FreeX MANX S User manual

Owner's manual

Important notice
All technical data in this manual has been worked out very thoroughly by the
authors. In spite of this, errors cannot always be excluded. FreeX and the dealer do
not accept any kind of liability for
any casualties or damage caused directly or
indirectly by the use of this equipment or due to imperfect information. The authors
warmly welcome any comments, suggestions or information about possible
inaccuracies at any time.
We reserve the right for chang
es occurring due to technical progress.
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The quotation of brand names, trade marks and trade names etc. in this manual,
even though not being specially marked does not justify the assumption that such
names can be considered as free in the sens
e of the existing trade mark protection
law and hence be used by everyone.
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© 200
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by FreeX GmbH.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in
any other way s
ave with written permission of FreeX GmbH.
revision
: 10.07.2008

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Congratulations
on the purchase of your freeX MANX!
You have made an excellent choice. We wish you lots of great
flights and just as many safe landings with your new wing!
In order to make yo
ur start as easy as possible and to help you
get familiar with your MANX and its advantages, we recommend
-
before you intend to get airborne with your MANX
-
that you
read these instructions very carefully and pay attention to the
data given.
Your freeX
-
T
eam
[e-mail]
www.freex.com

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Registration
6
Technical Data
6
Personal requirements
7
Description of your flying equipment
7
The MANX in detail
8
The canopy
8
The line system
9
The riser system
10
The speed system
11
Suitable
harnesse
s
12
The reserve parachute
13
The carrying bag
13
Possibilities for adjustment
16
Brake
16
Speed system adjustment
18
Flying
22
Launching
22
Preparation
22
Launching technique
24
Winch towing
24
Flight tech
nique
25
Speed control
25
With the brakes
25
With the speed system
25
Turning
26
Flying in thermals
26
Flying in turbulence
27
Fast descents
28
Spiral dive
28
B
-
line Stall
29
Big
-
ears
30
Landing
30

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Extreme flight manoeuvres
31
Aerobatics
31
Deflations
32
Asymmetric deflations
32
Collapse with entanglement
32
Front deflations
33
Stall
34
Deep (parachutal) stall
34
Dynamic / Full stall
34
Spin
3
5
Brake failure
3
5
Motorised flight
36
Care and Maintenance
36
Safety instructions and liability
38
Appendix
39

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Registr
ation
Technical data
freeX is very interested in keeping you up to date in an optimal
way about technical progress and providing you with the latest
information concerning your MANX. In order to do so, we kindly
ask you to r
egister with us by filling in and returning the attached
reply card. In order for us to provide you with the best possible
support, it would be very helpful if you would also answer the
questions on the back of the reply card.
MANX
S
M
L
Startweight
kg
60
-
85
80
-
105
100
-
130
Cells
36
36
36
Glider weight
kg
5,2
5,2
5,2
Area
m2
25,82
28,94
31,58
Span
m
11,40
12,06
12,60
flat
Aspect ratio
5,03
5,03
5,03
Area
m2
22,20
24,86
27,15
Span
m
9,05
9,57
10,01
projected
Aspect ratio
3,69
3,69
3,69
Lines (A/B/C/D)
3/4/3/3
3/4/3/3
3/4/3/3
V
-
Trimm
km/h
36,00
36
36
V
-
Max.
km/h
50
50
50
Sink rate
m/s
1,15
1,15
1,15
Certification
DHV1
DHV1
DHV1
Tow
Ja
Ja
Ja

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Personal Requirements
Description of your flying equipment
The freeX MANX has successfully passed the most string
ent test
worldwide and achieved the German DHV
-
Gütesieg
e
l registration
with
LTF 1.
It is suitable for flight training and for the less experienced pilot.
The only frequently flying leisure pilot will also find a perfectly
suited glider in the MANX. It’s un
complicated flight behaviour
allows you to adjust quickly to your new glider. Thus, you can
begin to benefit from the Manx high performance potential early
on, and can set higher goals for all flights.
Even the experienced pilot will derive sheer pleasure
from the
MANX. Its great speed range and high performance potential,
combined with its direct and easy handling make the MANX the
perfect partner for excellent results and more flying fun.
Before starting, however, it is important from the standpoint of
s
afety that you get sufficiently familiar with your new equipment
by reading this manual and by spending time with your glider on a
practice hill. We particularly urge you to make use of the chapter
dealing with Possibilities for adjustment.
The MANX is th
e result of a complex development by the freeX
-
development team, while integrating latest findings in paragliding
aerodynamics and material studies. The outcome is a fast, stable
entry level glider of the highest quality, which couldn't be easier to
launch
, is stable when aloft and sets new standards in handling
and flight performance.
With your MANX you have purchased a glider which is made
according to the latest level of technology, and the dimensions of
which fulfil the harshest demands in all aspects.

