UP Paragliders K24 User manual

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Owner's Manual
and Service Booklet
Serial Number:__________________________
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© 1995-2020 UP International
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Version 1.0
Effective: 11/2020
Updated: 11/ 2020

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WELCOME IN OUR TEAM........................................................................................................... 4
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS............................................................................................................ 5
CORRECT BEHAVIOUR IN RELATION TO THE ENVIRONMENT .............................................5
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION........................................................................................................ 5
PURPOSE ..................................................................................................................................6
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 WEIGHT RANGE..................................................................................................6
OPERATING LIMITS .....................................................................................................................7
TECHNICAL DATA UP K24.........................................................................................................8
FRONT SECTION SUPPORT .........................................................................................................9
CANOPY MATERIAL .....................................................................................................................9
LINE MATERIAL........................................................................................................................... 9
LINE SYSTEM .............................................................................................................................9
RISERS.................................................................................................................................... 10
SOFT SPREADER BAR (OPTIONAL)..............................................................................................10
BEFORE THE FIRST FLIGHT.................................................................................................... 12
ADJUSTMENTS ......................................................................................................................... 12
POSITION OF THE BRAKES......................................................................................................... 12
SUITABLE HARNESSES.............................................................................................................. 12
RESCUE SYSTEM...................................................................................................................... 13
USE OF THE UP K24.................................................................................................................13
AEROBATICS............................................................................................................................ 13
PPG.......................................................................................................................................14
FLYING WITH PASSENGER ......................................................................................................... 14
FLIGHT PRACTICE AND SAFETY............................................................................................ 14
FLIGHT PRACTICE ................................................................................................................... 14
PRE-FLIGHT CHECK .................................................................................................................. 14
ATTACHMENT TO SPREADER BAR............................................................................................... 15
Soft spreader bar............................................................................................................... 15
TAKE-OFF ............................................................................................................................... 16
SPEED CONTROL...................................................................................................................... 16
Using the brakes................................................................................................................ 16
Using the trimmers............................................................................................................. 16
TURNING ................................................................................................................................. 17
LANDING..................................................................................................................................17
WINCH TOWING........................................................................................................................ 17
Attaching the towline release system ................................................................................. 18
FLIGHT SAFETY........................................................................................................................ 18
THERMALS AND TURBULENCE ................................................................................................... 18

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GETTING DOWN FAST................................................................................................................ 18
STEEP SPIRAL DIVE.................................................................................................................. 19
B- STALLS ............................................................................................................................... 19
BIG EARS ................................................................................................................................ 19
FLYING OUTSIDE THE NORMAL FLIGHT ENVELOPE ........................................................... 20
BEHAVIOUR IN EXTREME SITUATIONS ......................................................................................... 20
COLLAPSING THE PARAGLIDER ..................................................................................................20
Asymmetric collapse..........................................................................................................20
Cravatte.............................................................................................................................21
Full frontal collapse............................................................................................................ 21
THE STALLS ............................................................................................................................. 21
Deep Stall.......................................................................................................................... 21
Full Stall............................................................................................................................. 22
Spin...................................................................................................................................22
WINGOVERS ............................................................................................................................22
EMERGENCY STEERING............................................................................................................ 22
FURTHER REFERENCES ............................................................................................................23
Rain-induced deep stall......................................................................................................23
Adhesive logos .................................................................................................................. 23
Overloading.......................................................................................................................23
Salt water........................................................................................................................... 23
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING............................................................................................. 24
TAKING CARE OF YOUR PARAGLIDER..........................................................................................24
Packing the wing................................................................................................................ 24
Paraglider fabric................................................................................................................. 25
Paraglider lines.................................................................................................................. 25
Storage and transport........................................................................................................26
CLEANING................................................................................................................................26
CHECKS AND REPAIRS........................................................................................................... 26
MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................................................... 26
Change of trimmer webbing...............................................................................................26
Airworthiness Check..........................................................................................................27
UP Craftsmanship.............................................................................................................. 27
Spare parts........................................................................................................................ 27
UP WARRANTY........................................................................................................................ 27
National warranty conditions.............................................................................................. 27
International UP warranty...................................................................................................27
CHECKING THE UP K24............................................................................................................. 28
SENDING THE UP GLIDER AND OTHER UP PRODUCTS.................................................................. 28
ATTACHMENT............................................................................................................................. 0
LINE MAP...................................................................................................................................0
SERVICE BOOKLET .....................................................................................................................2

