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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents GENERAL ........................3 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION ..................5 RISERS........................8 MATERIALS........................ 9 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................10 HARNESS......................... 10 CHECK ON A NEW PARAGLIDER ................11 SETTING UP THE CONTROLS................11 FLYING THE EDEN 5 ....................13 EXTREME FLYING MANOEUVRES ................ 23 RAPID DESCENTS....................

  • Page 3: General

    Please read this manual carefully before you start, this way you will get the most out of your glider. MAC PARA wish you many pleasant flights with your Eden 5. Please read this manual carefully and note following details: Paragliding is a sport, which demands, besides the optimum equipment, a high degree of attentiveness, good judgement, and theoretical knowledge.
  • Page 4 OPERATING LIMITS, OVERALL PLAN Operating limits The Eden 5 is light sport aircraft with an empty weight of less than 120 kg in the category paraglider. The Eden 5 has been tested in according to EN926-2 by certification laboratory European Para Academy to EN-B category for paragliding . The Eden 5 is certified for solo flight.

  • Page 5: Technical Description

    TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION Construction of the canopy: The canopy of the EDEN 5 consists of 52 cells over the wingspan. The wingtips are slightly pulled down and this produces a kind of stabilizer. The Eden 5 is combination of two and third rib diagonal-construction paraglider.
  • Page 6 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION A mark on the main brake line indicates the position of the brake handle. This adjustment, on the one hand, allows sufficient brake to be applied during extreme flying situations and when landing, while on the other hand, this ensures that brakes are not permanently applied to the canopy (especially when fully accelerated).
  • Page 7 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION Trimmers: The Eden 5 PPG has a wider in flight speed range due to the range of different trimmer settings. The trimmers have a acceleration range of 5cm. On the faster setting (trimmers fully open and extended) the Eden 5’s speed increases.On lower trimmer setting (neutral – trimmer pulled all the way down), the wing is in the adjustment of EN-B certification.

  • Page 8: Risers

    RISERS Riser`s lenghts of Eden 5 Trimsetting - Neutral Trimmers released Accelerated (Neutral) The lengths are measured from the main attachment point to the lower edge of rapid links.

  • Page 9: Materials

    MATERIALS Tissue (PORCHER SPORT, Rue du Ruisseau B.P. 710,38290 ST. QUENTIN FALLAVIER, FRANCE) Top Sail - Leading Edge - SKYTEX 40 E32A - 100% nylon 6.6 , 33 Dtex, 40 g/m Top Sail - Trailing Edge - SKYTEX 40 E38A - 100% nylon 6.6 , 33 Dtex, 40 g/m Bottom Sail - SKYTEX 40 E38A - 100% nylon 6.6 , 33 Dtex, 40 g/m Main ribs, Diagonals - SKYTEX 40 E29A - 100% nylon 6.6 , 33 Dtex, 40 g/m Ribs - SKYTEX 40 E38A - 100% nylon 6.6 , 33 Dtex, 40 g/m...

  • Page 10: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Eden Eden Eden Eden Eden Eden High Performance Size 22 (XS) 24 (S) 26 (M) 28 (L) 30 (XL) 33 (XXL) Zoom flat 95,7 Area flat 21,78 23,80 25,75 28,12 30,41 33,41 Area projected 19,45 21,25 23,00 25,11 27,16 29,83 Span flat...

  • Page 11: Check On A New Paraglider

    CHECK ON A NEW PARAGLIDER Before delivery, as well as during production, each paraglider goes through a strict visual inspection. Additionally we recommend that you to check your new glider in accordance with the following points. We recommend that you make this check after flying extreme manoeuvres or after tree landings or similar.
  • Page 12 SETTING UP THE CONTROLS NOTE!! If in doubt about the brake-line adjustment, it is preferable to leave them too long, as any necessary shortening can easily be achieved by wrapping them round your hand. The length of the control lines for free flying measured from the first cascade line is: 320 cm for Eden 5-22, 335 cm for Eden 5-24, 350 cm for Eden 5-26,...

