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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    GOLDEN RULES ...................... 30 CARE AND MAINTENANCE ..................31 RESPECT NATURE ....................34 PITBULL RX LINE PLAN ..................34 LINE PLAN PITBULL RX – SCHEME ............... 35 PITBULL RX RISER LENGTHS................36 GUIDELINES FOR PARAMOTORING GLIDER CHECKS ........36 TEST FLIGHT CERTIFICATE................... 39...

  • Page 3: General

    The purpose of this manual is to offer you information about the unique design features of the PitBull RX for maximum enjoyment. This Manual is in no way intended to be used as a training manual. Paragliding and paramotoring are sports which demand high degrees of attentiveness, good judgement, and theoretical knowledge.

  • Page 4: Pilot Level Requirements

    Never fly in such conditions. Certification The PitBull RX is light sport aircraft with an empty weight of less than 120 kg in the category paraglider. Even though it is possible to use the PitBull RX for free flying, please note it is not EN certified.

  • Page 5: Design

    TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION Construction of the canopy: The canopy of the PITBULL RX has a wingspan with 63 cells. The wingtips are slightly pulled down to act as a stabilizer. The PitBull RX is a third rib diagonal-construction paramotoring glider. Every main rib is attached to 4 or 5 suspension lines. Between these main suspension ribs, intermediate ribs are suspended by diagonal segments.
  • Page 6 This is where the main carabineer should be hooked in connecting the risers to the harness. The lines of the PitBull RX are made of strong and stretch resistant HMA Aramid/Kevlar (yellow core) lines and PES/Dynema (white core) for brake lines. The entire rigging system comprises of individual suspension lines looped and stitched at each end.

  • Page 7: Risers

    RISERS The PitBull RX is equipped with 5 risers per side (A, A1,B, C, D). The two central A-lines per side are attached to the main A-risers (red in colour) while the outermost A main lines and the stabilizer lines are attached to A1 risers. The 3 B-main lines are attached to the B-riser.
  • Page 8 RISERS Brake handles: Special brake handles are equipped with swivels, neodyme magnets and soft loop extensions. The brake handle can be modified according to the pilot’s wishes from soft, semi-rigid or rigid using different inserts provided. Strong neodyme magnets hold the brake handles perfectly to the D risers. Attaching and releasing the brakes from the risers work very easily and quickly during flight.
  • Page 9 Setting up the Controls. Trimmers: The PitBull RX has a wide in flight speed range due to the range of different trimmer settings. The trimmers have a deceleration range of 2.0cm and 7cm of acceleration. On the faster setting (trimmers fully open and extended) the PitBull RX’s speed increases.

  • Page 10: Trimming

    TRIMMING...

  • Page 11: Materials

    MATERIALS Tissue (PORCHER SPORT, Rue du Ruisseau B.P. 710,38290 ST. QUENTIN FALLAVIER, FRANCE) Top Sail - Leading Edge - SKYTEX 38 E25A - 100% nylon 6.6 , 33 Dtex, 38 g/m Top Sail - Trailing Edge - SKYTEX 38 E25A - 100% nylon 6.6 , 33 Dtex, 38 g/m Bottom Sail - SKYTEX 38 E25A - 100% nylon 6.6 , 33 Dtex, 38 g/m Main ribs, Diagonals - SKYTEX 40 E29A - 100% nylon 6.6 , 33 Dtex, 40 g/m Ribs - SKYTEX 38 E25A - 100% nylon 6.6 , 33 Dtex, 38 g/m...

  • Page 12: Technical Specifications

    Additionally, we recommend that you check your new glider in accordance with the following points below. The PitBull RX is a form of aircraft and should be treated as such. We also recommend that you make these checks after flying extreme manoeuvres, tree landings or similar events.

  • Page 13: Setting Up The Controls

    With a brake line adjusted too short the canopy will lose its easy take off behaviour. Before flying the PitBull RX please check the setting of the brake lines and adjust them in accordance to your hang points. On the risers diagram you can see there are two brake line pulleys on each riser, higher and lower.

  • Page 14: Flying The Pitbull Rx

    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 PitBull RX. Paraglider Preparation After unpacking and laying out the paramotoring glider in a slight horseshoe pattern, the...
  • Page 15 FLYING THE PITBULL RX Before putting on the harness: Warm up your engine and stop the engine before clipping in the risers. Rescue/reserve handle and deployment pins secure? Buckles (leg- , front riser) closed? Main carabineers attached and properly closed? Before take-off: ...
  • Page 16 Attention! Do not take off if you find any damage on your equipment! Forward Launch Technique The PitBull RX is very easy to launch. With a very weak or zero wind it requires an appropriate launch technique. Before take-off, recheck the canopy, trimmer setting, wind direction and the air space around you.
  • Page 17 We recommend pulling the trimmers down 2-3 cm from the neutral position. To reverse launch the PitBull RX in wind, get the canopy over your head by using the A and D riser method. Holding onto the D lines stop it from over shooting and guiding the A lines in the opposite hand help it come up.
  • Page 18 Again, make sure your engine is off until you have practised enough to prevent the lines from getting sucked into the spinning propeller. If this does happen contact your nearest MAC PARA dealer for replacement lines or glider repair.
  • Page 19 Always fly with sufficient clearance from the terrain. With power off the PitBull RX best glide rate is with open brakes. Flying the PitBull RX with minimal altitude loss can be reached by lightly applying brakes and having the trimmers closed (pulled all the way in).
  • Page 20 When you have become fully confident in your wing try experimenting with slower and faster trim-settings, weight-shift and speed bar. The more time you spend on your PitBull RX the more likely you will enjoy the extra speed and security it will offer you.
  • Page 21 Steering - turns: The PitBull RX is a very responsive paramotoring glider and reacts directly and instantly to any steering input. Weight shift input quickens turns and ensures minimal height loss. Attention! In the event that you lose your brakes lines, it is possible to control the PitBull RX with the D-risers to steer and land the canopy.
  • Page 22 Closed trims Using the trimmers in the pulled closed position with brakes gives you the slowest speed and most sensitive feeling of the PitBull RX. The canopy behaviour is similar to that of a classic paraglider.
  • Page 23 This leaves you enough time to observe and appropriately deal with wind direction and any other aircraft in your vicinity. The PitBull RX is very easy to land. The final leg of the landing approach must be into the wind. There are two methods in landing a paramotor. One without power (this minimises the risk of propeller damage in the event of a fall) and the second with power.

