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Environmental conditions such as high temperatures or moisture can affect line length.
Check the line length regularly, particularly if you notice any change in launch or flight
behaviour. The line length should be checked if you have landed in water or if the lines
have got wet through. Lines age and lose strength even if the paraglider is used
infrequently or not at all. This can affect the safety and function of your paraglider.

Signs of wear are slight bumps or changes in flying characteristics. The lines must then be
replaced immediately. Use only inspected and approved lines, which can be obtained
through MAC PARA.

Do not under any circumstances use knots to shorten the lines. Any knot will weaken the
line considerably and may cause the line to break in case of high load. The overhand knot
and bowline knots described are permitted only for connecting the main brake lines/brake
handle.

Finally, a flight test to confirm that the wing behaves normally should be carried out by a
professional.

Inspection periods

Failure to observe the inspection periods shall render invalid the certification and warranty.
A properly completed logbook with details of all flying and training will help you to comply
with these periods.

A trim check should be performed after 50 flight hours or during the first 12 months by an
authorized workshop.

A qualified professional should perform a full maintenance inspection no later than 12
months or after 100 hours (including ground handling), whichever is sooner. Subsequent
full inspections should be made annually or after 100 hours.

A full inspection will give you peace of mind and extend your glider's lifetime. Additional
inspections should be performed by a qualified person following a crash or violent landing
on the leading edge, or if you note a deterioration of performance or behaviour.

Ground handling time must be at least doubled when calculating the total hours of use
because of the increased wear and tear on the glider. It is your responsibility as a pilot to
ensure that your wing is airworthy at all times. We recommend replacing the line set at
least every 150 hours.

Validity of inspection

The documentation and the result of the inspection must be clearly identifiable (date and
place / name of the inspector) and be entered near the glider information/certification
sticker.

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Summary of Contents for Magus

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Page 2: ...PARATION 9 RANGE OF USE 17 EXTREME FLYING MANOEUVRES 18 LOOKING AFTER YOUR PARAGLIDER 22 FULL LINE LENGTHS 28 LINE PLANS 29 LINE PLAN MAGUS 30 ADJUSTING BRAKE LINES 31 TREATING NATURE WITH RESPECT 32 MATERIALS 33 CHECKS 34 TEST FLIGHT CERTIFICATE 35 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 35 ...

Page 3: ...rm 926 or LTF German Certificate of Airworthiness Any alternations to the paraglider will render its certification invalid The use of this paraglider is solely at the user s own risk Manufacturer and distributor do not accept any liability These operating instructions must be fully read and understood before the first flight As the user of this paraglider you take the responsibility for all risks ...

Page 4: ...r experience The Magus must not be used for aerobatics extreme flying or flight manoeuvres at an angle greater than 90 The Magus must not be used when the canopy is wet The Magus has been certified for a defined weight range We strongly recommend that you respect these weight ranges If you want better speed precise handling and generally fly in strong conditions or in competition you should chose ...

Page 5: ... responsible for their own safety and must ensure that the airworthiness of the glider is checked prior to every flight The pilot should launch only if the paraglider is airworthy All pilots should have the appropriate level of license for their respective country and third party insurance Any changes made to this paraglider invalidate the certificate of airworthiness There shall be no liability o...

Page 6: ... PLAN Trailing edge Leading edge Brake handle Main karabineer Rapid links Main lines Riser Main brake line Brake line Stabilizer line Top surface Bottom surface Glider s label on the central main rib Stabilizer ...

Page 7: ...2 and Skytex 27 Like any synthetic material this can deteriorate through excessive exposure to UV Various forms of plastic rods are used in the Magus rigid construction which help maintain the shape of the leading edge and the stability of the canopy Rigging system The lines of the Magus are made of proven strong and stretch resistant non covered Aramid Kevlar lines The entire rigging system compr...

Page 8: ...agus is equipped with 2 risers per side The A riser is covered with coloured webbing to allow for easy identification The main suspension loop on the bottom of the riser is covered red This is where the main karabiner should be hooked in which then in turn connects the risers to the harness The risers are equipped with a stirrup operated speed system which returns automatically to normal position ...

