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1. Pulling brake on one side too fast or too hard can result in a negative spin During a spin the canopy turns relatively fast around the centre section of the canopy while the inner wing flies backwards hence the term negative There are two usual reasons for an unintentional spin One brake line is being pulled down too far and too fast e g when inducing a spiral dive When flying at low speed one side is being braked too hard e g when thermaling To recover from an unintentional spin the pulled down brake line should be immediately released assoonasaspinis suspected The canopy willaccelerate and return toits normal straight and stable flying position without losing too much height Ifthe spinis allowed to develop for some time the glider surges a long way forward on one side and a dynamic asymmetric collapse or a line over can occur Gently apply the brakes to avoid side or central collapse of the canopy and the possibility of a cravat one of the tips becoming entangledinthelines See partcollapses 9 1 9 2 9 3 WARNINGI If you are LOW and are in an unintentional spin or if the canopy is caughtina cravat USE YOURRESERVE 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 be quite2. nylon 6 6 33 Dtex 40 g m Ribs SKYTEX 40 E38A 100 nylon 6 6 33 Dtex 40 g m Reinforcement Main Ribs Grille Polyester 200 g m Reinforcement Ribs W382 Polyester 180 g m Lines EDELMAN RIDDER CO Achener Weg 66 D 88316 ISNY IM ALLGEAU GERMANY Upper lines Aramid Polyester A 6843 060 Breaking Load 60 kg Upper lines Aramiyd Polyester A 6843 080 Breaking Load 80 kg Upper lines Aramid Polyester A 6843 120 Breaking Load 120 kg Brake lines Dynema Polyester A 7850 100 Breaking Load 100 kg Main lines C1 D2 D3 Aramid Polyester A 7343 140 Breaking Load 140 g Main lines C2 C3 Aramid Polyester A 6843 160 Breaking Load 160 g Main lines D1 Aramid Polyester A 6843 080 Breaking Load 80 g Main lines A1 B1 Aramid Polyester A 7343 190 Breaking Load 190 kg Main lines A2 A3 B2 B3 Aramid Polyester A 7343 230 Breaking Load 230 kg Wing tip line Aramid Polyester A 6843 060 Breaking Load 60 kg Main brake line Dynema Polyester A 7850 240 Breaking Load 240 kg Attachment straps STAP a s 407 80 VILEMOV CZECH REPUBLIC STAP POLYESTERBRIDLE 13 mm Breaking Load 70 kg Risers MOUKA TISNOV ltd Korab 133 66601 Ti nov Czech Republic Polyester 367 040 025 912 25x1 5 mm Breaking Load 800 kg Thread AMANN SPONIT Itd Dobronick 635 148 25 PRAHA 4 CZECH REPUBLIC Lines SYNTON 60 Main lines SERABOND 60 Canopy SYNTON 40 Riser SYNTON 30 Rapid links ELAIR SERVIS CZECH REPUBLIC NIRO TRIANGLE 200
3. 7210 7285 Full line lengths Envy 2 31 XL All lengths are measured from the loop of the main line up to the attachment point on the canopy Brake lines are measured from the main brake line up to the trailing edge Center A B c D E BR 7844 7735 7818 7965 8051 9155 2 7723 7615 7693 7840 7919 8785 3 7764 7666 7742 7889 7955 8580 4 7697 7608 7673 7810 7876 8390 5 7587 7510 7562 7683 7728 8295 6 7602 7532 7579 7682 7712 8140 7 7453 7392 7438 7488 7960 8 7272 7228 7261 7300 7870 9 7199 7165 7174 7207 7865 10 7136 7096 7100 7750 Stab 11 6939 6811 6789 6802 7690 7600 7570 7650 29 Risers s lenghts Envy 2 A A1 B C D Trim position 525 525 525 525 525 Accelerated 375 375 425 470 525 The lengths are measured from main attachment point to the lower edge of rapid links 30 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 are the basis for permission to carry out paraglider checks Identification of glider Anidentity sticker with details of certification and serial number is attached to the glider Components of the check Porosity The porosity should be checked with a porosity meter JDC Compare the resultant data with the producer s manual Porosity measu
4. 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 surging pendulum effect a recovery may be more dangerous than a hard landing in parachutal stall 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 strength until the canopy is stabilized directly overhead This usually takes 3 6 seconds The Envy 2 generally flies backwards during a full stall but doesn t always form a front rosette A frontal rosette can be formed by entering the full stall slowly When entering braking fast the canopy will not always form the desired front rosette Attention Always apply both brakes evenly To recover from a full stall Smoothly release both brakes simultaneously until 90 of leading edge reopens then release brakes rapidly The glider ends the full stall on its own without surging forward WARNING If the brakes are released rapidly and asymmetrically the glider may surge almost 90 and suffer an extensive asymmetric collapse The danger of overcorrecting and overreacting exists during all extreme flight manoeuvres Thus any corrective action must be gentle and steady and done with feel 17 Spin or negative spin
5. both sides will reduce the lateral pendulum motions and simultaneously accelerate re inflation The Envy 2 generally self recovers from an initiated front tuck When having a very large front tuck a frontal rosette can happen the wingtips move forwards shaping a horseshoe Gentle braking can avoid this deformation A quick recognition of the situation and a quick reaction by braking on both sides as long as the collapsed wing is behind the pilot helps the recovery and limits the altitude loss 16 Parachutal stall deep stall In a parachutal stall the paraglider has no forward momentum combined with a high descent rate A parachutal stall can be caused by among other reasons a too slow exit from a B line stall or severe turbulence Porous canopies UV influence or canopies out of trim stretched or shrunken lines are much more susceptible to a parachutal stall and therefore should not be flown These are some of the reasons regular checks should be carried out on your glider A wet canopy or temperatures below zero centigrade 0 C may also cause a stable parachutal stall The Envy 2 will usually spontaneously recover from a parachutal stall within 2 3 seconds If the canopy remains in a parachutal stall it is sufficient to gently push both Arisers forward or to push the accelerator 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
