MAC PARA Chronos, User Manual

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DESIGN
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
Construction of the canopy:
The canopy of the CHRONOS has a wingspan with 58 cells. The wingtips are slightly
pulled down to act as a stabilizer. The Chronos is a second rib diagonal-construction
paramotoring glider. Every main rib is attached to 4 or 5 suspension lines. Between
these main suspension ribs, intermediate ribs are suspended by diagonal segments. As
complicated as this sounds, this construction ensures a smooth top surface and precise
air foil design increasing performance and safety.
The internal reinforcements maintain the precise form of the canopy and increases
stability. The cell openings on the under-surface of the leading edge provide good
airflow into the glider. Stretch resistant support panels with diagonal ribs at the
suspension points ensure an even distribution of load throughout the canopy. Stretch
resistant Mylar strips on the top and bottom panels of the openings run the length of the
trailing edge
Wing tip steering
Top surface
Bottom surface
Leading edge
Brake handle
Main carabineer
Rapid links
Main lines
Risers
Main brake line
Brake line
Stabilizer
Glider's label on the
central main rib
Trailing edge
Flap Braking System