MAC PARA Muse-5, Руководство пользователя

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CHECK ON A NEW PARAGLIDER
Before delivery, as well as during production, each paraglider goes through a strict visual
inspection. Additionally we recommend that you to check your new glider in accordance with
the following points. We recommend that you make this check after flying extreme
manoeuvres or after tree landings or similar.

Inspection of the canopy for tears or damage, especially the seams which join the ribs
to the upper and lower surfaces, but also the area of the attachment tapes and brake-
line connections.
 Inspection of the lines for damage to the stitches. The line lengths must be checked
after 50 hours flying time and whenever the flight behaviour of the glider changes.
 Inspection of attachment tapes for damage to the stitches. It is also important to check
the attachment tapes and brake-lines for tangles.

Inspection of the risers for faultless condition. Rapid links must be secured.
With even slight damage the glider loses its airworthiness!
ADJUSTING BRAKE LINES
The brake lines lead from the trailing edge of the canopy to the main brake lines which then
run through pulleys on the C-risers to the brake handles. A mark on the main brake line
indicates 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 sufficient brake to be applied during extreme flying situations and when landing, while
on the other hand, it ensures that the canopy is not permanently braked (especially when
fully accelerated). This trim should not be altered. In extreme situations any other settings
may lead to the glider reacting differently to versions which have been tested.
NOTE!! If in doubt about the brake-line adjustment, it is preferable to leave them too long, as
any necessary shortening can easily be achieved by wrapping them round your hand.
The length of the control lines measured from the first cascade line is and the available
brake travel before stalling the wing depends on the size and loading.
Muse 5 22 25 27 29 31 34
Main brake length 290 cm 305 cm 315 cm 325 cm 338 cm 354 cm
Brake range by
max. loading app.
70 cm 73 cm 78 cm 83 cm 85 cm 90 cm
(The publication of the brake travel is claimed by the EN 926.)