6. dynamic 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 Envy 2 is not designed to be used for aerobatics Alternative emergency steering If for some reason it becomes impossible to control the Envy 2 with the brake lines the D risers may be used to steer and land the canopy Attention Of course the range is much shorter 10 15 cm then with the brakes It is also possible to control the direction of the flight by pulling on a stabilizer line or by weight shifting 18 RAPID DESCENTS 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 glider By tensing ones abdominal muscles and a higher body tension you can to some extent resist the high G forces Don t forget proper breathing As soon as any even slight light dizziness or impaired vision is noticed the spiral should be exited immediately The Envy 2 has a very effective spiral dive This allows rapid descent without stalling To enter a spiral dive the pilot should weight shift on one side while slowly pulling the brake gradually on the same side as weight shifting During a spiral dive the angle of bank can be controlled by increas
7. hours Finally connect the risers to your harness with the main karabiners Check carefully that they are properly closed Attention Never fly with an open main karabiner Do not take off if you find any damage on your equipment Having unpacked and laid out the paraglider in a slight horseshoe pattern the following checks must be made Checklist Preparing the wing canopy without any damage risers without damage maillons quick links closed tight e e stitching of the main lines near the risers are o k all main lines run free from the riser to the canopy brake lines are free Putting on the harness rescue handle and deployment pins secure e buckles leg front riser closed mainkarabiners Before takeoff speed system mounted and connected properly risers not twisted brake handle in hands brake lines free pilot s position relative to the wing centred all lines same tension wind direction obstacles on the ground free airspace 11 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 will tension before the ones at the wing tips Thus the canopy inflates evenly and an easy launch in the desired direction is guaranteed All lines and risers should be careful
8. is easy to put your feet into the stirrup in flight but still short enough to allow full speed system travel Use of 2 stirrups in a ladder fashion can enable you to reach the full range if your legs are not long enough Ensure both cords on the stirrup are of egual length to avoid putting a turn in the glider 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 karabiners Then attach the Brummel hook on the end of each speed system cord to the Brummel hook on the end of the cord which runs through the 2 pulleys on the A risers Ensure that the speed system is untangled and operates freely before flying AA1BC D AA1B C D brakeline 4 pulley Change of the angle of attack magnet gt button brake handle Color marking Pulley au Accelerator 8 Loop for main karabineer Trimm Accelerated position position 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 Top Sail Trailing Edge SKYTEX 40 E38A 100 nylon 6 6 33 Dtex 40 g m Bottom Sail SKYTEX 40 E38A 100 nylon 6 6 33 Dtex 40 g m Main ribs Diagonals SKYTEX 40 E29A 100
9. is equipped with a stirrup operated speed system which returns automatically to normal position when the stirrup is released The serial risers of the Envy 2 do not have a lockable trimmer The speed system affects the A A1 B and C risers and changes the angle of attack In normal flight all risers have an overall length of 50 cm without quick links When the stirrup is pushed out the A risers are shortened by up to a maximum of 15 cm the A1 risers are shortened by up to a max of 15 cm the B risers by up to a max of 10 cm the C risers by up to a max of 5 5 cm the D risers retain their original length These measurements influence the certification An incorrectly fitted soeed system causes loss of certification Fitting the speed system Most modern harnesses have pulleys attached for speed system fitting In case not it is important to attach pulleys sewn on tabs in such a way that they allows the pilot to maximize the power vector of his her legs without pushing back in the harness The Envy 2 speed system including Brummel hooks supplied must be assembled as per instructions The speed system cord is firmly attached use bowline or other nonslip knot to the foot stirrup webbing or alloy bar The other end of the cord is run through a pulley on the harness and then in an upward direction to be then firmly attached to the Brummel hooks 6 The length of the cord leading to the stirrup should be adjusted so that it
10. the turn is determined by the amount of inside brake pulled and weight shift A stalling wing tip announces itself by a gentle surge backwards of the wingtip If this occurs you will need to release the brakes immediately In case it is impossible to control the Envy 2 with the brake lines the D risers may be used to steer and land the canopy Attention Pulling brake too fast or too hard can result in the canopy entering a negative spin 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 remain above the pilot In turbulent flight if the canopy pendulums forward this should be corrected by prompt braking A pendulum movement of the canopy backwards is corrected by releasing the brakes in good time This is part of basic active flying Approach and Landing To avoid excessively demanding situations on the approach to landing it is important to initiate the process at an adequate altitude This leaves you enough time to observe and appropriately deal with wind direction and any other aircraft in your vicinity The Envy 2 is easy to land The final leg of the landing approach must be into the wind During this final glide the paraglider should be decelerated slowly and at approximately one meter above the gr
