MAC PARA Magus XC2 Manual de usuario

Contents

GENERAL................................................................................................................... 3

OVERALL PLAN......................................................................................................... 4

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION ...................................................................................... 5

MATERIALS................................................................................................................ 8

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................. 9

HARNESS................................................................................................................... 9

CHECK ON A NEW PARAGLIDER .......................................................................... 10

ADJUSTING BRAKE LINES ..................................................................................... 10

FLYING THE MAGUS XC2....................................................................................... 10

TOWING................................................................................................................... 14

MOTORISED FLIGHT............................................................................................... 15

EXTREME FLYING MANOEUVRES ........................................................................ 15

RAPID DESCENTS................................................................................................... 18

LOOKING AFTER YOUR PARAGLIDER.................................................................. 20

LINE PLANS ............................................................................................................. 21

Line plan Magus XC2-23 (S)..................................................................................... 22

Line plan Magus XC2-25 (M) .................................................................................... 23

Line plan Magus XC2-27 (L) ..................................................................................... 24

Line plan Magus XC2-30 (XL)................................................................................... 25

FULL LINE LENGTHS .............................................................................................. 26

FULL LINE LENGTHS .............................................................................................. 27

MANUAL FOR PARAGLIDER CHECKS................................................................... 28

TREATING NATURE WITH RESPECT .................................................................... 29

CHECKS................................................................................................................... 30

TEST FLIGHT CERTIFICATE................................................................................... 31

Technical data........................................................................................................... 31

GENERAL

Dear MAC PARA pilot

We congratulate you on your purchase of a MAC PARA paraglider. Extensive

development work and numerous tests make the Magus XC2 a very high performance

paraglider with maximum possible safety. The Magus XC2 is constructed for thermal

and cross-country flying, and will enable pilots to get maximum enjoyment. The Magus

XC2 offers very easy inflation and simple ground-handling characteristics by take off,

excellent handling in flight and easy landing. Please read this manual carefully before

you start, this way you will get the most out of your glider. MAC PARA wish you many

pleasant XC flights with your Magus XC2.

Please read this manual carefully and note following details:

Paragliding is a sport, which demands, besides the optimum equipment, a high degree

of attentiveness, good judgement, and theoretical knowledge. Paragliding can be a

dangerous sport, which may lead to injury and death. This paraglider meets at the time

of delivery requirements of the EN (European Norm) 926 or LTF (German Certificate of

Airworthiness). Any alternations to the paraglider will render its certification invalid! The

use of this paraglider is solely at the user’s own risk! Manufacturer and distributor do not

accept any liability. Pilots are responsible for their own safety and their paraglider

airworthiness. The paraglider carries no warranty! The author assumes that the pilot is

in possession of a valid paragliding licence for glider’s category, insurance etc.

Before delivery, as well as during production, each paraglider goes through a strict

visual inspection, and is test-flown by your dealer. Stamps on the placard, together with

a completed test-flight certificate, confirm this. Check that the paraglider has been test-

flown before your first take-off. If it has not, consult your dealer.

Any inadequate use or misuse increases the risks considerably. The Magus XC2 must

not be used outside the certified weight range. The Magus XC2 must not be used during

rain or snow-fall. The Magus XC2 must not be used in high or gusty winds. The Magus

XC2 must not be used in cloud and fog. The Magus XC2 must not be used by pilots

without sufficient knowledge or experience.

If, after carefully reading this handbook, you still have questions, suggestions or

criticism regarding this product do not hesitate to contact your dealer or us. We will be

glad to help and advice.

MAC PARA wish you many pleasant flights with your

MagusXC2

Version 1.0 Stand 11.11.2010

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Operating limits

The Magus XC2 has been tested by certification laboratory European Para Academy to

LTF/EN-D category. The Magus XC2 is certified for solo flight. The Magus XC2 has

been load and shock-tested and passed with a load corresponding to 8G of the

maximum weight in flight 137 kg. Its flying tests have shown that the glider remains

stable and controllable over a wide range of normal and abnormal flight conditions.

