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Pilot requirements

A paraglider with B classification does not place very high demands on the pilot. Nevertheless, independent pilot action is

indispensable.

In order to fly the MAESTRO light safely, the pilot should have already gained some experience and completed flights in various

conditions.

Each pilot must be able to judge whether his skills and equipment are actually up to the expected flying conditions! Even with

equipment with maximum passive safety, a wrong decision can have devastating consequences!

It is solely up to the pilot to avoid such misjudgments by continuing his education in theory and practice, and making his/her

decisions wisely and according to his/her skills.

It is also up to the pilot to use suitable protective equipment and to ensure the constant function of his equipment.

Only those who are aware of these principles can practice paragliding safely and enjoyably.

Before the first flight

First flight

Each PHI paraglider must be flown in and inspected by a PHI dealer prior to being handed to the customer. This first flight must be

entered together with the date and pilot on the type table sheet of the paraglider (in the intake of the middle cell).

Registration

In order to be able to use all service and guarantee services, you must register your paraglider on the PHI homepage under

SERVICE / REGISTRATION.

 Scope of delivery

The PHI MAESTRO light comes with an inner pack sack, packing tape and repair kit.

Modifications to the paraglider

The specifications on delivery match to those the wing has been certified. Any unauthorized modification (such as changing the

length of the lines, changing the riser) will result in a loss of certification!

Only the main brake line can be adjusted to a small extent:

On the main brake line there is a mark where the brake handle is knotted. This setting can be slightly adapted to have sufficient

braking distance available in extreme flight situations and when landing, and on the other hand not to constantly pull the brakes,

especially in accelerated flight!

It is recommended that you take advantage of expert assistance to avoid the wrong setting or wrong knot technique. A wrong knot

can slip (the wing is only very limited steerable), and too short brake lines can significantly affect the flight behavior, resulting in

the loss of certification.

Suitable harness

The choice of the harness significantly influences the flight behavior of the MAESTRO light. There are harnesses that allow very

effective weight shi ing, but also pass on turbulences relatively undamped to the pilot. Less agile harnesses allow no extreme

weight shi , but the pilot is less shaken by  turbulences.

A competent flight school can help with individual expert advice.

Legal weight range

The MAESTRO light is only approved for operation within a certain weight range. It is the total weight, including pilot, paraglider

and harness (and other equipment).

If the MAESTRO light is flown in the lower half of the legal weight range, reduced agility can be expected. In strong turbulences a

lower stability may be noticeable. The reaction on extreme maneuvers is more relaxed.

Flying the MAESTRO light in the upper half of the weight range increases the dynamics and stability of the glider. The trim speed

increases slightly. The dynamics on extreme maneuvers are slightly higher.

Summary of Contents for Maestro Light

Page 1: ...1 Manual Version 1 04 of 29 09 2022...

Page 2: ...s very progressive lightweight construction Technical description The MAESTRO light has 60 cells across the entire span of which 8 cells each on the Stabilo are designed as closed cells This creates a...

Page 3: ...thorized modification such as changing the length of the lines changing the riser will result in a loss of certification Only the main brake line can be adjusted to a small extent On the main brake li...

Page 4: ...headwinds or sinking air masses you fly at maximum glide when you push the accelerator In turbulent air you should consider the more dynamic reactions on a collapse in accelerated flight and therefore...

Page 5: ...pulling symmetrically down The brake handles remain in the hand without additional wrapping As long as the risers are held down the wingtips remain folded and the sink value increases If wingtips do...

Page 6: ...ot is pushed to the outside of the rotation movement The pilot should allow this movement to avoid a stable spiral situation see below Now the sink values can be varied by inner and outer brake If the...

Page 7: ...t be fully explained in this manual Those who want to learn this maneuver should do so under the supervision of a pilot who masters this maneuver perfectly the best way during a safety training The av...

Page 8: ...e strongly recommend to at least mentally practice the use of the reserve from time to time Grab the handle of the reserve in flight like you would do it in case of an emergency Many clubs or schools...

Page 9: ...cessary UV radiation for example by leaving it on the landing site unpacked When folding you should not bend the polyamide rods at the leading edge more as necessary If you pack the glider when it is...

Page 10: ...aterial in rocky areas in salty air or especially after salt water contact In these cases it is even more than usual for the pilot to regularly check his glider for damage Each check must be confirmed...

Page 11: ...56 5 56 5 56 5 56 line length m 6 32 6 74 6 66 6 99 7 16 7 32 7 63 total line length m 210 1 221 221 4 232 5 237 9 243 2 253 8 maximum chord m 2 38 2 45 2 51 2 64 2 7 2 76 2 88 minimum chord m 0 54 0...

Page 12: ...12 Overview risers The assembly of the lines using soft links is demanding and should only be carried out by a specialist service workshop flight school...

Page 13: ...13 Overview wing...

Page 14: ...14 Lineplan...

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