of high performance paragliders from square parachutes has meant vast improvements in speed sink rate and handling But at the same time it has also led to a requirement on behalf of the pilot for accurate sensitive control and an acute anticipation of possible flying conditions Any glider whether beginner or competition class may collapse in turbulent conditions and you must be able to react accordingly Today you have a wide choice between different gliders in the UP range The main difference between the gliders is in the stability that each class offers Beginner wings react to turbulence less dramatically and are more forgiving when compared to top performance gliders which have more sensitive but less forgiving handling Making the correct decision when choo
47. njury or death which may result from use of this paraglider Please read this owner s manual thoroughly before your first flight with the UP Pico so that you are fully acquainted with your new glider This manual gives you information on the entire specific and general flying characteristics of the UP Pico but it does not replace attending a paragliding school It is important to note the following points e atthe time of delivery the UP Pico conforms to German Hang Gliding Association DHV and or AFNOR SHV and ACPUL requirements see certification information later in this manual e any changes being made outside the permitted range of adjustment invalidate any and all claims under the warranty e using this paraglider is exclusively at the risk of the user the manufacturer or distributor assumes no responsibility for accidents occurring while using it e itis assumed that the pilot is in possession of the necessary qualifications and provisions of any relevant laws are observed e whenreselling the wing please make sure you also give this manual to the new owner The manual is an integrated part of the paraglider and is required for the wing to keep its certification Development of paragliders Admitted we re proud of our history No other company in the free flying world can look back on such an expansive history as we can The UP story started back in 1970 when Pete Brock graduated from the Art Center a w
48. nt points might feel it necessary to change the position of the brake handles If the brakes are to be shortened it is extremely important to avoid the adjustment affecting the glider s trim speed There must always be some slack in the brakes when they are fully released This can be checked with the glider inflated above the pilot s head There should be a noticeable bow in the brake lines and the brakes should be having no effect on the shape of the trailing edge If the brake lines are to be lengthened it is important to ensure that the pilot can still stall the canopy i e during extreme manoeuvres or landing without the need to take wraps If you do feel the need to change the brake line lengths do so a little 3 4cm at a time and preferably whilst at an easy training slope Check especially that both lines are the same length as any asymmetry will lead to tiring and possible dangerous flying characteristics If you have any questions or concerns with reference to the brake line lengths then seek advice from either your UP dealer or directly from UP International To tie the brake line onto the brake handle use one of the following knots The simple fisherman s knot or the Bowline as shown in illustration 5 and 6 These knots guarantee the least amount of line weakening 20 BEWARE Loose or incorrect brake knots can cause serious accidents through loss of the steering of the glider Illustration 5
49. o dampen this out If you release the B risers slowly there is a danger that the glider might enter a deep stall The glider will almost always recover with no pilot input from a deep stall but refer to the Deep Stall section for correct recovery Big Ears To pull the ears in reach up and get hold of the outermost A line on both front risers and pull them down simultaneously by about 20 30cm until the tips collapse Keep these two lines in your hands to prevent the wing re inflating We suggest keeping the brake toggles in your hands while inducing Big Ears The glider will remain fully steer able through weight shifting during the manoeuvre The sink rates will be around 2 to 3 meters per second Releasing the two A lines will normally have the tips re inflating on their own otherwise light braking will assist the re inflation 29 LIF Do not perform other manoeuvres whilst using Big Ears as the structure of the canopy could become overloaded Inducing large Big Ears on the UP Pico when flying near its lower weight limit requires great caution on the amount of brake input used as it may deep stall in extreme cases Should this happen use the recovery technique described in the Deep Stall section 30 IPP Flying outside the normal flight envelope Behaviour in extreme situations The UP Pico is designed to be very aerodynamically stable However as with all paragliders extreme turbu
50. orld famous school for design and engineering in Pasadena California and promptly created some of the most legendary race cars ever the Daytona Coupe from General Motors was one and then went on to become fascinated by the emerging sport of hanggliding at that time probably the maddest pastime of them all After founding Ultralite Products he introduces his first wing the Dragonfly and soon the new company becomes known under the UP acronym Pete Brocks spirit survives to this day in everything we do at UP International we still have our very own way of seeing things and designing things This entails building paragliders that are not only as safe as they come they must also meet the very high standards we set ourselves Among these are the continued use of the most advanced technology available both in the designing and manufacturing process but also the Or feel the handling and the performance of the finished product All this because we re addicted to building wings that will fascinate you A good paraglider is comprised of a number of interacting factors of which looks feel handling and performance are but a few Only when all these come together in the final product can we claim to have built a wing that is homogenous and pleasurable to fly and only then we re happy and ready to introduce our new UP baby to the free flying world Our gliders are developed using state of the art CAD software
