MAC PARA CHARGER User Manual - Extreme Flying Manoeuvres

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EXTREME FLYING MANOEUVRES 

Wingover: 

To induce a wingover the pilot flies consecutive alternating turns to gradually steepen 

the angle of bank. During wingovers with a high bank angle, the outside wing begins to 

unload. Continually increasing  the angle of bank must be avoided to avoid dynamic 

collapses.  

WARNING!  

Full-stall, spin and wingovers (over 90 degree angle of bank) are prohibited 

aerobatic manoeuvres and may not be performed during normal flying. Incorrect 

recovery procedures or overreaction of the pilot may have dangerous consequences!

Attention! 

The Charger is not designed to be used for aerobatics.

Alternative (emergency) steering: 

If for some reason it becomes impossible to control the Charger with main brake lines, 

the WTST handles or D-risers may be used to steer and land the canopy safely.  

Attention: 

 When using the D-risers the brake range is much shorter (10-15 cm) then 

with the brakes. It is also possible to control the direction of the flight by pulling on a 

stabilizer line or by weight-shifting. 

RAPID DESCENT TECHNIQUES 

Spiral dive: 

Attention!  Set trim setting in slow or neutral and turn your paramotor off when 

executing spiral dive. 

A spiral dive is the fastest way to lose altitude; however, the very high G-forces make it 

difficult to sustain a spiral dive for long. It also places high loads on the pilot and glider. 

By tensing ones abdominal muscles and a higher body tension you can to some extent 

resist the high G-forces. Don't forget proper breathing to keep the blood flowing to avoid 

blacking out. As soon as you feel any slight dizziness or impaired vision the spiral 

should be exited immediately. 

The Charger has a very effective spiral dive. This allows rapid descent without stalling. 

To enter a spiral dive the pilot should weight-shift to one side while slowly pulling the 

brake gradually on the same side. During a spiral dive the angle of bank can be 

controlled by increasing or reducing the amount of inside brake. When spiral diving the 

Charger, it is recommended that the outside brake be lightly applied. This helps stabilize 

the wing and enables an easier and safer exit from the spiral. To exit, release the inside 

brake slowly.  At higher sink speeds or if the pilot keeps his weight on the inside, the 

wing can stay in a continued deep spiral and has to be actively exited. This is done by 

weight shifting to the outside and gently applying brake to the opposite side.