U-Turn ETERNITY User manual

Manual
English Rev. 1.1 Effective: April 2017
Please read this manual
before you fly your new U-Turn ETERNITY
for the first time.

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its special features. The manual is supposed to make the handling with the U-Turn
ETERNITY as easy and safe as possible.
Congratulations on your decision to get the new A class glider ETERNITY. We thank you for your
trust in U-Turn and see ourselves confirmed in our pursue and development of uncompromis-
ing demand for quality. We wish you many enjoyable flights and great moments in the air.
Dialog is important to us, because we are constantly striving to optimize our products in terms
of maximum functionality. We welcome active contributions in the form of suggestions and crit-
icism. If you have any questions, we are happy to help anytime.
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contents
WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF U-TURN. 6
ETERNITY safety packed light 7
ETERNITY 8
- Usage 8
- Motorised paragliding 8
- E-ascent help 8
- Winching 9
- Base- and brakeline adjustment 9
- Bowline 9
- Safety Precautions 10
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION 11
- Short description 11
- Risers 12
- Speed system 13
THE FLIGHT 14
- Flying experience 14
- Take Off 14
- Turning 15
- Active Flying 15
- Landing 15
RAPID DECENT 16
- „Big Ears“ 16
- B-Stall 16
ADVANCED HANDLING 17
- Spiral Dive 17
- Wingover 17
- Full Frontal 17
- Collapses 18
- How to avoid collapses 18
- Deep stall 19
- Fullstall 19
- Negative Turn 20
- Emergency Piloting 20
- Transport and storage 20
- Repairs 20
MAINTENANCE AND CARE 21
- Maintenance and care 21
- Nature and environment-friendly behaviour 21

FLYING ACCESSORIES 22
- Harness 22
- Suitable Rescue Systems 22
PRESUMPTION OF RISK 23
- Liability claim and renouncement of exclution 23
- Safety Advice and Liability 23
RELEASE OF LIABILITY, RENOUNCEMENT OF ENTITLEMENT 24
Technical Data U-Turn ETERNITY 25
Color info 26
Material List U-Turn ETERNITY 27
Linecode info ETERNITY 28
Lineplan ETERNITY XS 34
Requirement for LTF/EN A certification 36
Instruction leaflet for repairs & 2-yearly-check 37
Line order form 38
Reply card 39

