Summary of Marvel
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Page 2: Contents
2 contents general................................................................................................................... 3 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 marvel a very high performance paraglider with maximum possible safety. The marvel is constructed for thermal and cross-country flying, and will enable ...
Page 4: Operating Limits
4 (&( operating limits the marvel has been tested by certification laboratory european para academy to ltf/en-c category. The marvel is certified for solo flight. The marvel has been load and shock-tested and passed with a load corresponding to 8g of the maximum weight in flight 137 kg. Its flying t...
Page 5: Technical Description
5 technical description construction of the canopy: the canopy of the marvel consists of 75 cells over the wingspan. The wingtips are slightly pulled down and this produces a kind of stabilizer. The marvel is a third rib diagonal-construction paraglider. Every third main rib is attached to the 3 or ...
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 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 9: Technical Specifications
9 technical specifications high performance marvel marvel marvel marvel marvel size 23 25 27 29 38 zoom flat [%] 92,5 96,5 100 104 119 area flat [m 2 ] 23,10 25,14 27,00 29,2 38,23 area projected [m 2 ] 20,33 22,13 23,76 25,7 33,65 span flat [m] 12,24 12,77 13,23 13,76 15,74 span projected [m] 10,35...
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...
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11 (&( also check the maillons connecting the lines and the risers. They have to be closed tight. Put on the harness with maximum care and check the handle of the safety system and that all the flaps of the outer container are fastened securely and correctly. The main karabiner must also be checked ...
Page 12: Launch
12 (&( it is important that no lines are looped around the canopy. Also called a “line-over”, this may have disastrous consequences during take off. Finally connect the risers with your harness by using the main karabiners. Check carefully that they are closed properly. Launch the marvel is very eas...
Page 13: Flight
13 (&( flight 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. Always fly with sufficient clearance from the terrain. The marvel glides best with open brakes, descends best with lightly applied brakes. In turbulence fly with br...
Page 14: Approach and Landing:
14 (&( active flying (thermaling and soaring): in turbulent conditions the glider should be flown actively with brakes lightly applied to avoid canopy collapse. This improves stability by increasing the angle of attack of the canopy. The canopy should not rock back or surge forward much but should r...
Page 15: Extreme Flying Manoeuvres
15 note!! Although, motorized flight can be a great success due to the gliders very easy take-off characteristics, stability and good handling, always use a certified combination of engine - harness and glider. If in doubt check with your federation. Contact the manufacturer or importer for the curr...
Page 16: “Cravat” / Line-Over:
16 for direction can be aided by a pumping out the deflation; a slow, long pumping action of the brake of the deflated side of the wing helps the canopy to re-inflate. If the glider does not self recover and the pilot does not correct the canopy can enter a stable spiral dive! “cravat” / line-over: ...
Page 17: Full-Stall:
17 (&( attention! If brakes are applied while in a parachutal stall, the glider may suddenly enter a full stall! If a parachutal stall occurs on landing approach, the pilot should prepare for a hard landing and make a parachute roll landing. In close proximity to the ground, due to the forward surgi...
Page 18: Wingover:
18 (&( 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. Further increase of the angle of bank must be avoided, because any possible resulting collapse may b...
Page 19: Big Ears:
19 (&( attention! Due to energy retention, the glider will climb a lot after a deep spiral-dive release. If you apply inner brake and decelerate the glider for two or three turns, big pendulum effects can be avoided. Warning!! Practise spiralling with caution and lower sink-rates to get a feel for t...
Page 20: Summary:
20 (&( summary: for all extreme manoeuvres and rapid descents please note: • first practise manoeuvres with an instructor during safety training! • before inducing any manoeuvre the pilot must check that there are no other airspace users below him! • during the manoeuvre the pilot must have the cano...
Page 21: Storage:
21 (&( storage: • store the paraglider 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 has to be considered, that some m...
Page 22: Line Plan Marvel
22 line plan marvel.
Page 23: Components of The Check
23 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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24 (&( 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 wing tip. Measured full lengths s...
Page 25: Treating Nature With Respect
25 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!.
Page 26: Checks
26 checks name company date signature & stamp.
Page 27: Test Flight Certificate
27 test flight certificate paraglider type: marvel – serial number: ________________________________ test flown on: ________________________________ by mac para technology confirmation by dealer: ________________________________ technical data high performance marvel marvel marvel marvel marvel size...
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