MAC PARA Eden 5 Series, User Manual

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FLYING THE EDEN 5
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 EDEN 5.
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:
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Canopy without any damage?
o
Risers without damage?
o
Maillons (quick links) closed tight?
o
Stitching of the main lines near the risers o.k.?
All main lines run free from the riser to the canopy? Brake lines free?
Before putting on the harness:
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Warm up your engine and stop the engine before clipping in the risers.
o
Rescue/reserve handle and deployment pins secure?
o
Buckles (leg- , front riser) closed?
o
Main carabineers attached and properly closed?
Before take-off:
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Ensure helmet is on and chin strap fastened.
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Attach speed bar system and connect properly.
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Check that the risers are not twisted.
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Look to see the trimmers are properly set to neutral (white stitching).
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Check the brake handle and brake lines are free and not twisted.
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Confirm nothing will get in propeller's way.
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Centre yourself relative to the wing (all lines same tension).
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Test engine to deliver full power.
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Check wind direction.
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Check for obstacles or tripping hazards on the ground.
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Identify free airspace.
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Look out for obstructions in the direction of desired flight path.
Preparing for take-off:
As with any aircraft, a thorough pre-flight check must be made prior to each flight.
Before every launch check lines, risers and canopy for damage! Do not launch with even
the slightest damage!