ICARO Maverick 3 User manual
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Verification of Checks and repairs
Serial number: ………………………….……………
ICARO incoming test/ date: ……….……..…………
………………………….
Name/ Stamp
Check (C)
Repair (R)
Which repair/ Check?
Check valid until?
Performed by/ date
Measured porosity data
Measured data of the lines
Estimated condition
optical:
technical:
Check (C)
Repair (R)
Which repair/ Check?
Check valid until?
Performed by/ date
Measured porosity data
Measured data of the lines
Estimated condition
optical:
technical:
Check (C)
Repair (R)
Which repair/ Check?
Check valid until?
Performed by/ date
Measured porosity data
Measured data of the lines
Estimated condition
optical:
technical:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
VERIFICATION OF CHECKS AND REPAIRS........................................................2
FOREWORD...........................................................................................................4
TO GET TO KNOW YOUR MAVERICK 3 ..............................................................6
FLYING WITH THE MAVERICK 3..........................................................................9
HARNESS: ..........................................................................................................................9
LAUNCH:...........................................................................................................................10
ACTIVE FLYING:.................................................................................................................10
TURNING:.........................................................................................................................11
LANDING:..........................................................................................................................11
DESCENT TECHNIQUES ....................................................................................11
BIG &SMALL EARS: ..........................................................................................................11
B-LINE-STALL:..................................................................................................................12
SPIRAL DIVE:....................................................................................................................12
WINGOVER:......................................................................................................................12
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN IT HAPPENS?.............................................................12
KNOTS AND TANGLES:.......................................................................................................12
DEEP /PARACHUTE STALL:................................................................................................13
ASYMMETRIC COLLAPSE:...................................................................................................13
SYMMETRIC COLLAPSE: ....................................................................................................13
EMERGENCY STEERING:....................................................................................................13
NEGATIVE SPIN:................................................................................................................13
FULL STALL:.....................................................................................................................14
CARE INSTRUCTIONS, REPAIRS, INSPECTION...............................................14
CARE INSTRUCTIONS:........................................................................................................14
REPAIRS:..........................................................................................................................15
TERMS OF THE GUARANTEE............................................................................15
ANNEX..................................................................................................................17
GUARANTEE CARD............................................................................................................17
INSPECTION INSTRUCTIONS ...............................................................................................17
PARTLIST .........................................................................................................................19
LINELENGTH ALL OVER..............................................................................................19
LINEPLAN ALL OVER..................................................................................................21
DESCRIPTION OF THE RISERS AND CANOPY.........................................................................21
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Congratulations on buying your
and welcome to the family
of ICARO - pilots!
Before you get to know your glider please read the
manual, there are any important items.
Your MAVERICK 3 is pattern tested in C
1
, valid using any harness which has
been categorized by “GH” and may be only used for those purposes described
in this manual.
It is strictly prohibited to use the MAVERICK 3
under the influence of drugs or alcohol,
with opened Trimmspeed Optimizer (TSO) more than 20 mm,
in insufficient experience or training of pilots,
without guilty license,
beyond the minimum and maximum recommended Take Off- Weight,
with damaged glider, lines, risers or harness
in the rain, in snow, in the clouds and fog and in turbulent weather
conditions and
aerobatics.
Our products are made with great care and state of the art.
Each glider before it is delivered to the dealer or flight school is checked by
ICARO paragliders (incoming test). This date is entered in the identification
plate and as well guarantee as the first 2-year-check period starts. The
incoming test must also be documented in the manual. Test flights are made
only on a random basis.
On that score an approved ICARO dealer or teacher of the flight school must
inflate a new ICARO paraglider in the wind or should carry out the first flight
before the wing is handed over to you. This date is entered in the identification
plate and as well guarantee as the first 2-year-check period starts. If this seal is
missing, it must be assumed that this glider is not identical in construction with
the model tested at the specification center.
The use of this paraglider is entirely at your own risk. Every pilot bears the
responsibility of his/her own safety.
