MAC PARA CHARGER, User Manual

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Page 2: ...ARGER 14 TOWING JUMPS FROM AIRCRAFT AEROBATICS 24 EXTREME FLYING MANOEUVRES 24 RAPID DESCENT TECHNIQUES 27 GOLDEN RULES 30 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 31 RESPECT NATURE 34 CHARGER LINE PLAN 34 LINE PLAN SCHEME 35 RISER LENGTHS 36 FULL LINE LENGTHS 37 GUIDELINES FOR TEST FLIGHT CERTIFICATE 39 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 39 MACPARA COMMUNITY MACPARA Newsletter Facebook Twitter YouTube Vimeo Pinterest Download ...

Page 3: ...tentiveness good judgement and theoretical knowledge Paramotoring can be a dangerous sport which may lead to injury and death Get proper instruction before you attempt to fly with a qualified professional and accredited school For a list of schools you can check out the official MACPARA website at www macpara com Take Responsibility The use of this paramotoring glider is solely at the owner s risk...

Page 4: ...ping you as safe as possible PILOT LEVEL REQUIREMENTS The Charger has been design for pilots that have been paramotoring for some time It is not intended for beginners or for pilots that lack the necessary piloting skills to control its advanced performance features We recommend you should have a minimum level of 50 flying hours in various conditions and have completed at least one full year flyin...

Page 5: ...rib is attached to 4 or 5 suspension lines Between these main suspension ribs intermediate ribs are suspended by diagonal segments As complicated as this sounds this construction ensures a smooth top surface and precise air foil design increasing performance and safety Wing tip steering Top surface Bottom surface Leading edge Brake handle Main carabiner Rapid links Main lines Risers Main brake lin...

Page 6: ...oad carrying suspension lines They lead from the trailing edge of the canopy to the main brake lines and run through the pulleys on the D risers to the brake handles Two black marks on the main brake line indicate the two possible positions of the brake handles This adjustment allows for sufficient brake to be applied during flight and landing safety It also ensures that brakes are not too short c...

Page 7: ...termost A main lines and the stabilizer lines are attached to A1 risers The 3 B main lines are attached to the B riser together with the stabilizer line The 3 C main lines and the C stabilizer WTST line are attached to the C risers and the 3 D main lines to the D risers The main brake lines lead through the pulleys on the D risers The higher pulleys are used when flying a low attachment style para...

Page 8: ...e fully open released Wingtip Steering WTST This reflex wing offers wide speed range Usual steering via main brake handles by open trimmers gets heavier and the risk of a total collapse of the canopy at maximum speed speed system in combination with released trimmers increases In full accelerated flight mode the Charger must be controlled only by Wingtip Steering The WTST handles have a size for t...

Page 9: ...ll the way in To help you identify the neutral position of each trimmer look for the white stitching It is important to check and set the trimmers in the same position for each riser before take off and in flight to avoid unwanted turns The speed of the Charger with closed trimmers trimmers pulled all the way down is around 37 40 km h with a relatively low effort of the engine With additional brak...

Page 10: ...10 TRIMMING ...

Page 11: ...340 Breaking Load 340 kg Main lines D1 D2 D3 C1 D2 D3 Aramid Polyester A 7343 190 Breaking Load 190 kg Wing tip line Aramid A 6843 080 Breaking Load 80 kg Main brake line Dynema Polyester A 7850 240 Breaking Load 240 kg Brakelines top cascade Dynema Polyester A 7850 080 Breaking Load 80 kg Brakelines middle cascade Dynema Polyester A 7850 100 Breaking Load 100 kg Attachment straps STUHA a s DOBRUS...

Page 12: ...ction each Charger paramotoring glider goes through a strict visual inspection Additionally we recommend that you check your new glider in accordance with the following points below The Charger is a form of aircraft and should be treated as such We also recommend that you make these checks after flying extreme manoeuvres tree landings or similar events Inspect the canopy for tears or damage Pay pa...

Page 13: ...te brake line length that matches your paramotors hang point style check the set up by inflating the glider in an open area with a constant breeze with the engine off When the canopy is stabilised above your head check that the trailing edge of the wing is not being pulled down When you gently pull the brakes you should only have 5 10 centimetres of movement before the brakes start to pull down on...