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12. Brake lines are measured from the main brake line up to the trailing edge Center u ON O O R ON 6835 6730 6766 6707 6612 6625 6495 6337 6273 6218 6047 7171 7061 7098 7037 6937 6950 6814 6649 6582 6524 6345 6741 6636 6680 6630 6544 6563 6442 6299 6244 6184 5936 7072 6962 7009 6956 6866 6886 6758 6609 6551 6488 6228 6813 6704 6746 6687 6590 6604 6482 6327 6251 6187 5916 7148 7034 7078 7016 6914 6929 6801 6638 6559 6492 6207 28 6940 6831 6871 6805 6695 6694 6525 6361 6281 5927 7281 7167 7209 7140 7024 7023 6846 6674 6589 6219 7015 6899 6928 6862 6734 6721 7360 7239 7270 7201 7066 7052 BR 7950 7625 7450 7285 7200 7040 6885 6810 6805 6755 6700 6640 6615 6685 BR 8350 8010 7820 7650 7565 7405 7240 7160 7155 7085 7025 6965 6940 7010 Fullline lengths Envy 2 28 L All lengths are measured from the loop of the main line up to the attachment point on the canopy Brake lines are measured from the main brake line up to the trailing edge Center A B C D E BR 1 7470 7367 7446 7585 7667 8700 2 7355 7252 7327 7466 7541 8345 3 7394 7301 7373 7510 7573 8150 4 7330 7246 7308 7438 7501 7970 5 7226 7152 7202 7317 7360 7880 6 7240 7173 7218 7316 7346 7715 7 7098 7040 7084 7131 7545 8 6926 6884 6915 6952 7460 9 6856 6824 6832 6864 7455 10 6796 6758 6762 7360 Stab 11 6609 6487 6466 6478 7300 7235
13. MAC PARA TECHNOLOGY LTD Tel 420 571 842 235 1 maje 823 Tel fax 420 571 842 332 756 61 Ro nov pod Radho t m e mail mailbox macpara cz Czech Republic www macpara com a lt R Va lt 2 r Lu V 3 w M Version 1 0 Stand 30 05 2009 Contents Ge erali uszach obi ay Need he ce wy wada izy dwa daw yada nee 2 Iri sje fe o n MAME eaa O cai E tes saa cseesua vetavs fadaas tees ed seavectates tatecteiasteasvease 2 OperatiRGIIMIIS uazie ita ai savas suns erty ERASER A OPG EE RACJA 3 Overall plat zeszyt zoo W dala Edi ywa EE ai iaai 4 Technical Description ozeescezecz dice cii PoE Era Sosa ELE too E Ano ae wek SE OE yL Ewa ESEE UAE 5 Rigging syStemiiu stunt R O R O EZ O RS 5 Speed System ina iii Nari da rka sid EJ SET a ESA 6 Materials scsccscisasiessccsesssssiscisasassscesassasdescrsesscssasansciecisabsasasicesssscascnnataassianesarsessaaisaneis 8 Technical specifications avcisessessscesrsdecsesuisncnscndensctecaeseonssceddadecsntbedencsncrssedreasieadieees 9 Harness cliscssivsieeiccccevusshdenccdcencecacusseateodsiectendecensondendssdevendtusaeuedactestseuadeeabdousoeisudseuesee 9 Checks on the new paraglider sccccscccicctccsiesicesesiecdenseceseaesteecsecdsseescuesucecusutscensececeaces 10 Adjusting brake lines 2 2 2 2n emnessnesnae amen sean Ae RAK SARA AKASA ESSE ASK A ES a DANO AAA 10 Flying the Envy 2 ccecsitssccssctscssnsndecncccsassarndssecssnasevssesseecsessisaarv
14. Max Load 200 kg TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS High Performance glider Envy 2 Envy 2 Envy 2 Envy 2 size 23 25 28 31 Zoom flat 91 5 96 100 105 Area flat m7 23 15 25 76 27 95 30 81 Area projected m7 20 98 23 34 25 33 27 93 Span flat m 11 53 12 16 12 67 13 30 Aspect ratio flat 5 74 5 74 5 74 5 74 Root cord m 2 56 2 70 2 81 2 95 Cells 56 56 56 56 Weight kg 5 80 6 0 6 25 6 6 Weight range kg 65 83 77 97 88 110 105 135 Min speed km h 23 25 23 25 23 25 23 25 Trim speed km h 36 38 36 38 36 38 36 38 Max speed accelerator km h 50 53 50 53 50 53 50 53 Glide ratio 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 Min Sink rate m s 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Pilot approx 17 to 20kg of equipment including wing The Envy 2 is certified with LTF GH type certified harnesses Nearly all harnesses available on the market are GH These GH harnesses are different to GX harnesses which have a lower attachment point for the main karabiners and effective cross bracing The Envy 2 was not tested with harnesses with an effective cross bracing system Any certified harness with a hang point at about chest height may be used with the Envy 2 37 50cm over seat plate The distance between left and right main karabiners should be between 45 and 60cm depending on the size of the pilot and the type of the harness Please note the hang point position changes the position of the brakes relative to the pilot s body CHECKS ON THE NEW PARAGLIDER Before deliver
15. The faster the canopy is flown the more dynamic the collapses and stalls will be and the more skill will be required for quick recoveries Therefore do not use speed system in turbulent conditions close to the ground or near other airspace users Always fly with sufficient clearance from the terrain and always keep the brake handles in your hands To use the speed system simply place your feet on the stirrup and push forward in a horizontal plane If a loss of back pressure ofthe stirrup on your legs is noticed this is a warning that the canopy is probably about to collapse Release the stirrup and thus the speed system immediately With this feeling you may actually prevent most collapses from happening while using the speed system If a collapse should still occur release the speed system immediately and correct the collapse as described below Attention Do not apply brakes when fully accelerated Braking increases lift near the trailing edge The main lift point moves backwards Due to this the wing can loose stability for a shorttime 13 Steering turns The Envy 2 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 of weight shift and pulling on the inside brake line is the most efficient turning method whereby the radius of
