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Summary of Contents for MAC PARA Muse 4
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
LOOKING AFTER YOUR PARAGLIDER..............21 FULL LINE LENGTHS ....................23 LINE PLANS ......................24 LINE PLAN MUSE 4 ....................25 LENGTH OF LINE MUSE 4 ..................26 MANUAL FOR PARAGLIDER CHECKS..............28 TREATING NATURE WITH RESPECT ..............30 CHECKS ........................30 TEST FLIGHT CERTIFICATE................... -
Page 3: General
The Muse 4 must not be used during rain or snow-fall. The Muse 4 must not be used in high or gusty winds. The Muse 4 must not be used in cloud and fog. The Muse 4 must not be used by pilots without sufficient knowledge or experience. -
Page 4: Overall Plan
(&( Operating limits The Muse 4 is light sport aircraft with an empty weight of less than 120 kg in the category paraglider. The Muse 4 has been tested by DHV certification laboratory to EN- A category. The Muse 4 is certified for solo flight. The Muse 4 has been load and shock- tested and passed with a load corresponding to 8G of the maximum weight in flight 135 kg. -
Page 5: Technical Description
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION Construction of the canopy: The canopy of the MUSE 4 consists of 46 cells over the wingspan. The wingtips are slightly pulled down and this produces a kind of stabilizer. The Muse 4 is combination of two and three rib diagonal-construction paraglider. Every main rib is attached to the 4 suspension lines. - Page 6 The Muse 4 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.
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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
* pilot equipped = weight naked + cca. 20 Kg (44 lbs) HARNESS The Muse 4 is certified with GH type certified ABS harnesses. Nearly all harnesses available on the market are „GH“ type. These harnesses have the distance between the seat plate and carabineers 42-47 cm depending on the size of the harness. -
Page 10: Check On A New Paraglider
The length of the control lines measured from the first cascade line and the available brake travel before stalling the wing depends on the size and loading. See below. Muse 4 Muse 4 Muse 4 Muse 4... -
Page 11: Flying The Muse 4
FLYING THE MUSE 4 The following information must not under any circumstances be taken as a manual for practicing paragliding. We would like to advise you of the Muse 4 ‘s features and important information for your flying and security. - Page 12 Check carefully that they are closed properly. Launch The Muse 4 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 Muse 4 can reach its minimum speed (depending on the wing loading) by application of 70 cm up to 75 cm of the brake range.
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Page 14: Approach And Landing
The Muse 4 is easy to land. The final leg of the landing approach must be into the wind. During this final glide the paraglider should be decelerated slowly and at approximately one meter above the ground, according to conditions, the pilot should flare the canopy. -
Page 15: Towing
TOWING The Muse 4 is certified for towing. The Muse 4 has no out of the ordinary towing characteristics, although a relatively low angle of attack and thus low tow tension should be maintained during launch and the initial part of the tow. -
Page 16: Asymmetric Collapse
Asymmetric collapse: A negative angle of attack can cause all or a part of the leading-edge of the Muse 4 to collapse (e.g. in turbulent air). Basically the Muse 4 will re-open spontaneously from closures of up to 70% with a change of direction of up to 90°. - Page 17 The Muse 4 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 Muse 4 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 Muse 4 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 (&( 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.
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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 Muse 4 must be checked as a minimum, after two years or after 100 flying hours by the manufacturer or authorized workshops.
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Page 23: Full Line Lengths
FULL LINE LENGTHS 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. Muse - 22 (XS) Muse - 24 (S) Center... -
Page 24: Line Plans
LINE PLANS Line descriptions: The following printed line plans show the line configurations. Line types in colors Riser lengths Muse 4 Strap Trim-position Accelerated The lengths are measured from the main attachment point to the lower edge of rapid links. -
Page 25: Line Plan Muse 4
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Page 26: Length Of Line Muse 4
LENGTH OF LINE MUSE 4 Length of line [ cm ] Line Material Muse4 - 24 Muse4 - 26 Muse4 - 28 Muse4 - 30 435,0 455,0 470,0 490,0 Aramid/Polyester A-6843-240 435,0 455,0 470,0 490,0 Aramid/Polyester A-6843-240 435,0 455,0 470,0... - Page 27 (&( Length of line [ cm ] Line Material Muse4 - 24 Muse4 - 26 Muse4 - 28 Muse4 - 30 118,9 122,2 127,8 131,0 Aramid/Polyester A-6843-080 122,9 126,2 132,0 136,1 Aramid/Polyester A-6843-080 119,5 123,3 129,3 133,7 Aramid/Polyester A-6843-080 116,7 120,8 126,3 130,2...
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Page 28: Manual For Paraglider Checks
MANUAL FOR PARAGLIDER CHECKS Check-intervals A new MAC PARA paraglider must be given a check every 24 months. With intensive use (> 100 flying hours per year, or excessively demanding use) an annual check is needed, after the first check. - 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 gallery line.
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Page 30: Treating Nature With Respect
TREATING NATURE WITH RESPECT Finally the call to practice 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 M U S E 4 – Paraglider type: – Serial number: ..Test flown on: _________________________________ MAC PARA TECHNOLOGY Confirmation by dealer: _________________________________ Technical data Muse Muse Muse Muse Muse Muse...