MACFLY user manual
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1. Displacement Carburetor Power Ignition Starting Static thrust Gear reduction unit Propeller Cooling Clutch Fuel Oil Fuel tank Consumption Frame Harness Recommended pilot weight maximum recom mended Electric start option Propeller option Accessory option 125 cm3 54x54 Polini PWk24 21 5 HP at 8800 rpm Electronic Manual with Flash starter 64 KG with propeller 130 Helical teeth in oil bath with 3 43 reduction ratio Wooden propeller 125 cm Forced air Centrifugal in oil bath premium gasoline leaded or unleaded 2 synthetic oil 12 liters 3 to 4 liters hour Titanium cage diameter 138 cm removable cage 4 quarters SUP AIR sizeS M L 65 kg 90 kg No Carbon 125 or 130 cage bag travel bag covers propeller reserve parachute pocket 193 cm3 64x60 Polini PWk28 29 HP at 7400 rpm Electronic Manual with Flash starter 80 KG with propeller 130 Helical teeth in oil bath with 2 8 reduction ratio Carbon propeller 125 or 130 Forced air Centrifugal in oil bath premium gasoline leaded or unleaded 2 synthetic oil 12 liters 3 to 4 liters hour Titanium cage diameter 138 cm removable cage 4 quarters SUP AIR sizeS M L 75 kg 110 kg Yes tripale carbon propeller125 or 130 cage bag travel bag covers propeller reserve parachute pocket 244 cm3 72x60 Polini2. PWk28 36 HP at 7500 rpm Electronic Manual with Flash starter 90 KG with propeller 130 Helical teeth in oil bath with 2 8 reduction ratio tripale carbon propeller125 or 130 Liquid cooled Centrifugal in oil bath premium gasoline leaded or unleaded 2 synthetic oil 12 liters 3 to 4 liters hour Titanium cage diameter 138 cm removable cage 4 quarters SUP AIR sizeS M L 95 kg 130 kg Yes quadripale carbon 125 or 130 cage bag travel bag covers propeller reserve parachute pocket For more information about Polini engines please consult polini com website MACFLY USER MANUAL 3 1 Presentation of the frame cage assembly and disassembly The Macfly frame is made of titanium material which combines the lightness of aluminium and the resistance of stainless steel Grade 2 titanium was chosen in order to be TIG welded if needed Nevertheless you ll have to equip with a special welding rod that Macfly can provide you Your cage is composed of 4 parts fixed on the frame Begin the assembly with the 2 quarters of the lower cage assemble the parts and fasten the velcro straps 2 for each lower cage quarter Set up the supporting arch of the upper frame then the 2 quarters of the upper cage without forgetting the hand starter shackle on the upper part between the 2 cages You can also fix this shackle to the tita nium buckles welded on the upper part of
3. equipped as well as the spark plug noise suppressor when you move or store your PPG MACFLY USER MANUAL 10 Harness Pockets closed pilot s pockets too Straps in good condition Attachment points of the upper harness lower harness movable arms The rescue parachute container is closed properly Straps properly positioned attachment point Frame No deformation sufficient propeller passage Cages assembly Velcro straps Condition and tension of the net Check the flash starter shackle and pulley Rubber mounts attachments toward the engine Engine follow the fuel lines Tank petrol cap closed Condition of the fuel lines no leak far from the hot parts Carburetor and air box properly attached secured good condition of the bridles Noise suppressor properly fitted spark plug screwed Muffler no crack no leak spring tension rubber mounts Propeller hub screws no suspicious play or noise on the blades good condition of the leading edge Throttle handle the throttle lever and cable move smoothly and return naturally at idle stop button See the video on macflyparamoteur com MACFLY USER MANUAL 11 We strongly advise you not to start your engine on the ground without taking all the necessary cautions to prevent any accident We emphasize that starting the engine on the back is much less risky Ground starting process not recommended only if the engine
4. off with the choke in the ON position In order to reduce the risks of accidents you shouldn t completely warm up your engine on the ground Ground warming up aims at identifying any potential engine malfunctions noise vibration but especially to make sure to start the engine easily on your back Starting process on the back Straps closed take the throttle handle in your Incline the engine slightly on the right to take right hand and tighten properly the velcro strap easily the flash starter handle on the back of your hand Take the flash starter handle between the Pull the starter cord slowly until you feel resistance thumb and the forefinger of your right hand until you find compression stroke then pull quickly You can use your ringfinger or little finger to straight ahead Your two arms must be stretched accelerate slightly during starting With your After the compression stroke your engine should left hand grasp the spring on the flash starter start After starting the engine don t let the flash cord starter cord shoot back abruptly but let if rewind slowly If you let go the flash starter handle Don t pull the flash starter without having the abruptly it might damage the flash starter mecha handle in a good position with the stop button immediately accessible nism 4 a 4 N A X i M Ne fae z a H If you have chosen the option left hand handle proceed as described wi
