UP Makalu Light User manual

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Owner´s Manual
and Service Booklet
Serial Number: ____________________
Version 1.0
Effective: 01/2013
Updated: 01/2013

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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.
© 1995-2013 UP International

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Table of contents
WELCOME IN OUR TEAM....................................................................................................7
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................................................8
CORRECT BEHAVIOUR IN RELATION TO THE ENVIRONMENT.............................8
DEVELOPMENT OF PARAGLIDERS..................................................................................8
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION.................................................................................................9
LTF AND EN CLASSIFICATION ................................................................................................ 10
Target group and recommended flying experience........................................................... 10
Necessary skills for normal flights.................................................................................... 10
Necessary skills for dealing with disturbances.................................................................. 10
Necessary skills for dealing with rapid descent methods.................................................. 10
Suitability for training....................................................................................................... 10
Recommended Takeoff weight...........................................................................................10
TECHNICAL DATA UP MAKALU LIGHT........................................................................11
CONSTRUCTION ...................................................................................................................... 12
Aerofoil Stabilising System² .............................................................................................. 13
CANOPY MATERIAL.................................................................................................................13
LINE MATERIAL ......................................................................................................................14
LINE SYSTEM .......................................................................................................................... 14
RISERS.................................................................................................................................... 14
UP BACKPACK........................................................................................................................ 16
Adjustment of the back pack..............................................................................................16
Packing tips.......................................................................................................................17
BEFORE THE FIRST FLIGHT ............................................................................................ 18
ADJUSTMENTS ........................................................................................................................ 18
Position of the brakes........................................................................................................ 18
Speed system ..................................................................................................................... 20
SUITABLE HARNESSES .............................................................................................................20
RESCUE SYSTEM ..................................................................................................................... 21
USE OF THE UP MAKALU LIGHT .............................................................................................21
AEROBATICS........................................................................................................................... 21
MOTORISED PARAGLIDING......................................................................................................21
FLIGHT PRACTICE AND SAFETY....................................................................................22
FLIGHT PRACTICE.............................................................................................................. 22
PRE-FLIGHT CHECK ................................................................................................................. 22
THE START PHASES ................................................................................................................. 22
SPEED CONTROL ..................................................................................................................... 23

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Using the brakes ...............................................................................................................23
Using the Speed System.....................................................................................................23
TURNING ................................................................................................................................ 24
LANDING ................................................................................................................................ 24
WINCH TOWING ...................................................................................................................... 24
Attaching the towline release system................................................................................. 25
FLIGHT SAFETY...................................................................................................................26
THERMALS AND TURBULENCE................................................................................................. 26
GETTING DOWN FAST ..............................................................................................................26
Steep Spiral Dive............................................................................................................... 27
B-Line Stalls......................................................................................................................27
Big Ears ............................................................................................................................ 27
FLYING OUTSIDE THE NORMAL FLIGHT ENVELOPE.............................................. 29
BEHAVIOUR IN EXTREME SITUATIONS......................................................................................29
COLLAPSING THE PARAGLIDER ................................................................................................29
Asymmetric collapse .........................................................................................................29
Cravatte ............................................................................................................................ 29
Full frontal collapse.......................................................................................................... 30
THE STALLS ............................................................................................................................ 30
Deep Stall..........................................................................................................................30
Full stall............................................................................................................................30
Spin...................................................................................................................................31
WINGOVERS ........................................................................................................................... 31
EMERGENCY STEERING........................................................................................................... 32
FURTHER REFERENCES ............................................................................................................ 32
Rain-induced deep stall.....................................................................................................32
Adhesive logos .................................................................................................................. 32
Overloading ...................................................................................................................... 33
Salt water.......................................................................................................................... 33
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING.....................................................................................34
TAKING CARE OF YOUR PARAGLIDER....................................................................................... 34
Packing the wing............................................................................................................... 34
Paraglider fabric .............................................................................................................. 36
Paraglider lines ................................................................................................................ 36
Storage and transport ....................................................................................................... 37
CLEANING ..............................................................................................................................37
CHANGING ASS BATTENS ......................................................................................................37
CHECKS AND REPAIRS ......................................................................................................39
MAINTENANCE .......................................................................................................................39
Airworthiness Check.........................................................................................................39
UP Craftsmanship............................................................................................................. 39
UP WARRANTY ......................................................................................................................39