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The MANX in Details
The canopy
Caution: At the time of dispatch, each MANX corresponds to the
certified version. Any arbitrary change beyond the registered
adjustment possibilities (see appropriate chapter) dangerously
affects the flight behaviour and is prohibited!
The canopy of t
he MANX is made of extremely strong, especially
coated Porcher Marine fabric which when treated properly (see
chapter Care and maintenance) has proved to be extraordinarily
wear
-
resistant and airtight, so that you will enjoy safety and
excellent resale val
ue of your MANX for a long time.
The top surface is produced with our new Hybrid technique, with
the first third being made up with the 9092 E85A 44g material,
while the latter two thirds made up with 9017 E77A 40 g material.
This well tested Material
-
Mix
guarantees a high quality, longer life
and a higher class of safety due to the overall lightness to the
canopy. Both materials are impregnated in a water repellent
coating which helps maintain the porosity for a longer period.
The bottom surface uses the 9
017 E38A 40g material which
again optimises the overall weight of the glider.
Diagonally stiffened Porcher Marine fabric 9017 E29A (Hard
finnish) was our choice for the profile and ribs in order to
guarantee maximum profile accuracy in connection with the
load
optimised force penetrations for induced forces. The profile of the
MANX was particularly calculated for the demands of a modern
paraglider by the aerodynamics specialist Dani Loritz and shows
an unusually high range of angle of attack.
Leading and tr
ailing edge are reinforced with a polyester band, air
intake holes and partly closed cells are stiffened for best
attributes for launching and high speeds.
The round shape of the cell openings as well as the partially
closed cells were chosen to guarantee
a balanced tension ratio
between upper and lower surface and at the same time to keep
the openings at the leading edge which normally are
disadvantageous to performance as small as possible.
The MANX is not equipped with a stabilizer in the traditional
sen
se. It has been reduced to a winglet of the smallest possible

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The line system
dimensions. In this way induced drag has been reduced and the
MANX has been provided with high directional and canopy
stability without bringing about unnecessary parasitic drag.
The centre pro
file on the bottom surface has been enlarged in
comparison to the others, as a result gives a thicker flying profile
in the middle of the wing, known as the so
-
called Kiel Rib. This
Kiel
-
Rib reduces Roll and Yaw and improves the turning
momentum of curves.
The overall result is a more flat and
smoother turning, which improves the ability of climbing in
thermals as well as turns close to the ground.
The Kiel
-
Rib also reduces the Yaw and Roll momentum by
collapses by max 50%.
The parasitic line drag has bee
n minimized by bifurcating
(branching) the lines between canopy and riser at three levels
and by adapting their diameters to the occurring loads. Only high
-
quality Cousin Trestec, Super Aramid and dynema lines are used.
These high
-
tech
-
lines meet the highe
st requirements of a
paraglider line in a special way: The outstanding tension stability
ensures that line lengths still show original figures even after long
use; thus dangerous alterations of flight features by different
tensions are excluded. At the sam
e time, kink resistance passes
highest test standards.
The line groups A, B, C and D each lead separately to the
appropriate riser, making it possible to access each set of lines
separately, for example when B
-
lining (see the section on
techniques for desc
ending). The stabi is attached on the B
-
level.
Additionally there is a seperate Baby A
-
riser. This is for easier
application of the manoeuvre “Big
-
earing”. A, Stabi and brake
lines are Yellow. B, C and D lines are Red.

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The Riser system
The riser
The 4 riser system of
the MANX is adjusted to a uniform length
of 47cm (L50cm) adjusted. This allows uncomplicated handling
when launching as well as the ability to reach line links during
flight. The precisely designed transmission ratio of the riser
system is adapted to the p
rofile and combines a reduction of
angle of attack with a decrease of arch upon accelerating via the
foot bar.