the exiteMent shares your ride-
WelcoMe to the World
of u-turn.
Flying is a privilege.
It creates moments of presence and of bliss. U-Turn is committed to the excitement of flying
and is living this not just every day itself but also wants to make it accessible to as many people
as possible. U-Turn develops innovative products for the sport of paragliding and is offering a
full-service product range.
Our statement “saFe Fun” is an acknOwledgement
FOr saFety.
U-Turn is pursuing the absolute upper limit of passive safety, because the products should
bring delight and joy. Part of that is also that the products support the pilot even when the con-
ditions get more difficult. Because the fun factor considerably rises once the risk factor sinks.
For us not only the doable counts, but the maximum of safety. Products with high technological
aspirations, innovation and design with a quality, that shows durability over time.
u-turn has a clear gOal “make the best, even better”
We are working tirelessly on improvements and progress and push ourselves to get better every
day. To develop more ideas for more safety and constantly think things over and find intelli-
gent solutions. Thereby we are proud of our work, appreciate uncompromising quality and love
our sport. The products are produced wuth the utmost care, because they should generate
long-ranging quality.
the center OF Our acting is the individual.
Acting responsibly towards our staff and nature is a given, just as iit is to do so towards every
single pilot. U-Turn is maintaining an authentic and transparent style. Slim structures enable
dynamic operating.
Thank you for your confidence.
Have lots of great moments
Fly safe & have fun
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eternity
safety packed light
The ETERNITY is a middle A glider with optimized performance weight. The light wing is of-
fering an enormous safety cushion with a sportive handling. That turns him into a perfect
all-round talent for every adventure. Not only beginners will enjoy the ETERNITY - the mistake
forgiving behavior will definitely bring sustainable flight fun for ambitioned XC pilots and alpin-
ists as well.
The new LTF A class wing was designed under the hard criteria of uncompromising passive
safety and still the exact handling should not be cut short. Therefore the ETERNITY offers an
easy start for students when first flying high, as well as extended fun moments for experienced
pilots. The ETERNITY transforms control pulses precisely and combines A class appropriate
tolerance with dynamics. The sweet-tempered flying behavior is encouraged through the light
weight of the canopy among other things. The reactions are therefore subdued accordingly. The
markedly outstanding glide- and rise ability is especially coming into effect in weak thermal lift
and efficiently turns that into height. During the development especially much attention was
paid to an easy start behavior. Through a multitude of constructive optimizations these were
perfected. Particularly in difficult conditions the ETERNITY simplifies the start to every pilot.
The light canopy rises reliably, even at zero wind with little effort required, over the pilot. Ad-
ditionally the exceptional slow flight features of the wing are causing a low take off speed and
much control time during the start.
The ETERNITY is based on the newest knowledge of the flow simulation. Chief designer Ernst
Strobl developed a wing profile that combines a high tolerance spectrum with glide features
full of buoyancy. Elaborate calculations of the High Pressure Crossport Design (DPCD) are
not only providing the weight reduction but are also maximizing the transverse aeration of the
cross ports. How efficiently this system works, is already manifested while the glider is rising.
It provides a very fast pressure build up and gives the wing a balanced internal pressure during
the flight. The 3D shaping and the optimized pre-tensioning of the wing as well as the Precision
Profile Nose System (PPN) are enabling the perfect flow around the profile. Mini-ribs and the
Brake Gathering System (BGS) are helping the profile to more form fidelity at the rear end and
precisely transfer the control pulses to the wing. A very overseeable line concept with few main
lines is providing an easy handling and a good overview during ground handling. The risers are
equipped with the Pilot Assistant (PAS) where besides the color coding, icons are offering a
better orientation on the line levels.
In the material mix also only high tech materials which meet the high expectation of the long
term endurance were used. So selectively used material strengths of the top materials Dokdo
30 and 20 as well as Skytex 27 offer the optimized performance weight with very high durability
and form fidelity. The used light material with double coating is clearly superior in the matter of
porosity in comparison to heavy materials. That is now also confirmed by long term results and
disproves the myth according to which heavier materials achieve better check results.
The ETERNITY offers safety with optimized performance weight. It is not only aimed at begin-
ners, who want to start with small pack size and little weight, but the modern wing also guar-
antees sustainable fun for ambitioned pilots. The size XL additionally has the tandem certifi-
cation and therefore offers a light alternative for the double flight fun with matchless direct
handling.

Usage
The ETERNITY is only designed for solo usage. The ETERNITY is a light aircraft with a mass of
less than 120 kg in the class of paragliders.
The ETERNITY is suitable as a training glider making it ideally suited for beginnners as well as
for advanced pilots. All sizes are certified according to LTF / EN A-.
CERTIFICATION:
test guideline: LTF 91/09 & EN 926-1:2006, 926-2:2013
test centre: EAPR GmbH, Marktstr. 11, D-87730 Bad Grönenbach
Motorised Paragliding
The U-Turn ETERNITY is ideally equipped for the motorised flight because of its outstanding
rise features, its uncomplicated handling and the high trimmed speed. Please note that NO
ACRO MANEUVERS are allowed in the motorised flight.
The extremely high area loading through the additional weight of the motor brings even the
U-Turn ETERNITY to its load limits. The motor certification for the ETERNITY is in progress.
E-ascent help
The U-Turn ETERNITY is very suitable for e-ascent help because of its uncomplicated
handling and high trimmed speed.
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Winching
Becaus of its excellent start characteristics and its high trimmed speed, the U-Turn ETERNITY
offers the best conditions for winching operations. Take the following points into account:
– Do not use a tow line tension over 100 kp with the U-Turn ETERNITY.
– If you are not operating at your usual winch, get aquainted with the local procedures. Every
visitor on unfamiliar flying grounds needs to get a good briefing by a local pilot.
– Never winch the U-Turn ETERNITY with loads outside the permitted weight range.
– All involved persons, machines and accessories need to have the appropriate licenses,
approvals or certification for winching. That applies to pilots, hoist operator, towing attach-
ment, attachment points as well as all further machines and accessories for wich a certifi-
cate of competence is required.
Base- and brakeline adjustment
The factory brake-line setting corresponds to 0-free travel plus 5 cm. It is recommended to
adjust your brake line travel after the first flight to your personal preferences. Be aware not
to adjust the brakes too short, otherwise the glider may fly with a little, but continuous applied
brake pressure. This could be extremely dangerous during takeoff , flight and landing!
The afore mentioned factory brake setting allows for ample brake travel in extreme flight
situations as well as for landing. At the same time it enables during flight at trim-speed a
position of comfort for the pilots arms. In no case the setup A, B and C main lines should be
changed before the wing has been flown in the original setup. Please also note that adjusting
the height of the suspension to the hangpoints on the harness, changes the relative braking
travel. When setting the adjustment it is to be made certain that both sides are symmetrical
and that a permanent knot is used. The bowline works particularly well because of the fact that
it weakens the lines the least with excellent slip resistance.
bowline ① ② ③
marking
factory setting

