Summary of MacJet
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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 on your purchase of a mac para paramotoring glider. Extensive development work and numerous tests make the macjet a state-of-the-art paramotoring glider. The macjet is a full reflex paramotoring glider and was designed for advanced paramotoring pilot...
Page 4: Pilot Level Requirements
4 pilot level requirements as pilots you practise paramotoring for some time and your skills are likelyto continue growing. You know and appreciate the performance and safety of reflex gliders. We recommend that to fly the macjet, a minimum level of pilot experience of at least 50hrs and one full ye...
Page 5: Technical Description
5 technical description construction of the canopy: the canopy of the macjet consists of 58 cells over the wingspan. The wingtips are slightly pulled down and this acts as a kind of stabilizer. The macjet is a second rib diagonal-construction paramotoring glider. Every main rib is attached to 4 or 5...
Page 6: Risers
6 risers the macjet is equipped with 5 risers per side (a, a1, b, c, d). The two central a-lines per side are attached to the main a-risers (colored in red) while outermost a main lines are attached to a1 risers. The 3 b-main lines and the b stabilizer lines are attached to the b-riser. The 3 c-main...
Page 7: Risers
7 risers brake handles: special macjet brake handles are equipped with swivels, neodyme magnets and extending soft loops. The brake handle can be modified according to the pilot’s wishes from soft to semi-rigid or to rigid using different inserts. Strong neodyme magnets hold the brake handles perfec...
Page 8: Risers
8 risers torque moments compensator (tmc): the yellow line (equipped with small plastic ball) on the outer side of each riser is connected to the line of c-line stabiliser. With the torque compensator you correct engine torque moments and keep your wing flying in a straight direction without using b...
Page 9: Trimming
9 trimming.
Page 10: Materials
10 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 11: Technical Specifications
11 technical specifications paramotoring (reflex) glider macjet macjet macjet macjet macjet size 22 24 26 28 31 zoom flat [%] 88,0 92,5 96 100 104,5 area flat [m 2 ] 22,02 24,33 26,21 28,44 31,06 area projected [m 2 ] 19,06 21,06 22,68 24,61 26,87 span flat [m] 10,73 11,28 11,71 12,20 12,75 span pro...
Page 12: Setting Up The Controls
12 setting up the controls brakes adjustment and brake handles: we strongly recommend the following actions be supervised by a paramotoring instructor. Very often improper brake line adjustment can lead to different reactions of your glider or loss of flight comfort or speed. With a brake line adjus...
Page 13: Flying The Macjet
13 flying the macjet the following information must not under any circumstances be taken as a manual for practising paramotoring. We would like to advise you of the macjet features and important information for your flying and security. Preparing for take off: as for any aircraft a thorough pre-flig...
Page 14: Flying The Macjet
14 flying the macjet • nothing will get in propeller's way • pilot's position relative to the wing (centred: all lines same tension) • the engine delivers full power • wind direction • obstacles on the ground • free airspace when laying out the glider, the wind direction should be observed. The cano...
Page 15: Flying The Macjet
15 flying the macjet 2. Paramotoring technique – once the canopy is up to the angle of 80° open up full power and lean back to counter the engine thrust, so that it can push you forward rather than towards the ground. Continue to run in this position. When you approach take off speed gently apply th...
Page 16: Flying The Macjet
16 flying the macjet launch the canopy over your head and use the d lines to stop it over shooting. This stops you from applying both brakes (as when using standard reverse launch method) and pushing your hands back towards the propeller. Once the canopy is above your head you release the a and d st...
Page 17: Flying The Macjet
17 flying the macjet flight once in the air after take off at a higher angle of attack it some gliders may have a tendency to roll under full power. The torque and gyro moments lift the pilot to one side; you then drop back only to swing up again. Generally such roll oscillations usually occur with ...
Page 18: Flying The Macjet
18 flying the macjet note!! If trims are asymmetrically adjusted, the wing will turn. Therefore trim setting is an important part of the checklist before every flight! Accelerated flight (speed bar applied) when flying with the speed system applied the angle of attack is lower and the glider increas...