Page 9: ...esses with fixed cross bracing GX type are not certified and should not be used It s important for your comfort and safety to fly with a suitable harness that is properly adjusted When choosing a harness remember that the height of the attachment points i e distance from the carabiners to the seat plate affects the sensitivity of the glider and the relative brake travel The lower posititon of the ...

Page 10: ... to the lower loop of the accelerator There must be enough slack in the speed bar to ensure the front risers are not pulled down in normal trim speed flight but not so long that it is impossible to use the full speed range of the glider The full range is reached when the limiting straps between A and B risers are tightened Rescue System We recommend that you always fly your Magus with at least one...

Page 11: ...nch This is particularly important in low temperatures When laying out the glider the wind direction should be observed The canopy should be deployed into the wind so both halves of it are loaded symmetrically The paraglider should be arranged in a semicircle against the wind This ensures that the A lines in the centre section of the canopy will tension before the ones at the wing tips Thus the ca...

Page 12: ... the lines are free from knots or tangles Check that the airspace and visibility are clear Gently pull up the glider in an arc with the A risers When the glider is overhead brake it gently if necessary turn around and launch In stronger winds be prepared to take a few steps towards the glider whilst braking as it inflates This will take some of the energy out of the glider and it will be less like...

Page 13: ... flight The glider reacts more radically when a collapse happens during accelerated flight compared to flying at trim speed Avoid flying accelerated near the ground and be careful using the accelerator in turbulence If you do encounter a collapse while using the accelerator immediately step off the bar completely before taking any other corrective actions NOTE Never apply brakes when using the spe...

Page 14: ...st reduced with correct inputs If you feel the nose of the wing lose internal pressure or you see a crease appear between the A and B line attachment points on the sail you can quickly input the B risers to stop the collapse occurring During accelerated flight the added control of active B riser flying further increases the efficiency and stability of the wing Whilst accelerated the act of pulling...

Page 15: ...tside and progressively applying the outside brake Before entering a spiral make sure you have adequate height for recovery To initiate a spiral look in to the direction you want to turn weight shift and smoothly pull down on the inside until the glider enters the spiral Once in the spiral you should re centre your weight shift and apply a little outside brake to keep the outer wing tip pressured ...

Page 16: ...rs in your vicinity The Magus is easy to land The final leg of the landing approach must be into the wind Adopt an upright position in your harness by sliding your legs forward ready to make contact with the ground During this final glide the paraglider should be decelerated slowly and at approximately one meter above the ground according to conditions the pilot should flare the canopy The glider ...

Page 17: ...t the brake lines are adjusted to the lengths recommended here Setting them shorter could lead to a tendency to stall during towed flight Apart from this there are no special procedures Aerobatics The Magus was not developed or tested to be used for aerobatics acro By engaging in such an activity you voluntarily assume an increased risk of injury or death Any type of acrobatic manoeuvre at all on ...

Page 18: ...or correction SIV Safety training The Magus is optimised for XC and competition paragliding and is intended only for professional pilots who are able to demonstrate above average experience and competence in safety training The Magus is under no circumstances suitable for a pilot s first experience with safety training Special folding lines were used for certification of the Magus see the section ...

Page 19: ...d side If not on the Magus there is a separate stabilizer main line that goes down to the A riser This line usually becomes slack in the event of a cravat Pull this line down completely until it becomes tight and the cravat normally comes out Note Counter steering too strongly on the inflated side of the glider can result in a stall and to further uncontrolled flight manoeuvres Always remain aware...

Page 20: ...ique or big ears Apply speed bar until you are confident that the wing has dried out Never apply the brakes including any wraps taken in a deep stall Full stall The full stall happens when when the maximum possible angle of attack is exceeded The most common cause is going below the minimum speed or flying near the minimum speed combined with the effects of turbulence In full stall the paraglider ...

Page 21: ... Never release the spin if the glider is far back behind you always try to release it when the glider is above or in front of you Depending on the type of release and the dynamics of the rotary movement the canopy may surge forward on one side and collapse asymmetrically In the case of a longer spin the pilot may release the brakes only at the moment when the glider is in its rotary motion above o...

Page 22: ...lider will inflate and launch 1 Place the Certina bag bag underneath the glider which should be folded together Lay the mushroomed wing on the Certina bag bag It is best to start from the mushroomed position as this reduces the dragging of the leading edge across the ground 2 Start from the center to stack the profiles of each side of the wing on top of each other 3 Proceed like this until the win...