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17. d 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 inthe middle of canopy andleads to the wingtip Measured full lengths should be documented in the inspection record and are compared with certified full line lenghts protocol Lengths should not differ by more than 20 mm The opposite sides shouldbe checked for symmetry Canopy line attachment points check Attachment points should be checked for damage and stretching Defects loops and flares shouldbe repaired Canopy fabric check Ribs diagonal ribs top and bottom surface should be checked Any damage to sewing or tears tothe fabric which could influence flying characteristics mustbe repaired Lines All lines should be checked for tears breaks any damage to the sheath or signs of wear Special attention should be paid to the sewing of the line loops Damaged lines must be replaced Theresults shouldbe documentedinthe inspection record Connector check Allline carabineers trimmers if used speed systems and pulleys should be inspected for visibledamage Openorimproperly securedconnectors shouldbe securedin accordance withthe producers recommendations Risers Both risers shouldbe checked for tears signs of wear or any damage and measured witha pullof5daN strength Measured datashouldbedocumentedintheinspectionrecord The difference mustnotbe higherthen5mmw
18. desired To avoid this walk uphill following the canopy during inflation As this launch technique can be difficult and turning the wrong way can result in the pilot taking off with twisted risers It is recommended to practice the reverse launch on a training hill or slight slope first When deflating the canopy in strong winds or aborting a launch use the C or D risers not the brakes Using the brakes in strong wind will cause more lift lifting the pilot up and dragging him her much further back If you let the brake handles go out of your hands during take off take care that the brake line is nottwisted around the brake pulley Flight The glider is delivered with a standard set up and its speed can reach 36 38 km h depending on the weight of the pilot Always fly with sufficient clearance from the terrain The Envy 2 glides best with open brakes descends best with lightly applied brakes In turbulence fly with brakes lightly applied 10 15 cm to avoid canopy collapse If the canopy pendulums forward this should be corrected by prompt braking A pendulum movement of the canopy backwards is corrected by loosening the brakes in good time Ina calm air the Envy 2 can reach its minimum speed depending on the wing loading by application of 60cm up to 65cm of the brake range Accelerated Flight When flying with the speed system applied the angle of attack is lower and the canopy can collapse more easily than in normal trim flight
19. e outside wing pull the outside A lines When the pilot holds the outside A1 risers on both sides and pulls them down the Envy 2 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 shifting the canopy remains steerable 19 In order to increase the sink rate as well as the horizontal speed this manoeuvre should be done together with use of the speed system Apply the speed system after big ears are induced step into the speed bar before you grab the outer A1 risers Big ears substantially reduces the risk of canopy stability problems in turbulent air To exit Big ears release the A1 risers The canopy does slowly self recover If not or to auicken the recovery the pilot can gently apply brakes to the glider WARNING Never do big ears in spirals as this may drastically reduce the number of lines taking the already high loads causing structural failure Attention All rapid descent technigues should first be practised in calm air and with sufficient height so the pilot can use them in emergency situations By far the best technigue is to fly correctly and safely so you never have to descend rapidly B line stalls To induce a B line stall symmetrically pull down slowly on both B risers until the canopy folds parallel to its long axis The airflow over the top surface is almost fully detached and
20. emember this is a glider with unspectacular reactions to disturbances in the air Whenever in doubt raise 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 recommended that at this stage you already practise an active flying style The key to active piloting is keeping the glider above your head at all times We recommend in principle that you hold the brake handle in your hand whenever possible or fly with your hands through the brake handles to allow you to react immediately to any possible disturbances WARNINGI If you fly with your hands through the brake handles you may lose valuable time in activating the rescue system 15 Asymmetric collapse Anegative angle of attack can cause all or partof the leading edge of the Envy 2to collapse e g inturbulentair Basically the Envy 2willre open spontaneously from closures of upto 70 with achange of direction of upto 180 The time this takes and the associated height loss can however be noticeably reduced by appropriate action by the pilot Apply opposite brake on the inflated side the outside of the curve to stop the turning movement of the canopy This should be accompanied by appropriate weight shift If you react immediately 30 brake on the open side should suffice to hold the canopy on a straight course Inthe event of a big collapse this braking should be applied very carefully to avoid sta
21. flight Apart from this there are no special procedures MOTORISED FLIGHT 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 current legality of motorized flight WARNING The Envy 2 is not suitable for jumps from aircraft WARNING The Envy 2 is not designed to be used for aerobatics EXTREME FLYING MANOEUVRES This section describes flying conditions which can be deliberately induced or which can develop unintentionally due to turbulence or pilot error Any pilot who flies through turbulence is sure to be faced with these special flight conditions at some point So take a good look at these flight manoeuvres or prepare for them by SIV safety training over water Mastering these flying conditions significantly improves your active flight safety Sufficient height as well as the carrying of a reserve parachute is imperative WARNING All the critical flight conditions described here require thorough knowledge otherwise carrying them out may be very dangerous Sufficient height above the ground is imperative Bear in mind that all disturbances of the canopy can increase the sink rate by 2 10 m sec depending on the degree of disturbance Carrying out these manoeuvres wrongly may lead to acrash R
