MAC PARA Charger2, User Manual

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Page 2: ...THE CHARGER 2 15 TOWING JUMPS FROM AIRCRAFT AEROBATICS 24 EXTREME FLYING MANOEUVRES 24 RAPID DESCENT TECHNIQUES 28 GOLDEN RULES 30 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 31 RESPECT NATURE 34 CHARGER 2 LINE PLAN 34 LINE...

Page 3: ...amotoring are sports which demand high degrees of attentiveness good judgement and theoretical knowledge Paramotoring can be a dangerous sport which may lead to injury and death Get proper instruction...

Page 4: ...tly Our mission is to design quality performance gliders that allow you the freedom of flight while keeping you as safe as possible PILOT LEVEL REQUIREMENTS Charger 2 is an ideal powered glider suitab...

Page 5: ...esign increasing performance and safety The internal reinforcements maintain the precise form of the canopy and increases stability The cell openings on the under surface of the leading edge provide g...

Page 6: ...ble 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 causing permanent applied br...

Page 7: ...n A risers red in colour while the outermost A main lines are attached to A1 risers The 3 B main lines and the stabilizer lines are attached to the B riser The 3 C main lines and the C stabilizer WTST...

Page 8: ...a total collapse of the canopy at maximum speed speed system in combination with released trimmers increases In accelerated flight mode the Charger 2 must be controlled only by Wingtip Steering The W...

Page 9: ...rs 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...

Page 10: ...10 TRIMMING...

Page 11: ...Main lines A1 B1 Aramid Polyester A 7343 230 Breaking Load 230 kg Main lines A2 A3 B2 B3 Aramid Polyester A 7343 340 Breaking Load 340 kg Brake line Dynema Polyester A 7950 080 Breaking Load 80 kg Bra...

Page 12: ...e seams Look at where the ribs join at the upper and lower surfaces and the areas of the attachment tapes and brake line connections Inspect the lines for damage and look for damaged stitching The lin...

Page 13: ...to this position When flying paramotors with higher hang points main carabineers higher than 70 cm or trikes the brake lines should lead through both the upper and lower pulley located on each riser...

Page 14: ...ading to the foot bar stirrup should be adjusted so that it is easy to put your feet into the stirrup in flight but still short enough to allow full speed system travel The use of 2 stirrups in a ladd...

Page 15: ...hed and properly closed Before take off Ensure helmet is on and chin strap fastened Attach speed bar system and connect properly Check that the risers are not twisted Look to see the trimmers are prop...

Page 16: ...o see that the flaps of the outer container are fastened securely and correctly The main carabineers must also be checked carefully Replace carabineers if any damage is visible or if you have accumula...

Page 17: ...he brakes to gain enough altitude to allow you to get into your harness safely Experienced paraglider pilots that start paramotoring have a tendency to lean forward with slightly applied brakes When t...

Page 18: ...r a while after take off and gain some speed before converting it to height As already mentioned don t try to get into the seat immediately after you leave the ground as you are still relatively low I...

Page 19: ...ing the run but moving in the appropriate direction during the run is most effective technique use of full thrust when canopy at 80 over 3 m s Neutral or closed for 1 2 cm Reverse Launch Flight After...

Page 20: ...he speed bar is pushed all the way forward we recommend steering the glider using the torque compensator lines Some pilots with free flying experience may have a tendency to keep the brakes slightly a...

Page 21: ...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...

Page 22: ...ases 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...

Page 23: ...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 touch down to...

Page 24: ...conditions significantly improves your active flight safety Keep in mind that all disturbances of the canopy can increase the sink rate by 2 10 m sec depending on the degree of disturbance collapse C...

Page 25: ...al 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 on both sides hel...

Page 26: ...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...

Page 27: ...performed during normal flying Incorrect recovery procedures or overreaction of the pilot may have dangerous consequences Attention The Charger 2 is not designed to be used for aerobatics Alternative...

Page 28: ...ied This helps stabilize the wing and enables an easier and safer exit from the spiral To exit release the inside brake slowly At higher sink speeds or if the pilot keeps his weight on the inside the...

Page 29: ...ands By braking on one side and weight shifting the canopy remains steerable In order to increase the sink rate as well as the horizontal speed this manoeuvre should be done together with use of the s...

Page 30: ...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...

Page 31: ...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 so...

Page 32: ...ature sensitive Watch out for bugs Insects such as grass hoppers and ants will simply eat their way out if rolled up with the wing Grazing cattle can literally lick the coatings off the fabric and mic...

Page 33: ...y Paramotoring involves fast moving parts like a spinning propeller and hot engines Sometimes those parts come in contact with your glider and can quickly cause damage to your glider Do not fly your g...

Page 34: ...d 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 detai...

Page 35: ...35 LINE PLAN SCHEME...

Page 36: ...625 Trimmers closed Accelerated 380 380 430 460 495 Trimmers neutral Accelerated 380 380 435 475 525 Trimmers released Accelerated 380 380 435 525 625 Read more on the page 21 Brakeline lenghts Charge...

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Page 38: ...38 CHECKS Name Company Date Signature Stamp...

Page 39: ...5 22 5 22 5 22 5 22 5 22 5 22 Root cord m 2 32 2 48 2 61 2 72 2 85 3 01 3 14 Cells 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 Weight kg 5 0 5 2 5 4 5 5 5 6 5 9 6 5 Weight range powered kg 75 115 85 120 95 130 102 140 110 1...

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