  • Page 24: Towing, Jumps From Aircraft, Aerobatics

    Asymmetric collapse A negative angle of attack can cause all or part of the leading-edge of the PitBull RX to collapse (e.g. in very turbulent air). The PitBull RX will re-open spontaneously from closures of up to 50%.
  • Page 25 EXTREME FLYING MANOEUVRES inflated side to stop the turning movement of the canopy will help the canopy regain proper flight. If you react immediately with 30% brake on, the open side should hold the canopy on a straight course. In the event of a big collapse, this braking should be applied very carefully to avoid stalling the remaining inflated wing.
  • Page 26 EXTREME FLYING MANOEUVRES When releasing the brakes the PitBull RX will spontaneously recover from a parachutal stall within 2-3 seconds. If the canopy remains in a parachutal stall, it is sufficient to release trims or to push the accelerator. Attention! If brakes are applied while in a parachutal stall, the glider may suddenly...

  • Page 27: Rapid Descent Techniques

    Attention! The PitBull RX is not designed to be used for aerobatics. Alternative (emergency) steering: If for some reason it becomes impossible to control the PitBull RX with the brake lines, the D-risers may be used to steer and land the canopy safely.
  • Page 28 RAPID DESCENT TECHNIQUES WARNING!! Nearly all gliders will have a tendency to stay in the spiral if the sink-rate exceeds approximately 15-m/s depending on weight-shifting, wing loading and G-force. In fact most gliders need a counter-input to end a turn. Attention! Due to energy retention, the glider will climb a lot after a deep spiral-dive release.
  • Page 29 RAPID DESCENT TECHNIQUES B-line stalls: As there is a lot of load on the “B’s” we do not recommend using B-Stall as a descent technique under power. Performing B-Line stalls on any glider weakens the fabric by putting unnecessary strain on the lines. It could deform the quality of your air foil and weaken it.

  • Page 30: 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 to little in case of an emergency landing. ...

  • Page 31: Care And Maintenance

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE Looking after your canopy correctly will prolong the life of your paramotoring glider and enjoyment. 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 paramotoring glider packed away when not in use.
  • Page 32 The PitBull RX is a modern paramotoring glider. You will enjoy many safe years of flying with your PitBull RX if you look after it correctly and adopt a mature and responsible approach to the demands and dangers flying can pose.
  • Page 33 MAC PARA approved facility. Consult your closest MAC PARA dealer or MAC PARA directly with the type of line you may need. Identifying which line you require to replace the broken line can be found by laying out your glider outside, looking at where the damage line is and referencing the line plan guide near the end of this manual.

  • Page 34: Respect Nature

    Follow the rules and the laws in the country you fly in. Extra care must be taken when flying near livestock and animals. PITBULL RX LINE PLAN Line descriptions: The following printed line plans show the line configurations and line lengths.

  • Page 35: Line Plan Pitbull Rx - Scheme

    LINE PLAN PITBULL RX – SCHEME...

  • Page 36: Pitbull Rx Riser Lengths

    PITBULL RX RISER LENGTHS Riser lengths - PitBull RX Trims in neutral position Trims closed ( slower ) Trims open ( faster ) Accelerated + trims in neutral Accelerated + trims open The lengths are measured from main attachment point to the lower edge of rapid links.
  • Page 37 GUIDELINES FOR PARAMOTORING GLIDER CHECKS Porosity measures should be taken on at least three points of both the top and bottom surface. The first point should be placed 20-30 cm from leading edge in the middle of canopy. Second and third points are placed left and right from first measure point at 25% of the span.
  • Page 38 GUIDELINES FOR PARAMOTORING GLIDER CHECKS Canopy fabric check Ribs, diagonal ribs, top and bottom surface should be checked. Any damage to sewing or tears to the fabric could influence flying characteristics and must be repaired. Lines All lines should be checked for tears, breaks, and any damage to the sheath or signs of wear.

  • Page 39: Test Flight Certificate

    TEST FLIGHT CERTIFICATE PitBull RX – Paramotoring glider type: – Serial number: ..Test flown on: _________________________________ MAC PARA TECHNOLOGY Confirmation by dealer: _________________________________ TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Category Intermediate MPG PitBull RX PitBull RX...

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