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Contents

MAC PARA COMMUNITY .......................................................................................... 2

GENERAL ................................................................................................................... 3

PILOT LEVEL REQUIREMENTS................................................................................ 4

DESIGN ...................................................................................................................... 5

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION ...................................................................................... 5

RISERS....................................................................................................................... 7

TRIMMING ................................................................................................................ 10

MATERIALS.............................................................................................................. 11

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................... 12

GLIDER CHECKLIST................................................................................................ 12

SETTING UP THE CONTROLS................................................................................ 13

FLYING THE T-RIDE ................................................................................................ 13

TOWING, JUMPS FROM AIRCRAFT, AEROBATICS.............................................. 19

GOLDEN RULES ...................................................................................................... 20

CARE AND MAINTENANCE .................................................................................... 21

RESPECT NATURE ................................................................................................ 24

T-RIDE LINE PLAN................................................................................................... 24

LINE PLAN T-RIDE – SCHEME................................................................................ 25

T-RIDE RISER LENGTHS ........................................................................................ 26

FULL LINE LENGTHS .............................................................................................. 26

GUIDELINES FOR PARAMOTORING GLIDER CHECKS ....................................... 27

TEST FLIGHT CERTIFICATE................................................................................... 31

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ................................................................................. 31

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Page 2: ... THE T RIDE 13 TOWING JUMPS FROM AIRCRAFT AEROBATICS 19 GOLDEN RULES 20 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 21 RESPECT NATURE 24 T RIDE LINE PLAN 24 LINE PLAN T RIDE SCHEME 25 T RIDE RISER LENGTHS 26 FULL LINE LENGTHS 26 GUIDELINES FOR PARAMOTORING GLIDER CHECKS 27 TEST FLIGHT CERTIFICATE 31 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 31 MAC PARA COMMUNITY MAC PARA Newsletter Facebook Twitter YouTube Vimeo Pinterest Download www ma...

Page 3: ...motoring are sports which demand high degrees of attentiveness good judgement and theoretical knowledge Paramotoring can be a dangerous sport which may lead to injury and death Get proper instruction before you attempt to fly with a qualified professional and accredited school Take Responsibility The use of this paramotoring glider is solely at the owner s risk The manufacturer and distributor do ...

Page 4: ...nce gliders that allow you the freedom of flight while keeping you as safe as possible PILOT LEVEL REQUIREMENTS The T Ride has been design for pilots that have been paramotoring for some time It is not intended for beginners or for pilots that lack the necessary piloting skills to control its advanced performance features We recommend you should have a minimum level of 200 flying hours in various ...

Page 5: ...res a smooth top surface and precise air foil design increasing performance and safety The internal reinforcements maintain the precise form of the canopy and increases stability The cell openings on the under surface of the leading edge provide good airflow into the glider Stretch resistant support panels with diagonal ribs at the suspension points ensure an even distribution of load throughout t...

Page 6: ...ns of the brake handles This adjustment allows for sufficient brake to be applied during flight and landing safety It also ensures that brakes are not too short causing permanent applied brakes during flight especially when fully accelerated Having your brakes too short is dangerous Special attention is required before adjusting your brakes Note There two options of brake line systems First option...

Page 7: ...attached to A1 risers The 3 B main lines the stabilizer lines and main brake line are attached to the B riser The 3 C main lines are attached to the C risers and the 3 D main lines to the D risers The main brake lines attached on B riser lead through the pulleys on galery brake lines and then lead through the pulleys on the D risers The higher pulleys are used when flying a low attachment style pa...

Page 8: ...d the D risers are extended by up to 5 cm The speed of the T Ride depends on wing loading with closed trimmers trimmers pulled all the way down is around 39 43km h with a relatively low effort of the engine With additional brake pressure the cruising speed is around 34 37 km h This will give you the best sink rate and requires the least amount of thrust from your engine for level flight The neutra...

Page 9: ...trikes Depending on the design of your trike the special T Ride spreader bars that replace the risers can be used The spreaderbar structure is composed of alloy plates with a spacing tube On the alloy plates are positioned O form quick links connecting each line row The 3 main A lines per side are attached to the A quick links The 3 B main the stabilizer lines and main brake line are attached to t...

Page 10: ...10 TRIMMING ...

Page 11: ...ascade lines Aramid Polyester A 7343 190 Breaking Load 190 kg Brake lines Dynema Polyester A 7850 100 Breaking Load 100 kg Brake lines Dynema Polyester A 7850 130 Breaking Load 130 kg Main brake line Dynema Polyester A 7850 240 Breaking Load 360 kg Main lines A1 B1 Aramid Polyester A 7343 420 Breaking Load 420 kg Main lines C2 C3 Aramid Polyester A 7343 280 Breaking Load 280 g Main lines C1 D2 D3 ...

Page 12: ...f aircraft and should be treated as such We also recommend that you make these checks after flying extreme manoeuvres or similar events Inspect the canopy for tears or damage Pay particular attention to the seams Look at where the ribs join at the upper and lower surfaces and the areas of the attachment tapes and brake line connections Inspect the lines for damage and look for damaged stitching Th...

