MAC PARA Magus XC2, User Manual

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WARNING!! If you are LOW and are in an unintentional spin, or if the canopy is caught
in a cravat USE YOUR RESERVE.
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Wingover:
To induce a wingover the pilot flies consecutive alternating turns to gradually steepen
the angle of bank. During wingovers with a high bank angle, the outside wing begins to
unload. Further increase of the angle of bank must be avoided, because any possible
resulting collapse may be quite dynamic!
WARNING! Full-stall, spin and wingover (over 90 degree angle of bank) are
prohibited aerobatic manoeuvres and may not be performed during normal flying.
Incorrect recovery procedures or overreacting of the pilot may have dangerous
consequences! Attention! The Magus XC2 is not designed to be used for
aerobatics.
Alternative (emergency) steering:
If for some reason it becomes impossible to control the Magus XC2 with the brake lines
the C-risers may be used to steer and land the canopy. Attention! Of course the range
is much shorter (5-10 cm) then with the brakes. It is also possible to control the direction
of the flight by pulling on a stabilizer line or by weight-shifting.
RAPID DESCENTS
Spiral dive:
A spiral dive is the fastest way to lose altitude, however, the very high G-forces make it
difficult to sustain a spiral dive for long and it can place high loads on the pilot and
glider. By tensing ones abdominal muscles and a higher body tension you can to some
extent resist the high G-forces. Don’t forget proper breathing! As soon as any, even
slight, light dizziness or impaired vision is noticed the spiral should be exited
immediately.
The Magus XC2 has a very effective spiral dive. This allows rapid descent without
stalling. To enter a spiral dive the pilot should weight-shift on one side while slowly
pulling the brake gradually on the same side as weight-shifting. During a spiral dive the
angle of bank can be controlled by increasing or reducing the amount of inside brake.
When spiral diving the Magus XC2 it is recommended that the outside brake is lightly
applied. This helps stabilize the wing and enables an easier and safer exit from the
spiral. To exit, release the inside brake slowly. The Magus XC2 did not show a tendency
to remain in a stable spiral by sink rates up tp 10 m/s during testing. At high sink speeds
or if the pilot keeps his weight on the inside, the wing can stay in a continued deep spiral
and has to be actively exited. This is done by weight shifting to the outside and gentler
braking of the outside wing.