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- Page 1 Ze S a m u r a i...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents MAC PARA COMMUNITY ..................2 GENERAL ........................3 PILOT LEVEL REQUIREMENTS................4 DESIGN ........................5 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION ..................5 RISERS........................7 TRIMMING ........................ 10 MATERIALS......................11 GLIDER CHECKLIST....................12 SETTING UP THE CONTROLS................13 FLYING THE CHARGER 2 ..................15 TOWING, JUMPS FROM AIRCRAFT, AEROBATICS.......... -
Page 3: General
Numerous safety tests have been made to allow you to safely enjoy the performance of this glider. The entire MAC PARA team welcomes you and we wish you many pleasant flights. To stay safe you MUST read this manual carefully before flying. -
Page 4: Pilot Level Requirements
If you have read this manual and still have questions, suggestions or criticisms regarding the Charger 2, please do not hesitate to contact your dealer or MAC PARA directly. Our mission is to design quality performance gliders that allow you the freedom of flight while keeping you as safe as possible. -
Page 5: Design
DESIGN Glider's label on the Top surface central main rib Bottom surface Leading edge Stabilizer Stabilizer line Trailing edge Brake lines WTST line Main lines Main brake line Rapid links Brake handle Risers Main carabiner TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION Construction of the canopy: The canopy of the Charger 2 has a wingspan with 50 cells. - Page 6 This ensures optimized sail tension and guarantees high canopy stability. Large cross ports allow effective airflow inside the canopy providing good re-inflation without interrupting the profiles shape. The Charger 2 is mainly made from proven high quality Nylon fabrics. Skytex 38 Universal, Skytex 32 Universal, Skytex 32 HF, Skytex 40 HF from Porcher Sport are the carefully selected materials.
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Page 7: Risers
RISERS The Charger 2 is equipped with 5 risers per side (A, A1,B, C, D). The two central A-lines per side are attached to the main A-risers (red in colour) while the outermost A main lines are attached to A1 risers. The 3 B-main lines and the stabilizer lines are attached to the B-riser. - Page 8 Brake handles: Special semi rigid brake handles are equipped with swivels and two neodymium magnets. Strong neodyme magnets hold the brake handles perfectly to the D risers. Attaching and releasing the brakes from the risers work very easily and quickly during flight. This minimises the danger of getting them caught in a spinning propeller.
- Page 9 Speed system: The Charger 2 is equipped with a speed bar operated speed-system which returns automatically to the normal position when released. The speed system affects the A, A1, B and C-risers and changes the angle of attack. In normal flight all risers have an overall length of 50 cm without quick links.
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Page 10: Trimming
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Page 11: Materials
MATERIALS Tissue (PORCHER SPORT, Rue du Ruisseau B.P. 710,38290 ST. QUENTIN FALLAVIER, FRANCE) Top Sail - Leading Edge - SKYTEX 38 Universal - 100% nylon 6.6 , 33 Dtex, 38 g/m Top Sail - Trailing Edge - SKYTEX 38 Universal - 100% nylon 6.6 , 33 Dtex, 38 g/m Bottom Sail - Leading Edge - SKYTEX 38 Universal - 100% nylon 6.6 , 33 Dtex, 38 g/m Bottom Sail -Trailing Edge - SKYTEX 32 Universal - 100% nylon 6.6 , 33 Dtex, 32 g/m Ribs, Diagonals - SKYTEX 40 HF - 100% nylon 6.6 , 33 Dtex, 40 g/m... -
Page 12: Glider Checklist
GLIDER CHECKLIST Before delivery, as well as during production, each Charger 2 paramotoring glider goes through a strict visual inspection. Additionally, we recommend that you check your new glider in accordance with the following points below. The Charger 2 is a form of aircraft and should be treated as such. -
Page 13: Setting Up The Controls
Your Charger 2 glider comes from the MAC PARA factory with brake lines set to this position. - Page 14 Fitting the speed-system: Most modern paramotoring harnesses have pulleys for speed system fitting. The Charger 2 speed system is supplied with Brummel-hooks and must be assembled as per instructions. Take your speed bar and make sure it is firmly attached to the foot stirrup (webbing or alloy bar) using a bowline or other non-sliding knot.
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Page 15: Flying The Charger 2
FLYING THE CHARGER 2 The following information is NOT under any circumstances a manual for practising paramotoring. We would like to advise you of important information to increase safer flights and security while flying the Charger 2. Paraglider Preparation After unpacking and laying out the paramotoring glider in a slight horseshoe pattern, the following checks must be made: Checklist before every flight: Checking and inspecting the wing:... - Page 16 All lines and risers should be carefully checked, 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 free and clear so they do not catch on anything during launch. The brake lines should run freely through the pulleys to the trailing edge of the canopy.
- Page 17 1. Paragliding forward technique – Follow the above technique to get the glider overhead. As soon as the glider is above you, stop pulling on the A-risers. A good progressive run ensures your Charger 2 will inflate and come up equally and quickly. If the canopy should surge forward, control it by gently braking.
- Page 18 Reverse launch Technique The Charger 2 is easy to reverse launch. The most important skill to perform the reverse launch successfully is to fully understand ground handling. You need to be able to keep the wing directly overhead and into wind while taking off on flat ground.
- Page 19 If this does happen contact your nearest MAC PARA dealer for replacement lines or glider repair. Wind Trim settings Launching technique &...
- Page 20 We recommend that your first flights with your Charger 2 be done with trimmers set on or just below the neutral setting (the white stitching mark) This is where the Charger 2 will feel more like a conventional paraglider wing. With this trimmer setting, try to fly with a small amount of brake at the point where they just begin to feel heavier.