Page 23: ...ecial Certina bag bag and use the backpack provided for the rest of the equipment When sending your wing as a parcel take extra care with packing Care Care is essential to ensure that the fabric and glider remain durable and retain their qualities The glider should therefore be protected from unnecessary UV light Do not unpack your glider until immediately before flight and pack it up straight aft...

Page 24: ...h Check line lengths after 50 flight hours or after tree or water landings Lines can stretch or shrink Never drag the wing 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 t...

Page 25: ...he overall length riser lines mid lines upper lines has to be checked under 5 kgs of tension in order to ensure reproducible results for a comparison with the lengths in the check sheets The lines have a considerable influence on flight behaviour Correct line length and symmetry are also important for performance and handling Therefore we recommend an geometry inspection every 50 hours or once a y...

Page 26: ... shall render invalid the certification and warranty A properly completed logbook with details of all flying and training will help you to comply with these periods A trim check should be performed after 50 flight hours or during the first 12 months by an authorized workshop A qualified professional should perform a full maintenance inspection no later than 12 months or after 100 hours including g...

Page 27: ...glider You will enjoy many safe years of flying with your Magus if you look after it correctly and adopt a mature and responsible approach to the demands and dangers flying can pose It must be clearly understood that all air sports are potentially dangerous and that your safety is ultimately dependent upon you We strongly urge you to fly safely This includes your choice of flying conditions as wel...

Page 28: ...8182 7706 9 7612 7611 8124 7680 10 7566 7570 8030 7632 11 7474 7484 7969 7689 12 7475 7485 7926 7721 13 7421 7450 7878 7879 14 7425 7449 7882 15 7274 7316 7900 16 7263 7331 7952 17 7301 7377 7715 Magus 26 Center Aa Ab B C Brakes 1 7511 7483 7482 7691 7786 2 7399 7375 7382 7604 7593 3 7375 7350 7352 7542 7379 4 7430 7404 7394 7501 7399 5 7326 7302 7320 7467 7216 6 7231 7209 7229 7483 7103 7 7198 71...

Page 29: ...ing on mB1 is measured from the main attachment point to center of the ring Line types in colors A B Center of mB1 ring Trim position 525 525 565 Accelerated 380 525 493 A B1 B Br A B1 B Br Color marking Loop for main karabineer Trimm position Accelerated Brake handle Change of the angle of attack Brakeline pulley Press buttons Accelerator Swivel Loop on C strap ...

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Page 31: ...d during extreme flying situations and when landing while on the other hand it ensures that the canopy is not permanently braked especially when fully accelerated This trim should not be altered In extreme situations any other settings may lead to the glider reacting differently to versions which have been tested NOTE If in doubt about the brake line adjustment it is preferable to leave them too l...

Page 32: ...all to practise our sport with respect for nature and wildlife Don t walk outside marked routes don t leave any waste don t make needless noise and respect the sensitive biological balance in the mountain eco system especially in the take off area ...

Page 33: ...ls SKYTEX 32 HARD Lines Top Edelrid 8000 U 025 050 070 090 High middle Edelrid 8000 U 050 070 090 130 Middle Edelrid 8000 U 070 090 130 190 Brake lines Edelrid 8000 U 050 070 130 Main lines Edelrid 8000 U 130 190 280 360 Main Brake lines Liros PPSL 191 Attachment straps Canopy STAP POLYESTERBRIDLE 13 mm Risers Aramid Polyester 3455 12 mm Threads SERAFIL 60 SYNTON 20 Quick links NIRO TRIANGLE 200 R...

Page 34: ...34 CHECKS Name Company Date Signature Stamp ...

Page 35: ...00 104 5 Area flat m 2 22 35 24 25 26 48 Area projected m 2 17 69 19 2 20 97 Span flat m 12 53 13 05 13 64 Aspect ratio flat 7 05 7 02 7 02 Root cord m 2 25 2 34 2 45 Cells 86 86 86 Weight kg 5 5 5 7 6 Weight range kg 88 99 95 107 104 118 Weight range lbs 194 218 209 236 229 260 Min speed km h 25 26 25 26 25 26 Max speed km h 39 41 39 41 39 41 Top speed accelerator km h 60 62 60 62 60 62 Glide rat...

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