MAC PARA Charger2, User Manual

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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. Next, do quick visual checks of
the canopy looking upwards to ensure the canopy is completely open (otherwise, abort the
take-off). Only then is the final decision to continue the launch. If anything doesn’t feel
completely safe, the launch should be aborted. If the glider feels solid and evenly inflated
continue moving forward until the glider lifts you off. It is easier to take-off in a light
headwind by applying the brakes slightly. After the take-off, gently release the brakes to
gain forward momentum. Shortly after take off the brakes should be gently reapplied to
stabilize the glider during cruising flight and possibly correcting for drift.
2. Paramotoring technique – Layout and start the inflation technique the same as stated
above. Once the canopy is inflated up to the angle of about 80° degrees, open up the
throttle to full power and lean back. This helps counter the engines thrust allowing it to
push you forward rather than leaning forward towards the ground. Continue to run in an
upright position. This is important. When you approach take off speed gently apply the
brakes (max 30% of the brake range). The faster the trimmer setting is, the more brake
input is required for take-off. Set the trimmers to neutral for easy launching. Once you have
safely taken off continue heading into the wind. Release the brakes to gain enough altitude
to allow you to get into your harness safely.
Experienced paraglider pilots that start paramotoring have a tendency to lean forward with
slightly applied brakes. When taking off with a paramotor you need to stand up straight and
allow the thrust of the engine to push your body horizontally forward rather than diagonally
down.
It is important to not get into the harness as soon as you leave the ground. Right after take-
off you are relatively low to the ground. The possible danger is if the engine happens to
quit or loose thrust you quickly will be put back on the ground. Not rushing into your
seat/harness allows your legs to act as landing gear instead of the bottom of your
paramotor.
The recommended technique of getting into your harness is to climb to a safe height into
the wind and then gently throttle back before getting into the seat. If you need to use your
hand to help you get into your harness, be sure to put the brake toggle on the magnet first
to avoid it being sucked into the prop. Also note that properly fastened leg straps makes
getting into the harness much easier. Check this before take-off in a simulator or with your
paramotor instructor.
WARNING!! Do not jump or lift your legs immediately after or during your take off!
This could have disastrous consequences when done with a paramotor if the wing has not
reached the proper take off speed to create the necessary lift. Keep running, keep running
and keep running until you are running through the air.
WARNING!! Do not attempt to get into the seat while holding the brake handles.
WARNING!! Do not use the forward launch technique in very strong winds. Make sure you
don't pull the risers too much towards yourself or downwards as this can cause a frontal
collapse or make an asymmetric collapse during take-off.