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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.
Welcome in our team
Congratulations on the purchase of your new UP K24. UP International is renowned across the
globe for designing and building the finest paragliders available –paragliders characterised by
maximum safety, performance and quality in every aspect.
Please take a little time to register your glider. This way we can keep you informed of all new
products and developments at UP, as well as any technical information about the UP K24.
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 online. Your completed product registra-
tion is also needed should any warranty issues arise.
http://www.up-paragliders.com/en/service/product-registration
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.
UP International GmbH
Kreuzeckbahnstraße 7
D-8267 Garmisch-Partenkirchen
[e-mail]
[phone]
Have fun with your new UP K24!
UP International

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Safety instructions
Paragliding is an extremely demanding sport requiring the highest levels of attention, judgement,
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, injury,
or death, which may result from use of this paraglider.
Please read this owner's manual thoroughly before your first flight with the UP K24so 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 K24, but it does not replace attending a paragliding school.
It is important to note the following points:
at the time of delivery the UP K24conforms to LTF NFL II-91/09 and EN 926-2:2014
requirements (see certification information later in this manual),
any changes being made outside the permitted range of adjustment invalidate any and all
claims under the warranty,
using this paraglider is exclusively at the risk of the user; the manufacturer or distributor
assumes no responsibility for accidents occurring while using it,
it is assumed that the pilot is in possession of the necessary qualifications and provisions of
any relevant laws are observed,
When reselling the wing please make sure you also give this manual to the new owner. The man-
ual is an integrated part of the paraglider and is required for the wing to keep its certification
Correct behaviour in relation to the environment
Paragliding is a particularly nature-friendly sport. This makes it all the more important that we as
paraglider pilots behave in a responsible way towards both the environment and the people shar-
ing it with us. We encourage you to treat nature with respect, to stay on marked hiking trails when
walking to takeoff or hiking out from an XC landing, to avoid unnecessary noise, to never litter and
to observe all local regulations.
Please also make sure to comply with legislation regarding protected areas, privately owned
property or hunting arenas –this ensures the least possible friction in relation to other users of the
great outdoors, to the benefit of both yourself and the sport as a whole.
Technical description
The UP K24was developed by UP to satisfy the demand of tandem pilots for a fast and secure
tandem paraglider with outstanding take-off attributes and easy handling.
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 appendix and on
our website.

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Purpose
According to LTF 91/09 the K24is an air sport vehicle (class paraglider) with an empty weight of
less than 120 kg.
LTF and EN classification
The UP K24is certified to the following classification for both sizes: LTF09/EN B
Target group and recommended flying experience
The K24is ideally suited for both recreational pilots who want to enjoy relaxed thermal and cross-
country flights with passenger as well as for professional commercial use. Regular flight experi-
ence and advanced technical flight knowledge with at least 20-30 flight hours per year are re-
quired.
Necessary skills for normal flights
Due to the somewhat shorter brake line travel (compared to EN A wings)*, the reduced roll damp-
ening and the dynamic handling, the flying and handling behavior of paraglider in this class re-
quires advanced, precise skills along with the ability to fly instinctively and intuitively.
Necessary skills for dealing with disturbances
The glider behavior in connection with disturbances requires somewhat higher skills than what is
the case on LTF/EN A wings. The pilot must possess a certain amount of automated reactions
and be able to react quickly to incidents. We recommend making sure that you have the skills to
sense disturbances before they happen, and to deal with them correctly once they do. Of particu-
lar importance here are adequate skills for dealing with asymmetrical or frontal collapses. Should
you not feel fully up to the task we recommend visiting a SIV clinic with your new wing
Necessary skills for dealing with rapid descent methods
The behavior during maneuvers for rapid descents in this class can be demanding. The pilot
should possess adequate skills for the safe execution of these rapid descent maneuvers. In case
of insufficient skills or experience in this department we strongly recommend partaking in an SIV
course with the new wing.
Suitability for training
The UP K24is suitable for the training of future tandem pilots who have already completed training
as a solo pilot and who have already acquired the nationally valid requirements for training as a
tandem pilot.
Recommended weight range
The UP K24should 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,
passenger, 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, then
weighing the passenger and adding the two numbers. The UP K24responds to load changes by
flying either marginally faster or slower, depending on whether you in- or decrease the load. The
glide ratio in still air is not affected, and the minimum sink rate only insignificantly so.

