MAC PARA Muse-5, User Manual

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TOWING
The Muse 5 is certified for towing. The Muse 5 has no out of the ordinary towing
characteristics, although a relatively low angle of attack and thus low tow tension should be
maintained during launch and the initial part of the tow. The Muse 5 has no tendencies
towards deep stall/parachuting. Therefore we allow tow- launched flights with a similar
technique to that described above. There is sufficient margin to counter-steer the glider in a
normal towing situation. Make sure you use proper equipment, experienced personnel and
all relevant safety precautions for towing.
WARNING!! Please always ensure that 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.
MOTORISED FLIGHT
Note!! Although, motorized flight can be a great success due to the gliders very easy take-off
characteristics, stability and good handling, always use a certified combination of engine -
harness and glider. If in doubt check with your federation. Contact the manufacturer or
importer for the current legality of motorized flight.
WARNING!! The Muse 5 is not suitable for jumps from aircraft.
WARNING!! The Muse 5 is not designed to be used for aerobatics.
EXTREME FLYING MANOEUVRES
This section describes flying conditions which can be deliberately induced, or which can
develop unintentionally due to turbulence or pilot error. Any pilot who flies through
turbulence is sure to be faced with these special flight conditions at some point. So take a
good look at these flight manoeuvres or prepare for them by SIV (safety training over water).
Mastering these flying conditions significantly improves your active flight safety. Sufficient
height, as well as carrying a reserve parachute, is imperative.
WARNING!! All the critical flight conditions described here require a thorough knowledge;
otherwise carrying them out may be very dangerous. Sufficient height above the ground is
imperative. Bear in mind that all deformations of the canopy can increase the sink rate by 2 -
10 m/sec, depending on the degree of deformation. Carrying out these manoeuvres wrongly
may lead to a crash.
Remember this is a glider with unspectacular reactions to disturbances in the air. Whenever
in doubt, raise the brakes 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
through the brake handles, to allow you to react immediately to any possible disturbances.
WARNING!! If you fly with your hands through the brake handles, you may lose valuable
time in activating the rescue system.