MAC PARA Muse-5, Руководство пользователя

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The Muse 5 is easy to reverse launch. When doing a reverse launch or when launching in
strong winds the paraglider can possibly surge forward more quickly or lift off sooner than
desired. To avoid this, walk uphill following the canopy during inflation. As this launch
technique can be difficult and turning the wrong way can result in the pilot taking off with
twisted risers. It is recommended to practice the reverse launch on a training hill or slight
slope first. When deflating the canopy in strong winds, or aborting a launch, use the C-
risers, not the brakes. Using the brakes in strong wind will cause more lift, lifting the pilot up
and dragging him/her much further back.
If you let the brake handles go out of your hands during take-off, take care that the brake
line is not twisted around the brake pulley!
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 Muse 5 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 Muse 5 can reach its minimum speed (depending on the wing loading and
size of the glider ) by application of 70 cm up to 90 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!
The Muse 5 is very stable in accelerated flight. C riser control is very effective up to 60 % of
speed bar range. By more then 60% the effectivity decreases. When flying fast than that, we
recommend to control the pitch of the wing actively using a combination of the speed bar
and C riser input. If you feel the nose of the wing start to collapse the first action should be
to release the speed bar impulsively and then make any necessary C riser input. Release
the speed bar first before making any C inputs. Using the combined active speed bar/C riser
control technique you will be able to maximise your speed and glide efficiency whilst
minimising the likelihood of collapses.
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.!