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National warranty conditions ...........................................................................................39
International UP warranty................................................................................................40
CHECKING THE UP MAKALU LIGHT ........................................................................................ 40
PACKING AND CHECKING OF THE RESCUE SYSTEM....................................................................40
SENDING THE UP GLIDER AND OTHER UP PRODUCTS............................................................... 41
DISPOSAL...............................................................................................................................41
UP HOMEPAGE.....................................................................................................................41
SOME FINAL WORDS ..........................................................................................................42
ATTACHMENTS....................................................................................................................43
LINE PLAN .............................................................................................................................. 43
LUFTSPORTGERÄTE-KENNBLATT MAKALU LIGHT XS-L .........................................................44
SERVICE BOOKLET............................................................................................................. 50
GLIDER-AND PILOT DATA .......................................................................................................50
PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD ...............................................................................................54
Kreuzeckbahnstrasse 7 ............................................................................... 55
82467 Garmisch-Partenkirchen..................................................................55
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.

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Welcome in our team
Congratulations on the purchase of your new UP Makalu Light. 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 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 Makalu Light.
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>service>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 Makalu Light!
UP International Team

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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 Makalu Light 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 Makalu Light, but it does not
replace attending a paragliding school. It
is important to note the following points:
at the time of delivery the UP Makalu
Light conforms to LTF NFL II-91/09
and EN 926-2:2005 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
manual 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 sharing 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.
Development of
paragliders
Admitted; we're proud of our history.
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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 world 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 hang gliding –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 Brock’s 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 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 homogeneous 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. 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
prototype’s 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
homologation testing with the testing
houses. 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 Makalu Light was built to fulfil
the expectations to a modern, safe and
fast lightweight Intermediate wing. The
launching is excellent, the weight and
packing volume is low and the
performance figures are 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 appendix.

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LTF and EN
classification
The UP Makalu Light is certified to the
following classification(s): LTF09/EN B
Target group and
recommended flying
experience
Thermal and XC pilots flying regularly and
possessing advanced flying skills. We
think a minimum of 20-30 hours of
airtime/year is a sensible limit to set.
Necessary skills for normal
flights
Due to the somewhat shorter brake line
travel (compared to EN A wings), the
reduced roll dampening and the dynamic
handling, the flying and handling
behaviour of paragliders in this class
requires advanced, precise skills along
with the ability to fly instinctively and
intuitively.
Necessary skills for dealing
with disturbances
The glider behaviour in connection with
disturbances requires somewhat higher
skills than what is the case on LTF 1
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 particular
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 behaviour during manoeuvres like
spiral dives or b-line stalls in this class
can be demanding. The pilot should
possess adequate skills for the safe
execution of these rapid descent
manoeuvres. In case of insufficient
skills or experience in this department
we strongly recommend partaking in
an SIV clinic with the new wing.
Suitability for training
The UP Makalu Light is very well
suited for training.
Recommended Takeoff
weight
The UP Makalu Light is manufactured
in three sizes, each with a very large
weight range. Each size is optimised
for the middle of the weight range, but
can be flown anywhere within the
weight range. Unlike other wings the
pilot should primarily consider the
intended use when choosing a size –if
the wing is to be used for para-
alpinism we recommend selecting a
smaller size, if the main field of use is
to be “normal” paragliding then it will
make sense to look more at wing
loading. Overall, for normal use you
may aim for a wing loading around 2,7
to 3kg/m2whereas for para-alpinism
you are quite OK to go for 4kg/m2or
even higher.

