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Landing
The MagMax 2 shows no unusual landing characteristics. We recommend the trimmers be
returned to the lower red line position for landings. You can land un-powered or powered,
here are some tips:
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Always set up your landing early, give yourself plenty of options and a safe margin for
error and make sure you are heading INTO wind.
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Once below 30 metres avoid turning tightly as the glider will have to dive to accelerate
back to normal flight.
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Allow the glider to fly with speed for your final descent until you are around 1 metre
above the ground. Apply the brakes slowly and progressively to slow the glider down so
that you arrive on the ground smoothly.
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It is safest to perform un-powered landings as this reduces the likelihood of propeller
damage caused by either falling over or allowing the lines to foul the prop. Turn off the
engine at around 30m and glide in like a normal paraglider.
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Powered landings offer the chance to power up and continue with the flight if you misjudge
your final approach, but can be more expensive if you get it wrong!
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Choose the appropriate approach style in function of the landing area and the conditions.
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In light winds you need a strong, long and progressive flare to bleed off all your excess
ground speed. In strong winds your forward speed is already low so you are flaring
only to soften the landing. A strong flare may result in the glider climbing upwards and
backwards quickly, leaving you in a vulnerable position.
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In strong winds you need to turn towards the glider the second your feet touch the
ground. Once facing the wing pull smoothly and symmetrically down on the brakes to
stall the wing. If the glider pulls you, run toward it.
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If the wind is very strong, and you feel you might be dragged, stall the glider with the
C risers. This stalls the MagMax 2 in a very quick and controllable way and will drag you
less than if you use the brakes.