22. fort of inflation keep applying forward pressure on the A risers pushing them forward not pulling down until the pressure on the Arisers eases The canopy should now be directly over the pilot s head As soon as the glider is above you stop pulling on the A risers A good progressive run ensures your Envy 2 will inflate and come up equally and quickly Should the canopy surge forward control it by braking gently Now do a visual check upwards to ensure the canopy is completely open otherwise abort the take off Only then is the final decision to continue the launch taken If anything is not completely safe the launch should be aborted Now accelerate continuously until you lift off It is easier to take off in a light headwind if after reaching minimum flying speed you apply the brakes slightly After the take off gently release the brakes again The paraglider should be braked gently to stabilize the glider and possibly correct for drift Moving the pilot s body to the centre of the glider is the best method of correction if there is sufficient room 12 WARNING Do not use the forward launch in very strong winds Make sure you don t pull the risers too much towards yourself or downwards as this can result in a frontal collapse orin an asymmetric take off The Envy 2 is easy to reverse launch When doing a reverse launch or when launching in strong winds the paraglider can possibly surge forward more guickly or lift off sooner than
23. fter contact with salt water Also check canopy material after water landings as waves can place uneven forces and cause cloth to distort in specific areas Always remove gliders from the water by holding only the trailing edge e Prevent lines from catching on anything as they may be over stretched Do not step onto the lines Although the lines were tested with a bending test they can be damaged if stepped on whilst on a hard surface or if they come into contact with sharp objects Do not always fold the canopy symmetrically to the centre cell as this can cause constant stress on the centre cell centre cell always to the outside Clean the paraglider with water and a soft sponge Do not use any chemicals or spirits for cleaning as these can permanently damage the cloth 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 materials of the paraglider are temperature sensitive Avoid subjecting your wing to high temperatures e g the luggage space of a parked car in the sun When sending your wing as a parcel take extra care with packing Repairs and checks Tears in the canopy must be professionally sewn Adhesive patches are only adequate for very minor damage Repairs
24. hencomparedto specified lengths Finalcheck The glider sticker and check sticker must be inspected for readability and correctness The check must be documented with date signature and stamp on the canopy and in the usermanual 32 CHECKS TEST FLIGHT CERTIFICATE Name Company Date Signature amp Stamp Paraglider type E N VY 2 Serial number Test flown on by MAC PARA TECHNOLOGY Confirmation by dealer TECHNICAL DATA 33
25. ing or reducing the amount of inside brake When spiral diving the Envy 2 it is recommended that the outside brake is lightly applied This helps stabilize the wing and enables an easier and safer exit from the spiral To exit release the inside brake slowly The Envy 2 did not show a tendency to remain in a stable spiral during testing At high sink speeds or if the pilot keeps his weight on the inside the wing can stay in a continued deep spiral and has to be actively exited This is done by weight shifting to the outside and gentler braking of the outside wing WARNING Nearly all gliders will have a tendency to stay in the spiral if the sink rate exceeds around 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 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 the gliders behaviour A pilot who is dehydrated or not accustomed to spiralling can lose consciousness in a steep spiral dive Bigears 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 technigue is used to guickly and horizontally exit a dangerous area in the desired direction In order to collapse th
26. lling the remaining inflated wing The pilot s correction 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 pilot does not correct the Envy 2 usually self recovers However if it does not self recover and the pilot does not correct the canopy can enterastable spiraldive Cravat Line over In the event of some lines becoming tangled during flight caused by whatever the following actionis recommended The pilot stabilizes the glider by gently applying the brakes Please be aware that in this condition the brake pressure can be higher and the brake travel shorter Without pilot input a line over will result in a stable spiral dive Here are the various options to untangle a line over pumping the collapsed side pulling the stabilizer line or lines causing the problem should both measures fail it may be possible to untangle the line over by inducing a full stall This manoeuvre however should only be carried out by advanced pilots with experience in extreme flight situations and with sufficient altitude available Attention If these manoeuvres fail or if in any doubt the pilot should instantly use their emergency parachute system 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