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Technical Data UP Makalu Light
Size 18 20 22
Surface area flat [m²] 22,5 24,5 26,6
Surface area projected [m²] 18,9 20,7 22,4
Flat span [m] 10,9 11,3 11,8
Projected span [m] 8,5 8,8 9,2
Flat aspect ratio 5,3 5,2 5,2
Projected aspect ratio 3,8 3,7 3,7
Number of Chambers 44 44 44
Total line length incl. Brake [m] 296 309 322
Total # of lines incl.Brake 142 142 142
Line dimensions [mm]
Glider weight [kg] 3,35 3,5 3,75
Trimmspeed [km/h] 37 37 37 Top speed [km/h] 51 51 51
Takeoff weight [kg] 50-75 55-90 65-110
LTF/EN Category
B in progress
B B
Description
0,7/0,8/0,9/1,1/1,3/1,6
Basis Intermdediate

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Construction
The Makalu Light: UP’s new lightweight
Basic Intermediate is the perfect example
of a wing combining great passive safety
with total flying pleasure. Thanks to the
Hybrid Synergy Profile the Makalu Light
has superior performance but also the
safety of a basic intermediate wing. This
makes the Makalu Light the right choice
for an unusually large pilot group –in fact,
pilots coming from almost all glider
classes will have fun on a Makalu Light.
Illustration 2: CAD-drawing UP Makalu
Light
Due to the light weight and low packing
volume the Makalu Light is interesting not
only for para-alpinism but also for frequent
travellers and in fact anyone who enjoys a
light and compact kit.
Reactions to collapses are reassuringly
unspectacular, and the Makalu Light fulfils
the LTF09/EN B test criteria with flying
colours.
These characteristics make the Makalu
Light the perfect all-round flying machine,
appealing to pilots of almost all levels; the
Beginner, the Weekend Warrior, even
pilots stepping down from the higher
classes.
Hybrid Synergy Profile
New UP wings always remain true to
the basic values of UP (more
performance, but safely!) but at the
same time they are each completely
new developments in their own right.
The aerofoil is nothing less than the
next generation of the Hybrid Synergy
Aerofoil. The basic premise for this
design concept is to combine the
characteristics of an intermediate wing
aerofoil with that of a school wing –
and the child of this union is a unique
new Aerofoil with the best of both
worlds. The Makalu Light has the
performance of an EN-B wing and the
safety of a school glider!
The best of both worlds –basic gliders
and intermediate –a new design with
the following advantages:
perfect performance
optimal safety
accurate handling

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Aerofoil Stabilising System²
UP was first with the Aerofoil Stabilising
System, an idea that has since been
widely accepted in the industry. The
Makalu Light uses a modified version of
the same, and we have chosen to call this
the ASS². Instead of Mylar® the ASS²
comprises a Nylon® batten that defines
the leading edge curvature and helps
keeping 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 margin. This
means that the UP Makalu Light will retain
its perfect launching 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 ASS
battens” for guidelines.
Performance data
Main focus area during the development
phase of the Makalu Light was to make a
wing that would suit both weight watchers
and “normal” paraglider pilots with an
interest in lightweight material. With
the Makalu 3 we already had what we
felt was the perfect wing for the
category, only some pilots like their kit
lighter still. The Makalu Light is
essentially a Makalu 3 at heart, but
insofar as sizes can be compared it is
roughly 1.1kg lighter than the
provenance, and significantly more
compact when packed. The
performance of the Light is at least as
good as the Makalu 3, but the thinner
lines and lighter canopy have made a
wing that is slightly more dynamic to
fly. Since most pilots will likely fly the
wing heavier than they would a Makalu
3, this contributes further still to the
dynamics in flight.
Canopy material
The UP Makalu Light is sewn from
polyamide cloth, which is particularly
stretch-resistant and durable, and is
specially treated for maximum UV-
resistance.
At UP we are always testing new
materials to see if our wings can
benefit from new developments in the
textile industry. After comprehensive
tests we have settled on the following
Porcher Marine/Dominico Textile
material mix for the Makalu Light:
Leading edge top: 70032 E3X
"Evolution Plus" (32 g/m²)
Trailing edge top: 70000 E71
(26 g/m²)
Bottom sail: 70000 E71 (26
g/m²)
Ribs and V-Tapes: 70032
E4D (32 g/m²)
This mix comprises the best
compromise between weight/bulk and
longevity.

