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Summary of Contents for MAC PARA ARAVIS Series
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents MAC PARA COMMUNITY ..................2 GENERAL ........................3 WARNING........................3 OVERALL PLAN ......................5 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION ..................6 PREPARATION ......................8 FLYING THE ARAVIS....................11 RANGE OF USE ....................... 17 EXTREME FLYING MANOEUVRES ................ 18 LOOKING AFTER YOUR PARAGLIDER..............23 OVERALL LINE LENGTHS.................. -
Page 3: General
GENERAL Dear MAC PARA pilot We congratulate you on your purchase of a MAC PARA paraglider. Extensive development work and numerous tests make the Aravis a very high performance paraglider with maximum possible safety. The Aravis is constructed for thermal and cross-country flying, and will enable pilots to get maximum enjoyment. - Page 4 Operating limits The Aravis is light sport aircraft with an empty weight of less than 120 kg in the category paraglider. The Aravis is certified for solo flight. Four sizes of the Aravis have been tested by DHV certification laboratory to EN A category. The smallest sizes are devoted to hike & fly and due higher loading they were tested to EN B and EN C categories.
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Page 5: Overall Plan
The certification and warranty shall be rendered invalid if there are changes of paraglider construction, or changes to the brake lines beyond the permissible tolerance levels, or incorrect repairs to the glider, or if any inspections are missed (annual and 2-yearly check). Pilots are responsible for their own safety and must ensure that the airworthiness of the glider is checked prior to every flight. -
Page 6: Technical Description
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION Construction of the canopy The canopy of the ARAVIS consists of 50 cells over the wingspan. The wingtips are slightly pulled down and this produces a kind of stabilizer. The Aravis is combination three rib diagonal-construction paraglider. Every main rib is attached to the 3 or 4 suspension lines. Between these main suspension ribs, intermediate ribs are suspended by “bridge”... - Page 7 Brake Lines The ”brake lines” are not load carrying suspension lines. They lead from the trailing edge of the canopy to the main brake lines and run through the low friction rings on the C-risers to the brake handles A mark on the main brake line indicates the position of the brake handle. This adjustment, on the one hand, allows sufficient brake to be applied during extreme flying situations and when landing, while on the other hand, this ensures that brakes are not permanently applied to the canopy (especially when fully accelerated).
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Page 8: Preparation
PREPARATION Preparing for take-off As for any aircraft a thorough pre-flight check must be made prior to each flight on the Aravis! Before every launch check lines, risers and canopy for damage! Do not launch with even the slightest damage! Also check the quick links connecting the lines and the risers. - Page 9 We recommend adjusting the distance of the chest strap according to the table and, if necessary, to adapt easily. Take care your leg and shoulder straps are not adjusted too tightly. If you do, you may have difficulty sitting back into your harness after take-off. If any problems or disturbances are encountered when flying with a reclined harness, the pilot must immediately assume an upright seating position.
- Page 10 Rescue System We recommend that you always fly your Aravis 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.
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Page 11: Flying The Aravis
FLYING THE ARAVIS Pre-flight check Brand-new gliders must be flown first in calm conditions. It is recommended to fly light spirals in both directions so that the handshake connections between the lines become tight up. Follow a consistent routine every time you fly. This is very important for safety. Having unpacked and laid out the paraglider in a slight horseshoe pattern the following checks must be made: ... - Page 12 All lines and risers should be carefully untangled and arranged in a way that they do not catch on anything. It is equally important to untangle the brake lines so that they are clear and cannot catch on anything during launch. The brake lines should run freely through the low friction rings to the trailing edge of the canopy.
- Page 13 Tips for the take-off Practice ground-handling regularly to improve your take-off skills! If the glider comes up slightly off-centre, make small corrections by moving towards the lower side. In stronger winds, take only central A-main line per side over rapid links in one hand and the outermost B-main line per side in other hand while you hold brake toggles in your hands.
- Page 14 Steering - turning The Aravis is a responsive paraglider and reacts directly and instantly to any steering input. The Aravis performs best in turns when it is flown with sufficient speed and weight-shifting. Enter a turn with good airspeed, weight-shift and then apply the brake. Once established in the turn, regulate your speed and turn radius with weight-shift and the outer brake.
- Page 15 spiral with excessive sink can change the manoeuvre considerably; pilot action may be required. In such cases, exit the spiral by weight-shifting to the outside and progressively applying the outside brake. Before entering a spiral, make sure you have adequate height for recovery. To initiate a spiral, look in to the direction you want to turn, weight shift and smoothly pull down on the inside until the glider enters the spiral.
