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Summary of Contents for MAC PARA Yukon
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
MATERIALS........................ 9 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................10 HARNESS......................... 10 CHECKS ON THE NEW PARAGLIDER ..............11 ADJUSTING BRAKE LINES ..................11 FLYING THE YUKON ....................12 TOWING ........................15 MOTORISED FLIGHT....................16 EXTREME FLYING MANOEUVRES ................ 16 RAPID DESCENTS....................19 LOOKING AFTER YOUR PARAGLIDER..............21 TREATING NATURE WITH RESPECT .............. -
Page 3: General
The Yukon must not be used during rain or snow-fall. The Yukon must not be used in high or gusty winds. The Yukon must not be used in cloud and fog. The Yukon must not be used by pilots without sufficient knowledge or experience. -
Page 4: Overall Plan
(&( Operating limits: The Yukon is light sport aircraft with an empty weight of less than 120 kg in the category paraglider. The Yukon has been tested by certification laboratory European Para Academy to EN-B category. The Yukon is certified for solo flight. The Yukon has been... -
Page 5: Technical Description
The canopy of the YUKON consists of 46 cells over the wingspan. The wingtips are slightly pulled down and this produces a kind of stabilizer. The Yukon is a second rib diagonal-construction paraglider. Every second main rib is attached to the 4 or 5 suspension lines. - Page 6 The Yukon is equipped with 4 strap risers per side (A, B, C, D). The 3 A-main lines per side are attached to the A-strap. The 3 B-main lines and the stabilizer lines are attached to the B-strap.
- Page 7 (sewn on tabs) in such a way that they allows the pilot to maximize the power vector of his / her legs without ”pushing back” in the harness. The Yukon speed system, including Brummel-hooks supplied, must be assembled as per instructions.
- Page 8 Color marking Brake handle Pulley Accelerator Magnet button Loop main karabineer Trimm postion Accelerated position Slower Faster Risers's lenghts Yukon Trim-position Accelerated The lengths are measured from main attachment point to the lower edge of rapid links.
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Page 9: Materials
MATERIALS Tissue (PORCHER SPORT, FRANCE) Top Sail - Leading Edge - SKYTEX 36 E68A - 100% nylon 6.6 , 33 Dtex, 36 g/m Top Sail - Trailing Edge - SKYTEX 27 E71A - 100% nylon 6.6 , 22 Dtex, 27 g/m Bottom SaiL- SKYTEX 27 E71A - 100% nylon 6.6 , 22 Dtex, 27 g/m Main ribs, Diagonals - SKYTEX 32 HF E29A - 100% nylon 6.6 , 33/22 Dtex, 32 g/m Ribs - SKYTEX SKYTEX 27 E71A - 100% nylon 6.6 , 22 Dtex, 27 g/m... -
Page 10: Technical Specifications
„GH“. These “GH“harnesses are different to “GX“ harnesses, which have a lower attachment point for the main karabiners and effective cross bracing. The Yukon was not tested with harnesses with an effective cross bracing system. -
Page 11: Checks On The New Paraglider
CHECKS ON THE 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: Flying The Yukon
FLYING THE YUKON The following information must not under any circumstances be taken as a manual for practising paragliding. We would like to advise you of the Yukon's features and important information for your flying and security. Preparing for take off:... - Page 13 Check carefully that they are closed properly. Launch: The Yukon 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 14 In a calm air the Yukon can reach its minimum speed (depending on the wing loading) by application of 60cm up to 65cm of the brake range.
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Page 15: Towing
The Yukon 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 16: Motorised Flight
Asymmetric collapse: A negative angle of attack can cause all or part of the leading-edge of the Yukon to collapse (e.g. in turbulent air). Basically the Yukon will re-open spontaneously from closures of up to 70% with a change of direction of up to 90°. The time this takes, and the associated height loss, can however be noticeably reduced by appropriate action by the pilot. - Page 17 A wet canopy or temperatures below zero centigrade (0°C) may also cause a stable parachutal stall. The Yukon will usually spontaneously recover from a parachutal stall within 2-3 seconds. If the canopy remains in a parachutal stall, it is sufficient to gently push both A risers forward or to push the accelerator.
- Page 18 (directly overhead). This usually takes 3-6 seconds. The Yukon 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 Yukon 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 the inside, the wing can stay in a continued deep spiral and has to be actively exited. - Page 20 When the pilot holds the outermost A main line on both sides and pulls them down, the Yukon easily tucks the outside wings and enters a stable descent mode. The pilot keeps hold of the brake handles along with the outermost A main lines in his hands. By braking on one side and weight-shifting, the canopy remains steerable.
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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: Treating Nature With Respect
In Conclusion: The Yukon is a modern paraglider. You will enjoy many safe years of flying with your Yukon if you look after it correctly and adopt a mature and responsible approach to the demands and dangers flying can pose. -
Page 23: Line Plan Yukon
LINE PLAN YUKON... -
Page 24: Manual For Paraglider Check
MANUAL FOR PARAGLIDER CHECK 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 25 (&( 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 lenghts protocol.
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Page 26: Checks
CHECKS Name Company Date Signature & Stamp... -
Page 27: Test Flight Certificate
TEST FLIGHT CERTIFICATE Y U K O N – Paraglider type: Serial number: ________________________________ Test flown on: ________________________________ MAC PARA TECHNOLOGY ________________________________ Confirmation by dealer: ________________________________ TECHNICAL DATA Mountaineering Intermediate Yukon Yukon Yukon size 22 (S) 25 (M) 27 (L)