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Summary of Contents for MacJet

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Page 2: ... THE MACJET 13 TOWING JUMPS FROM AIRCRAFT AEROBATICS 21 EXTREME FLYING MANOEUVRES 22 RAPID DESCENTS 25 GOLDEN RULES 27 LOOKING AFTER YOUR GLIDER 28 TREATING NATURE WITH RESPECT 30 LINE PLANS 31 Line plan MacJet 22 S 32 Line plan MacJet 24 M 33 Line plan MacJet 26 L 34 Line plan MacJet 28 XL 35 Line plan MacJet 31 XXL 36 MANUAL FOR PARAMOTORING GLIDER CHECKS 37 TEST FLIGHT CERTIFICATE 39 TECHNICAL ...

Page 3: ... instructor The use of this paramotoring glider is solely at the user s own risk The manufacturer and distributor do not accept any liability Pilots are responsible for their own safety and their paramotoring glider airworthiness The paramotoring glider carries no warranty The author assumes that the pilot is in possession of a valid paramotoring licence for glider s category insurance etc Before ...

Page 4: ...s and types of powered flying except acrobatic flying Nevertheless strong turbulence and gusting winds can lead to a partial or complete collapse of the canopy Therefore never fly in such conditions Even though it is possible to use the MacJet for free flying please note it is not EN certified We have made a great paramotoring glider but do not want to deceive you with EN certification like some m...

Page 5: ...under surface cascaded middle lines cascade 2 to 2 top lines together on middle main lines and main lines Main lines lead to the quick link a Maillon which connects lines and risers The stabilizer lines connect the upper stabilizer lines on the outer suspension points with the quick link The brake lines are not load carrying suspension lines They lead from the trailing edge of the canopy to the ma...

Page 6: ...the D riser The higher one for low main karabiner attachment of the paramotor and the lower one for higher main karabiner attachment of the paramotor The line connections are made to triangular Maillons quick links fitted with a rubber o ring in the form of a figure eight which prevents any slipping of the lines on the quick link Riser s scheme swivel trim buckle brake handle lower pulley for high...

Page 7: ...unning propeller Controlling the canopy with extended soft loops is less tiring during long flights when retaining them with two fingers especially with opened trims Wing tip steering WTST Wing tip steering handles small two finger brake handles allow easy turns with a small radius by providing higher drag on the wing tip When steering with the main brakes in the reflex mode trims open they become...

Page 8: ... up to a max of 9 cm the D risers retain their original length Trims The MacJet has a wide speed range in flight thanks different trim settings The MacJet trims have a deceleration range of 6 cm and 12 cm of acceleration On the faster setting trims fully open or accelerated the wing s speed increases The wing is less sensitive to turbulence and the stability improves On slower settings neutral or ...

Page 9: ...9 TRIMMING ...

Page 10: ...ake lines Dynema Polyester A 7850 100 Breaking Load 100 kg Main lines C1 D2 D3 Aramid Polyester A 7343 140 Breaking Load 140 g Main lines C2 C3 Aramid Polyester A 6843 160 Breaking Load 160 g Main lines D1 Aramid Polyester A 6843 080 Breaking Load 80 g Main lines A1 B1 Aramid Polyester A 7343 190 Breaking Load 240 kg Main lines A2 A3 B2 B3 Aramid Polyester A 7343 230 Breaking Load 340 kg Wing tip ...

Page 11: ...d weight naked cca 35 40 Kg CHECKS ON A NEW PARAMOTORING GLIDER Before delivery as well as during production each paramotoring glider goes through a strict visual inspection Additionally we recommend that you check your new glider in accordance with the following points Additionally we recommend that you make this check after flying extreme manoeuvres or after tree landings or similar Inspection o...

Page 12: ...same length on both sides It is safer to have this adjustment a bit longer than too short When free flying the wing should be set up though the top pulley and with the shorter lines Note All new gliders leave the factory rigged for lower hang points Fitting the speed system Most modern paramotoring harnesses have pulleys attached for speed system fitting The MacJet speed system including the Brumm...

