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Download Operating Instructions UP Sherpa
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.......................................................................................... Before the first flight Adjustments The UP Sherpa has undergone an extensive development programme 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 Europe, the UP Sherpa is manufactured to the highest quality and precision. The line lengths of each glider are individually checked and recoded before dispatch. Under no circumstances should the lengths of the lines or risers of the UP Sherpa be altered in any way. Warning: Any change will invalidate certification! The only change allowable is to the length of the lower brake line. This should only be done by an experienced person. Position of the brakes The UP Sherpa 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 nonstandard attachment points might feel it necessary to change the position of the brake loops. If the brakes are to be shortened, it is extremely important that any adjustment does not affect the glider’s trim speed. There must always be some free play in the brakes when they are fully released. This can be checked with the glider inflated above the pilot’s head. There should be some noticeable bow in .............................................................................................................. 20