5. the frame Proceed in reverse order for the disassembly If you have selected the propeller protective cover options cages bag or travel bag proceed as indicated in the photos MACFLY USER MANUAL Then finish fastening the Velcro straps There is an additional Velcro strap on the side of the throttle handle to prevent it from getting through the 2 cages and to avoid contact with the propeller 3 2 Movable arms adjustments and disassembly The gooseneck movable arms will enable you to have both comfort and harness reactivity Neither too high nor too low The two movable arms have a slight torsion on the left in order to reduce the engine torque when the propeller is rotating clockwise The movable arms are delivered with the manufacturer s standard adjustment and the position of the aluminium rings 1s identified by the marks on the tube The attachment point of the left ring is slightly different from the right one This setting adjusts the effects of engine torque difference between 10 and 20 mm You may have to change this adjustment slightly for differ ent reasons such as comfort pilot s weight or tandem flight which could slightly change your flight position or also to adjust your engine torque To do that proceed as follows A Adjustment of the propeller thrust axis The cage must be inclined from about 10 to 15 degrees according to the vertical of the level flight I
6. FLY USER MANUAL 3 3 Presentation of the harness and setting up on the frame The comfortable Sup Air harness was specially designed for paramotoring It includes different adjust ments that we ll explain in detail later in the chapter harness adjustments It is equipped with two remov able side pockets You may replace one side pocket by a specific pocket to install a pocket with a reserve parachute Attachment points of the harness on the frame On the upper part of the frame with two straps On the lower part of the frame with two straps These straps are used for the lateral stability of the frame on the back particularly during take off when torque is more perceptible during the acceleration phase The straps must be properly tightened With 2 quick release buckles on the lower part of the frame These straps are carrying straps and provide a backpack comfort the frame doesn t slide anymore on the lower back and it is well carried on the shoulders On the two moveable arms to fix the risers At the end of the moveable arms this is It is the centering axis of the machine where the pilot s weight is mainly spread to the frame See the assembly in the pictures For further information please refer to this link http supair com document notices paramoteur evo fr pdf MACFLY USER MANUAL 3 4 Setting up the reserve parachute Please have your reserve parachute packed and installed by
7. MACFLY MACFLY user manual MACFLY USER MANUAL Congratulations for purchasing your MACFLY powered paraglider This paramotor s the result of 20 years of experience in the paramotoring sector 1n na tional and international competitions as well as in the field for the training of future p1 lots of all sizes and experiences Our frames are constantly evolving to provide the best equipment nowadays We hope you ll find the same pleasure to fly with our machines as we ve had while test ing them during all these years The MACFLY team MACFLY USER MANUAL Table of contents 1 Caution regulations 1 1 Licence certificate and insurances 1 2 Identification registration 1 3 Wing connection 2 Technical characteristics of the different engines on the Macfly frame 3 The Macfly powered paraglider 3 1 Presentation of the frame cage assembly and disassembly 3 2 Movable arms adjustments and disassembly 3 3 Presentation of the harness and fixing on the frame 3 4 Setting up the reserve parachute 3 5 Handling and moving on the ground 3 6 Storage 4 Pre flight checks 5 Starting the engine 6 Installation and adjustment of the harness 7 Check list vital actions MACFLY USER MANUAL Paramotoring is a risky sport however it isn t a dangerous sport The training program is rather flexible in most countries and the teaching methods are different from one training center t
8. an expert There are different types of rescue parachutes with their own peculiarities concerning packing ripcord and deployment Please refer to the brand user manual to pack it and fine tune the assembly but especially to know how it works in case you need it one day Remove the harness side pocket preferably on the right for torque but you can install it on the left if you are left handed Replace the pocket with the container holding the parachute Place the parachute risers along the harness then at the top of the harness Connect the risers to the shoulder straps on the loop provided for this purpose Use a square link specific to reserve parachutes It should be noted that installing a reserve parachute requires further attention during the pre flight checks check that your parachute container ts properly closed For further information please refer to this link http supair com document notices paramoteur_evo_ fr pdf 3 5 Handling and moving on the ground You can carry your paramotor with your hands on the frame between the two cages facing the harness For a long distance on foot we advise you to carry it on your back with the two shoulder straps to prevent the premature wear of one carrying strap 3 6 Storage Avoid running the engine with mixed petrol that is older than one month In that case empty the old mixture and replace it with some new one We advise you to disconnect your PPG battery if