- Page 16 B-line stall The B-stall is a stall descent technique where the canopy’s aerofoils are deformed by pulling the row of B lines down. The paraglider sinks vertically with a sink rate of approx. 7- 8 m/s. To induce a B-line stall symmetrically pull down slowly on both B-risers, until the canopy folds (parallel to its long axis).
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Page 17: Range Of Use
RANGE OF USE Towing The Aravis may be tow-launched. It is the pilot’s responsibility to use suitable harness attachments and release mechanisms and to ensure that they are correctly trained on the equipment and system employed. All tow pilots should be qualified to tow, use a qualified tow operator with proper, certified equipment, and make sure all towing regulations are observed. -
Page 18: Extreme Flying Manoeuvres
EXTREME FLYING MANOEUVRES Dangerous situations Any pilot who flies in turbulent conditions or who makes an error in handling the glider is at risk of getting into an extreme situation. Extreme wind conditions or turbulence which goes unnoticed by the pilot for too long may leave the wing in an unusual flying position, requiring special reaction and skills on the part of the pilot. - Page 19 Asymmetric collapse Use active flying techniques to virtually eliminate collapses in normal flying conditions. Nevertheless, if you do get a collapse, stabilize your weight in your harness and do not allow yourself to fall to the collapsed side. Basically when asymmetric collapse is induced the Aravis will re-open spontaneously from closures of up to 70% with a change of direction from 180°...
- Page 20 Symmetric collapse (Front stall) A negative angle of attack can also cause central part or all of the leading edge of the glider to collapse. Symmetric (frontal) collapses will normally re-open without pilot input. The paraglider will pitch forward and then regain speed. Assist this process if necessary with a symmetric application of the brakes.
- Page 21 Flying in strong turbulence or exiting a deflation with too much brake applied can cause this situation. A wet glider also has a higher deep stall tendency, and you should do everything you can to avoid flying in the rain. If you do pass through some rain never make big ears! Apply speed bar until you are confident that the wing has dried out.
- Page 22 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. Never release the spin if the glider is far back behind you, always try to release it when the glider is above or in front of you! Depending on the type of release and the dynamics of the rotary movement, the canopy may surge forward on one side and collapse asymmetrically.
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Page 23: 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 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 Nitinol rod reinforcements are not unnecessarily bent. - Page 24 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 flat in the Certina bag. This is the best care for the reinforcements. Store the paraglider in a dry space at ambient temperature away from chemicals and UV light.
- 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 Also the certification placard must be present on the glider. Every pilot should be suitably qualified, have a valid license and 3rd party insurance. The Aravis is delivered with Certina bag, MAC PARA backpack, repair kit and user manual.
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Page 28: Overall Line Lengths
OVERALL LINE LENGTHS All overall 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. Aravis - 17 Aravis - 19 Cent Cent... -
Page 29: Riser
RISER Riser lengths Aravis Trim-position Accelerated The lengths are measured from the main attachment point to the lower edge of rapid links. -
Page 30: Line Plans
Riser A1 B A1 B Low friction ring Change of the angle of attack Colour marking Magnets Accelerator Brake handle Loop for main karabiner Accelerated Trim position LINE PLANS Line descriptions The following printed line plans show the line configurations. Line types in colours... -
Page 31: Line Plan Aravis
LINE PLAN ARAVIS... -
Page 32: Adjusting Brake Lines
ADJUSTING BRAKE LINES The brake lines lead from the trailing edge of the canopy to the main brake lines which then run through low friction rings on the C-risers to the brake handles. A mark on the main brake line indicates the position of the brake handle. The glider is delivered with a standard set-up and its speed can reach 37 - 43 km/h depending on the weight of the pilot. -
Page 33: Materials
MATERIALS Fabric (PORCHER SPORT, Rue du Ruisseau B.P. 710,38290 ST. QUENTIN FALLAVIER, FRANCE) Top Surface - Leading Edge - SKYTEX 32 Universal - 100% nylon 6.6, 32 g/m Top & Bottom Surface - SKYTEX 27 Classic II - 100% nylon 6.6, 27 g/m Ribs &... -
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 DATA Hike & Fly Aravis Aravis Aravis Aravis Aravis Aravis Size 17 (XS) 19 (XS) 21 (S) 23 (M) 25 (L)