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MAC PARA Chronos User Manual - Risers

Summary of Chronos

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  • Page 2: Contents

    2 contents general ................................................................................................................... 3 pilot level requirements................................................................................ 4 design ....................................................

  • Page 3: General

    3 general dear mac para pilot we congratulate you and appreciate your purchase of the mac para chronos paramotoring glider. Extensive research and development makes the chronos a state- of-the-art paramotoring glider. Numerous safety tests have been made to allow you to safely enjoy the performance ...

  • Page 4: General

    4 general do not use outside the manufacturers recommended weight range. Do not use during rain or snow-fall. Do not use in high or gusty wind conditions do not use in cloud and fog. Do not use without sufficient knowledge or experience. Do not use under the influence of drugs, alcohol or sickness. ...

  • Page 5: Design

    5 design technical description construction of the canopy: the canopy of the chronos has a wingspan with 58 cells. The wingtips are slightly pulled down to act as a stabilizer. The chronos is a second rib diagonal-construction paramotoring glider. Every main rib is attached to 4 or 5 suspension line...

  • Page 6: Technical Description

    6 technical description the internal reinforcements maintain the precise form of the canopy and increases stability. The cell openings on the under-surface of the leading edge provide good airflow into the glider. Stretch resistant support panels with diagonal ribs at the suspension points ensure an...

  • Page 7: Risers

    7 swivel trimmer buckle brake handle lower pulley for hight hangpoints trimmer handle magnet button trimmer strap speed system speed system pulleys brummel hook torque compensator (tc) upper pulley for low hangpoints loop for main carabineer a b c d br magnet button color marking adjuster of tc a1 r...

  • Page 8: Risers

    8 risers brake handles: special brake handles are equipped with swivels, neodyme magnets and soft loop extensions. The brake handle can be modified according to the pilot’s wishes from soft, semi-rigid or rigid using different inserts provided. Strong neodyme magnets hold the brake handles perfectly...

  • Page 9: Risers

    9 risers b and c-risers and changes the angle of attack. In normal flight all risers have an overall length of 49 cm without quick links. When the speed bar is pushed out with your feet, the a-risers are shortened by up to a maximum of 20 cm. The a1 risers are shortened by up to a max of 18,5 cm. Th...

  • Page 10: Trimming

    10 trimming.

  • Page 11: Materials

    11 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/m 2 top sail - trailing edge - skytex 40 e38a - 100% nylon 6.6 , 33 dtex, 40 g/m 2 bottom sail - skytex 40 e38a - 100% nylon 6.6...

  • Page 12: Technical Specifications

    12 technical specifications category intermediate mpg chronos chronos chronos chronos size 19 (xxs) 23 (s) 25 (m) 28(l) zoom flat [%] 88 96 100 106 area flat [m 2 ] 19,27 22,93 24,88 27,96 area projected [m 2 ] 16,90 20,11 21,82 24,52 span flat [m] 10,01 10,92 11,37 12,05 aspect ratio flat - 5,2 5,2...

  • Page 13: Setting Up The Controls

    13 setting up the controls brake adjustment and brake handles: we strongly recommend brake adjustments be supervised by a paramotoring instructor or done by a pilot that understands the importance of proper brake line length. Improper brake line adjustment can lead to unsafe reactions of your glider...

  • Page 14: Setting Up The Controls

    14 setting up the controls on the end of the speed bar cord so that brummel hooks can be attached to each other. Ensure both cords from the speed bar are equal length to avoid putting an unwanted turn in the glider. The length of the cord leading to the foot bar stirrup should be adjusted so that it...

  • Page 15: Flying The Chronos

    15 flying the chronos before putting on the harness: o warm up your engine and stop the engine before clipping in the risers. O rescue/reserve handle and deployment pins secure? O buckles (leg- , front riser) closed? O main carabineers attached and properly closed? Before take-off: ensure helmet is ...

  • Page 16: Flying The Chronos

    16 flying the chronos getting ready for flight put on the harness/paramotor with care and check that the handle of the reserve parachute is securely fastened to prevent accidental deployment. Look to see that the flaps of the outer container are fastened securely and correctly. The main carabineers ...

  • Page 17: Flying The Chronos

    17 flying the chronos have safely taken off continue heading into the wind. Release the brakes to gain enough altitude to allow you to get into your harness safely. Experienced paraglider pilots that start paramotoring have a tendency to lean forward with slightly applied brakes. When taking off wit...

  • Page 18: Flying The Chronos

    18 flying the chronos hold the a lines in the left hand along with the left brake handle and the throttle (if you have it on the left side), and the d lines in the right hand along with the right brake handle (and the throttle if you have it on the right side). Once the canopy is above your head you...

  • Page 19: Flying The Chronos

    19 flying the chronos wind trim settings launching technique & additional settings under 1 (m/s) released for 1-2 cm. Forward launch - start with lines under tension - try to minimize use of the brakes. - correct position of the wing by moving toward in appropriate direction rather than by using bra...

  • Page 20: Flying The Chronos

    20 flying the chronos of the canopy backwards is corrected by easing up on the brakes to let the canopy move forward. When you have become fully confident in your wing try experimenting with slower and faster trim-settings, weight-shift and speed bar. The more time you spend on your chronos the more...