27. ly untangled and arranged in a way that they do not catch on anything It is equally important to untangle the brake lines so that they are clear and can not catch on any thing during launch The brake lines should run freely through the pulleys to the trailing edge of the canopy Make sure the risers are not twisted this can prevent the brake lines from running freely through their pulleys Itis often impossible to untangle lines during flight 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 Envy 2 is very easy to launch This is possible in almost all wind conditions except strong headwinds Before take off recheck the canopy the direction of the wind and the air space around you When the pilot is ready to take off he she holds all A risers and the brake handles in each hand To facilitate differentiation between the risers the A lines including the sleeves on the A risers are coloured red Before take off place yourself centrally at the gliders axis Let the B C and D risers fall into the crook of your arm and hold the A risers with arms outstretched behind you Pull up the canopy dynamically using the A risers The stronger the headwind the less run up you need to pull the canopy up After the initial ef
28. mum by keeping the paraglider packed away when not in use Even when packed in the bag do not leave it in the sun Keep the canopy and lines clean as dirt may penetrate into the fibre and damage the lines or the cloth Ensure thatthe lines are not folded tightly It s extremely important to avoid any sharp bending of the lines especially the main lines Pay careful attention to the lines to avoid damaging them Any over stretching of lines apart from the strain imposed during normal flight should be avoided as over stretching is irreversible Be careful not to allow snow sand or stones to enter inside the canopy s cells the weight can change the angle of attack or even stall the glider additionally the sharp edges can destroy the cloth Check line lengths after tree or water landings They can stretch or shrink lines Never drag the wing over rough ground This will damage the cloth on the wear points When preparing the wing on a takeoff with rough ground don t pull the wing over it i e by pulling the brakes Please try to pack the wing on soft ground Uncontrolled strong wind takeoffs or landings can result in the leading edge of the canopy hitting the ground at high speed which may cause rips in the profile and damage the rib material e Clean the paraglider with fresh water after contact with salt water Salt water crystal can reduce line strength even after rinsing in fresh water Replace lines immediately a
29. nd bottom panels alongside the openings and running the length of the trailing edge defines the wingspan together with an optimized sail tension this guarantees a high form stability Large cross ports allow effective airflow inside the canopy providing good re inflation without reducing the profile accuracy The Envy 2 is mainly made of the proven Nylon fabrics Porcher Marine Skytex Rip stop 9092 E85A 901 7 E38A and 9017 E29A Like any synthetic material this can deteriorate through excessive exposure to UV Rigging system The lines of the Envy 2 are made of proven strong and stretch resistant Polyester HMA Aramid Kevlar yellow core lines and PES Dynema white core lines The entire rigging system comprises individual suspension lines looped and stitched at each end The Aramid main lines have strengths from 140 up to 230 kg The Aramid cascade lines have strengths from 60kg up to 120 kg The Dynema brake lines have strengths from 100kg up to 240 kg The suspension lines are comprised of cascaded top lines attached to the under surface cascaded middle lines cascade 2 to 2 top lines together on middle main lines and main lines Main lines lead to the quick link a Maillon which connects lines and risers The stabilizer lines connect the upper stabilizer lines on the outer 5 suspension points with the quick link The brake lines are not l
30. oad carrying suspension lines They lead from the trailing edge of the canopy to the main brake lines and run through the pulleys on the D risers to the brake handles 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 especially when fully accelerated This trimming should not be altered For differentiation purposes the A lines are coloured red the brake lines are orange all remaining lines are yellow Also the main suspension loop on the bottom of the riser is covered red This is where the main karabiner should be hooked in which then in turn connects the risers to the harness The Envy 2 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 while outermost A main lines are attached to A1 risers The 3 B main lines and the stabilizer lines are attached to the B riser The 3 C main lines to the C riser The 3 D main lines to the D riser The main brake lines leads through the pulleys on the D riser The line connections are made to triangular Maillons quick links fitted with a rubber o ring in the form of a figure eight which prevents any slipping of the lines on the quick link See line plan for details Speed system The Envy 2
31. ound according to conditions the pilot should flare the canopy The glider may climb again gaining height if too much brake is used too early Strong wind landings require correspondingly less brake Do not apply full brake before the pilot is safely on the ground The final glide during the landing approach should be straight and not marked by steep or alternating turns as these can result in a dangerous pendulum effect near the ground Attention Do not allow the canopy to fall onto the leading edge with energy This can destroy the material and affects the life of the ribs at the leading edge 14 TOWING The Envy 2 is certified for towing The Envy 2 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 Envy 2 has no tendencies towards deep stall parachuting Therefore we allow tow launched flights with a similar technigue to that described above There is sufficient margin to counter steer the glider in a normal towing situation Make sure you use proper eguipment experienced personnel and all relevant safety precautions for towing We recommending the use of a winching adapter this should be mounted on the upper end of the main karabiner WARNING Please always ensure that the brake lines are adjusted to the lengths recommended here Setting them shorter could lead to a tendency to stall during towed
