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Summary of Contents for Magus XC2

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Page 2: ...NG 14 MOTORISED FLIGHT 15 EXTREME FLYING MANOEUVRES 15 RAPID DESCENTS 18 LOOKING AFTER YOUR PARAGLIDER 20 LINE PLANS 21 Line plan Magus XC2 23 S 22 Line plan Magus XC2 25 M 23 Line plan Magus XC2 27 L 24 Line plan Magus XC2 30 XL 25 FULL LINE LENGTHS 26 FULL LINE LENGTHS 27 MANUAL FOR PARAGLIDER CHECKS 28 TREATING NATURE WITH RESPECT 29 CHECKS 30 TEST FLIGHT CERTIFICATE 31 Technical data 31 ...

Page 3: ...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 production each parag...

Page 4: ...ider 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 ...

Page 5: ...y providing good re inflation without reducing the profile accuracy The Magus XC2 is made of the proven Nylon fabrics Porcher Sport Skytex Rip stop 9092 E85A 9017 E38A and 9017 E29A Like any synthetic material this can deteriorate through excessive exposure to UV Rigging system The lines of the Magus XC2 are made of proven strong and stretch resistant non covered Aramid Kevlar non covered lines an...

Page 6: ...e serial risers of the Magus XC2 do not have a lockable trimmer The speed system affects the A A1 and B risers and changes the angle of attack In normal flight all risers have an overall length of 49 5 cm without quick links When the stirrup is pushed out the A risers are shortened by up to a maximum of 17 5 cm the A1 risers are shortened by up to a max of 17 5 cm the B risers by up to a max of 11...

Page 7: ...stem cord to the Brummel hook on the end of the cord which runs through the 2 pulleys on the A risers Ensure that the speed system is untangled and operates freely before flying Riser Riser lengths Magus XC2 The lengths are measured from the main attachment point to the lower edge of rapid links A A1 B C Trim position 520 520 520 520 Accelerated 345 345 405 520 Color marking Loop for main karabine...

Page 8: ...king Load 120 kg Middle cascade A B Aramid A 8000 160 Breaking Load 160 kg Main lines C1 Aramid A 8000U 130 Breaking Load 130 kg Main lines A1 B1 C2 C3 Aramid A 8000U 190 Breaking Load 190 kg Main lines A2 A3 B2 B3 Aramid A 8000 230 Breaking Load 230 kg Wing tip line Aramid A 8000U 070 Breaking Load 70 kg Main brake line Dynema Polyester A 7850 200 Breaking Load 200 kg Brake lines Rosenberger Tauw...

Page 9: ...10 5 10 5 Min Sink rate m s 1 05 1 05 1 05 1 05 1 05 Pilot approx 17 to 20kg of equipment including wing HARNESS The Magus XC2 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 Magus XC2 was not tested with ...

Page 10: ...s the position of the brake handle The glider is delivered with a standard set up and its speed can reach 37 39 km h depending on the weight of the pilot The brake lines should always be adjusted so that the first brake lines just come under tension when the brake handles have been pulled 5 10 cm The test results relate to this brake line adjustment This adjustment on the one hand allows sufficien...

Page 11: ...cure buckles leg front riser closed main karabiners Before takeoff speed system mounted and connected properly risers not twisted brake handle in hands brake lines free pilot s position relative to the wing centred all lines same tension wind direction obstacles on the ground free airspace When laying out the glider the wind direction should be observed The canopy should be deployed into the wind ...

Page 12: ...upwards to ensure the canopy is completely open otherwise abort the take off Only then is the final decision to continue the launch taken If anything is not completely safe the launch should be aborted Now accelerate continuously until you lift off It is easier to take off in a light headwind if after reaching minimum flying speed you apply the brakes slightly After the take off gently release the...

Page 13: ...ontal plane If a loss of back pressure of the stirrup on your legs is noticed this is a warning that the canopy is probably about to collapse Release the stirrup and thus the speed system immediately With this feeling you may actually prevent most collapses from happening while using the speed system If a collapse should still occur release the speed system immediately and correct the collapse as ...

Page 14: ...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 steep or alternating turns as these can result in a dangerous pendulum effect near the ground Attention Do not allow the canopy to fall onto the le...