Nevertheless, turbulence and gusting winds can lead to a partial or complete collapse of

the canopy. Therefore never fly in such conditions.

Any changes made to this paraglider invalidate the certificate of airworthiness.

OVERALL PLAN

Trailing edge

Leading edge

Brake handle Main karabineer

Rapid links

Main lines

Riser

Main brake line

Brake line

Stabilizer line

Top surface Bottom surface Glider’s label on the

central main rib

Stabilizer

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

Construction of the canopy:

The canopy of the MAGUS XC2 consists of 77 cells over the wingspan. The wingtips

are slightly pulled down and this produces a kind of stabilizer. The Magus XC2 is a third

rib diagonal-construction paraglider. Every third main rib is attached to the 3 or 4

suspension lines. Between these main suspension ribs, intermediate ribs are

suspended by diagonal ribs. These diagonal ribs lead to top surface of canopy. This

construction ensures a smooth top surface and precise airfoil reproduction. The internal

reinforcements maintain the precise form of the canopy and provide stability. The cell

openings on the under-surface of the profile’s nose provide airflow into the glider.

Stretch resistant flares, integrated with diagonal ribs at the suspension points, ensure an

even distribution of load throughout the canopy. A stretch resistant Mylar reinforcements

combined with plastic rods on the leading edge help to keep airfoils in right shape and

this guarantees a high level of stability. Large cross spots allow effective airflow inside

the canopy, providing good re-inflation without reducing the profile accuracy. The Magus

XC2 is made of the proven Nylon fabrics Porcher Sport Skytex Rip-stop 9092 E85A,

9017 E38A and 9017 E29A. Like any synthetic material, this can deteriorate through

excessive exposure to UV.

Rigging system:

The lines of the Magus XC2 are made of proven strong and stretch resistant non

covered Aramid/Kevlar non covered lines and brake lines are made from non covered

Dynema lines. The entire rigging system comprises individual suspension lines looped

and stitched at each end. The Aramid main lines have strengths from 130 up to 230 kg.

The Aramid cascade lines have strengths from 45 kg up to 160 kg. The Dynema brake

lines have strengths from 60 kg up to 100 kg

The suspension lines are comprised of “cascaded top lines” (attached to the under-

surface),”cascaded middle lines” (cascade 2 to 2 top lines together on middle main

lines), and “main lines”. Main lines lead to the “quick link” (a Maillon which connects

lines and risers). The “stabilizer lines” connect the upper stabilizer lines on the outer

suspension points with the quick link. The”brake lines” are not load carrying suspension

lines. They lead from the trailing edge of the canopy to the main brake lines and run

through the pulleys on the C-risers to the brake handles.

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A mark on the main brake line indicates the position of the brake handle. This

adjustment, on the one hand, allows sufficient brake to be applied during extreme flying

situations and when landing, while on the other hand, this ensures that brakes are not

permanently applied to the canopy (especially when fully accelerated). This trimming

should not be altered. For differentiation purposes the main A-lines are coloured red, the

main brake lines are orange, all remaining main lines are yellow. Also the main

suspension loop, on the bottom of the riser, is covered red. This is where the main

karabiner should be hooked in, which then in turn connects the risers to the harness.

The Magus XC2 is equipped with 4 risers per side (A, A1, B, C). The two central A-lines

per side are attached to the main A-risers while outermost A main lines are attached to

A1 risers. The 3 B-main lines and the stabilizer lines are attached to the B-riser. The 3

C-main lines to the C-riser. The main brake lines leads through the pulleys on the C

riser.

The line connections are made to triangular Maillons (quick links) fitted with a rubber ”o-

ring” in the form of a ”figure eight” which prevents any slipping of the lines on the quick

link. See line plan for details.

