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- Page 1 MAC PARA TECHNOLOGY LTD. Tel.: +420 571 842 235 Tel./fax: +420 571 842 332 ENVY ENVY 1. máje 823 e-mail: mailbox@macpara.cz 756 61 Rožnov pod Radhoštěm www.macpara.com Czech Republic Version 1.0 Stand 30.05.2009...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
The Envy 2 must not be used during rain or Parachutal stall (deep stall) ..................17 snow-fall. The Envy 2 must not be used in high or gusty winds. The Envy 2 must not be Full-stall ..................... 17 used in cloud and fog. -
Page 3: Operating Limits
The Envy 2 has been tested by certification laboratory European Para Academy to LTF 2 / EN-C category. The Envy 2 is certified for solo flight. The Envy 2 has been load and shock-tested and passed with a load corresponding to 8G of the maximum weight in flight 137 kg. -
Page 4: Technical Description
A stretch resistant Mylar strip The Envy 2 is equipped with 5 risers per side (A, A1, B, C, D). The two central A-lines per on the top and bottom panels alongside the openings and running the length of the side are attached to the main A-risers while outermost A main lines are attached to A1 trailing edge defines the wingspan, together with an optimized sail tension;... -
Page 5: Materials
MATERIALS The length of the cord leading to the 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. Tissue (Use of 2 stirrups in a ladder fashion can enable you to reach the full range if your legs (PORCHER SPORT, Rue du Ruisseau B.P. -
Page 6: Technical Specifications
Any certified harness with a hang point at about chest height may be used with the Envy 2 5 - 10 cm. The test results relate to this brake-line adjustment. This adjustment, on the (37-50cm over seat plate). -
Page 7: Flying The Envy 2
Having unpacked and laid out the paraglider in a slight horseshoe pattern the following checks must be made: The Envy 2 is very easy to launch. This is possible in almost all wind conditions except strong headwinds. Before take off recheck the canopy, the direction of the wind and the... -
Page 8: Flight
When deflating the canopy in strong winds, or aborting a launch, use In case it is impossible to control the Envy 2 with the brake lines the D-risers may be used the C- or D- risers, not the brakes. Using the brakes in strong wind will cause more lift, to steer and land the canopy. -
Page 9: Towing
A negative angle of attack can cause all or part of the leading-edge of the Envy 2 to collapse be maintained during launch and the initial part of the tow. The Envy 2 has no tendencies (e.g. -
Page 10: Parachutal Stall (Deep Stall)
The glider ends the full stall on its own without surging forward. If for some reason it becomes impossible to control the Envy 2 with the brake lines the D- risers may be used to steer and land the canopy. Attention! Of course the range is much WARNING!! If the brakes are released rapidly and asymmetrically, the glider may surge shorter (10-15 cm) then with the brakes. -
Page 11: Rapid Descents
This helps stabilize the wing and enables an easier and safer exit from the spiral. To B-line stalls: exit, release the inside brake slowly. The Envy 2 did not show a tendency to remain in a stable spiral during testing. At high sink speeds or if the pilot keeps his weight on To induce a B-line stall symmetrically pull down slowly on both B-risers, until the canopy the inside, the wing can stay in a continued deep spiral and has to be actively exited. -
Page 12: Looking After Your Paraglider
(i.e. by pulling the brakes). Please try to pack the wing on soft ground. The Envy 2 must be checked as a minimum, after two years or after 100 flying hours Uncontrolled strong wind takeoffs or landings can result in the leading edge of the by the manufacturer or authorized workshops. -
Page 13: Treating Nature With Respect
TREATING NATURE WITH RESPECT Line plan Envy 2 Finally the call to practise our sport with respect for nature and wildlife! Don't walk outside marked routes, don't leave any waste, don't make needless noise and respect the sensitive biological balance in the mountain eco system: especially in the takeoff... - Page 14 Line plan Envy 2 Line plan Envy 2...
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Page 15: Full Line Lengths
Line plan Envy 2 FULL LINE LENGTHS Full line lengths Envy 2-23 (S) All lengths are measured from the loop of the main line up to the attachment point on the canopy. Brake lines are measured from the main brake line up to the trailing edge. -
Page 16: Risers's Lenghts
Full line lengths Envy 2-28 (L) Risers's lenghts Envy 2 All lengths are measured from the loop of the main line up to the attachment point on the canopy. Trim-position Brake lines are measured from the main brake line up to the trailing edge. -
Page 17: Manual For Paraglider Checks
MANUAL FOR PARAGLIDER CHECKS Check-intervals Line length measurement All paragliders used in flight must be checked at least every 24 months. For paragliders Lines should be separated and each line measured under a tension of 5 kg. Measurement used by paragliding schools the period is 12 months. is made from the line karabiner to the canopy according to the method of certification. - Page 18 CHECKS TEST FLIGHT CERTIFICATE Name Company Date Signature & Stamp ENVY 2 - Paraglider type: Serial number: Test flown on: MAC PARA TECHNOLOGY Confirmation by dealer: TECHNICAL DATA High Performance glider Envy 2 Envy 2 Envy 2 Envy 2 size...