MAC PARA Eden 5 Series, User Manual

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FLYING THE EDEN 5
Power on landing
Fly towards your desired landing area at a shallow angle. Start to flare the wing before
touch down to loose speed then switch off your engine immediately after touchdown. In no
wind conditions, be prepared to run a few steps after touchdown and pull the brakes few
times dynamically (like a fluttering bird). This stops the canopy over your head and gives
you time to turn and put the glider gently on the ground. Do not apply full brakes before you
are safely on the ground. Do not turn unless the propeller stops turning.
The advantage of the power on landing is that if you get it wrong you can power up to
launch and try again. The disadvantages are the increased risk of expensive
propeller/cage damages if you approach too fast or forget to flare in time. Another danger
is falling over with the engine running and getting your lines caught in the propeller. Make
sure you switch off the engine before the wing deflates on top of you.
Attention!
The final glide on approach during the landing should be straight and not done
with any steep or alternating turns. This can result in dangerous pendulum movements too
close to the ground.
Attention!
Do not allow the canopy to come crashing down onto the leading edge. This
can destroy the internal structure of your glider and affects the life of the ribs at the leading
edge.
Special Notes:
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If possible, get familiar with the landing field before the approach.
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Check the wind direction before landing.
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Landing with power off requires much less space.
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Practice makes the master. Practice until you feel totally safe.
WARNING!! The Eden 5 is not suitable for jumps from aircraft.
WARNING!! The Eden 5 is not designed to be used for aerobatics.