MAC PARA elan3, User Manual

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EXTREME FLYING MANOEUVRES
Dangerous situations
Any pilot who flies in turbulent conditions or who makes an error in handling the glider is at
risk of getting into an extreme situation. Extreme wind conditions or turbulence which goes
unnoticed by the pilot for too long may leave the wing in an unusual flying position,
requiring special reaction and skills on the part of the pilot. The best way to learn how to
react calmly and correctly in a serious situation is to attend safety training, where you will
learn how to manage extreme situations under the guidance of a professional.
All of the extreme flight figures and flight attitudes described here are dangerous if they are
carried out with inadequate knowledge, without the right safety altitude or without training.
Always keep within the recommended limits. Avoid aerobatics and extreme loading such
as spirals with big ears. This will prevent accidents and avoid overloading the glider.
In turbulent conditions, always keep enough distance from rock faces and other obstacles.
Time and sufficient altitude are needed to recover from extreme situations.
Note! Deploy your reserve if the corrective manoeuvres described in the following sections
do not return the glider to a controllable flying position or if there is not enough altitude for
correction.
SIV / Safety training
The Elan 3 is optimised for XC and competition paragliding and is intended only for
experienced pilots who are able to demonstrate above-average experience and
competence in safety training. The Elan 3 is under no circumstances suitable for a pilot’s
first experience with safety training.
During a safety training course, avoid subjecting the materials of your paraglider to
excessive stress. Uncontrolled flight positions may occur which are outside the
manufacturer limits of the paraglider. This may cause premature ageing, or even structural
failure.
Stretching of the lines and/or canopy material after safety training can lead to a general
deterioration in flight characteristics.
Damage as a result of safety training is not covered by the warranty. Be sure to perform
any simulated collapses correctly. In particular, full speed asymmetric collapses performed
incorrectly may result in unpredictable collapse behaviour and impulsive re-opening.
This behaviour may require considerable pilot skill to manage safely.
Deflations
Due to the flexible form of a paraglider, turbulence may cause a portion of the wing
unexpectedly to collapse. If you get a collapse, the first thing to do is to control your
direction. You should fly away from the ground or obstacles and other pilots.