32. raglider airworthiness The paraglider carries no warranty The author assumes thatthe pilotis in possession of a valid paragliding licence for glider s category insurance etc Before delivery as well as during production each paraglider goes through a strict visual inspection and is test flown by your dealer Stamps on the placard together with a completed test flight certificate confirm this Check that the paraglider has been test flown before your first take off If it has not consult your dealer Any inadequate use or misuse increases the risks considerably The Envy 2 must not be used outside the certified weight range The Envy 2 must not be used during rain or snow fall The Envy 2 must not be used in high or gusty winds The Envy 2 must not be used in cloud and fog The Envy 2 must not be used by pilots without sufficient knowledge or experience If after carefully reading this handbook you still have questions suggestions or criticism regarding this product do not hesitate to contact your dealer or us We will be glad to help and advice MAC PARA wish you many pleasant flights with your Envy 2 Operating limits The Envy 2 has been tested by certification laboratory European Para Academy to LTF 2 EN C category The Envy 2 is certified for solo flight The Envy 2 has been load and shock tested and passed with a load corresponding to 8G of the maximum weight in flight 137 kg Its flying tests have shown that the glider remain
33. res 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 at 25 of the span One additional measurement should be made on the top surface of the wing tip The identified time should be higher than 30 second JDC In the event of the result being less than 30 seconds the result of the check is a fail Overall strength check The check of canopy strength should be made with a Bettsometer B M A A approved Patent No GB 2270768 Clive Betts Sales On the top and bottom surfaces make small holes with a needle at the Aline attachment points The exact verification should be made in accordance with the Bettsometer user manual Line strength check Line strengths should be as specified in accordance with the certification requirements One main line should be taken from each array and have its strength checked with a tension meter Reguired strengths should be higher than A B main lines x measured value gt 8 x maximum take off weight and higher then 800 kg for the A B arrays C D mean lines x measured value gt 6 x maximum take off weight and higher then 600 kg for the A B arrays Replacements for damaged lines must be with new original lines Line lengths are taken from the lines data page 31 Line length measurement Lines should be separate
34. rnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnnunnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnn Aaa ANAWA 31 Components of the check ae eee eee aaa rasai aaa iana ee eee e iapa Eaa nadah 31 GENERAL Dear MAC PARA pilot We congratulate you on your purchase of a MAC PARA paraglider Extensive development work and numerous tests make the Envy 2 a high performance intermediate paraglider with maximum possible safety The Envy 2 is constructed for thermal and cross country flying and will enable pilots to get maximum enjoyment The Envy 2 offers very easy inflation and simple ground handling characteristics by take off excellent handling in flight and easy landing Please read this manual carefully before you start this way you will get the most out of your glider and enjoy many nice flights MAC PARA wish you many pleasant flights with your Envy 2 Please read this manual carefully and note following details Paragliding is a sport which demands besides the optimum equipment a high degree of attentiveness good judgement and theoretical knowledge Paragliding can be a dangerous sport which may lead to injury and death This paraglider meets atthe time of delivery requirements of the EN European Norm 926 or LTF German Certificate of Airworthiness Any alternations to the paraglider will render its certification invalid The use of this paraglider is solely at the user s own risk Manufacturer and distributor do not accept any liability Pilots are responsible for their own safety and their pa
35. s stable and controllable over a wide range of normal and abnormal flight conditions Nevertheless turbulence and gusting winds can lead to a partial or complete collapse of the canopy Therefore never fly in such conditions Any changes made to this paraglider invalidate the certificate of airworthiness OVERALL PLAN Top surface Glider s label on the central main rib Leading edge Bottom surface Trailing edge Stabilizer Brake line Main lines E Main brake line Brake handle Rapid links lt gt Main karabineer Risers TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION Construction of the canopy The canopy of the ENVY 2 consists of 56 cells over the wingspan The wingtips are slightly pulled down and this produces a kind of stabilizer The Envy 2 is a third rib diagonal construction paraglider Every main main rib is attached to the 4 or 5 suspension lines Between these main suspension ribs intermediate ribs are suspended by diagonal segments These diagonal ribs lead to top surface of canopy This construction ensures a smooth top surface and precise airfoil reproduction The internal reinforcements maintain the precise form of the canopy and provide stability The cell openings on the under surface of the profile s nose provide airflow into the glider Stretch resistant flares integrated with diagonal ribs at the suspension points ensure an even distribution of load throughout the canopy Astretch resistant Mylar strip on the top a