In order to get to know your glider, we recommend that you practise with your
glider on the ground. Pulling up in flat gradients is great practise for fine tuning
your launch techniques. Here you can get to learn the reactions of your glider
without any stress and hectic. Ground practice pays off in the air.
1
Used harness in accordance with EN 1651:1999, and EN 12491:2001
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All technical data and instructions were drawn up with great care.
ICARO paragliders cannot be made responsible for any possible errors in this
manual.
Important information in this manual is written in fat cursive writing.
Any important changes to this manual will be published in our homepage
(www.icaro-paragliders.de).
Should you decide to sell this glider at a later date, please pass on this manual
to the new owner.
Each alteration of the glider (lines, canopy, risers) is dangerous on reactions of
the glider are not predictable. Your glider will loose its pattern test result and
guarantee.
You can only fly your glider with a valid flying license and in accordance with
local rules and regulations.
The manufacturer or distributor assumes no responsibility for accidents
occurring while using it.
Every pilot must ensure that the glider is properly checked at regular intervals.
This paraglider is not covered by product liability insurance.
Many countries have specific regulations or laws regarding paragliding activity.
It’s your responsibility to know and observe the regulations of the region where
you fly.
Environmental aspects:
The materials of which a paraglider is made require a special waste disposal. So
please send disused gliders back to us. We will care about a professional waste
disposal without costing for you.
Please do our nature-near sport in a way which does not stress nature and
environment!
Please do not walk beside the marked ways, do not leave your litter, do not make
unnecessary loud noises and respect the sensitive balance in the mountains.
Especially at the launch site consideration is needed!
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To get to know your MAVERICK 3
Allowed for training
no
Allowed for towing
yes
Certified / allowed for flying with passengers
no
Certified / allowed for flying with motor drive
no
Certified / allowed for aerobatics
no / forbidden
Technical data
S
M
L
Certification LTF/ EN
in
progress
C
in
progress
Number of cells
64
Number of risers
3+1
Maximum way of the TSO
mm
20
Wing Area flat
m²
26,5
Wing Span flat
m
12,9
Aspect Ratio
Wing Area projected
m²
21,9
Wing Span projected
m
10,7
Aspect Ratio projected
5,2
Take Off Weight minimum
kg
90
Maximum symmetrical steering way by
minimum take off weight
mm
>600
Take Off Weight maximum
kg
110
Maximum symmetrical steering way by
maximum take off weight
mm
>650
Maximum way of the acceleration system
mm
170
Weight of the glider
kg
5,5
Canopy
The canopy is made of synthetic fabric with different strengths where a reinforced
thread-net is woven in, which stops the fabric from further tearing and is increasing
the firmness at the seams and has sticks for an optimized geometry of the canopy.
Between the single groups of main lines are taut ribbons sewn in, which are
regulating the tension of the sail. Along the trailing edge there are miniribs for
better aerodynamic.
The vents on both sides (leech) of the glider makes it
possible to clean it very easy.
Open the vents during flight and turns, wingover, spiral
dives clean the inside of your glider. When it is clean
you can close the vent and fix it with the Velcro.
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Lines
Depending on the line level, we use different line diameters. The complete
geometry of the lines is shown on the single line plan, which you find in the annex
of the manual.
The end control of all line lengths is documented for all paragliders produced by
ICARO paragliders. The complete geometry of the lines is shown on the single line
plan, which you find in the annex of the manual.
The length of the steering lines is set correctly at the factory and should not
be changed. The improper adjustment of the steering lines can cause severe
changes to in flight behavior.
Risers
The Glider has 3 fold risers with separated A-risers an acceleration system which
will be activated with a foot bar and a Trimmspeed Optimizer (TSO), mounted on
the rear riser. The risers are signified. The main break line comes through a return
pulleys, the handle of the main break line is mounted on the C- riser. The
acceleration system is mounted on the A- riser.
To fix it with the foot bar you must connect the brummel
hooks of the foot bar with the brummel hook of the
acceleration system.
How to vary the trim of the glider
MAVERICK 3 has an acceleration system and the Trimmspeed Optimizer (TSO)
that allows a specific extension of the rear riser.