Page 14: ... reached when the 2 pulleys on the risers join together Before launch attach the glider s risers to the harness with the main carabineers first before attaching the speed system Ensure that the speed system is untangled and operates freely before flying There should be a spare inch or so before the speed bar activates the speed system Remember that it is always safer to set the margin of play too ...

Page 15: ...nst the wind This ensures that the A lines in the centre section of the canopy will be tensioned before the wing tips Doing this inflates the canopy evenly and allows for an easy launch in the desired direction All lines and risers should be carefully checked untangled and arranged in a way that they do not catch on anything It is equally important to untangle the brake lines so that they are free...

Page 16: ...he initial inflation you may need to keep applying forward pressure on the A risers depending on the wind conditions Do not pull down on the A s 1 Paragliding forward technique Follow the above technique to get the glider overhead As soon as the glider is above you stop pulling on the A risers A good progressive run ensures your Charger will inflate and come up equally and quickly If the canopy sh...

Page 17: ...ur paramotor instructor WARNING Do not jump or lift your legs immediately after or during your take off This could have disastrous consequences when done with a paramotor if the wing has not reached the proper take off speed to create the necessary lift Keep running keep running and keep running until you are running through the air WARNING Do not attempt to get into the seat while holding the bra...

Page 18: ... a launch pull down on the C or D risers instead of the brakes Using the brakes in strong wind will cause more lift This could lift the pilot up off the ground and dangerously drag him her back Golden rule For any aircraft the most important thing on take off is proper amount of speed High angles of attack and low speeds are more likely to cause a stall ATTENTION You should always be able to land ...

Page 19: ...ifferent engines can lift you to one side developing a back and forth swinging motion This happens more often on larger engines with bigger propellers flying with lower wing loadings The safest way to deal with this is to throttle back and release the brakes Do not let go of the brakes Novice paramotoring pilots tend to be especially prone to overreacting The Charger can reach speeds of 40 43 km h...

Page 20: ...reasonable on a free flying wing is not advisable for reflex gliders When you apply the brakes with released trimmers and full speed bar the wing will collapse because it loses its reflex characteristic Warning On faster trim settings with fully accelerated speed bar do not touch the main brakes Doing so will result in major collapse In flight mode use only WTST brakes for steering of the glider O...

Page 21: ...elerated with trimmers fully opened Braking increases lift near the trailing edge The main lift point moves backwards causing a loss in stability leading to big frontal or side collapse Quickly letting off the throttle after being fully accelerated maximum speed bar and trimmers open will cause the pendulum effect The glider can then surge forward which automatically decrease the angle of attack T...

Page 22: ...antly decreases the stability Warning Especially in turbulence this can lead to a collapse on full speed with trimmers released Therefore we strongly recommend you only steer by pulling on the WTST lines and not touching the main brakes Closed trims Using the trimmers in the pulled closed position with brakes gives you the slowest speed and most sensitive feeling of the Charger The canopy behaviou...

Page 23: ...g wind landings require correspondingly less brake Your instructor will assist you to understand how to properly time your brake pull also called a flare Every pilot should practice landings without power because one day your engine will fail run out of gas etc and this skill could be useful Power on landing Fly towards your desired landing area at a shallow angle Start to flare the wing before to...

Page 24: ...induced or can develop unintentionally due to turbulence Pilot error can also be responsible for unwanted circumstances Any pilot who flies through turbulence will face special flight conditions at some point in their flying career Be aware of these flight manoeuvres and prepare for them by SIV safety training over water with proper instruction We expect you are an advanced paramotoring pilot and ...

Page 25: ...te system Frontal Collapse Frontal collapses provoked at higher speeds can lead to extremely deep collapses Recovery requires short and equal application of both brakes When experiencing a very large front tuck a frontal rosette can occur the wingtips move forwards forming a horseshoe shape Short and gentle braking can avoid this A quick recognition of the situation and a quick reaction by braking...

Page 26: ...flying at low speeds until fully familiar with brake operation A negative spin can happen by pulling down the brake on one side too fast or too hard During a spin the canopy turns relatively fast around the centre section of the canopy while the inner wing flies backwards hence the term negative There are two usual reasons for an unintentional spin One brake line is being pulled down too far and t...

