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Summary of Contents for MAC PARA Magus
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
RANGE OF USE ....................... 17 EXTREME FLYING MANOEUVRES ................ 18 LOOKING AFTER YOUR PARAGLIDER..............22 FULL LINE LENGTHS ....................28 LINE PLANS ......................29 LINE PLAN MAGUS....................30 ADJUSTING BRAKE LINES ..................31 TREATING NATURE WITH RESPECT ..............32 MATERIALS......................33 CHECKS ........................34 TEST FLIGHT CERTIFICATE................... -
Page 3: Thank You
Detailed knowledge of your glider and equipment will help you to fly safely and make the most of your flights. The Magus has been designed as a high performance XC/competition paraglider and is aimed for experienced pilots only. It is not suitable for beginner or intermediate pilots, aerobatics, training or tandem flights. -
Page 4: Operating Limitations
Operating limitations The Magus is light sport aircraft with an empty weight of less than 120 kg in the category paraglider. The Magus has been tested by DHV certification laboratory to LTF and EN D category. The Magus is certified for solo flight. The Magus has been load and shock-tested and passed with a load corresponding to 8G of the maximum weight in flight. - Page 5 Liability Use of the paraglider is at the pilot’s own risk! Pilot is responsible for his own safety and his paraglider airworthiness. The paraglider carries no warranty! The manufacturer cannot be held liable for any personal injury or material damage which arises in connection with this paraglider.
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Page 6: Overall Plan
OVERALL PLAN Glider’s label on the Bottom surface central main rib Top surface Leading edge Stabilizer Stabilizer line Trailing edge Brake line Main lines Main brake line Riser Rapid links Brake handle Main karabineer... -
Page 7: Technical Description
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION Construction of the canopy: The canopy of the Magus consists of 86 cells over the wingspan. The Magus is “two liner” paraglider. Every main rib is attached to the 3 or 4 suspension lines. Between these main suspension ribs, intermediate ribs are suspended by “bridge” diagonal ribs system. These diagonal ribs lead to the top of ribs. - Page 8 This trimming should not be altered. Risers: The Magus is equipped with 2 risers per side. The A riser is covered with coloured webbing, to allow for easy identification. The main suspension loop, on the bottom of the riser, is covered red.
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Page 9: Preparation
Preparing for take off: As for any aircraft a thorough pre-flight check must be made prior to each flight on the Magus! 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 10 The full range is reached when the limiting straps between A and B risers are tightened. Rescue System We recommend that you always fly your Magus with at least one reserve parachute suitable for your maximum all up flying weight. It is a mandatory requirement to carry an approved reserve for use in emergency situations where the paraglider fails and recovery is not possible.
- Page 11 Material check: canopy without any damage risers without damage maillons (quick links) closed tight are the brake lines freely and firmly connected to the handle? are the lines free from knots, tangles or other damage? ...
- Page 12 The reverse launch technique is generally recommended for the Magus. Take the brakes and turn around to face the wing. Pass one set of risers over your head as you turn. Make sure the lines are free from knots or tangles. Check that the airspace and visibility are clear.
- Page 13 The main lift point moves backwards. Due to this the wing can loose stability for a short time. The brake length on the Magus has been tuned to avoid any deflection on the trailing edge through the brake during accelerated flight. Applying brake while using the speed system degrades performance and increases the risc of a collapse.
- Page 14 B-riser control The Magus responds very nicely to B-riser control. When gliding at trim speed or in accelerated flight, we recommend to pilot the wing with the B risers. This gives an improved feel and control over the wing enabling you to fly actively without using the brakes (which causes drag and pitch movements).
- Page 15 20 m/s to be reached. It is suitable where there is a high ascent rate and little wind. The Magus fulfils the EN spiral dive requirements and has no tendency to remain in a stable spiral dive under normal conditions. Note! The certification test flights are carried out with a defined carabiner distance.