Acceleration system
Most commercially available harnesses have pulleys
attached for the speed system.
The lines of the speed system are fed up through
the pulleys on the harness and connected with the
brummel hook or the foot bar.
When flying normal all risers have the same
length. When using the accelerator system
the risers are shortened by a constructive
exactly defined length.
Therefore the angle of attack of the canopy
is smaller and speed increases.
The length of the accelerator is adjusted to
the left and right of the foot pedal so that
when your leg is fully extended, then the
acceleration is at maximum –both rollers
are touching.
Make sure that the speed system lines runs freely.
Please pay attention that the glider will not be pre-accelerated, while the
accelerator is loosened, when the acceleration ropes are set too short.
Palstek
B
C
A2
A1
B
C
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The more turbulent the weather conditions and when near the ground, the
less acceleration should be used. Using the accelerator decreases the angle
of attack and can make the glider more prone to collapse.
Do not use the acceleration system and brakes at the same time! It is very
dangerous to use both simultaneously as it can result in serious collapses.
Trimmspeed Optimizer
It is forbidden to open the TSO more than 20 mm because a paraglider with
a setting of more than 20 mm has no declaration of conformity.
To fly with a setting of more than 20 mm is forbidden because it may occur
that a portion of your glider deflates, especially when using the
acceleration system and flying in turbulent conditions.
If the TSO is damaged (e.g. it is broken) the rear riser is protected with a
backup riser. In this case, you will have to correct the drift by leaning on
the opposite side, carefully and safely fly to the nearest landing place and
do not pull too hard on the brake lines, there is an increased risk of the
wing to stalling or negative turn being initiated.
Its also important for your safety that you never change recommended
settings for the TSO to obtain a higher speed without any adjustment
would be necessary.
Both sides must always be set to the same length!
Depending on whether a glider is flown at the upper or lower limit, the trim speed is
different. With increasing age, the A-and B-lines stretch in proportion to the C / D
level a bit more. Even with the temperature changes the trim speed and extreme
flight behavior of modern gliders but therefore it is not necessary to adjust the
TSO. The TSO is protected by a neoprene cover on the rear riser, can only be set
on the ground and is unchangeable in the air. For adjusting put back the neoprene
covering, than the safeguard, adjust TSO by 5 mm steps (= distance between
adjustment notches) and place back the safeguard. Total value of the TSO is
limited with a safety belt.
When all risers have the same length the original trim exists. The lengths of
the risers can be combined (add correction of wing loading, aging and
temperature).
Adjustment range
max. 20mm
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wing loading
adjustment
range in mm
Aging in
flight hours
adjustment
range in mm
Minimum take off weight
+ 15
> 100
+ 5
Middle weight
+ 5
> 200
+ 10
Maximum take off weight
0
>300
+ 15
If all factors would require a total correction we recommend the correction of
the lines to original lengths (aging correction) so that only the adjustment
for flying at the lower limit is regulated by the TSO.The correction to the
lines or any other repairs should only be carried out at an authorized ICARO
centre.
Flying with the MAVERICK 3
Harness
The MAVERICK 3 is certified for use with harnesses GH type. Practically all
modern harnesses are GH type harnesses. Older harnesses with fixed cross belts
(GX type) are not certified and should not be used.
The adjustment of the harness chest strap controls the distance between
karabiners and affects the handling and stability of the glider. Excessive tightening
the chest strap increases stability but also the risk of twists following glider
collapse, and it also increases the frequency of getting collapses due to poor
feedback from the glider.
Be aware that relative brake travel also changes with the height of the
connections.
The risk of twisting is also strongly affected by the seating position of pilot. Flying
in a laid back (reclined) position makes it much more difficult to react in time to
prevent riser twisting. With the chest strap in a more closed position the glider also
has more tendency to maintain a stable spiral, lengthening of the chest strap gives
more feedback from the glider but decreases stability.
ICARO paragliders recommends setting a distance of 42cm to 50cm between the
karabiners, depending on the size and design of the harness.
Flight preparation
Whilst unfolding your paraglider check the canopy and cell walls for damage.