  • Page 21: Flying The Chronos

    21 flying the chronos warning!! As already noted, do not apply brakes when fully accelerated with trimmers fully opened! Braking increases lift near the trailing edge. The main lift point moves backwards causing a loss in stability leading to big frontal or side collapse. Quickly letting off the thr...

  • Page 22: Flying The Chronos

    22 flying the chronos released trimmers with brakes applied the chronos uses a unique flap brake system in the centre of the wing on the trailing edge for improved take-offs and landings. This ensures more lift in the centre of the wing and also increases the pitching moments. Even slight brake inpu...

  • Page 23: Flying The Chronos

    23 flying the chronos approach and landing: it is important to start to prepare for landing at an adequate altitude to avoid surprises. This leaves you enough time to observe and appropriately deal with wind direction and any other aircraft in your vicinity. The chronos is very easy to land thanks t...

  • Page 24: Flying The Chronos

    24 flying the chronos attention! Do not allow the canopy to come crashing down onto the leading edge. This can destroy the internal structure of your glider and affects the life of the ribs at the leading edge. Special notes: if possible, get familiar with the landing field before the approach. Chec...

  • Page 25: Extreme Flying Manoeuvres

    25 extreme flying manoeuvres if you react immediately with 30% brake on, the open side should hold the canopy on a straight course. In the event of a big collapse, this braking should be applied very carefully to avoid stalling the remaining inflated wing. The pilot's correction for maintaining dire...

  • Page 26: Extreme Flying Manoeuvres

    26 extreme flying manoeuvres when releasing the brakes the chronos will spontaneously recover from a parachutal stall within 2-3 seconds. If the canopy remains in a parachutal stall, it is sufficient to release trims or to push the accelerator. Attention! If brakes are applied while in a parachutal ...

  • Page 27: Extreme Flying Manoeuvres

    27 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 coll...

  • Page 28: Rapid Descent Techniques

    28 rapid descent techniques warning!! Nearly all gliders will have a tendency to stay in the spiral if the sink-rate exceeds approximately 15-m/s depending on weight-shifting, wing loading and g-force. In fact most gliders need a counter-input to end a turn. Attention! Due to energy retention, the g...

  • Page 29: Rapid Descent Techniques

    29 rapid descent techniques b-line stalls: as there is a lot of load on the “b’s” we do not recommend using b-stall as a descent technique under power. Performing b-line stalls on any glider weakens the fabric by putting unnecessary strain on the lines. It could deform the quality of airfoils and we...

  • Page 30: Golden Rules

    30 golden rules always carry out full pre-flight checks before launching. Never place your paramotor downwind of the glider.  check that there is no fuel leakage. Do you have enough fuel for the flight? It is always better to have too much than too little in case of an emergency landing.  check fo...

  • Page 31: Care And Maintenance

    31 care and maintenance looking after your canopy correctly will prolong the life of your paramotoring glider and enjoyment. Deterioration: a few tips!  the canopy is mainly made of nylon cloth which like any synthetic material, deteriorates through excessive exposure to uv. Hence, it is recommende...

  • Page 32: Care And Maintenance

    32 care and maintenance storage:  store the paramotoring glider in a dry space at ambient temperature away from chemicals and uv light.  never pack or store the glider wet. This shortens the life of the cloth. Always dry glider thoroughly before any packing or storage.  avoid subjecting your wing...

  • Page 33: Care And Maintenance

    33 care and maintenance for some countries the certification placard must be present on the glider. Every pilot should be suitably qualified, have a valid license and carry 3rd party insurance. The chronos is delivered with a stuff-sack, velcro compression strap, mac para backpack, repair kit and us...

  • Page 34: Care And Maintenance

    34 care and maintenance warranty is only valid if: every flight is correctly registered in a logbook of the wing. Conditions and temperatures of each flight are registered in the logbook the paraglider is handled in accordance with this operating manual.  the purchaser has not carried out any modif...

  • Page 35: Line Plan Chronos – Scheme

    35 line plan chronos – scheme.

  • Page 36: Chronos Riser Lengths

    36 chronos riser lengths the lengths are measured from main attachment point to the lower edge of rapid links. Riser lengths - chronos a a1 b c d trims in neutral position 520 520 520 520 520 trims closed ( slower ) 520 520 520 500 485 trims open ( faster ) 520 520 520 545 575 accelerated + trims in...

  • Page 37

    37 guidelines for paramotoring glider checks porosity measures should be taken on at least three points of both the top and bottom surface. The first point should be placed 20-30 cm from leading edge in the middle of canopy. Second and third points are placed left and right from first measure point ...

  • Page 38

    38 guidelines for paramotoring glider checks canopy fabric check ribs, diagonal ribs, top and bottom surface should be checked. Any damage to sewing or tears to the fabric could influence flying characteristics and must be repaired. Lines all lines should be checked for tears, breaks, and any damage...

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    39 – test flight certificate paramotoring glider type: chronos – serial number: . . . . . . . . Test flown on: _________________________________ by mac para technology confirmation by dealer: _________________________________ technical specification category intermediate mpg chronos chronos chronos ...

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