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Line length measurement 

Lines should be separated and each line measured under a tension of 5 kg. 
Measurement is made from the line karabiner to the canopy according to the method of 
certification.      Rib numbering begins in the middle of canopy and leads to the wing tip.  

Measured full lengths should be documented in the inspection record and are compared 
with certified full line lenghts protocol. Lengths should not differ by more than 20 mm. 
The opposite sides should be checked for symmetry. 

Canopy line-attachment points check 

Attachment points should be checked for damage and stretching. Defects, loops and 
flares should be repaired.     

Canopy fabric check 

Ribs, diagonal ribs, top and bottom surface should be checked. Any damage to sewing 
or tears to the 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, trimmers (if used), speed systems and pulleys should be inspected 
for visible damage. Open or improperly secured connectors should be secured in 
accordance with the producers recommendations. 

Risers  

Both risers should be checked for tears, signs of wear or any damage and measured 
with a pull of 5 daN strength. Measured data should be documented in the inspection 
record.  The difference must not be higher then 5 mm when compared to specified 
lengths. 

Final check  

The glider sticker and check sticker must be inspected  for  readability and correctness. 
The check must be documented with date, signature and stamp on the canopy and in 
the user manual.  

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for Muse 3

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Page 2: ... NEW PARAGLIDER 11 ADJUSTING BRAKE LINES 11 FLYING THE MUSE 3 12 TOWING 15 MOTORISED FLIGHT 16 EXTREME FLYING MANOEUVRES 16 RAPID DESCENTS 19 LOOKING AFTER YOUR PARAGLIDER 21 TREATING NATURE WITH RESPECT 22 LINE PLANS 22 Line plan Muse 3 23 Manual for Paraglider check 24 CHECKS 26 Test Flight Certificate 27 Technical data 27 ...

Page 3: ...cation invalid The use of this paraglider is solely at the user s own risk Manufacturer and distributor do not accept any liability Pilots are responsible for their own safety and their paraglider airworthiness The paraglider carries no warranty The author assumes that the pilot is in possession of a valid paragliding licence for glider s category insurance etc Before delivery as well as during pr...

Page 4: ...remains stable and controllable over a wide range of normal and abnormal flight conditions Nevertheless turbulence and gusting winds can lead to a partial or complete collapse of the canopy Therefore never fly in such conditions Any changes made to this paraglider invalidate the certificate of airworthiness OVERALL PLAN Trailing edge Leading edge Brake handle Main karabineer Rapid links Main lines...

Page 5: ...en distribution of load throughout the canopy A stretch resistant Mylar strip on the top and bottom panels alongside the openings and running the length of the trailing edge defines the wingspan together with an optimized sail tension this guarantees a high form stability Large cross ports allow effective airflow inside the canopy providing good re inflation without reducing the profile accuracy T...

Page 6: ...s The Muse 3 is equipped with 5 risers per side A A1 B C D The two central A lines per side are attached to the main A risers while outermost A main lines are attached to A1 risers The 3 B main lines and the stabilizer lines are attached to the B riser The 3 C main lines to the C riser The 3 D main lines to the D riser The main brake lines leads through the pulleys on the D riser The line connecti...

Page 7: ...irrup should be adjusted so that it is easy to put your feet into the stirrup in flight but still short enough to allow full speed system travel Use of 2 stirrups in a ladder fashion can enable you to reach the full range if your legs are not long enough Ensure both cords on the stirrup are of equal length to avoid putting a turn in the glider Test your speed system for the correct length of cord ...

Page 8: ... 450 520 The lengths are measured from main attachment point to the lower edge of rapid links Color marking Loop for main karabineer Trimm postion Accelerated position brake handle Change of the angle of attack A A1B C D A A1 B C D Brakeline pulley Magnet button Pulley Swivel Accelerator Faster Slower ...

Page 9: ...king Load 80 kg Upper lines D E Aramid Polyester A 6843 060 Breaking Load 60 kg Main lines C1 C2 C3 D1 D2 D3 Aramid Polyester A 6843 160 Breaking Load 160 kg Main lines A1 A2 A3 B1 B2 B3 Aramid Polyester A 6843 240 Breaking Load 240 kg Wing tip lines Aramid Polyester A 6843 080 Breaking Load 80 kg Brake lines Dynema Polyester A 7850 100 Breaking Load 100 kg Main brake line Dynema Polyester A 7850 ...

