MAC PARA T-Ride, User Manual

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FLYING THE T-RIDE
Getting ready for Flight
Check if the handle of the reserve parachute is securely fastened to prevent accidental
deployment. Look to see that the flaps of the outer container are fastened securely and
correctly. The main carabineers must also be checked carefully. Replace carabineers if
any damage is visible or if you have accumulated 300 flying hours. Finally, connect the
paraglider risers to your harness with the main self-locking carabineers. Check carefully
that they are properly closed.
ATTENTION! Never fly with an open main carabineer!
ATTENTION! Do not take off if you find any damage on your equipment!
Launch Technique
The T-Ride is very easy to launch. With a very weak or zero wind it requires an
appropriate launch technique. Before take-off, recheck the canopy, trimmer setting, wind
direction and the air space around you. When you are ready to take off, hold all A-risers
and the brake handles in each hand. If there is wind present then just hold the central
A risers in each hand.
The A-lines are identified by red coloured sleeves on the risers. Before take-off, place
the trike in the centre of the glider while holding the A risers. Place the B, C and D lines
on hooks of propeller frame. Continue holding the A risers with arms outstretched
behind you. Pull up the canopy with good forward momentum done by trikes trust. (The
stronger the head wind the fewer trust you need to inflate your canopy). Do not pull too
much on the A’s.
Once the canopy is inflated up to the angle of about 80° degrees, open up the throttle to
full power. When you approach take off speed gently apply the brakes (max 30% of the
brake range). The faster the trimmer setting is, the more brake input is required for take-
off. Set the trimmers to neutral for easy launching. Once you have safely taken off
continue heading into the wind.
Golden rule! For any aircraft the most important thing on take-off is proper amount of
speed. High angles of attack and low speeds are more likely to cause a stall.
ATTENTION! You should always be able to land safely in case of engine failure.