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deflations. Using the stirrup can require some effort and the pilot’s balance in the harness can be affected.
It may be necessary to make some adjustments to the harness. We recommend that only fly in conditions
where you can penetrate with the risers level so that you have the extra airspeed should you need it.
To fly at maximum speed the stirrup should be applied gradually until the upper pulley on the A riser butts
against the pulley at the riser base.
IMPORTANT
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Do practice using the speed system in normal flying.
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Be careful flying fast in rough or turbulent conditions as deflations are more likely to occur at speed.
The increased speed is achieved by reducing the angle of attack, this means that the canopy will
collapse only slightly more easily.
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Remember that your glide deteriorates at higher speeds. Best glides are achieved when the risers are
level and the brakes are off.
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Check the component parts at regular intervals for wear and tear and ensure that the system always
works smoothly.
Landing
Landing the Magic 5 is straightforward. Flare the Magic 5 in the normal way from an altitude of around 2 m
when landing in light winds. It may sometimes help to take wraps on the brakes to make the flare more
effective.
Strong wind landings require a different technique. If you use the brakes to flare in a strong wind the
Magic 5 tends to convert this to height. This can be real problem.
The best method is to take hold of the C risers at the maillons just before landing, and collapse the canopy
using these when you have landed. The glider will collapse very quickly using this method. The glider can
also be steered using the rear risers but be careful not to cause a premature stall.
Chapter V
Recovery Techniques
Stalls
These manoeuvres are dangerous and should not be practised in the course of normal flying. Stalls are
caused through flying too slowly. Airspeed is lost as brake pressure increases and as the canopy
approaches the stall it will start to descend vertically and finally begin to collapse. Should this occur it is
important that the pilot release the brakes at the correct moment. The brakes should never be released
when the wing has fallen behind the pilot as this can result in the glider diving forward so far that there is a
risk of the pilot falling into the sail.
If you want to exit from a maintained full stall it will probably be necessary to pre-release the brakes a little
to avoid the tips of the wing getting caught in front before the brakes are fully released.
All pilots who fly the Magic 5 are advised never to attempt this manoeuvre unless over the water, with the
correct safety equipment and under supervision. This manual is not provided as training manual. Suitable
training should be obtained by doing the correct course.
Deep Stall (or Parachutal)
The Magic 5 has been designed so that it will not easily remain in a deep stall.
However if the Magic 5 is incorrectly rigged or its flying characteristics have been adversely affected by
some other cause, it is possible that the paraglider could enter this situation. Therefore in the interests of
safety all pilots should be aware of this problem, and know how to recover from it. The most common way
to enter deep stall is from a flying too slowly, from a B line stall or even from big ears.
When in deep stall the pilot will notice the following: -
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Very low airspeed
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Descent is almost vertical (like a round canopy) and is typically at around 5m/sec.
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The paraglider appears quite well inflated but does not have the full internal pressure. It therefore
appears and feels a bit ´limp´.