  • Page 13: Flying The Eden 5

    FLYING THE EDEN 5 The following information is NOT under any circumstances a manual for practising paramotoring. We would like to advise you of important information to increase safer flights and security while flying the EDEN 5. Paraglider Preparation After unpacking and laying out the paramotoring glider in a slight horseshoe pattern, the following checks must be made: Checklist before every flight: Checking and inspecting the wing:...
  • Page 14 FLYING THE EDEN 5 Also check the maillons connecting the lines to the risers. They must be closed tight. Getting ready for Flight Put on the harness/paramotor with care and check that the handle of the reserve parachute is securely fastened to prevent accidental deployment. Look to see that the flaps of the outer container are fastened securely and correctly.
  • Page 15 FLYING THE EDEN 5 brakes (max 30% of the brake range). The faster the trimmer setting is, the more brake input is required for take-off. Set the trimmers to neutral for easy launching. Once you have safely taken off continue heading into the wind. Release the brakes to gain enough altitude to allow you to get into your harness safely.
  • Page 16 FLYING THE EDEN 5 Hold the A lines in the left hand along with the left brake handle and the throttle (if you have it on the left side), and the C lines in the right hand along with the right brake handle (and the throttle if you have it on the right side).
  • Page 17 FLYING THE EDEN 5 Wind Trim settings Launching technique & additional settings under 1 (m/s) Released for 1-2 cm. Forward launch - start with lines under tension - try to minimize use of the brakes. - correct position of the wing by moving toward in appropriate direction rather than by using brakes - use of full thrust when canopy at 80°...
  • Page 18 FLYING THE EDEN 5 In turbulent air fly with brakes lightly applied (10-15 cm) to maintain some internal pressure and trimmers set to neutral. This will help avoid canopy collapse. If the canopy pendulums forward correct this by promptly applying the brakes. A pendulum movement of the canopy backwards is corrected by easing up on the brakes to let the canopy move forward.
  • Page 19 FLYING THE EDEN 5 To use the speed system, simply place your feet on the stirrup and push forward in a horizontal plane. If a loss of back pressure of the stirrup on your legs is noticed, this is a warning that the canopy is probably about to collapse.
  • Page 20 FLYING THE EDEN 5 Study the following drawings of different trimmer settings and speed-system to see their influence on the wing stability. Released trimmers without brakes Preferred setting for fast and safe flying. The centre of gravity of the air foil is moved forward, the wing has higher resistance to collapses.

  • Page 21: Approach And Landing

    FLYING THE EDEN 5 Closed trimmers Using the trimmers in the closed position with applied brakes gives you the slowest speed and most sensitive feeling of the Eden 5. The canopy behaviour is a classic paraglider. Approach and Landing: It is important to start to prepare for landing at an adequate altitude to avoid surprises. This leaves you enough time to observe and appropriately deal with wind direction and any other aircraft in your vicinity.
  • Page 22 FLYING THE EDEN 5 Power on landing Fly towards your desired landing area at a shallow angle. Start to flare the wing before touch down to loose speed then switch off your engine immediately after touchdown. In no wind conditions, be prepared to run a few steps after touchdown and pull the brakes few times dynamically (like a fluttering bird).

  • Page 23: Extreme Flying Manoeuvres

    EXTREME FLYING MANOEUVRES This section describes flying conditions which can be deliberately induced, or which can develop unintentionally due to turbulence or pilot error. Any pilot who flies through turbulence is sure to be faced with these special flight conditions at some point. So take a good look at these flight manoeuvres or prepare for them by SIV (safety training over water).
  • Page 24 EXTREME FLYING MANOEUVRES Without pilot input a line-over will result in a stable spiral dive. Here are the various options to untangle a line-over:  pumping the collapsed side.  pulling the stabilizer line or lines causing the problem.  should both measures fail, it may be possible to untangle the line-over by inducing a full stall.
  • Page 25 EXTREME FLYING MANOEUVRES Full-stall: To induce a full stall, apply full brake on both sides. The glider slows down steadily until it stalls completely. The canopy suddenly surges backwards a long way. In spite of this uncomfortable reaction of the canopy, both brake lines must be consequently held down with all your strength until the canopy is stabilized (directly overhead).

