MAC PARA VELVET User Manual

Summary of VELVET

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    Mac para technology ltd. 1. Máje 823 756 61 rožnov pod radhoštìm czech republic tel.: +420 571 842 235 tel./fax: +420 571 842 332 e-mail: mailbox@macpara.Cz www.Macpara.Com u s e r m a n u a l.

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    Contents general ..................................................................................................................... 2 introduction ............................................................................................................ 2 operating limits .........................

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    3 warning and safety precautions the buyer of this product accepts full responsibility for all risks associated with paragliding or paramotoring inclusive of injury and death. Any inadequate use or misuse increases the risks considerably. The buyer should be aware of the need to complete a paraglidi...

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    5 speed system to fly faster than trim speed the velvet is equipped with a foot operated original speed system. When in use, it lowers the angle of attack. Velvet is designed with a 5-riser system to further improve safety. Velvet has a wide speed range. The highly effective speed system of the velv...

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    7 strong, take some of the pressure out of the canopy by taking in one or both of the brake- lines (or the c-risers). Always fly with sufficient clearance from the terrain. The velvet glides best with closed trimmers and open brakes, descends best with lightly applied brakes. In turbulence fly with ...

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    9 collapse of the canopy remember this is a high performance paraglider with corresponding reactions to disturbances in the air. Whenever in doubt, let up the brakes and let the glider fly. The glider has a high internal pressure, resistance to tucking and very high degree of passive safety. It is r...

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    12 11 recovery release the riser at first rapidly but then gently. After the b-line stall on no account just let go of the b-risers, as this can cause overloading. As soon as the risers have been released, the velvet will usually fly normally of its own accord. Otherwise you have three possibilities...

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    13 recovery let go fluently both brakes simultaneously until 90% of leading edge reopen, then release brakes rapidly. The glider ends the full stall on its own slightly surging forward. Velvet has very effective spiral dive. This allows rapid descent without stalling. Initiation weight-shift and pul...

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    15 material description fabric of canopy suspension lines bridle (attachment lines) riser thread maillons ncv - porcher marine wassoilles rue du ruisseau b.P. 710 38290 st. Quentin fallavier, france top surface - skytex s 09017 e77a, e38a - 100% nylon 6.6 , 33 dtex, 40 g/m bottom surface - skytex s ...

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    17 line plan ac b r2 2 b r2 b r1 b r3 b r4 b r5 b r6 b r8 b r9 b r1 8 b r1 9 b r7 b r2 0 b r1 2 b r1 3 m b r b r2 1 b r1 0 b r1 1 b r1 7 b r1 6 b r1 5 b r1 4 b r2 3 a 1 5 a 2 1 a 1 8 m a 3 a 2 4 a 2 7 a 1 2 a 9 a 6 a 4 m a 2 m a 1 m c 2 m c 1 c 2 c 4 c 6 c 9 c 1 2 c 1 5 c 1 8 c 2 1 c 2 4 c 2 7 s ta ...

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    19 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 are the basis for permission to...

  • Page 12: Velvet

    Technical data glider type: serial number: test flown on: confirmation by dealer: test flight certificate made by mac para technology velvet paramotoring velvet velvet velvet velvet size 21 23 26 29 zoom flat [%] 90,6 95 100 105 area flat [m 2 ] 21,46 23,60 26,15 28,83 area projected [m 2 ] 18,59 20...