51. pose A new wing straight off the shelves is often compressed hard The compression serves to reduce shipping costs but should note be repeated once the wing has been unpacked and flown for the first time Also note that in spite of it being a comfortable seat the glider bag should not be used as such Should you accidentally put your UP Pico into seawater rinse it out thoroughly with fresh water and dry it slowly in the shade see Chapter Cleaning Paraglider lines The lines used on the UP Pico are high grade Dyneema lines from Cousin Trestec Keep the following points in mind e The lines should be checked regularly for damage e Please take care to avoid abrasion and damage to the lines protective sheeting e The lines should not be knotted or bent unnecessarily e The main brake line at the handle should not have too many knots Each knot weakens the line e After any line over stressing tree landings water landings and other 36 Or extreme situations all lines must be checked for condition and length and should be replaced where necessary e If any change in flying characteristics is noticed then the lines should be checked possibly exchanged Immediately send your wing to UP International or to a UP certified checking facility if you feel that something is wrong Storage and transport A paraglider should always be dry when packed but this is particularly important after the last fl
52. r flying The speed system should be used when you are flying through sinking air when trying to achieve best glide in a headwind or trying to cover the ground as quickly as possible But it is important to remember that the glider will be more susceptible to collapses at high speeds so the speed System should not be used in extreme turbulence If with the speed system applied a collapse occurs then it should be released immediately Some warning of an imminent collapse is afforded by the tension felt in the speed system should the tension suddenly reduce then the stirrup should be released and the glider returned to normal trim speed BEWARE All extreme flight situations such as collapses happen more dramatically at increased speed Therefore the speed system should not be operated near the ground or in noticeable turbulence Turning The UP Pico has been developed to meet the demands of intermediate pilots The brakes have been designed so that the first 15 to 20 centimeter of travel will cause a soft and direct turning whereas larger movements will give the glider an agile and nimble feel Brake input and amount of weight shift induced will define the radius and bank angle on the UP Pico and will allow it to be controlled with ease Using weight shift in combination with brake input will result in flat turns with minimum height loss and is in fact always the most efficient control method The radius of
53. rrectly filled in the form 1st Service Assi Nr Performed date Ak r Service jobs undertaken 2nd Service Assi Nr Performed date See r Service jobs undertaken 3rd Service Assignment Nr Stamp Performed date Service jobs undertaken Please verify that your UP Service Centre has correctly filled in the form 4th Service Performed date en NE Service jobs undertaken 5th Service Performed date a NE Service jobs undertaken 6th Service Assignment Nr Stamp Performed date Service jobs undertaken Product registration card Model Pico Size DXXXS OXxSOXS OS OMOL Serial number Date of purchase First flight Preflown by Owner Name Family name Address Telephone Fax Email Dealer stamp and signature Cut out this card and mail it to UP within 14 days of purchase or register your new UP Pico via www up paragliders com gt Service gt UP gt Product Registration ANVIAH39 USYDANUO HE T YOSILULIEO 79p29 4 esseusuueqyoeznaM Hqup5 jeuoneulaluj slonpold OPEN UP International GmbH Kreuzeckbahnstrasse 7 Tel 49 0 88 21 73099 0 info up paragliders com 82467 Garmisch Partenkirchen Fax 49 0 88 21 73099 16 www up paragliders com
54. rthiness Check 38 UP Craftsmanship sessi seen nnn ein ns senes eit ns sn rn seen nennen 38 UP WARRANTY cccccccccesssececceccceessceeecceenensseceeeeeneeeseseceeetseeesseceseeesaageseceeseeesaneeseseees 38 National warranty conditions ii 38 International UP warranty i 38 CHECKING THE UP PICO Lac fiala he det e age 39 PACKING AND CHECKING OF THE RESCUE SYSTEM aaa aaa aaa nana eene 39 SENDING THE UP GLIDER AND OTHER UP PRODUCTS i 40 d Ae LTE A0 SOME FINAL WORDS iii Zd case ccc cas abc zdzia STEET ESSEE ea 41 Attachments sai ses sara ia ycia ABE ALE Ea EZR Ea R G ecss iaia 43 Line Kay PI e Te 44 Luftsportgerate Kennblatt UP Pico NL 45 EINWOISUMOS DAT m 53 Service Booklet Used by the UP Service centre in connection with periodic service 55 Product registration Card oii en een ie un 59 Important The following symbols are used to draw attention to particular sections WARNING Failing to comply with instructions given here may lead to injury or death BEWARE Failing to comply with instructions given here may cause undue wear to or even damage your new wing NOTICE This pictogram indicates a tip or some helpful extra knowledge Or Welcome in our team Congratulations on the purchase of your new UP Pico UP International is renowned across the globe for designing and building the finest paragliders available paragl
55. sing a new glider is most important you should critically examine your flying and your level of knowledge A safe and efficient way to get used to your new paraglider is by practicing your ground handling skills We suggest finding a suitable area like a playing field and with light to medium wind it is quite easy to practice inflating the glider and feel the reaction to brake input b line stall collapses etc Before takeoff and whilst flying it is very important to anticipate any likely turbulence and fly accordingly Look well ahead and as well as looking for areas of likely lift try and predict and avoid areas of sink and rough air If you do find yourself in turbulence then look for the cause and adjust your flight plan to avoid other similar places Thermals and Turbulence In turbulent air the UP Pico should be flown with a little brake to increase the angle of attack and provide greater stability While flying in strong or broken thermals it is important that you concentrate on keeping the wing centrally above your head Do this by allowing the glider to fly faster while entering a thermal and by dampening the surge of the canopy while exiting the thermal by braking gently Flying fast is useful for getting through sink or when flying into a headwind The UP Pico possesses a high inherent stability due to its construction and design however an active flying style in turbulence will help increase safety