Page 13: ...r 300 flying hours Finally connect the risers to your harness with the main karabiners Check carefully that they are properly closed Attention Never fly with an open main karabiner Do not take off if you find any damage on your equipment Having unpacked and laid out the paramotoring glider in a slight horseshoe pattern the following checks must be made Checklist before every flight Preparing the w...

Page 14: ...e off recheck the canopy and trimmer setting the direction of the wind and the air space around you When the pilot is ready to take off he she holds all A risers and the brake handles in each hand To facilitate differentiation between the risers the A lines including the sleeves on the A risers are coloured red Before take off place yourself centrally at the gliders axis Let the B C and D risers f...

Page 15: ... reached the proper take off speed WARNING Do not attempt to get into the seat while holding the toggles WARNING Do not use the forward launch in very strong winds Make sure you don t pull the risers too much towards yourself or downwards as this can result in a frontal collapse or in an asymmetric take off Reverse launch The MacJet is easy to reverse launch When doing a reverse launch or when lau...

Page 16: ...ll You should always be able to land safely in case of engine failure Therefore note Too much brake input during take off is risky Depending on the design and power of your paramotor unit it is possible that you will notice torque moments while not sitting properly in your harness So be ready to counter steer with a brake input to correct turning tendency and keep flying straight You also can comp...

Page 17: ...s corrected by easing the brakes in good time When you have become fully confident in your wing try experimenting with slower and faster trim settings weight shift and speed bar and enjoy the extra speed and security the MacJet offers you Different trim settings The MacJet has a wide speed range in flight by virtue of the different trim settings This may demand higher pilot attention in flight Any...

Page 18: ...idly decrease the thrust e g close the throttle completely you can cause the pendulum effect and then the glider can surge forward which automatically decrease the angle of attack This also can easily lead to collapse in turbulent air At maximum speed bar and fully open trims we strongly recommend steering with wing tip steering handles At first learn to fly using the speed system with the trims i...

Page 19: ...he MacJet uses a flap system in the centre of the wing on the trailing edge for improved take offs and landings This provokes more lift in the centre of the wing and also increases the pitching moments Even slight brake input especially on full speed bar produce lift close to the trailing edge The centre of gravity of the airfoil is moved back and the higher pitching moment significantly decreases...

Page 20: ...proach must be into the wind There is a choice of two methods of landing with a paramotor One without power this minimises the risk of propeller damage and the second with power Power off landing When approaching the landing spot check the wind direction and your height Power off your engine at about 30m and glide like a paraglider with trims in the neutral or closed setting and brakes released Du...

Page 21: ...involved in falling over with the engine running and getting your lines in the propeller if you forget to switch off before the wing deflates Attention The final glide during the landing approach should be straight and not marked by steep or alternating turns as these can result in a dangerous pendulum movements close to the ground Attention Do not allow the canopy to fall onto the leading edge wi...

Page 22: ...ously from closures of up to 50 The time this takes and the associated height loss can however be noticeably reduced by appropriate action by the pilot Apply opposite brake on the inflated side the outside of the curve to stop the turning movement of the canopy If you react immediately 30 brake on the open side should suffice to hold the canopy on a straight course In the event of a big collapse t...

Page 23: ...r checks should be carried out on your glider A wet canopy or temperatures below zero centigrade 0 C may also cause a stable parachutal stall When releasing the brakes the MacJet will usually spontaneously recover from a parachutal stall within 2 3 seconds If the canopy remains in a parachutal stall it is sufficient to release trims or to push the accelerator Attention If brakes are applied while ...

Page 24: ...occur Gently apply the brakes to avoid side or central collapse of the canopy and the possibility of a cravat one of the tips becoming entangled in the lines WARNING If you are LOW and are in an unintentional spin or if the canopy is caught in a cravat USE YOUR RESERVE Wingover To induce a wingover the pilot flies consecutive alternating turns to gradually steepen the angle of bank During wingover...