36. should only be carried out by the manufacturer distributor or authorized workshops Only original spare parts may be used The lines must be checked after every 50 hours flying time and whenever the flight behaviour changes Any changes to the canopy lines or risers except those approved by the manufacturer will void the certificate of airworthiness The Envy 2 must be checked as a minimum after two years or after 100 flying hours by the manufacturer or authorized workshops Disposal The synthetic materials used in a paraglider need professional disposal Please send disused canopies back to us we will dismantle and dispose of it In Conclusion The Envy 2 is a modern paraglider You will enjoy many safe years of flying with your Envy 2 if you look after it correctly and adopt a mature and responsible approach to the demands and dangers flying can pose It must be clearly understood that all air sports are potentially dangerous and that your safety is ultimately dependent upon you We strongly urge you to fly safely This includes your choice of flying conditions as well as safety margins during flying manoeuvres We recommend once more that you only fly with a certified harness reserve parachute and 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 Envy 2 is delivered with a stuff sack Velcro compression s
37. test results relate to this brake line adjustment This adjustment on the one hand allows sufficient brake to be applied during extreme flying situations and when landing while on the other hand it ensures that the canopy is not permanently braked especially when fully accelerated This trim should not be altered In extreme situations any other settings may lead to the glider reacting differently to versions which have been tested NOTE If in doubt about the brake line adjustment it is preferable to leave them too long as any necessary shortening can easily be achieved by wrapping them round your hand 10 FLYING THE ENVY 2 The following information must not under any circumstances be taken as a manual for practising paragliding We would like to advise you of the Envy 2 s features and important information for your flying and security Preparing for take off As for any aircraft a thorough pre flight check must be made prior to each flight on the Envy 2 Before every launch check lines risers and canopy for damage Do not launch with even the slightest damage 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 carefully Replace it if any damage is visible or generally after 300 flying
38. the canopy enters a vertical descent flight mode without forward movement Further pulling of the B risers reduces the surface area more and increases the sink rate Up to 8 m s Be careful pulling too far or too rapidly may cause a frontal horseshoe to form To exit from this flight mode release the B risers at first rapidly but then gently 1 sec The canopy surges forward re attaching the airflow over the top surface and resumes normal flight When the B risers are released the brakes should not be activated This will give the canopy the chance to gain speed and resume normal flight On exit from a B line stall on no account just release the B risers as this can cause overloading If canopy does not recover apply both brakes gently to recover or pull the A risers until the canopy regains forwardspeed Summary For all extreme manoeuvres and rapid descents please note e first practise manoeuvres with an instructor during safety training e before inducing any manoeuvre the pilot must check that there are no other airspace users below him e during the manoeuvre the pilot must have the canopy within his view 20 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 reduce UV exposure to a mini
39. trap MAC PARA backpack repair kit and user manual 22 TREATING NATURE WITH RESPECT Line plan Envy 2 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 takeoff 18 6 6 6 P R s area ZE fF v W o z z JE E A pb LINE PLANS M F X O gt gt Line descriptions gt The following printed line plans show the line configurations and line lengths j k le 7a AT W lt 405 0 4 gt gt E A TTE 3 E z S D s 3 s M EA sj ale 3 EJ 3 4 xk 4300 4300 4300 gt 4300 A wr A 8 244 1 251 3 59 0 66 5 27 T 129 0 253 5 28 23 24 1 8z z nu3 N gt gt LU o OL d lt gst s 991 V Z 7 p O Z ZZL ova L 99 lt oz lz IN GZ z Anuga A OSG A GN ee 3 gt 69 s SR al S S N L ovel s or 0007 x z 8 g s 08 v s 9z 8 S S68 x oz Le S O E T ETA GL lt 098 51 69 S ro gf p vo es 6 89 sss m 2
40. y 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 manoeuvres or after tree landings or similar Inspection of the canopy for tears or damage especially the seams which join the ribs to the upper and lower surfaces but also the area of the attachment tapes and brake line connections Inspection of the lines for damage to the stitches The line lengths must be checked after 50 hours flying time and whenever the flight behaviour of the glider changes Inspection of attachment tapes for damage to the stitches It is also important to check the attachment tapes and brake lines for tangles e Inspection of the risers for faultless condition Rapid links must be secured With even slight damage the glider loses its airworthiness ADJUSTING BRAKE LINES The brake lines lead from the trailing edge of the canopy to the main brake lines which then run through pulleys on the D risers to the brake handles A mark on the main brake line indicates the position of the brake handle The glider is delivered with a standard set up and its speed can reach 36 38 km h depending on the weight of the pilot The brake lines should always be adjusted so that the first brake lines just come under tension when the brake handles have been pulled 5 10 cm The
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