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Page 16: Approach And Landing
The Magus is easy to land. The final leg of the landing approach must be into the wind. Adopt an upright position in your harness by sliding your legs forward, ready to make contact with the ground. -
Page 17: Range Of Use
Any type of acrobatic manoeuvre at all on the Magus is contrary to law and illegal. The pilot would be putting his/her life at risk. Acrobatics involves a risk of unpredictable flight attitudes, which could lead to damage to material and structural failure. -
Page 18: Extreme Flying Manoeuvres
SIV / Safety training The Magus is optimised for XC and competition paragliding and is intended only for professional pilots who are able to demonstrate above-average experience and competence in safety training. The Magus is under no circumstances suitable for a pilot’s first experience with safety training. - Page 19 A cravat can generally be opened by a short, fast pull on the brake line of the cravatted side. If not, on the Magus, there is a separate stabilizer main line that goes down to the A riser. This line usually becomes slack in the event of a cravat. Pull this line down completely until it becomes tight and the cravat normally comes out.
- Page 20 The paraglider sinks almost vertically at 4-5m/s and there is noticeably less flight noise. The Magus has no tendency to get into a deep stall. Should this nevertheless occur, make sure your brakes are fully released, the glider will then normally recover on its own immediately.
- Page 21 Spin The spin is a stable flight maneuver, in which one side of the canopy stalls, while the other side continues to fly forward. The glider turns around the stalled side of the wing. If a spin occurs, just release the brakes and wait for the glider to surge forward, checking it with the brakes if it surges too far.
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Page 22: Looking After Your Paraglider
LOOKING AFTER YOUR PARAGLIDER Looking after your canopy correctly will prolong the life of your paraglider. Packing the paraglider To prolong the life of your wing and to keep the plastic reinforcements in the best possible condition it is very important to pack the wing carefully. It is therefore recommended to use the Certina bag packing method exactly as shown so that all of the cells rest alongside each other and the plastic reinforcements are not unnecessarily bent. - Page 23 Storing and transporting the glider Even if your paraglider was completely dry and was nicely packed up after the flight, for longer-term storage you should if possible take it out of the backpack and spread out in the Certina bag. This is the best care for the plastic reinforcements. Store the paraglider in a dry space at ambient temperature away from chemicals and UV light.
- Page 24 “Packing the paraglider”. The plastic rods on the Magus can all be replaced through small pockets. If you notice that a plastic rod has been damaged or misshapen because of incorrect use, this can be replaced by MAC PARA or authorised workshops.
- Page 25 Maintenance Identification label MAC PARA gliders have an identification label on central rib. It is helpful to provide the type designation of the paraglider if you are contacting your MAC PARA dealer with any queries or ordering replacement parts or accessories, to ensure accurate identification.
- Page 26 Signs of wear are slight bumps or changes in flying characteristics. The lines must then be replaced immediately. Use only inspected and approved lines, which can be obtained through MAC PARA. Do not under any circumstances use knots to shorten the lines. Any knot will weaken the line considerably and may cause the line to break in case of high load.
- Page 27 In Conclusion: The Magus is a modern paraglider. You will enjoy many safe years of flying with your Magus if you look after it correctly and adopt a mature and responsible approach to the demands and dangers flying can pose.
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Page 28: Full Line Lengths
FULL LINE LENGTHS Full line lengths Magus 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 29: Line Plans
LINE PLANS Riser lengths Magus Center of mB1 ring Trim-position Accelerated The lengths on A and B straps are measured from the main attachment point to the lower edge of rapid links. The lengths ceramic ring on mB1 is measured from the main attachment point to center of the ring. -
Page 30: Line Plan Magus
LINE PLAN MAGUS... -
Page 31: Adjusting Brake Lines
The length of the control lines measured from the first cascade line is and the available brake travel before stalling the wing depends on the size and loading. Magus Main brake length 360 cm (... -
Page 32: 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 33: Materials
MATERIALS Canopy Fabric Upper surface leading edge - SKYTEX 38 Universal Upper surface trailing edge - SKYTEX 32 Universal Bottom surface leading edge - SKYTEX 38 Universal Bottom surface trailing edge - SKYTEX 27 Classic II Main ribs, Diagonals - SKYTEX 32 HARD Lines Top - Edelrid 8000/U-025 / 050 / 070 / 090 High middle - Edelrid 8000/U -050 / 070 / 090 / 130... -
Page 34: Checks
CHECKS Name Company Date Signature & Stamp... -
Page 35: Test Flight Certificate
TEST FLIGHT CERTIFICATE Paraglider type: Serial number: Test flown on: _________________________________ MAC PARA TECHNOLOGY Confirmation by dealer: _________________________________ TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS High Performance EN-D Magus Magus Magus Size 24 (M) 26 (L) 22 (S) Zoom flat 104.5 Area flat 22.35 24.25 26.48...