Always take into consideration that the paraglider may have become damaged
during transportation.
Make sure that no sand, stones or snow get inside the canopy as the extra
weight collected in the trailing edge may slow down or even stall the glider.
Sharp edges damage the canopy.
Check the lines for knots, twisting and damage, the brake lines for knots, kinks
and their symmetric. Loose or incorrect brake knots can cause serious
accidents through loss of the steering of the glider! The correct length of the
main brake line must not be altered.
Separate the line groups carefully and bring the risers in order. All lines must
run freely from harness to canopy. It is equally important that the lines are
unhindered and cannot get caught up during the launch. The brake lines lay
directly on the ground, so pay attention that they do not get caught during
launch.
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There should not be any lines underneath the canopy. If the lines wrap around
the canopy, this can result in injury or death!
Check your harness and make sure that all connections to pilot are correctly
closed. Check that all karabiners are closed and can not be opened
accidentally in flight, the risers are not twisted and the TSO is set to the same
length on both sides and not more opened than 20 mm!
Check canopy (all cells are open), wind direction and airspace.
Launch
The most important thing during the take-off is, like at all other gliders too, not the
force but the constancy of the pull. At the start we advice to fix the accelerator with
the Velcro which is attached at the front of the sitting board, in order to avoid
tripping while pulling up the glider or when starting up.
Hold the inner A-risers and the handles of the brakes and use progressive
pressure on the A-risers and the energy of your own body weight until the wing is
fully inflated overhead. The canopy is inflated quickly.
When there is no pull from the lines use slight pressure on the brake. After a few
accelerating steps and at the same time let go of the brakes gently, you will take
off. Then use slight pressure again on the brakes to fly at a speed with minimal
sink rate.
When there is strong wind the reverse launch technique is recommended. Holding
the brakes, turn around to face the wing passing one set of risers over your head
as you turn. We suggest building a "wall" by partially inflating your glider on the
ground, thus sorting out the lines thoroughly.
Check the airspace is clear and gently pull the glider up with inner riser. When the
glider is overhead, check it gently with the brakes, turn and launch. In stronger
winds, be prepared to take a couple of steps towards the glider as it inflates and
rises.
When towing always steer sensitively, do not brake too much, your the glider
already flies at an increased angle of attack.
Active flying
We advise you to apply the brakes at all times whilst flying in turbulences. You
hereby increase the opening angle and the wing is more stable. At the same time
the pilot has a better feeling for the canopy via the brakes. When flying into strong
thermals please pay attention that the canopy does not remain behind the pilot.
This is avoided by releasing the brakes when entering an up-wind to increase
speed. Vice versa the glider must be slowed down with the brakes if the canopy
falls before the pilot when entering a down-wind or exiting a thermal. We
recommend increasing speed when crossing a downwind or during headwind.
This type of flight technique is called “active flying”. The pilot may roll his body
with weight shift to move with the glider when the glider rolls to the right or left.
These subtle adjustments keep the glider flying smoothly.
The high performance of your MAVERICK 3 is also during accelerated glide.
When you use the speed system, be careful. Do not step too quickly because your
glider will dive down from the strong change in angle of attack.
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Put equal pressure on the speed bar with your feet until the pulley touches the A-
riser and the glider will quickly gain speed and the sink speed remains very
moderate from beginning up to full speed.
The more turbulent the weather conditions and when near the ground, the
less acceleration should be used. Using the accelerator decreases the angle
of attack and can make the glider more prone to collapse.
Do not use the acceleration system and brakes at the same time! It is very
dangerous to use both simultaneously as it can result in serious collapses.
Turning
A combined steering technique is suitable for every situation. The MAVERICK 3 is
agile and reacts to steering impulses quickly and directly. Strong, one sided pulling
of the brakes brings the glider into an obvious side angle and the glider flies fast
steep curves until spiral dive begins.
If the brake lines are pulled too fast or too far the glider will be stalled!
A one-sided stall is signalized clearly by: The curves inner side of the wing is
getting soft, and nearly stops. In this case you have to release the brake line!