Speed system:

The Magus XC2 is equipped with a stirrup operated speed-system, which returns

automatically to normal position when the stirrup is released. The serial risers of the

Magus XC2 do not have a lockable trimmer.

The speed system affects the A-, A1- and B- risers and changes the angle of attack. In

normal flight all risers have an overall length of 49,5 cm without quick links. When the

stirrup is pushed out the A-risers are shortened by up to a maximum of 17,5 cm, the A1-

risers are shortened by up to a max of 17,5 cm, the B-risers by up to a max. of 11,5 cm,

the C-risers retain their original length. These measurements influence the certification!

An incorrectly fitted speed system causes loss of certification!

Fitting the speed-system:

Most modern harnesses have pulleys attached for speed system fitting. In case not, it is

important to attach pulleys (sewn on tabs) in such a way that they allows the pilot to

maximize the power vector of his / her legs without ”pushing back” in the harness.

The Magus XC2 speed system, including Brummel-hooks supplied, must be assembled

as per instructions.

The speed system cord is firmly attached (use bowline or other nonslip knot) to the foot

stirrup (webbing or alloy bar). The other end of the cord is run through a pulley on the

harness and then in an upward direction to be then firmly attached to the Brummel-

hooks! The length of the cord leading to the stirrup should be adjusted so that it is easy

to put your feet into the stirrup in flight but still short enough to allow full speed system

travel. (Use of 2 stirrups in a ladder fashion can enable you to reach the full range if

your legs are not long enough.) Ensure both cords on the stirrup are of equal length, to

avoid putting a turn in the glider.

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Test your speed system for the correct length of cord on the ground first (simulating

flying position), with your harness and risers, before flying with it! The full range is

reached when the 2 pulleys join together.

Before launch, attach the paraglider’s risers to the harness with the main karabiners.

Then attach the ”Brummel-hook” on the end of each speed system cord to the Brummel

hook on the end of the cord which runs through the 2 pulleys on the A risers. Ensure

that the speed system is untangled and operates freely before flying!

Riser

Riser lengths Magus XC2

The lengths are measured from the main attachment point to the lower edge of rapid links.

A A1 B C

Trim-position 520 520 520 520

Accelerated 345 345 405 520

Color

marking

Loop for main

karabineer

Trimm postition Accelerated

Brake handle

Change of the

le of attack

A A1 B C

Brakeline

pulley

Magnet button

Slower

ccelerato

Swivel

Faster

MATERIALS

Tissue

(PORCHER SPORT, Rue du Ruisseau B.P. 710,38290 ST. QUENTIN FALLAVIER, FRANCE)

Top Sail - Leading Edge - SKYTEX 45 E85A - 100% nylon 6.6 , 33 Dtex, 45 g/m2

Top Sail - Trailing Edge - SKYTEX 40 E38A - 100% nylon 6.6 , 33 Dtex, 40 g/m2

Bottom Sail - SKYTEX 40 E38A - 100% nylon 6.6 , 33 Dtex, 40 g/m2

Main ribs, Diagonals - SKYTEX 40 E29A - 100% nylon 6.6 , 33 Dtex, 40 g/m2

Ribs - SKYTEX 40 E38A - 100% nylon 6.6 , 33 Dtex, 40 g/m2

Reinforcement Main Ribs - Grille Polyester 200 g/m2

Reinforcement Ribs - W382 Polyester 180 g/m2

Lines

(EDELMAN+RIDDER+CO. Achener Weg 66, D-88316 ISNY IM ALLGEAU, GERMANY)