Safety precautions
We recommend the following precautions:
– Make your maiden flight in a familiar flying site and calm conditons.
– Test your U-Turn ETERNITY only over water.
– In a „dynamic flight“ not only you are exposed to Hike loads but also the glider. Do not un-
derestimate this!
– Only fly the ETERNITY 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 appropriate training/schooling, having the needed knowledge as
well as the actual flight experience are a prerequisite to operate your U-Turn ETERNITY.
– The use of suitable, certified and in the respective country approved accessories (helmet, har-
ness, reserve) is a requirement for the use of the U-Turn ETERNITY.
– Before every take off execute a thorough inspection of your equipment (top sail, bottom sail,
ribs, especially the lines, carabiners, buckles, cloth speed system etc.) A flight with a tear in
a glider or lines can be life threatening.
– Always 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 dis-
tressing flight conditions. Most accidents are caused by pilot error.
– Never fly in close proximity to high voltage power lines, airports or motorways, over people
or with lightning! You cold endanger your life and the physcial well being of yourself as well
as third parties and at the same time act reckless and negligent. At no circumstance should
the minimum distance fall below 50m at any given 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 ETERNITY only in wind strengths, in which you are able to control the wing
to 100%. Do not use the U-Turn ETERNITY, in wind with a great gust factor. Never use the
glider with approaching thunderstorms or if probability of those of the development of thun-
derstorms is high. If a thunderstorm is approaching land immediately!
– The flying of aerobatics is generally forbidden and is dangerous. Unforeseen flight orienta-
tions can occur, which can spill out of control, arising the danger of overload on pilot and
equipment.
ATTENTION: Ignoring one or several safety precautions can lead to a lei-
surely fun flight turning into a fatal event!

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equipMent description
Short description
①Obersegel / Top
②V-Tape
③Profilrippen / Profil rips
④Galerieleine / Galeryline
⑤Untersegel / Bottom
⑥Gabelleine / Gabelline
⑦Stabiloleine / Stabiloline
⑧Stammleine / Mainline
⑨Tragegurte / Riser
①
②
③
④
⑤
⑥
⑧
⑨
⑦

Risers
The A- and B-risers have different colors to ensure positive identification at take off and during
a B-stall decent. Other adjustable, removeable or variable mechanisms are nonexistent.
Number of risers: 3+1
The risers of the U-Turn ETERNITY consist of 22 mm High Tanacity Polyester Yarn from Techni
Sangles, France.
40 30 125
70 35
140
25
500
2060
320
2030
A1/2
140
50
B,ST
C1/2/3
100
A3
25 30
25
70

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Speed system
The U-Turn ETERNITY is equipped with a very effective foop actutated speed system. It increas-
es the speed when applied up to approx. 18 km/h, depending on the wing size and pilot weight
or surface loading.
Therefore it should not be activated in extreme flight situations or deactivated immediately
when they are occuring. All extreme flight attitudes (e.g. collapses) happen at accelerated
speed more dynamically. Since the maximum acceleration 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.
ATTENTION: Through the modification the speed range in the accelerat-
ed flight is clearly higher and the reaction accordingly more dynamic. Only
pilots with enought experience should make the modification
The speed system needs to be adjusted before the first flight. Therefore the connection lines of
the foot extensor are being connected through the Brummel hooks with the speed system on
the riser. To be able to untertake the right adjustment the harness should be hung up so you
can sit in flying position. The attached risers are best held up by someone else. It should be
adjusted in a way so that the pulleys are on top of each other and you have your legs stretched
out. And you are also responsible to watch out that the speed system is adjusted symmetrically
and not too short so the glider is not pre-accelerated in the flight.