  • Page 26: Rapid Descents

    EXTREME FLYING MANOEUVRES WARNING! Full-stall, spin and wingover (over 90 degree angle of bank) are prohibited aerobatic manoeuvres and may not be performed during normal flying. Incorrect recovery procedures or overreacting of the pilot may have dangerous consequences! Attention! The Eden 5 is not designed to be used for aerobatics. Alternative (emergency) steering: If for some reason it becomes impossible to control the Eden 5 with the brake lines C-risers may be used to steer and land the canopy.
  • Page 27 RAPID DESCENTS Big ears: When in big-ears, the horizontal speed is higher than the sink rate, unlike a spiral dive or a B-line stall. This rapid descent technique is used to quickly and horizontally exit a dangerous area in the desired direction. In order to collapse the outside wing, pull the outside A-lines.

  • Page 28: Golden Rules

    GOLDEN RULES  Always carry out full pre-flight checks before launching.  Never place your paramotor downwind of the glider.  Check that there is no fuel leakage. Do you have enough fuel for the flight? It is always better to have too much than too little in case of an emergency landing. ...

  • Page 29: Looking After Your Paraglider

    LOOKING AFTER YOUR PARAGLIDER Looking after your canopy correctly will prolong the life of your paraglider. Deterioration: a few tips!  The canopy is mainly made of NYLON, cloth which, like any synthetic material, deteriorates through excessive exposure to UV. Hence, it is recommended that you reduce UV exposure to a minimum by keeping the paraglider packed away when not in use.
  • Page 30 LOOKING AFTER YOUR PARAGLIDER Storage: Store the paraglider in a dry space at ambient temperature away from chemicals and UV light.  Never pack or store the glider wet. This shortens the life of the cloth Always dry glider thoroughly before any packing or storage. ...

  • Page 31: Full Line Lengths

    FULL LINE LENGTHS Full line lengths Eden 5 All lengths are measured from riser`s main attachment point up to the tissue of canopy on attachment points. Brake lines are measured from the Swivel on brake handle up to the trailing edge. Eden 5 22 (XS) Eden 5 24 (S) Center...

  • Page 32: Line Plans

    LINE PLANS Line descriptions: The following printed line plans show the line configurations. Line strengths in colours Riser lengths Eden 5 Trim-Neutral Trimmer - Open Accelerated The lengths are measured from the main attachment point to the lower edge of rapid links.

  • Page 33: Line Plan Eden 5

    LINE PLAN EDEN 5...

  • Page 34: Line Lengths

    LINE LENGTHS Length of line [ cm ] Line Material Eden 5 22 Eden 5 24 Eden 5 26 Eden 5 28 Eden 5 30 Eden 5 33 Aramid/Polyester A-7343-230 Aramid/Polyester A-7343-280 Aramid/Polyester A-7343-280 73,8 80,7 84,2 86,6 92,1 92,5 Aramid/Polyester A-6843-065 80,3 87,5...
  • Page 35 LINE LENGTHS Length of line [ cm ] Line Material Eden 5 22 Eden 5 24 Eden 5 26 Eden 5 28 Eden 5 30 Eden 5 33 82,7 84,5 88,5 97,3 99,6 Vectran 0,9 81,2 82,9 86,9 91,3 95,6 97,8 Vectran 0,9 83,9...

  • Page 36: Manual For Paraglider Checks

    MANUAL FOR PARAGLIDER CHECKS Check-intervals All paragliders used in flight must be checked at least every 24 months. For paragliders used by paragliding schools the period is 12 months. Personnel authorised to carry out checks A valid flying license and training course by National association are the basis for permission to carry out paraglider checks Identification of glider An identity sticker with details of certification and serial number is attached to the glider.

  • Page 37: Treating Nature With Respect

    MANUAL FOR PARAGLIDER CHECKS Line length measurement Lines should be separated and each line measured under a tension of 5 kg. Measurement is made from the line karabiner to the canopy according to the method of certification. Rib numbering begins in the middle of canopy and leads to the wing tip. Measured full lengths should be documented in the inspection record and are compared with certified full line lengths protocol.

  • Page 38: Checks

    CHECKS Name Company Date Signature & Stamp...

  • Page 39: Test Flight Certificate

    TEST FLIGHT CERTIFICATE EDEN 5 PPG – Paraglider type: – Serial number: ..Test flown on: _________________________________ MAC PARA TECHNOLOGY Confirmation by dealer: _________________________________ Technical data High Performance Eden Eden Eden Eden Eden...

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