Upper lines - Aramid A-8000-045, Breaking Load 45 kg

Upper lines - Aramid A-8000-060, Breaking Load 60 kg

Upper lines - Aramid A-8000-080, Breaking Load 80 kg

Upper lines, middle cascade C - Aramid A-8000-120, Breaking Load 120 kg

Middle cascade A,B - Aramid A-8000-160, Breaking Load 160 kg

Main lines C1 - Aramid A-8000U-130, Breaking Load 130 kg

Main lines A1,B1,C2,C3 - Aramid A-8000U-190, Breaking Load 190 kg

Main lines A2,A3,B2,B3 - Aramid A-8000-230, Breaking Load 230 kg

Wing tip line - Aramid A-8000U-070, Breaking Load 70 kg

Main brake line - Dynema/Polyester A-7850-200, Breaking Load 200 kg

Brake lines

( Rosenberger Tauwerk GmbH, Poststr. 11, D95192 Lichtenberg, GERMANY)

Upper and second cascade - Liros Dynema - DC 60, Breaking Load 60 kg

Third cascade - Liros Dynema - DC 100, Breaking Load 100 kg

Attachment straps

(STUHA a.s., DOBRUSKA, CZECH REPUBLIC)

STAP-POLYESTERBRIDLE 13 mm, Breaking Load 70 kg

Risers

(Cousin Trestec, Comines CEDEX, France)

Aramid-Polyester 3455 12 mm Breaking Load 1100 kg

Thread

(AMANN SPONIT ltd, Dobronická 635, 148 25 PRAHA 4, CZECH REPUBLIC)

Lines-SYNTON 60, Main lines-SERABOND 60, Canopy-SYNTON 40, Riser-SYNTON 20

Rapid links

(ELAIR SERVIS, CZECH REPUBLIC)

NIRO TRIANGLE 200 - Max. Load 200 kg

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

High Performance MagusXC2MagusXC2MagusXC2MagusXC2MagusXC2

Size 23 25 27 28 30

Zoom flat [%] 92,5 96,5 100 102,7 105,5

Area flat [m

]23,27 25,33 27,20 28,69 30,27

Area projected [m

]20,56 22,38 24,03 25,35 26,75

Span flat [m] 12,44 12,98 13,45 13,81 14,19

Span projected [m] 10,73 11,19 11,60 11,91 12,24

Aspect ratio flat - 6,65 6,65 6,65 6,65 6,65

Root cord [m] 2,34 2,44 2,53 2,60 2,67

Cells - 77 77 77 77 77

Weight [kg] 5,5 5,9 6,4 6,7 6,9

Weight range [kg] 70-87 83-100 90-110 100-120 115-135

Min.speed [km/h] 23-25 23-25 23-25 23-25 23-25

Max.speed [km/h] 37-39 37-39 37-39 37-39 37-39

Top speed (accelerator) [km/h] 55-58 55-58 55-58 55-58 55-58

Glide ratio - 10,5 10,5 10,5 10,5 10,5

Min. Sink rate [m/s] 1,05 1,05 1,05 1,05 1,05

* Pilot + approx. 17 to 20kg of equipment (including wing)

HARNESS

The Magus XC2 is certified with LTF GH type certified harnesses. Nearly all harnesses

available on the market are „GH“.

These “GH“harnesses are different to “GX“ harnesses, which have a lower attachment

point for the main karabiners and effective cross bracing. The Magus XC2 was not

tested with harnesses with an effective cross bracing system.

Any certified harness with a hang point at about chest height may be used with the

Magus XC2 (37-50cm over seat plate). The distance between left and right main

karabiners should be between 45 and 60cm, depending on the size of the pilot and the

type of the harness. Please note: the hang point position changes the position of the

brakes relative to the pilot’s body.

MAC PARA recomends very comfortable covered Hawaii harness for flying Magus XC2.

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.

FLYING THE MAGUS XC2

The following information must not under any circumstances be taken as a

manual for practising paragliding. We would like to advise you of the Magus

XC2‘s features and important information for your flying and security.

Preparing for take off:

As for any aircraft a thorough pre-flight check must be made prior to each flight on the

MagusXC2! Before every launch check lines, risers and canopy for damage! Do not

launch with even the slightest damage!

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