Page 15: ...ink 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 yo...

Page 16: ...tention If these manoeuvres fail or if in any doubt the pilot should instantly use their emergency parachute system Front Tuck A front tuck can be induced by strongly pulling the A risers or by sudden heavy turbulence The entire leading edge spontaneously collapses Gentle braking on both sides will reduce the lateral pendulum motions and simultaneously accelerate re inflation The Magus XC2 general...

Page 17: ...s simultaneously until 90 of leading edge reopens then release brakes rapidly The glider ends the full stall on its own without surging forward WARNING If the brakes are released rapidly and asymmetrically the glider may surge almost 90 and suffer an extensive asymmetric collapse The danger of overcorrecting and overreacting exists during all extreme flight manoeuvres Thus any corrective action mu...

Page 18: ...dive is the fastest way to lose altitude however the very high G forces make it difficult to sustain a spiral dive for long and it can place high loads on the pilot and glider By tensing ones abdominal muscles and a higher body tension you can to some extent resist the high G forces Don t forget proper breathing As soon as any even slight light dizziness or impaired vision is noticed the spiral sh...

Page 19: ...Apply the speed system after big ears are induced step into the speed bar before you grab the outer A1 risers Big ears substantially reduces the risk of canopy stability problems in turbulent air To exit Big ears release the A1 risers The canopy does very slowly self recover To quicken the recovery the pilot can dynamicaly pull down and immediately release the brakes of the glider WARNING Never do...

Page 20: ...ht can change the angle of attack or even stall the glider additionally the sharp edges can destroy the cloth Check line lengths after tree or water landings They can stretch or shrink lines Never drag the wing over rough ground This will damage the cloth on the wear points When preparing the wing on a takeoff with rough ground don t pull the wing over it i e by pulling the brakes Please try to pa...

Page 21: ...anufacturer will void the certificate of airworthiness The Magus XC2 must be checked as a minimum after two years or after 100 flying hours by the manufacturer or authorized workshops Disposal The synthetic materials used in a paraglider need professional disposal Please send disused canopies back to us we will dismantle and dispose of it In Conclusion The Magus XC2 is a modern paraglider You will...

Page 22: ...22 Line plan Magus XC2 23 S ...

Page 23: ...23 Line plan Magus XC2 25 M ...

Page 24: ...24 Line plan Magus XC2 27 L ...

Page 25: ...25 Line plan Magus XC2 30 XL ...

Page 26: ...8 7390 7425 7404 12 7365 7318 7346 7355 13 7349 7312 7302 7335 14 7107 7030 7015 7027 7075 7335 15 7335 16 7368 Full line lengths Magus XC2 25 M All lengths are measured from the loop of the main line up to the attachment point on the canopy Brake lines are measured from the main brake line up to the trailing edge Center A B C D E Brakes 1 8316 8230 8367 8536 8814 2 8226 8137 8275 8424 8529 3 8225...

Page 27: ...8710 8584 5 8422 8337 8435 8593 8397 6 8351 8266 8370 8501 8264 7 8353 8263 8349 8459 8200 8 8395 8306 8381 8479 8218 9 8196 8124 8193 8085 10 8043 7985 8033 7994 11 7987 7944 7974 8007 12 7911 7861 7892 7955 13 7897 7848 7844 7936 14 7642 7561 7542 7561 7607 7935 15 7933 16 7971 Full line lengths Magus XC2 30 XL All lengths are measured from the loop of the main line up to the attachment point on...

Page 28: ...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 29: ...ecial 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 shoul...

Page 30: ...30 CHECKS Name Company Date Signature Stamp ...

Page 31: ... 23 27 25 33 27 20 28 69 30 27 Area projected m 2 20 56 22 38 24 03 25 35 26 75 Span flat m 12 44 12 98 13 45 13 81 14 19 Span projected m 10 73 11 19 11 60 11 91 12 24 Aspect ratio flat 6 65 6 65 6 65 6 65 6 65 Root cord m 2 34 2 44 2 53 2 60 2 67 Cells 77 77 77 77 77 Weight kg 5 5 5 9 6 4 6 7 6 9 Weight range kg 70 87 83 100 90 110 100 120 115 135 Min speed km h 23 25 23 25 23 25 23 25 23 25 Max...

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