Page 27: ...nd turn your paramotor off when executing spiral dive A spiral dive is the fastest way to lose altitude however the very high G forces make it difficult to sustain a spiral dive for long It also places high loads on the pilot and glider By tensing ones abdominal muscles and a higher body tension you can to some extent resist the high G forces Don t forget proper breathing to keep the blood flowing...

Page 28: ...ermost A lines there is higher risk of collapse A spiral may be a more efficient way to get down When in big ears without power the horizontal speed is higher than the sink rate unlike a spiral dive or a B line stall This rapid descent technique is used to quickly and horizontally exit a dangerous area in the desired direction In order to collapse the outside wing tips called big ears pull down th...

Page 29: ...ovement Further pulling of the B risers reduces the surface area more and increases the sink rate Up to 8 m s Pulling too far down or too rapidly may cause a frontal horseshoe to form To exit from this flight mode release the B risers at first rapidly but then gently 1 sec The canopy surges forward re attaching the airflow over the top glider surface and resumes normal flight When the B risers are...

Page 30: ...t of the propeller Turn to face your glider to avoid falling backwards in high winds once the engine is turned off Keep in your mind the turbulence caused by other powered gliders heavy trikes or other aeroplanes Keep in mind the turbulence caused by your own paramotor especially when flying sharp turns spiralling or flying low It is unwise to fly hands off the brakes below 100m because of possibl...

Page 31: ...h ground This will damage the cloth on the wear points When preparing the wing on a take off with rough ground don t pull the wing over it i e by pulling the brakes Try your best to pack the wing on soft ground Uncontrolled strong wind take offs or landings can result in the leading edge of the canopy hitting the ground at a high speed which may cause rips in the profile and damage the rib materia...

Page 32: ... will simply eat their way out if rolled up with the wing Grazing cattle can literally lick the coatings off the fabric and mice love to make homes in canopies Hang up your wing in its bag off the ground during long term storage When sending your wing in the mail take extra care packaging it Repairs and checks Tears in the canopy must be professionally sewn Adhesive patches are only adequate for v...

Page 33: ...peller and hot engines Sometimes those parts come in contact with your glider and can quickly cause damage to your glider Do not fly your glider that has sustained any damage Any damage to your glider needs to be professionally repaired before your next flight ATTENTION Do not risk your life by flying a damaged glider If the rip tear or damage is small and you have consulted with your dealer first...

Page 34: ...to prescribed timetable described above If you have bought your paraglider second hand ask the previous owner for a copy of his her logbook that lists total flying hours since the date of first purchase and details of any safety inspections RESPECT NATURE Practise your sport with respect for nature wildlife and neighbours Not everyone is a friend of your paramotor noise Follow the rules and the la...

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Page 36: ...osed slower 525 525 525 510 495 Trims open faster 525 525 525 555 595 Accelerated trims in neutral 400 400 455 485 525 Accelerated trims open 400 400 455 520 595 Read more on the page 21 Brakeline lenghts Charger 21 Charger 23 Charger 25 Charger 28 Charger 31 Low attachment on PPG harness 2 90 m 3 05 m 3 20 m 3 35 m 3 50 m High attachment on PPG harness 3 05 m 3 20 m 3 35 m 3 50 m 3 65 m ...

Page 37: ... 5994 6042 6061 Charger 23 S Center A B C D E BR 1 6880 6802 6859 7029 7157 7448 2 6854 6779 6837 7007 7134 7180 3 6905 6834 6896 7048 7091 4 6866 6797 6851 6988 6989 5 6940 6877 6922 7049 6822 6 6902 6839 6874 6970 6808 7 6789 6734 6763 6842 6744 8 6711 6662 6678 6732 6662 9 6646 6601 6610 6650 6600 10 6390 6338 6362 6444 6590 11 6258 6256 12 6194 6198 6231 6283 6300 Charger 25 M Center A B C D E...

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Page 39: ...95 90 110 105 135 Weight range PPG MPG kg 77 115 93 120 100 137 113 160 140 190 Min speed km h 24 26 24 26 24 26 24 26 24 26 Max speed km h 38 41 38 41 38 41 38 41 38 41 Top speed accelerator km h 55 60 55 60 55 60 55 60 55 60 Glide ratio 8 9 8 9 8 9 8 9 8 9 Min Sink rate m s 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 GUIDELINES FOR TEST FLIGHT CERTIFICATE Paramotoring glider type CHARGER Serial number Test flown on ___...

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