Page 10: ... m s 1 05 1 05 1 05 1 05 Pilot approx 17 to 20kg of equipment including wing HARNESS The Muse 3 is certified with LTF GH type certified harnesses Nearly all harnesses available on the market are GH These GH harnesses are different to GX harnesses which have a lower attachment point for the main karabiners and effective cross bracing The Muse 3 was not tested with harnesses with an effective cross ...

Page 11: ...loses its airworthiness ADJUSTING BRAKE LINES The brake lines lead from the trailing edge of the canopy to the main brake lines which then run through pulleys on the D risers to the brake handles A mark on the main brake line indicates the position of the brake handle The glider is delivered with a standard set up and its speed can reach 36 38 km h depending on the weight of the pilot The brake li...

Page 12: ...if any damage is visible or generally after 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 paraglider in a slight horseshoe pattern the following checks must be made Checklist Pr...

Page 13: ...e 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 fall into the crook of your arm and hold the A risers with arms outstretched behind you Pull up the canopy dynamically using the A risers The stronger the headwind the less run up you need to pull the canopy up...

Page 14: ...ake range Accelerated Flight When flying with the speed system applied the angle of attack is lower and the canopy can collapse more easily than in normal trim flight The faster the canopy is flown the more dynamic the collapses and stalls will be and the more skill will be required for quick recoveries Therefore do not use speed system in turbulent conditions close to the ground or near other air...

Page 15: ...lerated slowly and at approximately one meter above the ground according to conditions the pilot should flare the canopy The glider may climb again gaining height if too much brake is used too early Strong wind landings require correspondingly less brake Do not apply full brake before the pilot is safely on the ground The final glide during the landing approach should be straight and not marked by...

Page 16: ...rakes and let the glider fly The glider has a high internal pressure resistance to tucking and very high degree of passive safety It is recommended that at this stage you already practise an active flying style The key to active piloting is keeping the glider above your head at all times We recommend in principle that you hold the brake handle in your hand whenever possible or fly with your hands ...

Page 17: ...can happen the wingtips move forwards shaping a horseshoe Gentle braking can avoid this deformation A quick recognition of the situation and a quick reaction by braking on both sides as long as the collapsed wing is behind the pilot helps the recovery and limits the altitude loss Parachutal stall deep stall In a parachutal stall the paraglider has no forward momentum combined with a high descent r...

Page 18: ... turns relatively fast around the centre section of the canopy while the inner wing flies backwards hence the term negative There are two usual reasons for an unintentional spin One brake line is being pulled down too far and too fast e g when inducing a spiral dive When flying at low speed one side is being braked too hard e g when thermaling To recover from an unintentional spin the pulled down ...

Page 19: ...le 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 Muse 3 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...

Page 20: ...actised in calm air and with sufficient height so the pilot can use them in emergency situations By far the best technique is to fly correctly and safely so you never have to descend rapidly B line stalls To induce a B line stall 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 ...

Page 21: ...akeoffs 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 material Clean the paraglider with fresh water after contact with salt water Salt water crystal can reduce line strength even after rinsing in fresh water Replace lines immediately after contact with salt water Also check canopy material after wat...

Page 22: ... 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 well as safety margins during flying manoeuvres We recommend once more that you only fl...

Page 23: ...23 LINE PLAN MUSE 3 ...

Page 24: ...dditional 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 surfaces make small ...

Page 25: ...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 trimmers if used speed systems and pulleys should be inspected for...

Page 26: ...26 CHECKS Name Company Date Signature Stamp ...

Page 27: ...Zoom flat 92 95 7 100 104 5 Area flat m 2 23 75 25 7 28 06 30 64 Area projected m 2 21 78 23 56 25 73 28 1 Span flat m 10 90 11 34 11 85 12 38 Aspect ratio flat 5 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 Root cord m 2 69 2 79 2 92 3 05 Cells 45 45 45 45 Weight kg 4 95 5 1 5 3 5 6 Weight range kg 67 85 75 95 85 110 105 135 Min speed km h 23 25 23 25 23 25 23 25 Trim speed km h 36 38 36 38 36 38 36 38 Max speed accelerator km...

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