MAC PARA Yukon, User Manual

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Page 2: ...E NEW PARAGLIDER 11 ADJUSTING BRAKE LINES 11 FLYING THE YUKON 12 TOWING 15 MOTORISED FLIGHT 16 EXTREME FLYING MANOEUVRES 16 RAPID DESCENTS 19 LOOKING AFTER YOUR PARAGLIDER 21 TREATING NATURE WITH RESPECT 22 LINE PLANS 22 LINE PLAN YUKON 23 MANUAL FOR PARAGLIDER CHECK 24 CHECKS 26 TEST FLIGHT CERTIFICATE 27 TECHNICAL DATA 27 ...

Page 3: ... render its certification invalid The use of this paraglider is solely at the user s own risk Manufacturer and distributor do not accept any liability Pilots are responsible for their own safety and their paraglider airworthiness The paraglider carries no warranty The author assumes that the pilot is in possession of a valid paragliding licence for glider s category insurance etc Before delivery a...

Page 4: ...kg Its flying tests have shown that the glider remains stable and controllable over a wide range of normal and abnormal flight conditions Nevertheless turbulence and gusting winds can lead to a partial or complete collapse of the canopy Therefore never fly in such conditions Any changes made to this paraglider invalidate the certificate of airworthiness OVERALL PLAN Trailing edge Leading edge Brak...

Page 5: ... distribution of load throughout the canopy A stretch resistant Mylar strip on the top and bottom panels alongside the openings and running the length of the trailing edge defines the wingspan together with an optimized sail tension this guarantees a high form stability Large cross ports allow effective airflow inside the canopy providing good re inflation without reducing the profile accuracy The...

Page 6: ...n turn connects the risers to the harness The Yukon is equipped with 4 strap risers per side A B C D The 3 A main lines per side are attached to the A strap The 3 B main lines and the stabilizer lines are attached to the B strap The 3 C main lines to the C strap The 3 D main lines to the D strap The main brake lines leads through the pulleys on the D strap The line connections are made to riser s ...

Page 7: ...rrup 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 Use of 2 stirrups in a ladder fashion can enable you to reach the full range if your legs are not long enough Ensure both cords on the stirrup are of equal length to avoid putting a turn in the glider Test your speed system for the correct length of cord o...

Page 8: ... 410 480 The lengths are measured from main attachment point to the lower edge of rapid links Color marking Loop for main karabineer Trimm postion Accelerated position Brake handle Change of the angle of attack A B CD A B C D Brakeline pulley Magnet button Pulley Accelerator Faster Slower ...

Page 9: ...A3 B3 Aramid Polyester A 7343 230 Breaking Load 230 kg Wing tip lines Aramid Polyester A 6843 080 Breaking Load 80 kg Brake lines Dynema Polyester A 7850 100 Breaking Load 100 kg ROSENBERGER TAUWERK GERMANY Upper lines A B Liros Dynema DC 100 Breaking Load 100 kg Brake lines Liros Dynema DC 60 Breaking Load 60 kg Brake lines Liros Dynema DC 100 Breaking Load 100 kg COUSIN TRESTEC FRANCE Upper line...

Page 10: ...7 to 20kg of equipment including wing HARNESS The Yukon is certified with LTF GH type certified harnesses Nearly all harnesses available on the market are GH These GH harnesses are different to GX harnesses which have a lower attachment point for the main karabiners and effective cross bracing The Yukon was not tested with harnesses with an effective cross bracing system Any certified harness with...

Page 11: ...loses its airworthiness ADJUSTING BRAKE LINES The brake lines lead from the trailing edge of the canopy to the main brake lines which then run through pulleys on the D risers to the brake handles A mark on the main brake line indicates the position of the brake handle The glider is delivered with a standard set up and its speed can reach 36 38 km h depending on the weight of the pilot The brake li...

Page 12: ... any damage is visible or generally after 300 flying hours Finally connect the risers to your harness with the main karabiners Check carefully that they are properly closed Attention Never fly with an open main karabiner Do not take off if you find any damage on your equipment Having unpacked and laid out the paraglider in a slight horseshoe pattern the following checks must be made Checklist Prep...