Flying experience
This manual is only focusing on the points of the technique of flying that are important for the
U-Turn ETERNITY. It cannnot and should not replace a profound flight training in an approved
flying school! Without flight training and according experience paragliding is life-endangering!
Take off
After the paraglider is unpacked and laid out oin the shape of a horseshoe, the following points
are to be considered:
- The paraglider should be laid out in such way that when pulling up by the A-risers, the
center lines are evenly and earlier tensioned than those towards the wing tips. This ensures
an easy and symmetrical inflation at the launch.
- Take the wind direction in consideration when laying out the glider, so that when it is pulled
up into the wind, both sides of the glider can rise symmetrically.
- Ensure the risers are without twists and the brake line runs 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.
- Of course the 5-point check shouldn’t be forgotten either.
In the 5-point check the following is checked:
1. Strapped (helmet, harness and carabiners are closed)
2. Suspended (risers aren’t twistedly hung into the carabiner, speed system is mounted cor
rectly, carabiners are closed)
3. Lines (A-lines on top, all lines are sorted, brake line runs freely through the pulleys)
4. Canopy (canopy lies in the shape of a horseshoe with opened leading edge at the launch)
5. Wind and airspace (wind appropriate for launch, airspace is empty)
The center of the U-Turn ETERNITY is marked by the U-Turn logo on the leading edge. It’s
sufficient to hold only the main A-risers. Since the U-Turn ETERNITY has little to no tendency to
overshoot, it requires only minimal brake input during the launch. If needed, directional correc-
tions with the brakes should be untertaken only if the wind is already overhead, since too much
brake input could drop the glider back. The remaining risers should not be grabbed during
take off. 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 EMOTION with aggressive pulling or even fast
running. That is also true when there is little to zero wind. Measured pulling up is the simplest
and safest way to launch the U-Turn ETERNITY. Once the pilot made sure that the glider is
overhead and fully inflated, the final decision is made weather to take off. After some dynamic
steps the pilot takes off.
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Turning
The U-Turn ETERNITY has a high agility and reacts to steering imputs directly and instantly. You
can fly flat turns with little altitude loss by shifting your body weight. A combined steering tech-
nique of appropriate pull on the inner brake line and shift of body weight is the best way for a
coordinated turn. The turn radius depends on the amount of pull on the brake line. At about 75
% of brake line travel, the U-Turn ETERNITY increases bank significantly and performs a fast
sleep turn that can be continued to a diving spiral.
ATTENTION: A rapid pull on the brakeline may cause a negative spin!
Active Flying
The U-Turn ETERNITY should be flown with light braking on both sides when there is turbulent
air. An increase in angle of attack provides better stability. When entering heavy thermals or
strong turbulences be careful that the canopy does not get behind you. 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 you when leaving an updraft or entering a downdraft, the brakes have to be applied to
counter that. Accelerated flight however is advisable when flying through downdraft zones. The
U-Turn ETERNITY is naturally very stable due to it’s unique way of construction. Active flying in
turbulent air (as descrived above) siginificantly increases the safety. Collapsing and deforming
of the canopy can be avoided through active flying.
Landing
Start your landing preparation at sufficient altitude. Due to its excellent flaring characteristics
the U-Turn ETERNITY is very easy to land, when the brake is applied in the right moment. After
a straight final approach against the wind let the glider slide 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 the ground, beyond the stalling point OR - if there is a strong headwind - be care-
ful with the amount of braking. Don’t perform landings out of steep turns and big directional
changes short prior to the landing to avoid PLF.
ATTENTION: During a strong wing take off attempt, ground handling and
landing the leading edge can hit the ground with high speed. This is to be
avoided because otherwise the ribs, the sewing or the fabric can be dam-
aged!

