MAC PARA CHARGER, User Manual

9

RISERS 

Speed system:  

The Charger is equipped with a speed bar operated speed-system which returns 
automatically to the normal position when released. The speed system affects the A, 
A1, B and C-risers and changes the angle of attack. In normal flight all risers have an 
overall length of 49 cm without quick links. When the speed bar is pushed out with your 
feet,     all A-risers are shortened by up to a maximum of 12,5 cm. The B risers by up to 
a max.      of 7,0 cm. The C risers by up to a max. of 4 cm, and the D risers retain their 
original length. To use the speed system you have to attach the brummel hooks found 
on the front of the risers and connect them to the brummel hooks found on the speed 
bar. If your paramotor harness did not come with a stirrrup style speed bar contact your 
local dealer to purchase one. More detailed instructions can be found in the chapter  
"Setting up the Controls". 

Trimmers:  

The Charger has a wide in flight speed range due to the range of different trimmer 
settings. The trimmers have a deceleration range of 2,5 cm and 7 cm of acceleration.   
On the faster setting (trimmers fully open and extended) the Charger’s speed increases. 
The wing is less sensitive to turbulence and the stability improves. On slower trimmer 
settings (neutral or trimmers pulled all the way down), sink rate improves and the brake 
pressure becomes lighter. You will feel that the wing is more sensitive flying through 
bumpy air with trimmers pulled all 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 brake 
pressure the cruising speed is around 33-36 km/h. This will give you the best sink rate 
and requires the least amount of thrust from your engine for level flight. This position is 
ideal for economy navigation tasks.  

The neutral trimmer position (marked with a white line) is the position where the risers 
are level. This is the most useful configuration for navigation and for precision ground 
tasks. The Charger still turns very well and restores plenty of energy flying around 40-43 
km/h. It requires a little more RPM from your engine compared to the closed trimmer 
position. It is recommended to use this configuration when using the speed system!  
 

With the trimmers fully open the speed is around 47-50 km/h. You will notice the main 
brakes will become harder to pull. This is normal. With fully released trimmers the 
canopy is in its semi reflex mode and becomes more solid. To fly at maximum speed 
with your Charger, fully release trimmers and push the speed bar out all the way by 
pushing on it with your feet. The maximum speed is around 58-61km/h. Higher fuel 
consumption will result in this configuration.  

WARNING! Do not use the brakes when the Charger is fully accelerated with 
trimmers all the way open and speed bar pushed all the way out.