9. doesn t start on the back Put the PPG down in a stable position check that there is nobody around within a reasonable 10 me ters Check for objects on the ground gravel sand tools or straps which might be sucked in by the rotating propeller Anticipate also an emergency exit area in case the engine races and if you couldn t hold it back During a cold start turn ON the choke Place your left hand as indicated in the photo holding vertical and the throttle handle as indicated No throttle during the first engine start attempts Pay particular attention to the position of your thumb near the stop button Your thumb mustn t be stuck in the throttle handle strap Don t pull the flash starter without having the handle in a good position with the stop button immediately accessible Take the flash starter handle with your left hand Then pull quickly and the engine should we advise you to hold it on the spring as indicated in start Reiterate the operation until the the photo in order to have more strength and more engine runs resistance to compression Beware of compression kick back especially Pull the starter cord slowly until you feel resistance with big engines such as 200 and 250 until you find compression stroke wi eis Ra e AY a g hi MACFLY USER MANUAL 12 After starting the engine you can move the choke lever to the OFF position after a few seconds Don t take
10. ds Leg straps closed Chest strap closed Main quick links locked A risers in your hands no twists Brake toggles in your hands no knot brake lines passing directly through the pulley Helmet fastened Radio volume and frequency Last engine warm up avoiding blowing the wing which might suck a line Current weather and aerology wind direction and force Airspace clearance HAVE A NICE FLIGHT MACFLY USER MANUAL 15
11. f you are rather at zero degrees you are too upright you ll have to move the two rings a few millimeters forward according to the standard adjustment If you go beyond the 15 degrees you are too backward you ll have to move the two rings a few millimeters backward according to the standard adjustment Here is a small non exhaustive table to give you an idea of your adjustment which is really customizable Pilot weight Thor 130 Thor 200 Thor 250 50 kg to 60 kg 10 mm to 20 mm 10 mm to 20 mm Pilot weight not advised 60 kg to 80 kg Standard Standard Standard 80 kg to 100 kg 10 mm to 20 mm 10 mm to 20 mm 10 mm to 20 mm 100 kg and more 20 mm to 30 mm 20 mm to 30 mm 20 mm to 30 mm MACFLY USER MANUAL B Adjustment of the anti torque Once your adjustment of the propeller thrust axis is correct you can fine tune and accentuate your anti torque To do that move the ring of the left movable arm from 10 to 20 millimeters forward Be careful when you increase your anti torque the position will be more comfortable at full throttle but you ll feel a slight torque on the other side when you ll reduce throttle The standard adjustment seems to be the best compromise You can disassemble these mova During the reassembly be careful not to fully ble arms to save storage space tighten the nut on the axis Make sure you during a trip for example leave some slight slack in the spring MAC
12. o another The specific regulations in each country must be thoroughly studied before flying that s the reason why the Macfly company isn t responsible in case of accident due to misuse of the PPG and we really advise you to follow the recommendations of this user manual 1 1 Licence certificate and insurances According to the countries and states paramotoring must comply with specific regulations or not Passing a certificate or a licence specific to each country must be done before flying with your para motor Moreover some countries require a compulsory insurance 1 2 Identification registration In some countries or states the paramotor is considered as a means of transport or even a vehicle and it requires an identification or a specific registration Get some information at your ministry or federation before flying with your paramotor 1 3 Wing connection There are different types of wings more or less adapted to the practice of paramotoring Some haven t been designed specifically for this sport but rather for paragliding Ask for the manufacturer s advice before trying a non validated assembly Check the compatibility with powered paragliding in the user manual We currently assemble 3 different engines on our frames and the same brand in order to keep a coher ence in our range POLINI Thor 130 POLINI Thor 200 POLINI Thor 250 MACFLY USER MANUAL Macfly Thor 130 Macfly Thor 200 Macfly Thor 250
13. th the opposite hand MACFLY USER MANUAL 13 Get down on your knees or crouch to place the 2 shoulder straps Get back on your feet carefully with out inclining too much the engine forward to avoid fuel going up through the overflow fuel line Adjust your shoulder straps symmetrically and comfortably the PPG must be carried comfortably on your back and not on your lower back rallonge de planchette Fasten your leg straps and check that the seat board extension isn t turned under the harness then fasten your chest strap The adjustment of your chest strap will have an effect on your piloting through your weight shift turning by shifting your weight as well as the transfer of information wing pilot More concretely if you loosen the chest strap you will con trol the harness more easily but you will be more shaken in case of turbulence MACFLY USER MANUAL 14 There is a small strap above the chest strap that must be closed it only aims at preventing shoulder straps slipping during take off and landing phases We advise you to tighten the leg straps pulling them down towards your knees slightly leaning forward in order to sit more easily after take off For further information please refer to this link http supair com document notices paramoteur evo fr pdf You are ready for take off One last check is necessary to forget nothing Engine running and controls in your han
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