Page 13: ...e differentiation between the risers the A lines including the sleeves on the A risers are coloured red Before take off place yourself centrally at the gliders axis Let the B C and D risers fall into the crook of your arm and hold the A risers with arms outstretched behind you Pull up the canopy dynamically using the A risers The stronger the headwind the less run up you need to pull the canopy up...

Page 14: ...ke range Accelerated Flight When flying with the speed system applied the angle of attack is lower and the canopy can collapse more easily than in normal trim flight The faster the canopy is flown the more dynamic the collapses and stalls will be and the more skill will be required for quick recoveries Therefore do not use speed system in turbulent conditions close to the ground or near other airs...

Page 15: ...lerated slowly and at approximately one meter above the ground according to conditions the pilot should flare the canopy The glider may climb again gaining height if too much brake is used too early Strong wind landings require correspondingly less brake Do not apply full brake before the pilot is safely on the ground The final glide during the landing approach should be straight and not marked by...

Page 16: ...rakes and let the glider fly The glider has a high internal pressure resistance to tucking and very high degree of passive safety It is recommended that at this stage you already practise an active flying style The key to active piloting is keeping the glider above your head at all times We recommend in principle that you hold the brake handle in your hand whenever possible or fly with your hands ...

Page 17: ...can happen the wingtips move forwards shaping a horseshoe Gentle braking can avoid this deformation A quick recognition of the situation and a quick reaction by braking on both sides as long as the collapsed wing is behind the pilot helps the recovery and limits the altitude loss Parachutal stall deep stall In a parachutal stall the paraglider has no forward momentum combined with a high descent r...

Page 18: ...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 too fast e g when inducing a spiral dive When flying at low speed one side is being braked too hard e g when thermaling To recover from an unintentional spin the pulled down b...

Page 19: ...le slowly pulling the brake gradually on the same side as weight shifting During a spiral dive the angle of bank can be controlled by increasing or reducing the amount of inside brake When spiral diving the Yukon it is recommended that the outside brake is lightly applied This helps stabilize the wing and enables an easier and safer exit from the spiral To exit release the inside brake slowly The ...

Page 20: ...e practised in calm air and with sufficient height so the pilot can use them in emergency situations By far the best technique is to fly correctly and safely so you never have to descend rapidly B line stalls To induce a B line stall symmetrically pull down slowly on both B risers until the canopy folds parallel to its long axis The airflow over the top surface is almost fully detached and the can...

Page 21: ...akeoffs or landings can result in the leading edge of the canopy hitting the ground at high speed which may cause rips in the profile and damage the rib material Clean the paraglider with fresh water after contact with salt water Salt water crystal can reduce line strength even after rinsing in fresh water Replace lines immediately after contact with salt water Also check canopy material after wat...

Page 22: ...correctly and adopt a mature and responsible approach to the demands and dangers flying can pose It must be clearly understood that all air sports are potentially dangerous and that your safety is ultimately dependent upon you We strongly urge you to fly safely This includes your choice of flying conditions as well as safety margins during flying manoeuvres We recommend once more that you only fly...

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Page 24: ...dditional measurement should be made on the top surface of the wing tip The identified time should be higher than 30 second JDC In the event of the result being less than 30 seconds the result of the check is a fail Overall strength check The check of canopy strength should be made with a Bettsometer B M A A approved Patent No GB 2270768 Clive Betts Sales On the top and bottom surfaces make small ...

Page 25: ...influence flying characteristics must be repaired Lines All lines should be checked for tears breaks any damage to the sheath or signs of wear Special attention should be paid to the sewing of the line loops Damaged lines must be replaced The results should be documented in the inspection record Connector check All line carabineers trimmers if used speed systems and pulleys should be inspected for...

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Page 27: ...aineering Intermediate Yukon Yukon Yukon size 22 S 25 M 27 L Zoom flat 92 95 7 100 Area flat m 2 22 39 24 49 26 74 Area projected m 2 20 59 22 52 24 59 Span flat m 10 71 11 2 11 70 Aspect ratio flat 5 12 5 12 5 12 Root cord m 2 56 2 68 2 8 Cells 46 46 46 Weight kg 3 5 3 65 3 8 Weight range kg 67 85 75 95 85 110 Min speed km h 23 25 23 25 23 25 Trim speed km h 36 38 36 38 36 38 Max speed accelerato...

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