56. t all the criteria for easy to use and strong paraglider risers The lines are grouped into four risers and one control line on each side The riser ends are colour coded for easy identification at take off as vvell as in flight for B Stall Standard Risers Those intending to use their Pico in a more traditional environment have the option to order the wing with standard risers made from our usual 25mm riser webbing These then come with traditional stainless steel line links and are the obvious choice for a very wide range of uses from lightweight fanatics to school or after school use The Pico has been throughly tested both in a mountain flying environment and on the winch We recommend that pilots wishing to mainly launch via winch choose the standard riser option as these are more suited for the extra loads involved when towing During normal flight all risers are 450mm in length When applying the speed system the A to C risers are shortened A reduction system between the risers ensures that each riser gets the right length and the angle of attack is reduced correspondingly 16 Illustration 2 UP Pico riser Or UP Backpack The UP Pico is delivered with a special paraglider backpack which fulfils the demands of very high luggage volume and ergonomically optimised comfort We have built in an anatomical carrying system that allows an optimised load distribution for maximum comfort The S shap
57. t be checked according to the following time schedule e 2 years after purchase e Every two years after that or sooner if prescribed by the UP checking facility during the last check e After 150 hours or e After 100 Flights These limits have been set by the German Free Flight Federation DHV and make no less sense for wings flown outside of Germany Austria Contact your local dealer for information about the nearest UP approved checking facility We will happily service the glider more often if you feel that it is necessary UP Craftsmanship In order to ensure that your UP Pico maintains its very high inherent performance and safety we highly recommend that you employ UP ora UP affiliate with any repairs or maintenance Our service staff is trained and skilled and knows the UP wings better than anyone UP Warranty Conditions and extent of the UP International Warranty can be found in the following pages For further information please ask UP International directly or you local representative The UP importer in your country is always delighted to clear any questions with you National warranty conditions In some countries the local laws stipulate different warranty rules than those outlined here Please note that these local rules only apply in the country where you have purchased your wing Information about local rules and conditions are available from your local dealer International UP warranty
58. tability for training The UP Pico is very well suited for training Recommended weight range The UP Pico should be flown within the stipulated takeoff weight limits found in the Technical data section of this manual The weights mentioned are total launch values including glider pilot harness all clothing etc The easiest way to find your own total launch weight is to jump onto your scales with the complete backpack containing all your kit on your back UP International manufactures the Pico in 5 different sizes If you find yourself having to choose between two not entirely ideal sizes we recommend you let your choice be guided by your personal preference for being either a little light or a little heavy on a wing Due to the very high inherent stability of the Pico design it was possible for the UP R amp D team to extend the weight ranges a bit in comparison with other UP designs this means that each size of Pico can be flown somewhat heavier than its predecessors without going outside the certification range As an example the Pico S has a certified weight range of 70 95kgs where one can consider the upper five kilos insignificantly overloaded Flying the Pico S with 95kgs will not negatively influence climbing but it will make the handling even more agile and the speed is also a little higher If you prefer to have a more standardised flight experience we thus recommend choosing a size where you won t be
59. to the risers The UP Line Links links have special line collectors to prevent lines slipping After maintenance work the UP Line Links must be closed according to the description in the previous paragraph 14 II UP Line Links The UP Line Links originate in the sport of free fall parachuting Parachute manufacturers use them in the exact same manner as we do on the UP Pico to connect lines and risers Due to the use of these new line links we could reduce the riser weight quite significantly The following is a precise description of how to use i e open and close the new UP Line Links Thread the UP Line Links twice through both the loops at the end of the lines and the riser loop Then thread the loop without any sewn on tape through the one with tape EC Loop the untaped loop over the tape and tighten Once the loop is tight Fotate the wohle link until the closure is hidden inside the riser loop Illustration 1 Correctly threaded and secured UP Line Links on the risers 15 IPP i The largest change in the angle of Risers attack is reached when the top pulley Ultra Riser touches the main karabiner The UP Pico is another UP product using the so called Ultra Risers These are basically high strength Kevlar reinforced webbing only 12mm wide We have developed the new UP Line Links especially for these risers In spite of the low weight and with the Ultra Risers mee

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