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- Page 1 Version 1.01 March 2024 MAGIC 2 manual EN-v1.01 March 2024...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Straight Flight ............... 11 Turning ................11 Active piloting .............. 11 Thermalling ..............12 Speed System ............... 12 Rapid descent procedures ........13 Landing ................15 Recovery Techniques ............16 Stalls .................. 16 Spins .................. 17 MAGIC 2 manual EN-v1.01 March 2024... - Page 3 Brake and Accelerator Travel ....... 29 Line Plan ................30 Line Lengths ..............31 Service Record ..............37 Owner Record ..............38 Pilot No 1 ................38 Pilot No 2 ................39 Closing Words ..............40 MAGIC 2 manual EN-v1.01 March 2024...
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Page 4: Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of the MAGIC 2! The MAGIC 2 is safe and fun EN/LTF-A paraglider with good performance. Designed as a pilot’s first paraglider, it has maximum passive safety and will look after new pilots as they learn to soar and thermal then progress to cross- country flying. -
Page 5: Introduction
Limitations The MAGIC 2 is a very easy and safe paraglider to fly. It is suitable for all levels of pilots, and can be used for training (under the correct supervision). It is a solo paraglider, and is not designed for flying tandem. We have not yet tested the suitability of the MAGIC 2 for towing and it is not certified for paramotor use. -
Page 6: Test Flight And Warranty
Any modifications to your glider, e.g. changing the line lengths or the speed system, can cause a loss of airworthiness and certification. We recommend that you contact your dealer or BGD directly before making any kind of modifications. MAGIC 2 manual EN-v1.01 March 2024... -
Page 7: Brake Line Lengths
The horizontal distance between the attachment points of the paraglider risers (measured from the centre-line of the karabiners) must be: 38cm for pilots under 50kg • 42cm for pilots from 50-80kg • 46cm for pilots above 80kg • MAGIC 2 manual EN-v1.01 March 2024... -
Page 8: Preparation / Pre-Flight Checks
Connecting the speedbar The MAGIC 2 comes with accelerator risers and can be flown with or without a speedbar attached. The speedbar should be connected and adjusted following the instructions in your harness manual to ensure correct routing of the lines. -
Page 9: Pre-Flight Inspection
5. Before getting in to the harness you should be wearing a good helmet. Check the parachute container is correctly closed and the handle is secure. Put on the harness ensuring all the buckles are fastened and that it is well adjusted for comfort. Your paraglider is now ready for flight MAGIC 2 manual EN-v1.01 March 2024... -
Page 10: Flight Characteristics
Launch The MAGIC 2 is easy to inflate in light or stronger winds and will quickly rise overhead to the flying position. It can be launched easily using either forward (best for light winds) or reverse (best for stronger winds) launch techniques. -
Page 11: Straight Flight
Your paraglider is resistant to collapse without any pilot action, but flying actively will increase the safety margin. Active piloting can make your flying experience safer and more enjoyable, and it becomes instinctive in good pilots. MAGIC 2 manual EN-v1.01 March 2024... -
Page 12: Thermalling
IMPORTANT: 1. Practise using the speed system in normal flying and get fully used to using half bar before you use the full speedbar travel. MAGIC 2 manual EN-v1.01 March 2024... -
Page 13: Rapid Descent Procedures
Before using Big Ears in earnest you should practise with plenty of ground clearance in case a leading-edge collapse occurs. Always keep hold of both brakes in order to retain control. Putting your hands through the brake handles so they remain on your wrists is a good method of doing this. MAGIC 2 manual EN-v1.01 March 2024... - Page 14 Always be ready to damp out any dive with the brakes. Also be ready to encounter turbulence when you exit from a spiral because you may fly though your own wake, which can cause a collapse. MAGIC 2 manual EN-v1.01 March 2024...
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Page 15: Landing
The glider will collapse very quickly using this method. After landing, the B-risers can also be used to collapse the canopy, although it is more difficult to control the collapsed canopy on the ground with the B-risers. MAGIC 2 manual EN-v1.01 March 2024... -
Page 16: Recovery Techniques
Recovery from deep stall is quite simple: The normal method is to simply initiate a mild turn. As the canopy starts to turn it will automatically revert to normal flight, but it is very important not to turn too fast as this could induce a spin. MAGIC 2 manual EN-v1.01 March 2024... -
Page 17: Spins
Make sure that you pull all four A-risers at the same time, two risers in each hand (make sure to include the baby-A risers). The glider will automatically recover on its own from this situation in around MAGIC 2 manual EN-v1.01 March 2024... -
Page 18: Asymmetric Collapse
Loss of brakes In the unlikely event of a brake line snapping in flight or a handle becoming detached, the glider can be flown by gently pulling the rear risers for directional control. MAGIC 2 manual EN-v1.01 March 2024... -
Page 19: Packing & Maintenance
– do not leave it for long periods in a hot car in summer, or let it freeze, particularly if it is damp. Your paraglider is made from high quality nylon which is treated against weakening from ultraviolet radiation. MAGIC 2 manual EN-v1.01 March 2024... -
Page 20: Small Repairs
When the first line check is done, normally at 2 years, the loops Left : loops on the maillons; right: loops released MAGIC 2 manual EN-v1.01 March 2024... - Page 21 Sheathed line Microlines have internal reinforcing at one end, which is marked with Unsheathed line: yellow thread yellow thread. The non-reinforced end of a microline is marked with white thread. Unsheathed line: white thread MAGIC 2 manual EN-v1.01 March 2024...