Landing
Always stand up in the harness in the landing position very early in order to be
able to react as fast as possible to sudden events. Give yourself plenty of options
and a safe margin of error. Set up your final landing leg to face into the wind to
minimize groundspeed. If you leave the inflated leading edge bang on the ground,
this can cause the cell walls to burst!
Do not pull it too much, to avoid a stall of the glider in this very low altitude!
Do not reduce height by “pumping” with the brakes.
Descent Techniques
Training of descent techniques and simulation of flight incidents (SFI)
should only take place at professional safety training seminars with
professional trainer and only while flying over water.
Before inducing any exercise control the airspace beneath.
During the exercises stay in contact with the canopy.
If the glider is out of control, use your reserve parachute.
Fullstall, negative spin and wingover more than 900 are aerobatics and
are not permitted during normal air traffic forbidden.
Big Ears
Only take the outer lines of the A-risers in your hand, without releasing the brakes
and pull down leaving it run through your hands (use gloves!). Sink rate increases
but not the forward speed. If you use the acceleration system then higher sink
speeds can be achieved. Reopen the wing by pushing up with your hands and if
necessary then pump the brakes with short symmetric movements. For directional
control while using the big ears, you should use weight shift. Using acceleration
system during this exercise helps reduce these negative risks.
Never attempt tight turns or spirals with Big Ears, as the A-lines will be over
stressed.
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B-Line-Stall
The MAVERICK 3 is a very agile glider with high trim speed. Therefore spiral dive
is the most effective method to reduce flight level. B-Line-Stall is not so effective,
furthermore stresses the material of the glider and reduces operating life of the
canopy.
To enter and hold a B-line-stall requires considerable strength. It is very
dangerous performing a B-line-stall incorrectly and following errors must be
avoided:
pulling too far on the B-line-stall aid, so that the A-lines are pulled too, and
using brakes during or directly after exiting,
exit is too slow,
releasing the B-line-stall aid without simultaneously pushing up with your hands
Brakes must not be shortened by twisting around your hand during the
exercise.
Spiral Dive
To initiate a spiral dive, look in the direction you want to go, roll your body weight
in that direction and at the same time smoothly pull down on the inside brake. The
MAVERICK 3 will start to turn, speed up and then drop into a spiral. To keep the
wing under control you must pull and release the inside brake. Exit slowly. Bring
your body weight back to a neutral position and as soon as the wing levels out,
apply the brakes gently. This procedure should be done slowly and will take a
couple of turns to complete.
If you pull abruptly and too far on the brakes, the canopy may enter a
negative spin. When entering a spiral dive keep the brake on the outer curve
released.
The MAVERICK 3 does not have a tendency for stable spiral dive. If under certain
conditions, it should go into a stable spiral dive then actively exit the exercise by
bringing your weight into a neutral position, release the brakes of the inner curve
side and brake gently on the outer curve side until you notice that the wing starts
to level out. Then gently brake on the inside curve for several turns until normal
flights returns.
Rate of descent could be very high also the dynamic and g- load. In reliance
of your physical condition it is possible to have a blackout.
Wingover
The MAVERICK 3 is an agile glider, and it is quite easy to get to an excessively
high angle of bank in just a few turns. Practice wingovers gently at first, as there is
a chance of quite large collapses at high bank angles.
What happens when it happens?
Knots and tangles
The best way to avoid knots and tangles is to inspect the lines before you inflate
the wing for take-off. If you notice a knot before take off, immediately stop running
and do not take-off. If you have taken-off with a knot you will have to correct the
drift by leaning on the opposite side of the knot and gently apply the brake line on
that side too. You can gently try to pull on the brake line to see if the knot becomes
unfastened or try to identify the line with the knot in it. Try to pull the identified line
to see if the knot releases. If the knot is too tight and you cannot remove it,
carefully and safely fly to the nearest landing place.
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Be very careful when trying to remove a knot. When there are knots in the
lines or when they are tangled, do not pull too hard on the brake lines, there
is an increased risk of the wing to stalling or negative turn being initiated.
Deep / Parachute Stall
Your MAVERICK 3 has been carefully designed to resist entering deep stall.
