MAC PARA MacJet, Руководство пользователя

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FLYING THE MACJET
Closed trims
Using this trim setting serial brakes are the normal and predefined steering system.
Additional use of the wing tip steering system combined with serial brakes can execute
sharper turns. Slower trim setting is used for landing and thermaling. The canopy
behaviour is similar to that of classic paragliders.
Approach and Landing:
To avoid excessively demanding situations on the approach to landing, it is important to
initiate the process at an adequate altitude. This leaves you enough time to observe and
appropriately deal with wind direction and any other aircraft in your vicinity.
The MacJet is easy to land. The final leg of the landing approach must be into the wind.
There is a choice of two methods of landing with a paramotor. One without power (this
minimises the risk of propeller damage) and the second with power.
Power off landing
When approaching the landing spot check the wind direction and your height. Power off
your engine at about 30m and glide like a paraglider with trims in the neutral or closed
setting and brakes released. During this final glide the glider should be decelerated
slowly with regard to conditions, converting your excess speed into lift. The pilot should
flare the canopy with his feet just 0,5m over the ground before the touchdown. If too
much brake is used too early the glider may climb again, gaining height,. Strong wind
landings require correspondingly less brake. Every pilot should practice landings without
power, because one day your engine will fail and you will need this skill.