MAC PARA Magus, Руководство пользователя

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B3-Technique
“B3-technique” is the alternative to Big Ears. Especially effective on high aspect ratio
wings, the “B3 technique” produces a wingtip stall. This reduces the wing area for a rapid
descent. To increase your sink rate, first apply a little speed bar (about 25%) and then pull
in the (outermost) B lines simultaneously, firmly and progressively. To exit the manoeuvre,
release the tips simultaneously and progressively and then release the speedbar.
Big ears
It is not recommended to do big ears on the Magus. The manoeuvre is technically possible,
but it takes great arm strength to hold in the ears and the glider loses structure when the
ears are in. Furthermore, the thin Aramid lines can damage the fabric.
B-Stall
This manoeuvre is not possible with the Magus. For fast descent use a steep spiral or
B3-Technique as described above.
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 gliders in your vicinity.
The Magus is easy to land. The final leg of the landing approach must be into the wind.
Adopt an upright position in your harness by sliding your legs forward, ready to make
contact with the ground. During this final glide the paraglider should be decelerated slowly
and at approximately one meter above the ground, according to conditions, the pilot should
flare the canopy. The glider may climb again, gaining height, if too much brake is used too
early. Higher wing loading results in a higher ground speed. Make sure you always land
into the wind.
In nil wind situations, be prepared to run fast. In stronger winds, use only the minimum
amount of flare necessary to sufficiently minimize your vertical and horizontal speed. If you
flare too hard in strong winds, the glider will climb rapidly upwards and backwards, and you
may get injured. In strong winds, turn to face your wing as soon as your feet touch the
ground. Immediately stall the glider as rapidly as possible with the brakes or rear risers. Be
prepared to run towards your wing.
Attention! Do not allow the canopy to fall onto the leading edge with energy. This can
destroy the material and affects the life of the ribs at the leading edge!
Ground handling on rough surfaces will accelerate the ageing process of your wing.