- Page 22 BGD gliders to align with the direction of pull of the line. So when assembling the lines, the A tab should be angled back, and the B, C and D tabs should be perpendicular to the undersurface of the wing. MAGIC 2 manual EN-v1.01 March 2024...
- Page 23 Looped junction – incorrect Interlocked junction – correct Looped junction – incorrect After rigging the wing, always do a full dimensional check of the lines, and inflate it to ensure that everything is correct before flying. MAGIC 2 manual EN-v1.01 March 2024...
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Page 24: Servicing / Inspection
Our sport takes place in the natural environment, and we should do everything to preserve our environment. A glider is basically made of nylon, synthetic fibres and metal. At the end of your paraglider’s life, please remove all metal parts and put the different materials in an appropriate waste/recycling plant. MAGIC 2 manual EN-v1.01 March 2024... -
Page 25: Technical Data
Technical data Technical Data Materials The MAGIC 2 is made from the following quality materials: Top surface Porcher Skytex 38g/m Bottom surface Porcher Eazyfly 40g/m Internal structure Porcher Skytex hard finish 40g/m Nose reinforcing 2mm high modulus PA6.6 wire Risers... -
Page 26: Specifications
68 - 80 80 - 95 95 - 108 108 - 125 Trim speed (km/h) Top speed (km/h) Min. sink (m/s) Best glide Certification EN+LTF: A EN+LTF: A EN+LTF: A EN+LTF: A EN+LTF: A MAGIC 2 manual EN-v1.01 March 2024... -
Page 27: Overview Of Glider Parts
Technical data Overview of Glider Parts Cell openings Trailing edge Leading edge Top lines Middle lines Lower lines Brake line Risers Harness MAGIC 2 manual EN-v1.01 March 2024... -
Page 28: Risers
Brake-line pulley Baby-A or ‘big ears’ riser Brake swivels B riser Snap Locks C or rear riser Brake handle Accelerator system The riser set does not have trimmers, or any other adjustable or removable device. MAGIC 2 manual EN-v1.01 March 2024... -
Page 29: Brake And Accelerator Travel
Brake and Accelerator Travel Size Riser length Accelerator travel Brake range (mm)* (mm) (cm)** *Actual riser lengths may differ by not more than 5mm ** Maximum symmetrical control travel at maximum weight in flight MAGIC 2 manual EN-v1.01 March 2024... -
Page 30: Line Plan
Technical data Line Plan MAGIC 2 manual EN-v1.01 March 2024... -
Page 31: Line Lengths
The difference in line lengths between the manual and the sample may be no more than 10mm. The measured lengths are in the appendix. MAGIC 2 manual EN-v1.01 March 2024... - Page 32 3125 3200 5602 5720 3307 3504 1909 1496 1629 1331 1588 1059 3099 3531 1958 1067 4327 1993 1020 1554 Bridle check 1557 Single line lengths 1432 2622 2480 3269 2863 2628 1931 3590 MAGIC 2 manual EN-v1.01 March 2024...
- Page 33 3292 3371 5868 5996 3485 3694 1982 1558 1849 1392 1808 1109 3269 3721 2048 1116 4540 2086 1068 1626 Bridle check 1629 Single line lengths 1498 2743 2596 3455 2998 2776 2002 3783 MAGIC 2 manual EN-v1.01 March 2024...
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Page 37: Service Record
No of flights Type of service Type of service Service No 6 Service No 5 Stamp / signature Stamp / signature Date Date No of flights No of flights Type of service Type of service MAGIC 2 manual EN-v1.01 March 2024... -
Page 38: Owner Record
Owner Record Owner Record Pilot No 1 First name Last name Address Line 1 Address Line 2 Postcode Country Phone Email MAGIC 2 manual EN-v1.01 March 2024... -
Page 39: Pilot No 2
Owner Record Owner Record Pilot No 2 First name Last name Address line 1 Address line 1 Postcode Country Phone Email MAGIC 2 manual EN-v1.01 March 2024... -
Page 40: Closing Words
We recommend that you fly with a standard harness with back protection and a reserve parachute. Always use good equipment and an approved helmet. See you in the sky! BGD GmbH Am Gewerbepark 11, 9413 St. Gertraud, Austria Tel: +43 (0) 4352 20477 e-mail: sales@flybgd.com www.flybgd.com MAGIC 2 manual EN-v1.01 March 2024...
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