- Page 21 Release the speed system immediately by releasing the pressure on the speed bar. Do not use the speed system in very turbulent conditions, close to the ground or near other airspace users. Always fly with sufficient clearance from the ground/obstacles and always keep the brake handles in your hands! Steering - turns: The Charger 2 is a very responsive paramotoring glider and reacts directly and instantly to...
- Page 22 Released trimmers with brakes applied Even slight brake input (especially on full speed bar) produce lift close to the trailing edge. The centre of gravity of the airfoil is moved back and the higher pitching moment significantly decreases the stability. Warning!! Especially in turbulence this can lead to a collapse on full speed with trimmers released! Therefore we strongly recommend you only steer by pulling on the WTST lines and not touching the main brakes.
- Page 23 Approach and Landing: It is important to start to prepare for landing at an adequate altitude to avoid surprises. This leaves you enough time to observe and appropriately deal with wind direction and any other aircraft in your vicinity. The Charger 2 is very easy to land. The final leg of the landing approach must be into the wind.
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Page 24: Towing, Jumps From Aircraft, Aerobatics
TOWING, JUMPS FROM AIRCRAFT, AEROBATICS WARNING!! The Charger 2 is not suitable for towing. WARNING!! The Charger 2 is not suitable for jumps from aircraft. WARNING!! The Charger 2 is not designed to be used for aerobatics. EXTREME FLYING MANOEUVRES WARNING!! All the critical flight conditions described here require thorough knowledge. - Page 25 “Cravat” / Line-over: In the event of some lines becoming tangled during flight (caused by whatever), the following action is recommended: Stabilize the glider by gently applying the opposite brake. Please be aware that in this condition the brake pressure can be higher and the brake travel shorter. Without pilot input, a line-over will result in a stable spiral dive.
- Page 26 Full-stall: A full stall practically never occurs. It happens only as a result of serious neglect or intentional action of the pilot. To avoid a full stall you have to be careful when flying at low speeds until fully familiar with brake operation. The Charger 2 recovers spontaneously in the initial phase of stall, otherwise use standard procedures.
- Page 27 Wingover: To induce a wingover the pilot flies consecutive alternating turns to gradually steepen the angle of bank. During wingovers with a high bank angle, the outside wing begins to unload. Continually increasing the angle of bank must be avoided to avoid dynamic collapses. WARNING! Full-stall, spin and wingovers (over 90 degree angle of bank) are prohibited aerobatic manoeuvres and may not be performed during normal flying.
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Page 28: Rapid Descent Techniques
RAPID DESCENT TECHNIQUES Spiral dive: Attention! Set trim setting in slow or neutral and turn your paramotor off when executing spiral dive. A spiral dive is the fastest way to lose altitude; however, the very high G-forces make it difficult to sustain a spiral dive for long. It also places high loads on the pilot and glider. By tensing ones abdominal muscles and a higher body tension you can to some extent resist the high G-forces. - Page 29 Big ears: There is a lot of load on the “A’s” performing big ears especially on the faster trim settings. We do not recommend using big ears as descent technique under power. With a hard pull on the outermost A-lines there is higher risk of collapse. A spiral may be a more efficient way to get down.
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Page 30: Golden Rules
GOLDEN RULES Summary: For all extreme manoeuvres and rapid descents please note: First practise manoeuvres with an instructor during safety training. Before inducing any manoeuvre the pilot must check that there are no other airspace users below him. ... -
Page 31: Care And Maintenance
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Looking after your canopy correctly will prolong the life of your paramotoring glider and enjoyment. 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 paramotoring glider packed away when not in use. - Page 32 Repairs and checks: Tears in the canopy must be professionally sewn. Adhesive patches are only adequate for very minor damage. Contact your dealer or MAC PARA directly if you are unsure. Repairs should only be carried out by the manufacturer, distributor or authorized workshops.
- Page 33 MAC PARA approved facility. Consult your closest MAC PARA dealer or MAC PARA directly with the type of line you may need. Identifying which line you require to replace the broken line can be found by laying out your glider outside, looking at where the damage line is and referencing the line plan guide near the end of this manual.
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Page 34: Respect Nature
Warranty is only valid if: Every flight is correctly registered in a logbook of the wing. Conditions and temperatures of each flight are registered in the logbook The paraglider is handled in accordance with this operating manual. ... -
Page 35: Line Plan - Scheme
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Page 36: Riser Lengths
RISER LENGTHS The lengths are measured from main attachment point to the lower edge of rapid links. Riser lengths [mm] Trimmers closed Trimmers neutral Trimmers fully released Trimmers closed + Accelerated Trimmers neutral + Accelerated Trimmers released + Accelerated * Read more on the page 21. Charger 2 Charger 2 Charger 2... -
Page 37: Full Line Lengths
FULL LINE LENGTHS Center Center 6058 5999 6057 6214 6317 6530 6446 6383 6445 6613 6724 6985 6002 5942 6000 6159 6262 6320 6386 6322 6384 6554 6665 6760 6046 5989 6044 6198 6296 6175 6433 6372 6431 6596 6700 6605 6083 6026... -
Page 38: Checks
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Page 39: Test Flight Certificate
TEST FLIGHT CERTIFICATE Paraglider type: Serial number: Test flown on: _________________________________ MAC PARA TECHNOLOGY Confirmation by dealer: _________________________________ TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Paraglider for Powered Flying Charger 2 Charger 2 Charger 2 Charger 2 Charger 2 Charger 2 Charger 2 Size 18 (XXS)