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MAC PARA TECHNOLOGY LTD.

1. máje 823
756 61 Rožnov pod Radhoštěm
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 Radhoštěm Czech Republic Tel 420 571 842 235 Tel fax 420 571 842 332 e mail mailbox macpara cz www macpara com USER MANUAL SPICE SPICE ...

Page 2: ... paraglider with maximum possible safety The SPICE is constructed for powered flight and will enable pilots to get maximum enjoyment Please read this manual carefully before you start this way you will get the most out of your glider and enjoy many nice flights Paramotoring is a sport which demands besides the optimum equipment a high degree of attentiveness good judgement and theoretical knowledg...

Page 3: ...im Safety equipment The is a third fulldiagonal rib 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 The glider is delivered with a standard set up and its speed can reach 41 44 km h depending on the weight of the pilot and equipment The brake lines should alw...

Page 4: ... the rescue system is correctly installed and secured 7 Inspection of the karabiner Inspection of the attachment and securing of the karabiner 8 Inspection of the paramotor 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 that the canopy forms the shape of a horseshoe In a...

Page 5: ...s abruptly as possible This dynamically increases the angle of attack and gives you the maximum braking effect SPICE Turns with brakes Turns with brakes and weight shifting 8 Flight with speed system Towed and motorized flight To make faster flight possible the is equipped with a special speed system To accelerate the paraglider we recommend the following steps a extend the speed bar b use the spe...

Page 6: ...nopy is stable again open it by pulling the brake 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 Asymmetrical collapse Initiation SPICE 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 rotation Then pull the ca...

Page 7: ...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 have no more forward speed The can...

Page 8: ...ve 14 Fly as far as possible from steep rises to give yourself space to lose height Sink rate approximately 2 4 m sec Sink rate approximately 4 6 m sec This allows rapid descent without stalling Sink rate depending on pilot 5 15 m sec Sink rate approximately 5 10 m sec End the stall with sufficient time for the airflow to re establish itself In principle always fly in such a way that you do not ne...

Page 9: ... kg Brake lines Dynema Polyester A 7850 100 Breaking Load 100 kg Main lines D1 D2 D3 C1 LIROS TSL 90 Breaking Load 90 kg Main lines C2 C3 LIROS TSL 140 Breaking Load 140 kg Main lines A1 B1 LIROS TSL 220 Breaking Load 220 kg Main lines A2 A3 B2 B3 LIROS TSL 380 Breaking Load 380 kg Wing tip line Aramid Polyester A 6843 080 Breaking Load 80 kg Main brake line Dynema Polyester A 7850 240 Breaking Lo...

Page 10: ...2 br23 br24 br5 br6 br7 br8 br9 br10 br11 br12 br13 br14 br15 br16 br17 br19 18 LINE PLAN BD stA B3 B12 s1B s2B B15 B18 B21 B24 B27 B30 mB1 mB2 mB3 B6 B9 D3 D12 E12 s1D s2D D15 E15 D18 E18 D21 E21 D24 E24 D27 E27 D30 Dt Dt Dt Dt Dt Dt Dt E30 mD1 mD2 mD3 D6 D9 st0 stB stC stD br1 br2 br3 br4 br19 br25 br20 br26 br27 mBR br21 br22 br23 br24 br5 br6 br7 br8 br9 br10 br11 br12 br13 br14 br15 br16 br17...

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: ...m flat 94 100 2 Area flat m 22 12 25 03 2 Area projected m 19 40 21 96 Span flat m 11 33 12 05 Aspect ratio flat 5 8 5 8 Root cord m 2 45 2 61 Cells 63 63 Weight kg 6 10 6 40 Weight range kg 95 125 120 150 Min speed km h 26 27 26 27 Max speed km h 41 44 41 44 Top speed accelerator km h 57 62 57 62 Glide ratio 8 5 8 5 Min Sink rate m s 1 10 1 10 M L TEST FLIGHT CERTIFICATE ...

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