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Line material
The lines used on the UP Makalu Light are
sheathed Dyneema® lines and
unsheathed Technora® lines made by
Edelrid. The following diameters are
employed: Thickness 0.7, 0.8, 0.9, 1.1, 1.3
and 1.6 Millimeter.
A new manufacturing process in which the
lines are pre-stretched makes these lines
particularly stretch-resistant, and they
have little or no tendency to shrink. Their
break-load is noticeably higher than that of
comparable Aramide lines, and they are
completely insusceptible to bending-cycle
damage, unlike Aramide lines.
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 (the "handshake" loop) to
prevent a weakening of the core and a
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-Level: AI-AII
Split A-Level : AIII
B-Level: BI-BIII,STI
C-Level: CI-CIII
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!
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, and
are secured using a strong thread-
locking compound (Loctite©), to
prevent unintentional opening. After
maintenance work the delta quick links
should be re-secured using thread
locking Loctite©!
Risers
The split A risers and B risers are
colour marked to improve ground
handling and B-lining/Big Ears.
A Risers: Red
A3 Risers (for Big Ears): Grey (green
main line)
B Risers: Blue
C Risers: Black/no marking
We use a very similar riser design for
our competition wings. They allow for
very high top speeds with low sink
values and give impressive stability at
high speeds.
Once activated the speed system pulls
simultaneously on the A's and B's.
This maintains the angle of incidence
around the leading edge and causes
only minimal influence to the collapse
resistance properties of the wing.
Top speed is reached when the top
pulley touches the bottom pulley of the
speed system, down near the
karabiner.

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Illustration 2: UP Makalu Light
riser

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UP Backpack
The UP Makalu Light 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-
shaped 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
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.
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 back
pack
When fully loaded, all compression
Illustration 3:
UP back pack

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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 approximately 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 your 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.
Illustration 4: Ideal load distribution
in the UP rucksack

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Before the first flight
The UP Makalu Light 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
Makalu Light delivered has been minutely
checked at the factory, and corresponds
exactly to the wing certified by the DHV.
ATTENTION! The Makalu
Light must be test-inflated on
flat ground, and the first flight
must be carried out by a
professional, before the wing
is delivered to its new owner.
Adjustments
The UP Makalu Light 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 Makalu Light 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
Makalu Light be altered in any way.
WARNING! Any change to
the configuration of the wing
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 Makalu Light 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 attachment
points might consider 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 (3-4
cm) 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.

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BEWARE! Loose or
incorrect brake knots can
cause serious accidents
through loss of the steering
of the glider!
Illustration 5 and 6:
Fisherman’s knot and
bowline knot

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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.
During take off it is advisable to fix the
accelerator stirrup underneath the
harness to avoid any danger of tripping
over it.
Suitable harnesses
The Makalu Light can be flown with
any harness with the main suspension
point at around chest height. The lower
the suspension points the more the
harness will respond to weight shift.
The recommended distance between
the karabiners depends on the pilot
weight:
<50kg: 38cm
50-80kg: 42cm
>80kg: 46cm
The harness design should also
guarantee that it is possible to
accelerate the UP Makalu Light up to
Ropeofspeed
system
Brummelhook
for
combination
between
footbarand
riser
Pulleyroller
Footbarwith
2steps
Illustration 7:
Components of the foot
accelerator