In any situation where you have to get down ASAP for different reasons e.g. thunderstorms,
extreme updraft or other danger there are a couple of techniques to do so that are described in
this following chapter.
ATTENTION: The described maneuvers stress your paraglider more than
normal and should only be performed for practice or in a real emergency
situation!
„Big Ears“
Both designated outer A2-risers (grab at or above the quick links) are being pulled down
simultaneously for 15-20 cm to fold in the wing tips. The brake toggles are to be held in hand
together with the pulled down A-lines. For additional stability and for an increased sinkrate
the speedsystem should be actuated. The glider remains fully steerable by weightshifting and
decents at an elevated sink rate (4-7m/sec, depending on how many cells are folded in) straight
forward. Once the A-risers are released, the folded wingtips reinflate automatically, if not you
may pump the brakes gently. Due to the high wingload “big earing” is a very stable flight condi-
tion even in turbulent conditions. Please be aware that you reduce the trimspeed during “big
ears”, but this can be compensated by applying the speedbar. “Big ears” in combination with
weight shifting in order to get the spiral dive, will achieve the highest sink rate. This decent
method is often tought in SIV training. Be mindful that this exposes the glider to extreme loads,
should one need to use this maneuver we recommend an equipment inspection afterwards.
B-Stall
Another very efficient method is the B-stall. The B-stall is generally known as the easiest de-
cent method. But caution, if done wrong, it is anything but harmless!
The B-stall allows a sink rate of 6 to over 9 m/sec. Check the airspace under and above you
prior to initiating a B-stall. Also pay attention to sufficient height. To initiate you hold the two B-
risers above the quick links. Whith the brakes in hand at all times, pull down the B-risers pro-
gressively and symmetrically down to the shoulder to about chest level. Hold this position. Your
sail will stop, the wing will become partially empts and stabilize itself overhead. During this the
wing will fall back a little, which must not tempt you to release the B-lines again. The glider
would then shoot forward and oscillate vigorously. Only when the glider has stabilized overhead
it is ok to exit the B-line stall. Therefore bring the B-risers swiftly and symmetrically back into
their original position. We recommend not to simply let the risers snap shut as this puts an
enourmous load on fabric, sewings and lines. In the paragraph titled “advanced handling” you
can read what to do if unexpectedly caught in a stall.
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Even though the U-Turn ETERNITY has a very high aerodynamic stability it is possible that the
glider gets into an extreme flight stituation due to pilot errors or turbulent air. The best method
to stay calm and react correctly is to take part in a flight safety course. The pilot will learn to
manage extreme flight situatuion under professional supervision. Extreme flight maneuvers
may only be executed in calm air and in sufficient hight under professional supervision (e.g.
safety training). Once again we mention that a rescue system is required by the law. The follow-
ing extreme flight figures and flight maneuvers can eigher be caused intentionally, through tur-
bulences or through pilot errors. Every pilot can get into these flight situations! All mentioned
extreme flight figures and maneuvers are dangerous if performed without the appropriate
knowledge, enough altitude or necessary introduction. A wrong execution of these described
figures and maneuvers may have fatal consequences!
Spiral Dive
Like a normal turn, initiating the spiral dive is very easy with the U-Turn ETERNITY. The spiral
dive leads to very good sink rates (up to 15-20 m/sec). To safely use the spiral dive when neces-
sary it should be practised in calm conditions. You move down vertically within the airmass. Do
not unterestimate the G-forces that act upon the pilot when diving down in an efficient spiral.
The glider has a strong nose-dive when the bank increases during the spiral dive. The behav-
iour is very dynamic and should be piloted through lessening the brake-line-pull on the inside
of the turn resp. accordingly with the outside brake and should only be practised under profes-
sional supervision.
ATTENTION: If the initiation is too fast there is a danger of a spin, in this
case release the brakes and try a smoother initiation.
Wingover
The pilot has to perform right and left turns with increasing bank until the desired angle is
reached. Collapsing wintips are prevented by gently applying brake pressure in the up- and/
or down-swing of the wingover. Normally there is no danger of collapsing wing tips with the
U-Turn ETERNITY except for when there is a very high bank. With shifting the bodyweight while
applying the brake it is possible to fly the highest possible wingovers.
Full Frontal
A negative AoA caused by turbulences of the simultaneous pull-down of the A-risers by the
pilot, results in a frontal collapse of the leading edge. The U-Turn ETERNITY comes out of a
frontstall by itself very quickly. Smooth and symmetric applying of the brake positively influenc-
es the re-opening of the canopy.
advanced handling

