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MAC PARA TECHNOLOGY LTD.

1. máje 823
756 61 Rožnov pod Radhoštìm
Czech Republic

Tel.: +420 571 842 235

Tel./fax: +420 571 842 332

e-mail: [email protected]

www.macpara.com

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Page 1: ...MAC PARA TECHNOLOGY LTD 1 máje 823 756 61 Rožnov pod Radhoštìm Czech Republic Tel 420 571 842 235 Tel fax 420 571 842 332 e mail mailbox macpara cz www macpara com USER MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...ety The VELVET is designed for paramotoring and will enable pilots to get maximum enjoyment The Velvet is also suitable for paragliding Please read this manual carefully before you start this way you will get the most out of your glider and enjoy many nice flights Paragliding and paramotoring are sports which demands besides the optimum equipment a high degree of attentiveness good judgement and t...

Page 3: ... VELVET is a third rib diagonal construction paraglider Every third main rib is attached to the lines and other ribs are attached at A B C and D points thanks to the diagonal ribs These ribs lead to top surface of canopy Line geometry and a system of load bearing tapes between top lines cascades give the canopy stability The glider is delivered with a standard set up and its speed can reach 39 43 ...

Page 4: ... other damage You must also check the harness after a hard landing 6 Check whether the rescue system is correctly installed and secured 7 Inspection of the karabiner Inspection of the attachment and securing of the karabiner Find a suitable take off spot from which you can abort the take off at any point After checking the glider following the checklist lay it out with the cell openings upwards so...

Page 5: ...ust pull the brakes as abruptly as possible This dynamically increases the angle of attack and gives you the maximum braking effect Flight Steering Approach and landing Turns with brakes Turns with brakes and weight shifting 8 Flight with speed system Motorized flight and towed flight To make faster flight possible the VELVETis equipped with a special speed system To accelerate the paraglider we r...

Page 6: ...lines on the closed side If it is tangled pumping the brake line should help WARNING Take care to avoid applying too much brake when pumping out the deflation as this may disrupt the airflow over the canopy and lead to a stall Asymmetrical collapse Initiation 10 WARNING In the case of a cravat which pumping of the brakes fails to release apply 50 70 brake on the open side of the canopy to stop rot...

Page 7: ...in an unintentional spin or if the canopy is caught in a cravat USEYOUR RESERVE Spin negative spirals Full stall Stalls Turbulence or rapid braking can lead to a pendulum effect and thus to changes in the angle of attack In extreme cases this can make the airflow break away from the upper surface of the canopy even without the brakes being activated Initiation Pull the brakes slowly down until you...

Page 8: ...position of the trimmers A pilot who is dehydrated or not accustomed to spiralling can lose consciousness in a steep spiral dive Spiral dive 14 Fly as far as possible from steep rises to give yourself space to lose height Sink rate approximately 3 5 m sec Sink rate approximately 4 6 m sec This allows rapid descent without stalling Sink rate depending on pilot 5 20 m sec Sink rate approximately 5 8...

Page 9: ...8316 ISNY IM ALLGEAU GERMANY Main lines A2 A3 B2 B3 Aramid Polyester A 6843 240 Breaking Load 340 kg KOLON INDUSTRIAL CO 45 MU KYO DONG JUNG GU SEOUL KOREA NYLON TAPE 13 mm Breaking Load 110 kg Güth Wolf GmbH Herzebrockestr 1 3 33330 Gütersloh Germany Polyestertape 20 mm Breaking Load 1100 kg AMANN SÖHNE GmbH Co Industriestrasse 1 74391 ERLIGHEIM GERMANY High Tenacity Polyester Yarn 150 D 3 225D 3...

Page 10: ...0 19 19 18 18 15 15 16 16 17 17 14 14 13 13 12 12 8 8 11 11 10 10 9 9 7 7 6 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 D6 A2 A28 A29 C29 C28 18 LINE PLAN BD 2 2 1 1 28 28 27 27 26 26 25 25 24 24 23 23 22 22 18 18 19 19 17 17 15 15 16 16 14 14 11 11 13 13 12 12 20 20 21 21 7 7 6 6 5 5 10 10 8 8 9 9 4 4 3 3 28 28 27 27 26 26 25 25 24 24 23 23 21 21 22 22 20 20 19 19 18 18 15 15 16 16 17 17 14 14 13 13 12 12 8 8 11 11 10...

Page 11: ... measured value 6 x maximum take off weight and higher then 600 kg for theA B arrays Replacements for damaged lines must be with new original lines Line lengths are taken from the lines data page Components of the check Porosity Overall strength check Line strength check MANUAL FOR PARAGLIDER CHECKS 20 Linelengthmeasurement Canopyline attachmentpointscheck Canopyfabriccheck Lines Connectorcheck Ri...

Page 12: ...5 Root cord m 2 47 2 60 2 73 2 87 Cells 56 56 56 56 Weight kg 6 1 6 4 6 7 6 9 Weight range free flight kg 60 80 70 90 80 105 100 125 Weight range powered kg 85 125 93 140 107 160 133 190 Min speed km h 23 25 23 25 23 25 23 25 Max speed free flight km h 37 39 37 39 37 39 37 39 Max speed powered km h 39 43 39 43 39 43 39 43 Top speed accelerator km h 51 53 51 53 51 53 51 53 Top speed long trimmers k...

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