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Page 2: Contents
2 contents general................................................................................................................... 2 overall plan ......................................................................................................... 4 technical description ........................
Page 3: General
3 general dear mac para pilot we congratulate you on your purchase of a mac para paraglider. Extensive development work and numerous tests make the icon a very high performance paraglider with maximum possible safety. The icon is constructed for thermal and cross- country flying, and will enable pil...
Page 4: Operating Limits
4 (&( operating limits the icon is light sport aircraft with an empty weight of less than 120 kg in the category paraglider. The icon has been tested by certification laboratory european para academy to ltf/en-d category. The icon is certified for solo flight. The icon has been load and shock-tested...
Page 5: Technical Description
5 technical description construction of the canopy: the canopy of the icon consists of 71 cells over the wingspan. The wingtips are slightly pulled down and this produces a kind of stabilizer. The icon is combination three and four rib diagonal-construction paraglider. Every main rib is attached to ...
Page 6: Speed System:
6 (&( 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 (espe...
Page 7: Riser
7 (&( 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 ka...
Page 8: Materials
8 materials tissue (porcher sport, rue du ruisseau b.P. 710,38290 st. Quentin fallavier, france) top sail - leading edge - skytex 38 e25a - 100% nylon 6.6 , 33 dtex, 38 g/m 2 top sail - trailing edge - skytex 38 e25a - 100% nylon 6.6 , 33 dtex, 38 g/m 2 bottom sail - skytex 27 e71a - 100% nylon 6.6 ...
Page 9: Technical Specifications
9 technical specifications harness the icon is certified with gh type certified abs harnesses. Nearly all harnesses available on the market are „gh“ type. These harnesses have the distance between the seat plate and carabineers 42-47 cm depending on the size of the harness . Please note: the hang po...
Page 10: Check On A New Paraglider
10 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 manoeuv...
Page 11: Flying The Icon
11 flying the icon the following information must not under any circumstances be taken as a manual for practising paragliding. We would like to advise you of the icon‘s features and important information for your flying and security. Preparing for take off: as for any aircraft a thorough pre-flight ...
Page 12: Launch
12 (&( when laying out the glider, the wind direction should be observed. The canopy should be deployed into the wind so both halves of it are loaded symmetrically. The paraglider should be arranged in a semicircle against the wind. This ensures that the a-lines in the centre section of the canopy w...
Page 13: Flight
13 (&( the icon 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...
Page 14: Steering - Turns:
14 (&( steering - turns: the icon is a very responsive paraglider and reacts very directly and instantly to any steering input. Weight shift input quickens turns and ensures minimal height loss. Any weight shift has a greater effect the more loosely the chest-strap is fastened. A combined technique ...
Page 15: Towing
15 towing the icon is certified for towing. The icon has no out of the ordinary towing characteristics, although a relatively low angle of attack and thus low tow tension should be maintained during launch and the initial part of the tow. The icon has no tendencies towards deep stall/parachuting. Th...
Page 16: Asymmetric Collapse:
16 (&( warning!! If you fly with your hands through the brake handles, you may lose valuable time in activating the rescue system. Asymmetric collapse: a negative angle of attack can cause all or part of the leading-edge of the icon to collapse (e.G. In turbulent air). Basically the icon will re-ope...
Page 17: Front Tuck:
17 (&( front tuck: a front tuck can be induced by strongly pulling the a-risers or by sudden, heavy turbulence. The entire leading edge spontaneously collapses. Gentle braking on both sides will reduce the lateral pendulum motions and simultaneously accelerate re- inflation. The icon generally self ...
Page 18: Full-Stall:
18 (&( full-stall: to induce a full stall, apply full brake on both sides. The glider slows down steadily until it stalls completely. The canopy suddenly surges backwards a long way. In spite of this uncomfortable reaction of the canopy, both brake lines must be consequently held down with all your ...
Page 19: Rapid Descents
19 (&( warning! Full-stall, spin and wingover (over 90 degree angle of bank) are prohibited aerobatic manoeuvres and may not be performed during normal flying. Incorrect recovery procedures or overreacting of the pilot may have dangerous consequences! Attention! The icon is not designed to be used f...
Page 20: Big Ears:
20 (&( big ears: when in big-ears, the horizontal speed is higher than the sink rate, unlike a spiral dive or a b-line stall. This rapid descent technique is used to quickly and horizontally exit a dangerous area in the desired direction. In order to collapse the outside wing, pull the outside a-lin...
Page 21: Deterioration: A Few Tips!
21 looking after your paraglider looking after your canopy correctly will prolong the life of your paraglider. 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 recommended that you red...
Page 22: Repairs and Checks:
22 (&( repairs and checks: tears in the canopy must be professionally sewn. Adhesive patches are only adequate for very minor damage. repairs should only be carried out by the manufacturer, distributor or authorized workshops. Only original spare parts may be used! the lines must be checked af...
Page 23: Icon
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Page 24: Line Plans
24 line plans line descriptions: the following printed line plans show the line configurations. Line types in colors riser lengths icon the lengths are measured from the main attachment point to the lower edge of rapid links. A a1 b c trim-position 525 525 525 525 accelerated 395 420 445 525.
Page 25: Line Plan Icon
25 line plan icon.
Page 26: Length of Line Icon
26 length of line icon icon 24 icon 26 icon 29 ma1 445,0 470,0 490,0 dynema/polyester ppsl-160 ma2 445,0 470,0 490,0 dynema/polyester ppsl-160 ma3 445,0 470,0 490,0 dynema/polyester ppsl-160 a1 24,2 25,4 26,5 aramid/polyester a-8000u-050 a2 24,3 25,5 26,6 aramid/polyester a-8000u-050 a3 26,9 28,2 29...
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27 (&( icon 24 icon 26 icon 29 c14 43,2 45,5 47,5 aramid/polyester a-8000u-050 c15 51,3 54,0 56,4 aramid/polyester a-8000u-050 c17 46,6 49,0 51,2 aramid/polyester a-8000u-050 c18 41,8 44,0 46,0 aramid/polyester a-8000u-050 c19 44,2 46,5 48,6 aramid/polyester a-8000u-050 c21 217,7 227,8 239,0 aramid/...
Page 28: Components of The Check
28 manual for paraglider checks check-intervals all paragliders used in flight must be checked at least every 24 months. For paragliders used by paragliding schools the period is 12 months. Personnel authorised to carry out checks a valid flying license and training course by national association ar...
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29 (&( line length measurement lines should be separated and each line measured under a tension of 5 kg. Measurement is made from the line karabiner to the canopy`s surface in according to the method of certification. Measurement of brake lines is made from the knot on swivel to upper loop of galery...
Page 30: Treating Nature With Respect
30 treating nature with respect finally the call to practise our sport with respect for nature and wildlife! Don't walk outside marked routes, don't leave any waste, don't make needless noise and respect the sensitive biological balance in the mountain eco system: especially in the take off area! Ch...
Page 31: Test Flight Certificate
31 test flight certificate paraglider type: i c o n – serial number: . . . . . . . . Test flown on: _________________________________ by mac para technology confirmation by dealer: _________________________________ technical data – high performance en-d icon icon icon size 24 (s) 26 (m) 29 (l) zoom ...
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