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Summary of Contents for MAC PARA Elan
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
LOOKING AFTER YOUR PARAGLIDER..............21 FULL LINE LENGTHS ....................23 LINE PLANS ......................24 LINE PLAN ELAN ..................... 25 LENGTH OF LINE ELAN ..................26 MANUAL FOR PARAGLIDER CHECKS..............28 TREATING NATURE WITH RESPECT ..............30 CHECKS ........................30 TEST FLIGHT CERTIFICATE................... 31 TECHNICAL DATA .................... -
Page 3: General
The Elan must not be used during rain or snow- fall. The Elan must not be used in high or gusty winds. The Elan must not be used in cloud and fog. The Elan must not be used by pilots without sufficient knowledge or experience. -
Page 4: Overall Plan
(&( Operating limits The Elan is light sport aircraft with an empty weight of less than 120 kg in the category paraglider. The Elan has been tested by certification laboratory European Para Academy to LTF/EN-C category. The Elan is certified for solo flight. The Elan has been load and shock-tested and passed with a load corresponding to 8G of the maximum weight in flight 130 kg. -
Page 5: Technical Description
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION Construction of the canopy: The canopy of the ELAN consists of 63 cells over the wingspan. The wingtips are slightly pulled down and this produces a kind of stabilizer. The Elan is combination three and four rib diagonal-construction paraglider. Every main rib is attached to the 3 or 4 suspension lines. - Page 6 The Elan is equipped with 4 risers per side (A, A1, B, C). The two central A-lines per side are attached to the main A-risers while outermost A main lines are attached to A1 risers.
- Page 7 (&( Test your speed system for the correct length of cord on the ground first (simulating flying position), with your harness and risers, before flying with it! The full range is reached when the 2 pulleys join together. Before launch, attach the paraglider’s risers to the harness with the main karabiners. Then attach the ”Brummel-hook”...
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Page 8: 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 9: Technical Specifications
Differences of more than 5cm change the basic characteristics of the glider and are potentially dangerous. Nearly all on the market ABS harnesses are " GH " harnesses and suitable for the Elan . These “GH“harnesses are different to “GX“ harnesses, which have a lower attachment point for the main karabiners and effective cross bracing. -
Page 10: Check On A New Paraglider
By max. load it is approximately 55 cm for the Elan 22, 60cm for the Elan 24, 63cm for the Elan 26, 68cm for the Elan 28, 70cm for the Elan 30 and 75 cm for the Elan 33. (The publication of the brake travel is claimed by the EN 926.) -
Page 11: Flying The Elan
Preparing for take off: As for any aircraft a thorough pre-flight check must be made prior to each flight on the Elan! Before every launch check lines, risers and canopy for damage! Do not launch with even the slightest damage! Also check the maillons connecting the lines and the risers. - Page 12 Check carefully that they are closed properly. Launch The Elan 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 air space around you! When the pilot is ready to take off he/she holds all A-risers and the brake handles in each hand.
- Page 13 A pendulum movement of the canopy backwards is corrected by loosening the brakes in good time. In a calm air the Elan can reach its minimum speed (depending on the wing loading) by application of 60 cm up to 65 cm of the brake range.
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Page 14: Approach And Landing
If this occurs you will need to release the brakes immediately. In case it is impossible to control the Elan with the brake lines the C-risers may be used to steer and land the canopy. Attention! Pulling brake too fast or too hard can result in the canopy entering a negative spin. -
Page 15: Towing
The Elan has no tendencies towards deep stall/parachuting. Therefore we allow tow- launched flights with a similar technique to that described above. -
Page 16: Asymmetric Collapse
Asymmetric collapse: A negative angle of attack can cause all or part of the leading-edge of the Elan to collapse (e.g. in turbulent air). Basically the Elan will re-open spontaneously from closures of up to 70% with a change of direction of up to 360°. The time this takes, and the associated height loss, can however be noticeably reduced by appropriate action by the pilot. - Page 17 The Elan generally self recovers from an initiated front tuck. When having a very large front tuck, a frontal rosette can happen (the wingtips move forwards: shaping a horseshoe).
- Page 18 (directly overhead). This usually takes 3-6 seconds. The Elan generally flies backwards during a full stall but doesn’t always form a front rosette. A frontal rosette can be formed by entering the full stall slowly.
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Page 19: Rapid Descents
To exit, release the inside brake slowly. The Elan did not show a tendency to remain in a stable spiral by sink rates up tp 10 m/s during testing. At high sink speeds or if the pilot keeps his weight on the inside, the wing can stay in a continued deep spiral and has to be actively exited. - Page 20 In order to collapse the outside wing, pull the outside A-lines. When the pilot holds the outside A1-risers on both sides and pulls them down, the Elan easily tucks the outside wings and enters a stable descent mode. The pilot keeps hold of the brake handles along with the outside A1-risers in his hands.
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Page 21: 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 22 Any changes to the canopy lines or risers, except those approved by the manufacturer, will void the certificate of airworthiness. The Elan must be checked as a minimum, after two years or after 100 flying hours by the manufacturer or authorized workshops. Disposal: ...
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Page 23: Full Line Lengths
FULL LINE LENGTHS Full line lengths Elan 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. -
Page 24: Line Plans
LINE PLANS Line descriptions: The following printed line plans show the line configurations. Line types in colors Riser lengths Elan Trim-position Accelerated The lengths are measured from the main attachment point to the lower edge of rapid links. -
Page 25: Line Plan Elan
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Page 26: Length Of Line Elan
LENGTH OF LINE ELAN Length of line [ cm ] Line Material Elan 24 Elan 26 Elan 28 Elan 30 Aramid/Polyester A-7343-230 Aramid/Polyester A-7343-230 Aramid/Polyester A-7343-230 29,6 32,2 33,5 Vectran 0,6 34,6 36,2 37,6 39,0 Vectran 0,6 40,7 42,5 44,2... - Page 27 (&( Length of line [ cm ] Line Material Elan 24 Elan 26 Elan 28 Elan 30 94,0 100,0 102,0 108,0 Vectran 0,6 110,0 116,0 120,0 124,0 Vectran 0,9 120,0 125,0 130,0 135,0 Vectran 0,9 120,0 125,0 130,0 135,0 Vectran 0,9...
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Page 28: 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 29 (&( 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`s surface in according to the method of certification. Measurement of brake lines is made from the knot on swivel to upper loop of galery line.
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Page 30: Treating Nature With Respect
TREATING NATURE WITH RESPECT 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 take off area! CHECKS Name... -
Page 31: Test Flight Certificate
TEST FLIGHT CERTIFICATE E L A N – Paraglider type: – Serial number: ..Test flown on: _________________________________ MAC PARA TECHNOLOGY Confirmation by dealer: _________________________________ Technical data High Performance EN-C Elan Elan Elan Elan Elan...