Page 19: Flying The Macjet
19 flying the macjet study the following drawings of different trimmer setting and speed-system use and their influence to the wing stability. Released trims without brakes preferred setting for fast and safe flying. The centre of gravity of the airfoil is moved forward, the wing has higher resistan...
Page 20: Flying The Macjet
20 flying the macjet closed trims using this trim setting serial brakes are the normal and predefined steering system. Additional use of the wing tip steering system combined with serial brakes can execute sharper turns. Slower trim setting is used for landing and thermaling. The canopy behaviour is...
Page 21: Flying The Macjet
21 flying the macjet power on landing make a flat approach at a shallow angle. While flaring the wing and losing speed switch off the engine immediately after touchdown. In nil wind conditions you should run a few steps after touchdown and pull the brakes few times dynamically (like a fluttering bir...
Page 22: Extreme Flying Manoeuvres
22 extreme flying manoeuvres warning!! All the critical flight conditions described here require thorough knowledge. They should only be carried out during safety training courses (siv) under proper guidance. Under any circumstances the present descriptions can not be taken as manual for practising ...
Page 23: Extreme Flying Manoeuvres
23 extreme flying manoeuvres frontal collapse: when flying with a paramotor the reflex profile makes it practically impossible to induce a front tuck, except with trim closed setting using special techniques. Such collapses provoked at higher speeds can lead to extremely deep collapse and its recove...
Page 24: Extreme Flying Manoeuvres
24 extreme flying manoeuvres spin (or negative spin): normally it does not occur. You have to be careful when flying at low speeds until fully familiar with brake operation. Pulling brake on one side too fast or too hard can result in a negative spin. During a spin the canopy turns relatively fast a...
Page 25: Rapid Descents
25 rapid descents spiral dive: attention! Trim setting in slow or neutral and the power 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 and it can place high loads on the pilot and ...
Page 26: Rapid Descents
26 rapid descents when the pilot holds the outside a1-risers on both sides and pulls them down, the macjet easily tucks the outside wings and enters a stable descent mode. The pilot keeps hold of the brake handles along with the outside a1-risers in his hands. By braking on one side and weight-shift...
Page 27: Golden Rules
27 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 to need an emergency landing. • check for any loos...
Page 28: Looking After Your Glider
28 looking after your glider looking after your canopy correctly will prolong the life of your paramotoring glider. 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 ...
Page 29: Looking After Your Glider
29 looking after your glider 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. • during transport it h...
Page 30: Looking After Your Glider
30 looking after your glider helmet. Also the certification placard must be present on the glider. Every pilot should be suitably qualified, have a valid license and 3rd party insurance. The macjet is delivered with a stuff-sack, velcro compression strap, mac para backpack, repair kit and user manua...
Page 31: Line Plans
31 line plans riser lengths - macjet a a1 b c d trims in neutral position 520 520 520 520 520 trims closed ( slower ) 520 520 520 495 480 trims open ( faster ) 520 520 520 580 640 accelerated + trims in neutral 320 370 420 470 520 accelerated + trims open * 320 370 420 530 640 the lengths are measur...
Page 32: Line Plan Macjet – 22 (S)
32 line plan macjet – 22 (s).
Page 33: Line Plan Macjet – 24 (M)
33 line plan macjet – 24 (m).
Page 34: Line Plan Macjet – 26 (L)
34 line plan macjet – 26 (l).
Page 35: Line Plan Macjet – 28 (Xl)
35 line plan macjet – 28 (xl).
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36 line plan macjet – 31 (xxl).
Page 37: Components of The Check
37 manual for paramotoring glider checks check-intervals all paramotoring gliders used in flight must be checked at least every 24 months. For paramotoring gliders used by paramotoring schools the period is 12 months. Personnel authorised to carry out checks a valid flying license and training cours...
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38 manual for paramotoring glider checks 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 according to the method of certification. Rib numbering begins in the middle of canopy and leads to the...
Page 39: Test Flight Certificate
39 test flight certificate paramotoring glider type: macjet – serial number: _________________________________ test flown on: _________________________________ by mac para technology _________________________________ confirmation by dealer: _________________________________ technical specification p...
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