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Summary of Contents for MAC PARA Marvel
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
MATERIALS........................ 8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................. 9 HARNESS........................9 CHECK ON A NEW PARAGLIDER ................10 ADJUSTING BRAKE LINES ..................10 FLYING THE MARVEL ..................... 10 TOWING ........................14 MOTORISED FLIGHT....................14 EXTREME FLYING MANOEUVRES ................ 15 RAPID DESCENTS....................18 LOOKING AFTER YOUR PARAGLIDER..............20 LINE PLANS ...................... -
Page 3: General
The Marvel must not be used during rain or snow-fall. The Marvel must not be used in high or gusty winds. The Marvel must not be used in cloud and fog. The Marvel must not be used by pilots without sufficient knowledge or experience. -
Page 4: Overall Plan
The Marvel has been tested by certification laboratory European Para Academy to LTF/EN-C category. The Marvel is certified for solo flight. The Marvel has been load and shock-tested and passed with a load corresponding to 8G of the maximum weight in flight 137 kg. -
Page 5: Technical Description
The canopy of the MARVEL consists of 75 cells over the wingspan. The wingtips are slightly pulled down and this produces a kind of stabilizer. The Marvel is a third rib diagonal-construction paraglider. Every third main rib is attached to the 3 or 4 suspension lines. - Page 6 The Marvel 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 Brakeline Color pulley marking Swivel Brake handle Accelerator Magnet button Loop for main karabineer Trimm postition Accelerated Faster Slower Riser lengths Marvel Trim-position Accelerated The lengths are measured from the main attachment point to the lower edge of rapid links.
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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 45 E85A - 100% nylon 6.6 , 33 Dtex, 45 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 9: 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 Marvel was not tested with harnesses with an effective cross bracing system. -
Page 10: Check On A New Paraglider
Preparing for take off: As for any aircraft a thorough pre-flight check must be made prior to each flight on the Marvel! Before every launch check lines, risers and canopy for damage! Do not launch with even the slightest damage! - Page 11 (&( Also check the maillons connecting the lines and the risers. They have to be closed tight. Put on the harness with maximum care and check the handle of the safety system and that all the flaps of the outer container are fastened securely and correctly. The main karabiner must also be checked carefully.
- Page 12 Check carefully that they are closed properly. Launch The Marvel 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 If this occurs you will need to release the brakes immediately. In case it is impossible to control the Marvel 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...
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Page 14: Towing
The Marvel 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: Extreme Flying Manoeuvres
Asymmetric collapse: A negative angle of attack can cause all or part of the leading-edge of the Marvel to collapse (e.g. in turbulent air). Basically the Marvel 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 16 The entire leading edge spontaneously collapses. Gentle braking on both sides will reduce the lateral pendulum motions and simultaneously accelerate re- inflation. The Marvel 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 17 (directly overhead). This usually takes 3-6 seconds. The Marvel 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 18: Rapid Descents
To exit, release the inside brake slowly. The Marvel 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 19 When the pilot holds the outside A1-risers on both sides and pulls them down, the Marvel 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. By braking on one side and weight-shifting, the canopy remains steerable.
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Page 20: Looking After Your Paraglider
(&( Summary: For all extreme manoeuvres and rapid descents please note: • first practise manoeuvres with an instructor during safety training! • before inducing any manoeuvre the pilot must check that there are no other airspace users below him! • during the manoeuvre the pilot must have the canopy within his view! LOOKING AFTER YOUR PARAGLIDER Looking after your canopy correctly will prolong the life of your paraglider. -
Page 21: Line Plans
In Conclusion: The Marvel is a modern paraglider. You will enjoy many safe years of flying with your Marvel if you look after it correctly and adopt a mature and responsible approach to the demands and dangers flying can pose. -
Page 22: Line Plan Marvel
Line plan Marvel... -
Page 23: 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 24 (&( 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.
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Page 25: 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! -
Page 26: Checks
CHECKS Name Company Date Signature & Stamp... -
Page 27: Test Flight Certificate
TEST FLIGHT CERTIFICATE MARVEL – Paraglider type: Serial number: ________________________________ Test flown on: ________________________________ MAC PARA TECHNOLOGY Confirmation by dealer: ________________________________ Technical data High Performance Marvel Marvel Marvel Marvel Marvel Size Zoom flat 92,5 96,5 Area flat 23,10 25,14 27,00...