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Table of contents
WELCOME IN OUR TEAM.................................................................................................... 5
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................................................... 6
CORRECT BEHAVIOUR IN RELATION TO THE ENVIRONMENT ............................. 6
DEVELOPMENT OF PARAGLIDERS .................................................................................. 7
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................. 7
Purpose ............................................................................................................................... 8
LTF and EN classification .................................................................................................. 8
Target group and recommended flying experience ............................................................. 8
Necessary skills for normal flights ...................................................................................... 8
Necessary skills for dealing with disturbances.................................................................... 8
Necessary skills for dealing with rapid descent methods .................................................... 8
Suitability for training ......................................................................................................... 8
Recommended Takeoff weight ............................................................................................. 8
TECHNICAL DATA UP KIBO ............................................................................................. 10
CONSTRUCTION ...................................................................................................................... 11
Aerofoil Stabilising System² .............................................................................................. 11
CANOPY MATERIAL ................................................................................................................. 12
LINE MATERIAL ...................................................................................................................... 12
LINE SYSTEM .......................................................................................................................... 12
RISERS .................................................................................................................................... 13
UP BACKPACK........................................................................................................................ 15
Adjustment of the back pack .............................................................................................. 15
Packing tips ....................................................................................................................... 15
BEFORE THE FIRST FLIGHT ............................................................................................ 16
ADJUSTMENTS ........................................................................................................................ 17
Position of the brakes ........................................................................................................ 17
Speed system ..................................................................................................................... 19
SUITABLE HARNESSES ............................................................................................................. 19
RESCUE SYSTEM ..................................................................................................................... 20
USE OF THE UP KIBO .............................................................................................................. 20
AEROBATICS ........................................................................................................................... 20
MOTORISED PARAGLIDING ...................................................................................................... 20
FLIGHT PRACTICE AND SAFETY .................................................................................... 20
FLIGHT PRACTICE .............................................................................................................. 20
PRE-FLIGHT CHECK ................................................................................................................. 20
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