Collapses
Even with its high stability and very well responses in turbulences, strong turbulences can
cause the canopy of the U-Turn ETERNITY to collapse. Usually that situation is not dangerous
and clears itself automatically without any further input. To support the recovery, firmly apply
the brakes on the affected side and simultaneously steer opposite on the open side. When a
large part of the canopy collapses the counter steering is to be exercised in moderation in order
not to completely interrupt the airflow to the positive side of the wing and spin the glider.
How to avoid collapses
Tips and tricks by U-Turn chief designer, test and competition pilot Ernst Strobl
Single side collapses, especially close to the ground, are the number one reason for accidents
with paragliders. How to avoid them or how to handle the situation when it already happened,
some tips and tricks from U-Turn test- and competition pilot Ernst Strobl:
The best way to avoid collapses upfront is the right choice of the paraglider. A lot of pilots fly
a glider that is a little too hot to handle for them. So why don`t you get a glider with a lower
rating but in the end fly better and higher in the updrafts and have a lot more fun and by the
way be safer, too. To optimize the feeling for your glider on the ground, try the following:
Pratice on the ground with the right wind at a suitable location. Slowly pull up the canopy
and try to hold it up as long as possible without looking at it. That is a good way to
improve the feeling for your glider and is a prerequisite for „active flying“ (the key to avoid
collapses). Very important is also a close look at the terrain. Watch for obstacles that could
cause turbulences (buildings, trees, ...). On certain days, for example a freshly mowed madow
as landing field, could cause a lot of thermal activity. Fly very alert on a thermal active
day. Watch your canopy, collapses most of the time, announce themself. Light braking in
turbulences mostly avoids a collapse. You should have already pratised that on the ground.
Should a collapse occur close to the ground don`t always try to prevent a turn away. There is
a danger when the braking on the open side is to strong, to lose the airflow on this side and
stall the glider. Rather use the turn away motion to try to open the collapsed side.
Apply smooth braking on the open side, depending on the size of the collapse, and maybe a
little pumping action. Some canopies open a lot better when the brakes are fully applied once
on the according side, but that depends on the brakelines adjustment and your armlength.
Wrapped lines are cleared by braking the opposite side at enough altitude and pumping the
affected side a couple of times. Watch out for a possible stall. If that does no clear the situation,
try to pull dow the outer lines as much as possible. If you are too low for that, stabilize
the canopy on the opposite side avoid turning away, and leave the lines like they are. Instead
of any - risky manoeuvers rather concentrate on the landing. In the end one more advice in
order to have all kinds of situations under control.
Visit a safety-training above water. There is no better way to practice the right behaviour than
simulating a dangerous situation. Don`t get caught off guard by your first collapse. In addition,
during safety-training you can familiarize yourself with the particulars of your equipment and
you gain confidence in your gliders as well as your own abilities.
Thus far the expert advise concerning collapses by Ernst Strobl.

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Deep stall
The U-Turn ETERNITY is not stall sensitive. If in a stall, caused by overpulling on the
brakes, the rear risers or a delayed B-stall exit, the release of the brakes or the rear risers,
recovers the stall. Should the stall be caused by an extreme flight condition or configuration
(i.e. takeoff weight to low), a symmetric forward push on the A-riser or step the speed
system recovers the stall.
ATTENTION: Practicing stalls should be done with enough safe altitude.
Never apply asymmetric brakes during a stall, it could cause a spin. If the
EMOTION 2 is in deep stall, one should only release the brake if the glider is
in front.
Fullstall
To initiate a full stall, pull both brakes without a wrap slowly to the point of stall. As soon
as the point of stall is reached, hold both hands down. The glider falls back. At this point, under
no circumstance should the hands let up or release the brakes. To recover from a full stalls the
canopy should be stabilized overhead and prefilled. For this slightly let up both brakes sym-
metrically. To exit 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 for-
ward, it must be checked by a brief brake input. An asymmetrical recovery is to be avoided, this
could lead to falling into the glider.

Negative Turn
A negative turn/spin is initiated, when the pilot pulls the brake on one side fast and completely
through to the point of stall while letting the other brake partly free. With a negative turn the
glider turns relatively fast around its center, while the inside flies backwards. In order to exit a
negative spin, the applied brake is released, where stalled side of the wing can pick up speed or
one exits though a full stall, by braking the flying side into a stall as well.
ATTENTION: The Spin and the Fullstall and unpredictable and dangerous
flight figures and should only be executed in a safety training under supervi-
sion and never be executed intentionally. There is danger of riser twist. With
a riser twist the brake lines can get blocked.
ATTENTION: The glider has been overloaded. Fullstalls and negative turns/
spins as a descent method are dangerous, because a wrong exit, regardless
of glider type, can have fatal consequences.
Emergency Piloting
In any situation where normal steering is not possible, the U-Turn ETERNITY can be easily
steered and landed with the back risers. Turns can be flown with weightshift, however be care-
ful that the glider doesn`t lock into a spiral.
Transport and storage
When transporting the glider don’t expose it to any liquids. It has to be packed completely dry.
always store the ETERNITY away from UV radiation. Furthermore never store the wing together
with acids or similar goods. A dry storage is of utmost importance!
ATTENTION: After a longer storage period the glider needs to be thorough-
ly checked.
Repairs
Basically only authorized service centers may execute repairs on paragliders. Small damages
like tears or small holes up to a size of 2 x 2 cm, where a repair without special equipment is
possible, the pilot may do by himself. The included self-sticky tape from the repair-kit is to be
used for that. Tears or holes need to be fixed from both sides. Please take care that the repair
tape sticks out at least 2cm beyond the damaged area on all sides. The self-sticky tape can be
cut into the right form. Rounding off the corners prevents it from becoming detached.