FreeX MANX L, Owner'S Manual

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Page 2: ...accuracies at any time We reserve the right for changes occurring due to technical progress Trademarks The quotation of brand names trade marks and trade names etc in this manual even though not being...

Page 3: ...y safe landings with your new wing In order to make your start as easy as possible and to help you get familiar with your MANX and its advantages we recommend before you intend to get airborne with yo...

Page 4: ...es 12 The reserve parachute 13 The carrying bag 13 Possibilities for adjustment 16 Brake 16 Speed system adjustment 18 Flying 22 Launching 22 Preparation 22 Launching technique 24 Winch towing 24 Flig...

Page 5: ...s 32 Asymmetric deflations 32 Collapse with entanglement 32 Front deflations 33 Stall 34 Deep parachutal stall 34 Dynamic Full stall 34 Spin 35 Brake failure 35 Motorised flight 36 Care and Maintenanc...

Page 6: ...the best possible support it would be very helpful if you would also answer the questions on the back of the reply card MANX S M L Startweight kg 60 85 80 105 100 130 Cells 36 36 36 Glider weight kg 5...

Page 7: ...nd easy handling make the MANX the perfect partner for excellent results and more flying fun Before starting however it is important from the standpoint of safety that you get sufficiently familiar wi...

Page 8: ...h helps maintain the porosity for a longer period The bottom surface uses the 9017 E38A 40g material which again optimises the overall weight of the glider Diagonally stiffened Porcher Marine fabric 9...

Page 9: ...g branching the lines between canopy and riser at three levels and by adapting their diameters to the occurring loads Only high quality Cousin Trestec Super Aramid and dynema lines are used These high...

Page 10: ...adjusted This allows uncomplicated handling when launching as well as the ability to reach line links during flight The precisely designed transmission ratio of the riser system is adapted to the prof...

Page 11: ...cm long extender in order to give the pilot more space when operating the brakes without adversely affecting D lines The final adjustment of the toggle position must take into account measurements of...

Page 12: ...th any licensed harness like the FreeX Carrera Extremely stiffened cross strap harnesses with very high suspension may however adversely affect the handling of the MANX and its behaviour during spiral...

Page 13: ...new generation of backpacks which improve greatly on standard models in many details The freeX packsack is sufficiently large in order to accommodate the largest of equipment Special geometry and weig...

Page 14: ...hed into the main compartment Even huge harnesses with dorsal protectors are easily stowed upside down with the seat above the canopy The zippers allows closure of the backpack without effort or strai...

Page 15: ...ort in carrying even for longer hiking tours from the dorsal foam insertion and the efficient hip belt The empty bag can be easily folded up in order to pack away into the harness Simply follow the di...

Page 16: ...lt would be a continuously slowed down canopy Please note that through drag the brake already transmits power before it looks tight in the pilot s eyes At the time of dispatch the brake adjustments ha...

Page 17: ...ers or to adjust the brakes to a significantly longer position and to steer within the lower arm position below the chest The brake distance must in any case allow the MANX to be stalled upon landing...

Page 18: ...left and right steering lines For fixing the toggle a permanent knot is required best suited is the single fisherman s knot since it is the least weakening for the line Brake handle attachment knot s...

Page 19: ...19 Speed system adjustment run cord through pulley to footbar...

Page 20: ...an be attached to the ends of the cords using knots The adjustment should be a compromise between sufficiently long to be able to step in while gliding and short enough so that foot path is still poss...

Page 21: ...e C clips can be unfastened to allow the paraglider to be removed from the harness after use without having to re adjust the speed system before the next flight Speed system adjustment fastening of C...

Page 22: ...ut of its protective stuff sack and laid out Cell openings should be facing up and form a clear arc or crescent so that all lines create an even pull on the canopy upon launching The lines are now sor...

Page 23: ...e absolutely free and may not shorten the risers during launch or make you stumble After you put on your harness check for complete opening of the canopy behind you make sure all lines are free and al...

Page 24: ...ou in a smooth continuous motion to look up and perform a careful canopy check and reduces the required takeoff speed Additionally the canopy is stabilized and protected from load losses e g caused by...

Page 25: ...your MANX by not applying any brake at all The best sink rate is achieved with both brakes pulled about 25 30 cm After this point the brake pressure will increase significantly but the sink rate will...

Page 26: ...s and exhibits high manoeuvrability The harmonic coupling of brake line distance and angle of bank requires the pilot to also use the brake on the outer wing for shallow circles Narrow steep turns can...

Page 27: ...eatest loss of altitude and makes it most complicated to return into the upcurrent probably only possible by lateral detour or extremely accelerated flying When passing through strong turbulence it is...

Page 28: ...ake narrows the radius of the turn and forms a spiral rotation in which high sink rates may be reached As soon as the MANX is in a spiral dive clear increase of sink rate and turn bank the outside win...

Page 29: ...g forces acting on the pilot during extreme spiral rotations and its initiation presents problems in very turbulent conditions we also recommend owing to the MANX s appropriate design to use the B Sta...

Page 30: ...te it is simply necessary to release the line only in exceptional cases is it necessary to help the reinflation with brief deep pumps of the brake on the deflated side Caution In this configuration no...

Page 31: ...teristics However it is still possible th at the canopy may enter extreme flight positions whilst in turbulence or due to pilot errors The most important pilot reaction is to keep calm Inc orrect or e...

Page 32: ...pse all the way In extreme cases this process must be repeated several times Make sure you stabilize flight direction by counterbalancing Pumping the brake in panic is not an effective technique Remem...

Page 33: ...s and line overs 3 Controlled stalling of the canopy leads to the canopy sliding backward and thus effects in airflow from behind which will usually undo the entanglement only to be attempted by pilot...

Page 34: ...and ground contact occur synchronously In every other situation the full stall is an unpredictable and dangerous flight configuration which should not be flown intentionally Since the MANX provides v...

Page 35: ...ement a line entanglement or a tangled outside wing emerge the resulting rotational movement must be stopped by counter steering immediately The steering force required for this may be considerably hi...

Page 36: ...MANX when wet If you cannot avoid packing up when your MANX is wet you must spread the glider in a well ventilated area away from direct light as soon as possible Do not let your glider be exposed to...

Page 37: ...when any change in the flight behaviour occurs the lines should be checked for correct length Damaged lines must be replaced by original spare parts In no case may the lines be fixed by tying a knot a...

Page 38: ...e proper safety procedures can reduce the risk but never remove it enti rely A violation of the proper safety regulations makes paragliding particularly dangerous especially if The training does not c...

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Page 54: ...54 Service records Type of works Remarks Date done by Service Shop Type of works Remarks Date done by Service Shop...

Page 55: ...it back to us at FreeX GmbH Hohenburg 5 83661 Lenggries Failure to fill out this form within two weeks of purchase may make your guarantee null envoid For full details of our terms and conditions in r...