Page 13: ...pulled down When you gently pull the brakes you should only have 5 10 centimetres of movement before the brakes start to pull down on the trailing edge of the wing Make sure that the brake length is the same for both sides It is safer to have brake length a bit longer than too short When free flying paragliding the brake line should be pulled through the top pulley and the brake handle tied onto t...

Page 14: ...seshoe against the wind This ensures that the A lines in the centre section of the canopy will be tensioned before the wing tips Doing this inflates the canopy evenly and allows for an easy launch in the desired direction All lines and risers should be carefully checked untangled and arranged in a way that they do not catch on anything It is equally important to untangle the brake lines so that th...

Page 15: ...nd 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...

Page 16: ...tion This happens more often on powerful engines with bigger propellers flying with lower wing loadings The safest way to deal with this is to throttle back and release the brakes Do not let go of the brakes Always fly with sufficient clearance from the terrain With power off the T Ride best glide rate is with open brakes Flying the T Ride with minimal altitude loss can be reached by lightly apply...

Page 17: ...mer buckle pulled below the white line sink rate improves and handling becomes lighter giving you an improved climb rate for thermaling and shorter and slower take offs and landings Note If trims are not adjusted the same the wing will turn Trimmer setting is an important part of the checklist before every flight Accelerated flight Do not use the fast trimmer settings in very turbulent conditions ...

Page 18: ...mately 0 2 0 3 m over the ground If too much brake is pulled too early the glider may climb gaining height resulting in a sudden drop to the ground Strong wind landings require correspondingly less brake Every pilot should practice landings without power because one day your engine will fail run out of gas etc and this skill could be useful Power on landing Fly towards your desired landing area at...

Page 19: ...ntil you feel totally safe TOWING JUMPS FROM AIRCRAFT AEROBATICS WARNING The T Ride is not suitable for towing WARNING The T Ride is not suitable for jumps from aircraft WARNING The T Ride is not designed to be used for aerobatics Alternative emergency steering If for some reason it becomes impossible to control the T Ride with the brake lines the D risers may be used to steer and land the canopy ...

Page 20: ...caused by other powered gliders heavy trikes or other aeroplanes Keep in mind the turbulence caused by your own paramotor especially when flying sharp turns spiralling or flying low It is unwise to fly hands off the brakes below 100m because of possible engine malfunction requiring immediate attention Unless it is absolutely necessary e g collision avoidance do not make tight turns against the tor...

Page 21: ...h ground This will damage the cloth on the wear points When preparing the wing on a take off with rough ground don t pull the wing over it i e by pulling the brakes Try your best to pack the wing on soft ground Uncontrolled strong wind take offs or landings can result in the leading edge of the canopy hitting the ground at a high speed which may cause rips in the profile and damage the rib materia...

Page 22: ... out by the manufacturer distributor or authorized workshops Only original spare parts may be used The line geometry must be checked after every 50 hours flying time or whenever the flight behaviour changes Any changes to the canopy lines or risers except those approved by the manufacturer will void the certificate of airworthiness and warranty The T Ride must be checked after two years or after 1...

Page 23: ...rial or are the same thicknesses Damage to the Canopy Paramotoring involves fast moving parts like a spinning propeller and hot engines Sometimes those parts come in contact with your glider and can quickly cause damage to your glider Do not fly your glider that has sustained any damage Any damage to your glider needs to be professionally repaired before your next flight ATTENTION Do not risk your...

Page 24: ...to prescribed timetable described above If you have bought your paraglider second hand ask the previous owner for a copy of his her logbook that lists total flying hours since the date of first purchase and details of any safety inspections RESPECT NATURE Practise your sport with respect for nature wildlife and neighbours Not everyone is a friend of your paramotor noise Follow the rules and the la...

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Page 26: ...9 All lengths are measured from riser s main attachment point up to the tissue of canopy on attachment points Brake lines are measured from the Swivel on brake handle up to the trailing edge Center A B C D E Brakes Brakes 1 8290 8194 8287 8428 8553 9789 8938 2 8231 8132 8227 8363 8487 9373 9001 3 8236 8135 8234 8372 8495 9221 9120 4 8265 8172 8256 8400 8500 9003 5 8238 8154 8236 8376 8472 8944 6 8...

Page 27: ...ed left and right from first measure point at 25 of the span One additional measurement should be made on the top surface of the wing tip The identified time should be higher than 30 seconds JDC In the event of the result being less than 30 seconds the result of the check is a fail Overall strength check The top and bottom canopy strength check should be made with a Bettsometer B M A A approved Pa...

Page 28: ...ottom surface should be checked Any damage to sewing or tears to the fabric could influence flying characteristics and must be repaired Lines All lines should be checked for tears breaks and 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 che...

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Page 31: ...SPECIFICATION Category Intermediate MPG T Ride Size 39 Zoom flat 125 Area flat m2 38 88 Area projected m2 34 09 Span flat m 14 21 Aspect ratio flat 5 20 Root cord m 3 21 Cells kg 58 Weight kg 8 30 Weight range PPG MPG kg 200 400 Min speed km h 25 27 Max speed km h 41 43 Top speed accelerator km h 60 63 Glide ratio 8 9 Min Sink rate m s 1 05 Certificate powered pilot equipped weight naked trike all...

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