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Operating limits
For the commissioning of the K24, compliance with the operating limits must be ensured for the
entire duration of the flight, including preparation and follow-up. These are exceeded as soon as
one of the following points applies:
•Flying with a number of seats that does not correspond to the certification
•Failure to comply with the respective upper and lower TOW
•Temperatures of more than -30° C or more than 50° C
•Flying in rain, snowfall, in clouds or fog or with a wet canopy for any other reason
•Impermissible modifications to the canopy, lines or risers
•Acrobatics and maneuvers with a bank angle of more than 90°
•Wind speeds at the take-off site and expected wind speeds in flight that are higher than
2/3 of the usable speed with the take-off weight intended for the flight
•Turbulent weather conditions that lead to extreme flight conditions outside the flight
conditions tested in the certifciation

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General overview
Size SM ML
Surface area flat [m²] 37,2 41,2
Surface area projected [m²] 31,8 35,2
Flat span [m] 14,2 14,9
Projected span [m] 10,9 11,5
Flat aspect ratio 5,4 5,4
Projected aspect ratio 3,8 3,8
Number of Chambers 52 52
Total line length incl. Brake [m] 253 269
Total # of lines incl.Brake
266 266
Glider weight [kg] 7,2 7,7
Takeoff weight [kg] 110-200 130-230
maximum symmetrical steering travel at
maximum weight [cm]
65 65
Accelerator travel [cm]
Number of risers (split A-risers) 4+1 4+1
Trimmer Yes Yes
Maximum trimmer travel [mm] 80 80
LTF/EN Category B * B
Description Solo&Tandem Tandem
* pending
Technical Data UP K24

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FSS
Front Section Support
UP was first with the Aerofoil Stabilising System, an idea that
has since been widely accepted in the industry. The K24 uses
a modified version of the same, and we have chosen to call
this the FSS. Instead of Mylar® the FSS comprises a Nylon®
batten that defines the leading edge curvature and helps keep-
ing the cell opening open at all times. This Nylon® batten is
insusceptible to bending damage and has no ageing properties
–it will normally outlast the rest of the canopy by a good mar-
gin. This means that the UP K24 will retain its perfect launch-
ing characteristics all through its service life. In the unlikely
event that a batten should break it can be replaced in a few
easy steps –please refer to the chapter “Replacing FSS bat-
tens” for guidelines.
Canopy material
The K24consists of a mixture of Porcher and Dominico fabrics:
Top Sail Front/Leading Edge Skytex 42 Everlast
Designs stripes small/wide Skytex 38 Universal
Top sail rear Skytex 38 Universal
Bottom sail Dominico 20 DMF
Ribs, V-Ribs, H-stripes Skytex 40 Hard
Line material
The lines used on the UP K24are sheathed and unsheathed Dyneema®- lines made by Edelrid,
Liros and Cousin in different diameters. Details can be found on the website in the current line
plan.
Line system
The lines of each wing section consist of four groups and the brake lines:
A-Level: Amain1, Amain2, Amain3
B-Level: Bmain1, Bmain2, Bmain3, STI
C-Level: Cmain1, Cmain2, Cmain3
D-Level: Dmain1, Dmain2, Dmain3
Brake lines : BRKI
The brake lines are collected at one main control line per side. This control line runs through a
pulley attached to the C-Riser and is marked with a black dot at the point where it should be tied
to the brake handle swivel. 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 (AI-II, AIII, B,C and D) are colour coded for
easy identification and handling. All main lines of each level are looped together and attached to
delta quick links, which are connected to the risers. The quick links have special line collectors to
prevent lines slipping.

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Dimensions and adjustment range Position 1 Position 2 Position 3
Height difference
pilot to passenger
Distance main suspension (red) - pilot (blue) [mm] 420 360 300 -60
Distance main suspension (red) - passenger (green) [mm] 360 360 360 0
Adjustment path of the height adjustment [mm] 0 120 240 60
Risers
The split A and B risers are color-coded to ensure clear identification for take-off, big ears and
when descending using the B-stall.
A / A3 riser: red
B-riser: black
C -belt: black
D-riser: yellow
UP has equipped the UP K24with a newly developed riser with trimmers on D. This allows the
angle of attack of the canopy to be changed. The trimmer setting is described in more detail in the
chapter "Speed control using a trimmer".
Soft spreader bar (optional)
Upon request, the K24 can be supplied with a height-
adjustable soft spreader. This can be used to compensate
the height difference between pilot and passenger. There-
fore green markings are applied to the adjustment device at
a distance of 120mm. By pulling on the red loop, the length
of the distance between the pilot and the main suspension
can be varied as follows:
More details about the use can be found in the chapters below.
Soft spreader