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- Page 1 USER MANUAL MACFLY TRIKE TANDEM User manual...
- Page 2 USER MANUAL Congratulations on the purchase of your TRIKE TANDEM MACFLY. This Trike is the result of 25 years of experience in the paramotor discipline, both in national and international competition, as well as on the field in school training with stu- dents of all sizes and all experiences.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
1.2 - Identification / registration 1.3 - Wing connection 1.4 - Specifics of use 2 - Technical characteristics of the MACFLY Trike 3 - Trike tandem assembly 4 - Trike tandem / Frame assembly 5 - Setting up the tandem rescue / Storage... -
Page 4: Caution / Regulations
The specific regulations in each country must be carefully studied before flying, it is for this reason that the company Macfly does not engage its responsibility in the event of an accident on a bad use of the GMP, and we strongly advise you to follow the recommendations of this manual. -
Page 5: Licence Certificate And Insurances
USER MANUAL 1 – Caution / Regulations 2/2 1.1 Licence certificate and insurances Depending on the country and state, the paramotor may or may not be subject to specific regulations. The passage of a patent, or a license specific to each country must be obtained before flying with your GMP. Simi- larly, some countries require compulsory insurance. -
Page 6: Technical Characteristics Of The Macfly Trike
USER MANUAL 2 - Technical characteristics of the MACFLY Trike Dimensions Width 173cm Length 185cm Height 168 cm (138 cm cage version) / Height 178 cm (150 cm cage version) Frame Manufactured in titanium tubes of different sections, microblasted finish. The round tube was chosen for its aesthetics and aerodynamics. -
Page 7: Trike Tandem Assembly
USER MANUAL 3 - Trike tandem assembly 1/3 Unfold the front part and secure with the screw and its fluted knobs Wheels assembly... - Page 8 USER MANUAL 3 - Trike tandem assembly 2/3 Installation of protective covers on all the pins Then connect the 2 uprights with the U- Connect the 2 uprights with the top arch. shaped piece. Lock properly with the pins, put on the protec- Lock properly with the pins, put on the protec- tive covers to finish tive covers to finish...
- Page 9 USER MANUAL 4 - Assemblage du Trike Macfly avec le GMP 1/5 3 - Trike tandem assembly 3/3 1/ Position the 2 end vertical uprights 2/ Fit together these 2 uprights on the back of the trike WARNING These uprights must be...
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Page 10: Trike Tandem / Frame Assembly
USER MANUAL 4 - Trike tandem / Frame assembly 1/4 The trike is ready to receive the frame with Paramotor Now position the clips to lock the bottom of the frame to the trike thanks to the screws with grooved buttons provided for this purpose. - Page 11 USER MANUAL 4 - Trike tandem / Frame assembly 2/4 FIXATION OF FRAME/ TRIKE —WITHOUT ARMS Dismantle the arms of your paramotor, then pair the end uprights of the Trike to the frame by inserting the spacer provided for this purpose For 150 cm frames the hole will be the top one For 138 cm frames the hole will be the bottom one (like the example below) It is recommended to change this kit (Screw + Spring + Washer + Nut) every 100 flight hours or every 2...
- Page 12 4 - Trike tandem / Frame assembly 3/4 ATTACHING THE PILOT HARNESS - To the frame : See your MACFLY user manual: https://www.macflyparamotors.com/wa_files/manuel%20macfly%20en.pdf WARNING : It is recommended by the harness manufacturer to change the carabiners every 5 years or after 500 hours of use.
- Page 13 USER MANUAL 4 - Trike tandem / Frame assembly 4/4 FIXATION OF THE PASSENGER HARNESS Install the passenger harness and check the passenger / pilot safety strap Position and adjust the cage reinforcement straps, and position the lines supports on the paramotor cage...
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Page 14: Setting Up The Tandem Rescue / Storage
USER MANUAL 5 - Setting up the tandem rescue / Storage 1/2 Remove the side pocket of the harness, side opposite the gas handle Install and zip the container with rescue instead Forward the rescue risers along the straps of the harness, then along the upper tubes of the frame, and one of the risers along the front arch. - Page 15 USER MANUAL 5 - Setting up the tandem rescue / Storage 2/2 In green below, the path of the tandem rescue risers.. Finish by channeling the risers outside of each element of the trike so that in the event of extraction nothing interferes with the proper functioning of the rescue Storage Avoid running the engine on blended gasoline that is more than one month old.
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Page 16: Adjustments
USER MANUAL 6 – Adjustments The assembly is complete, you can install your wing on the steel carabiners provided for tandem flight at the front of the Trike, and at the rear for solo flight. Standard adjustments are made in the ATTACH FOR ATTACH FOR workshop, but you must make ad-... -
Page 17: Pre-Flight Checks
USER MANUAL 7 – Pre-flight checks 1/2 WARNING : We strongly recommend a careful and thorough pre-flight before each flight. In case of suspicion of an anomaly, however small, DO NOT FLY WITH IT, contact your dealer. Each engine is different in use and maintenance. Follow the recommendations of the engine manufacturers con- cerning the mechanical parts (manuals available and updated on the websites of each engine manufacturer) Harness - Closed pockets (pilot pockets also) - Page 18 USER MANUAL 7 – Pre-flight checks 2/2 Engine (follow the fuel circuit) - Set the electric starter to OFF if the engine is fitted with one - Check the fuel level, add more if necessary - Check the general condition of the tank - Check the attachment of the tank to the frame - Tighten the tank cap sufficiently to prevent possible leaks.
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Page 19: Starting The Engine
USER MANUAL 8 – Starting the engine When cold, turn choke to “ON” position (depending on engine model) Place the left hand as shown in the photo holding vertical and the gas grip as noted. No gas power on the first attempts to start. Pay particular attention to the position of your thumb in relation to the stop button. -
Page 20: Check List / Vital Actions
USER MANUAL 9 – Check list / Vital actions You are ready to take off, a last check is necessary to not forget anything: Windsock visible from the place of inflation Check wing, risers, lines. Engine start after environment check - Legs, ventral, pectoral and helmet attached (driver + passenger) - Main links closed, and choice of solo or tandem link well suited - Front risers in hand, no twists...
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