Page 25: ...vely exited This is done by weight shifting to the outside and gentle braking of the outside wing WARNING Nearly all gliders will have a tendency to stay in the spiral if the sink rate exceeds around 15 m s depending on weight shifting wing loading and G force In fact most gliders need a counter input to end a turn Attention Due to energy retention the glider will climb a lot after a deep spiral d...

Page 26: ... B line stall without power symmetrically pull down slowly on both B risers until the canopy folds parallel to its long axis The airflow over the top surface is almost fully detached and the canopy enters a vertical descent flight mode without forward movement Further pulling of the B risers reduces the surface area more and increases the sink rate Up to 8 m s Be careful pulling too far or too rap...

Page 27: ...nes and other places where engine failure will leave you helpless Keep in your mind the turbulence caused by other powered gliders especially heavy trikes Keep in mind the turbulence caused by yourself especially when flying sharp turns spiralling or flying low It is unwise to fly hands off below about 100m because a possible power unit malfunction may require immediate attention Unless it is abso...

Page 28: ...ing over rough ground This will damage the cloth on the wear points When preparing the wing on a takeoff with rough ground don t pull the wing over it i e by pulling the brakes Please try to pack the wing on soft ground Uncontrolled strong wind takeoffs or landings can result in the leading edge of the canopy hitting the ground at high speed which may cause rips in the profile and damage the rib m...

Page 29: ...anufacturer distributor or authorized workshops Only original spare parts may be used The lines must be checked after every 50 hours flying time and whenever the flight behaviour changes Any changes to the canopy lines or risers except those approved by the manufacturer will void the certificate of airworthiness The MacJet must be checked as a minimum after two years or after 100 flying hours by t...

Page 30: ...ing from accidents airborne or not Warranty is only valid if every flight is correctly registered in the logbook of the wing conditions temperatures of each flight are registered in the logbook the paraglider is handled in accordance with the operating manual the purchaser has not carried out any repair by him herself excl minor repairs with self adhesive patches carried out any modifications the ...

Page 31: ...e lower edge of rapid links Read more on the page 19 Line descriptions The following printed line plans show the line configurations and line lengths Line strengths in colours Background color at a length determines line material it is made Aramid Polyester A 6843 060 Aramid Polyester A 6843 080 Aramid Polyester A 6843 120 Aramid Polyester A 6843 160 Aramid Polyester A 6843 240 Aramid Polyester A ...

Page 32: ...32 Line plan MacJet 22 S ...

Page 33: ...33 Line plan MacJet 24 M ...

Page 34: ...34 Line plan MacJet 26 L ...

Page 35: ...35 Line plan MacJet 28 XL ...

Page 36: ...36 Line plan MacJet 31 XXL ...

Page 37: ... of the span One additional measurement should be made on the top surface of the wing tip The identified time should be higher than 30 second JDC In the event of the result being less than 30 seconds the result of the check is a fail Overall strength check The check of canopy strength should be made with a Bettsometer B M A A approved Patent No GB 2270768 Clive Betts Sales On the top and bottom su...

Page 38: ... fabric which could influence flying characteristics must be repaired Lines All lines should be checked for tears breaks any damage to the sheath or signs of wear Special attention should be paid to the sewing of the line loops Damaged lines must be replaced The results should be documented in the inspection record Connector check All line carabineers trims if used speed systems and pulleys should...

Page 39: ...Area projected m2 19 06 21 06 22 68 24 61 26 87 Span flat m 10 73 11 28 11 71 12 20 12 75 Span projected m 8 54 8 98 9 32 9 71 10 15 Aspect ratio flat 5 23 5 23 5 23 5 23 5 23 Root cord m 2 45 2 57 2 67 2 78 2 91 Cells kg 58 58 58 58 58 Weight kg 5 8 6 0 6 3 6 6 7 0 Weight range kg 77 100 85 110 100 130 115 147 140 180 Min speed km h 24 26 24 26 24 26 24 26 24 26 Speed Trimmers closed km h 40 43 4...

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