MAC PARA Colorado2, User Manual

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TOWING, JUMPS FROM AIRCRAFT, AEROBATICS
WARNING!! The Colorado 2 is not suitable for towing.
WARNING!! The Colorado 2 is not suitable for jumps from aircraft.
WARNING!! The Colorado 2 is not designed to be used for aerobatics.
EXTREME FLYING MANOEUVRES
WARNING!! All the critical flight conditions described here require thorough
knowledge. They should only be carried out during safety training courses (SIV)
under proper guidance and supervision
. Under no circumstances can the
information below be taken as manual for practising advanced manoeuvres.
This section describes flying conditions which can be deliberately induced or can develop
unintentionally due to turbulence. Pilot error can also be responsible for unwanted
circumstances. Any pilot who flies through turbulence will face special flight conditions at
some point in their flying career. Be aware of these flight manoeuvres and prepare for them
by SIV (safety training over water) with proper instruction. We expect you are an advanced
paramotoring pilot and you already have the proper experience. Mastering these flying
conditions significantly improves your active flight safety. Keep in mind that all disturbances
of the canopy can increase the sink rate by 2 - 10 m/sec depending on the degree of
disturbance/collapse. Carrying out these manoeuvres wrong may lead to a sudden drop in
altitude, a crash or even death.
Asymmetric collapse
A negative angle of attack can cause all or part of the leading-edge of the Colorado 2 to
collapse (e.g. in very turbulent air). The Colorado 2 will re-open spontaneously from
closures of up to 50%. The time this takes with the associated height loss can however be
drastically reduced by appropriate action by the pilot. Applying opposite brake on the
inflated side to stop the turning movement of the canopy will help the canopy regain proper
flight. If you react immediately with 30% brake on, the open side should hold the canopy on
a straight course.
In the event of a big collapse, this braking should be applied very carefully to avoid stalling
the remaining inflated wing. The pilot's correction for maintaining direction can be aided by
pumping out the deflation; a slow, long pumping action of the brake of the deflated side of
the wing helps the canopy to re-inflate. If the pilot does not take corrective action the
canopy can enter a stable spiral dive.