UP Ascent4 Owner's Manual - Version 1.1 - Effective Date - 01/2018

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Owner's Manual and Service Booklet for the UP Ascent4 paragliding system. Provides safety instructions, correct environmental behavior, and technical description including LTF and EN classification, target group guidance, and required skills for normal flights, disturbances, and rapid descent methods. Covers technical data, construction parts, materials, line and riser systems, UP backpack adjustments, pre-flight preparations, harness suitability, rescue system usage, and operational guidance for aerobaltics, motorised paragliding, practice, winch towing, and landing.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

FormatPDF

Pages33

Reading Time1 h 23 min

AccessFree to download

WELCOME IN OUR TEAM

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CORRECT BEHAVIOUR IN RELATION TO THE ENVIRONMENT

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

LTF AND EN CLASSIFICATION

Target group and recommended flying experience

TECHNICAL DATA UP ASCENT4

CONSTRUCTION

CANOPY MATERIAL

LINE MATERIAL

USE OF THE UP ASCENT4

FLIGHT PRACTICE AND SAFETY

PRE-FLIGHT CHECK

FLIGHT SAFETY

THERMALS AND TURBULENCE

Owner's Manual and Service Booklet Serial Number: 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 UP International. © 1995-2019 UP International | | | | | --- | --- | --- | | | Version 1.1 Effective: 01/2018
Updated: 06/2019 | | Table of contents WELCOME IN OUR TEAM........................................................................................................... 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................ 5 CORRECT BEHAVIOUR IN RELATION TO THE ENVIRONMENT ............................................. 5 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION........................................................................................................ 5 LTF AND EN CLASSIFICATION ...................................................................................................... 6 Target group and recommended flying experience ............................................................... 6 Necessary skills for normal flights ........................................................................................ 6 Necessary skills for dealing with disturbances ...................................................................... 6 Necessary skills for dealing with rapid descent methods ...................................................... 6 Suitability for training ............................................................................................................ 6 Recommended Takeoff weight ............................................................................................. 6 TECHNICAL DATA UP ASCENT4................................................................................................ 7 CONSTRUCTION ......................................................................................................................... 8 Front Section Support .......................................................................................................... 8 CANOPY MATERIAL ..................................................................................................................... 8 LINE MATERIAL ........................................................................................................................... 9 LINE SYSTEM ............................................................................................................................. 9 RISERS...................................................................................................................................... 9 UP BACKPACK ......................................................................................................................... 11 Adjustment of the back pack .............................................................................................. 11 BEFORE THE FIRST FLIGHT.................................................................................................... 11 ADJUSTMENTS ......................................................................................................................... 11 Position of the brakes ........................................................................................................ 12 Speed system .................................................................................................................... 12 SUITABLE HARNESSES .............................................................................................................. 12 RESCUE SYSTEM ...................................................................................................................... 13 USE OF THE UP ASCENT4 ................................................................................

FAQs

Who is the target group for the UP Ascent4 and what flying experience is recommended?

The manual includes a target group section with recommended flying experience to match the intended level for safe operation.

What safety and skills are required for normal flights and for handling disturbances or rapid descent?

It specifies necessary skills for normal flights and dedicated skills for dealing with disturbances and rapid descent methods, supporting appropriate pilot control and decision-making.

What pre-flight checks and setup adjustments should be performed before the first flight?

The manual instructs how to perform before-the-first-flight preparations, including adjustments such as brake position and speed system setup, plus guidance on harness suitability and rescue system readiness.

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