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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents MAC PARA COMMUNITY ..................2 GENERAL ........................3 OVERALL PLAN ......................4 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION ..................5 MATERIALS........................ 8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................. 9 HARNESS........................9 CHECK ON A NEW PARAGLIDER ................10 ADJUSTING BRAKE LINES ..................10 FLYING THE MUSE 5....................11 TOWING ........................

  • 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 Muse 5 a high performance paraglider with maximum possible safety. The Muse 5 is constructed for thermal and cross-country flying, and will enable pilots to get maximum enjoyment.

  • Page 4: Overall Plan

    Operating limits The Muse 5 is light sport aircraft with an empty weight of less than 120 kg in the category paraglider. The Muse 5 has been tested by DHV certification laboratory to EN A category. The Muse 5 is certified for solo flight. The Muse 5 has been load and shock-tested and passed with a load corresponding to 8G of the maximum weight in flight 145 kg.

  • Page 5: Technical Description

    TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION Construction of the canopy: The canopy of the MUSE 5 consists of 50 cells over the wingspan. The wingtips are slightly pulled down and this produces a kind of stabilizer. The Muse 5 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 6 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).
  • Page 7 Test your speed system for the correct length of cord on the ground first (simulating flying position), with your harness and risers, before flying with it! The full range is reached when the 2 pulleys join together. Before launch, attach the paraglider’s risers to the harness with the main karabiners. Then attach the ”Brummel-hook”...

  • Page 8: Materials

    MATERIALS Fabric (PORCHER SPORT, Rue du Ruisseau B.P. 710,38290 ST. QUENTIN FALLAVIER, FRANCE) Top Sail / Bottom Sail - Leading Edge - SKYTEX 38 Universal - 100% nylon 6.6, 38 g/m Bottom Sail - Trailing Edge - SKYTEX 32 Universal - 100% nylon 6.6, 32 g/m Main Ribs, Ribs , Diagonals - SKYTEX 32 HARD - 100% nylon 6.6, 32 g/m Reinforcement ribs - W382 Polyester 180 g/m Lines...

  • Page 9: Technical Specifications

    These “GH“harnesses are different to “GX“ harnesses, which have a lower attachment point for the main karabiners and effective cross bracing. The Muse 5 was not tested with harnesses with an effective cross bracing system. MAC PARA recomends very comfortable covered Haven harness for XC flights.

  • Page 10: Check On A New Paraglider

    CHECK ON A 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 11: Flying The Muse 5

    FLYING THE MUSE 5 The following information must not under any circumstances be taken as a manual for practising paragliding. We would like to advise you of the Muse 5‘s features and important information for your flying and security. Preparing for take off: As for any aircraft a thorough pre-flight check must be made prior to each flight on the Muse 5! Before every launch check lines, risers and canopy for damage! Do not launch with even the slightest damage!
  • Page 12 When laying out the glider, the wind direction should be observed. The canopy should be deployed into the wind so both halves of it are loaded symmetrically. The paraglider should be arranged in a semicircle against the wind. This ensures that the A-lines in the centre section of the canopy will tension before the ones at the wing tips.
  • Page 13 The Muse 5 is easy to reverse launch. When doing a reverse launch or when launching in strong winds the paraglider can possibly surge forward more quickly or lift off sooner than desired. To avoid this, walk uphill following the canopy during inflation. As this launch technique can be difficult and turning the wrong way can result in the pilot taking off with twisted risers.
  • Page 14 Steering - turns: The Muse 5 is a very responsive paraglider and reacts very directly and instantly to any steering input. Weight shift input quickens turns and ensures minimal height loss. Any weight shift has a greater effect the more loosely the chest-strap is fastened. A combined technique of weight shift and pulling on the inside brake line is the most efficient turning method, whereby the radius of the turn is determined by the amount of inside brake pulled and weight shift.

  • Page 15: Towing

    TOWING The Muse 5 is certified for towing. The Muse 5 has no out of the ordinary towing characteristics, although a relatively low angle of attack and thus low tow tension should be maintained during launch and the initial part of the tow. The Muse 5 has no tendencies towards deep stall/parachuting.
  • Page 16 Asymmetric collapse: A negative angle of attack can cause all or part of the leading-edge of the Muse 5 to collapse (e.g. in turbulent air). Basically the Muse 5 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 Front Tuck: A front tuck can be induced by strongly pulling the A-risers or by sudden, heavy turbulence. The entire leading edge spontaneously collapses. Gentle braking on both sides will reduce the lateral pendulum motions and simultaneously accelerate re-inflation. The Muse 5 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 18 Full-stall: To induce a full stall, apply full brake on both sides. The glider slows down steadily until it stalls completely. The canopy suddenly surges backwards a long way. In spite of this uncomfortable reaction of the canopy, both brake lines must be consequently held down with all your strength until the canopy is stabilized (directly overhead).

  • Page 19: Rapid Descents

    WARNING! Full-stall, spin and wingover (over 90 degree angle of bank) are prohibited aerobatic manoeuvres and may not be performed during normal flying. Incorrect recovery procedures or overreacting of the pilot may have dangerous consequences! Attention! The Muse 5 is not designed to be used for aerobatics. Alternative (emergency) steering: If for some reason it becomes impossible to control the Muse 5 with the brake lines the outermost C-lines may be used to steer and land the canopy.
  • Page 20 Big ears: When in big-ears, the horizontal speed is higher than the sink rate, unlike a spiral dive or a B-line stall. This rapid descent technique is used to quickly and horizontally exit a dangerous area in the desired direction. In order to collapse the outside wing, pull the outside A-lines. When the pilot holds the outside A1-risers on both sides and pulls them down, the Muse 5 easily tucks the outside wings and enters a stable descent mode.

  • 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 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 Muse 5 is delivered with a stuff-sack, Velcro compression strap, MAC PARA backpack, repair kit and user manual.

  • Page 23: Line Plans

    LINE PLANS Line descriptions: The following printed line plans show the line configurations. Line types in colors Riser lengths Muse 5 -22,-25 Trim-position Accelerated Riser lengths Muse 5 -27,-29,-31,-34 Trim-position Accelerated The lengths are measured from the main attachment point to the lower edge of rapid links.

  • Page 24: Line Plan Muse 5

    LINE PLAN MUSE 5...

  • Page 25: 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 26 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`s surface in according to the method of certification. Measurement of brake lines is made from the knot on swivel to upper loop of galery line.

  • Page 27: 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 28: Packing The Paraglider

    PACKING THE PARAGLIDER...

  • Page 29: Checks

    CHECKS Name Company Date Signature & Stamp...

  • Page 30: Test Flight Certificate

    TEST FLIGHT CERTIFICATE Paraglider type: Serial number: Test flown on: _________________________________ MAC PARA TECHNOLOGY Confirmation by dealer: _________________________________ TECHNICAL DATA Category EN-A Muse 5 Muse 5 Muse 5 Muse 5 Muse 5 Muse 5 Size 22 (XS) 25 (S) 27 (M)

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