MAC PARA Magus XC2, Руководство пользователя

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Flight
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. Always fly with sufficient clearance from the terrain.
The Magus XC2 glides best with open brakes, descends best with lightly applied
brakes. In turbulence fly with brakes lightly applied (10-15 cm) to avoid canopy collapse.
If the canopy pendulums forward, this should be corrected by prompt braking. A
pendulum movement of the canopy backwards is corrected by loosening the brakes in
good time.
In a calm air the Magus XC2 can reach its minimum speed (depending on the wing
loading) by application of 50 cm up to 55 cm of the brake range.
Accelerated Flight:
When flying with the speed system applied the angle of attack is lower and the canopy
can collapse more easily than in normal (trim) flight. The faster the canopy is flown the
more dynamic the collapses and stalls will be and the more skill will be required for
quick recoveries. Therefore do not use speed system in turbulent conditions, close to
the ground or near other airspace users. Always fly with sufficient clearance from the
terrain and always keep the brake handles in your hands!
To use the speed system, simply place your feet on the stirrup and push forward in a
horizontal 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 described below.
Attention: Do not apply brakes when fully accelerated! Braking increases lift near the
trailing edge. The main lift point moves backwards. Due to this the wing can loose
stability for a short time.!
Steering - turns:
The Magus XC2 is a very responsive paraglider and reacts very directly and instantly to
any steering input. Weight shift input quickens turns and ensures minimal height loss.
Any weight shift has a greater effect the more loosely the chest-strap is fastened. A
combined technique of weight shift and pulling on the inside brake line is the most
efficient turning method, whereby the radius of the turn is determined by the amount of
inside brake pulled and weight shift. A stalling wing tip announces itself by a gentle
surge backwards of the wingtip. If this occurs you will need to release the brakes
immediately.
In case it is impossible to control the Magus XC2 with the brake lines the C-risers may
be used to steer and land the canopy. Attention! Pulling brake too fast or too hard can
result in the canopy entering a negative spin.