Before exiting a deep stall please ensure that the brakes are fully released.
Actively exit the deep stall by reaching up and push forward with both palms on
either A-risers or pull on the risers.
Avoid flying in very humid air or in rain. A wet canopy may have very unpredictable
flying characteristics, one of which is a radically increased risk of deep stall.
Never pull the brake-lines during a parachute stall, because the glider would
go into a full stall immediately.
If you find yourself flying in unavoidable rain we strongly recommend that
you avoid any sudden movements or radical brake line input, that you do not
pull Big Ears or B-Line-Stall, and that you steer clear of turbulence and avoid
a deep flare on landing.
Asymmetric Collapse
While flying in turbulent conditions it may occur that a portion of your glider
deflates. However, just like in flying in turbulences, please pull gently on both
brakes. Re-inflation is speeded up by counteracting the turning movement of the
canopy until normal forward flight return. Then pump the brake line on the
collapsed side.
If the collapsed part of the canopy is very big, you have to break the open
side very dosed (not too much!) to avoid a stall.
Symmetric Collapse
Your MAVERICK 3 normally re-inflates promptly in a symmetric collapse without
pilot input. Applying the brakes symmetrically will speed things up.
Emergency Steering
Should it not longer be possible to steer your MAVERICK 3, for example due to a
broken line, the glider may be steered by gently pulling on either rear riser. We
recommend for emergency control in the air to use the stabile line.
With a bit of weight shift and by pulling down the stable line allows controlling your
glider precisely and easily.
By steering this way airspeed is reduced hardly. Therefore, for landing you
must change to the rear risers to control your glider. Handling will be more
direct so being careful not to pull too hard.
Negative Spin
If the pilot abruptly applies full brake to one side of the glider while the other side is
at zero brake, the faster side may fly around the braked and stalled side resulting
in a spin. Alternatively, if flying very slowly with almost full brakes on both sides, if
one hand releases one brake suddenly, while the other continues with full brake,
the glider may enter a negative spin. To exit a spin just do “hands up” to release
the brakes and the glider will return to normal flight.
If you do not have control over your glider and you are running out of
altitude, immediately deploy your reserve parachute.
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Full Stall
Spin and full stall are both dangerous and somewhat unpredictable
exercises. Do not stall or spin your paraglider on purpose.
To initiate a full stable stall, apply both brakes to maximum arm extension. The
pilot will swing back under the canopy and finally the canopy will stabilize to a full
stall. Once in a stable stall, the exercise can be completed. Release the brakes
just a little and let the glider fill until it regains shape. Then release the brakes fully
and your glider will return to normal flight.
It is imperative that the pilot fully completes this exercise and holds on, as a
premature release while the glider is still falling back may cause the glider to
rapidly dive ahead past the pilot. There is a possibility of the pilot landing in
or entangling in the glider.
Care instructions, repairs, inspection
Care Instructions
Even with good care and maintenance, just like any item exposed to the
elements, your glider can wear out after a certain amount of use. This can
change flight behavior and safety. We recommend a regular safety inspection
of the canopy and all lines.
If you clean your glider it is best to use warm water and a soft sponge.
Store your glider in a dry and dark place, ideally between 5° and 30° Celsius
and humidity between 55 and 65%. Do not store it near chemicals or petrol.
If you will not fly for longer period, store the glider releasing all compression
straps and take it out of its backpack so that the fabric is not compressed,
creased or stretched.
Avoid storing your glider for days at a time in a hot car.
Unpack your paraglider shortly before launch and pack away immediately after
landing to avoid any unnecessary UV exposure.
When unfolding the paraglider insure that neither the canopy nor the lines
become too dirty. Dirt particles can damage the material and lines.
Never use chemical cleaning agents, brushes or hard sponges on the material,
as these destroy the coating and affect the strength. Also avoid dipping it in a
swimming pool; the chlorine will damage the cloth. The canopy will become
porous and will loose structural strength.
Never attempt to clean your paraglider in a washing machine. Even without
using detergents the simple mechanical abrasion will quickly finish the canopy
and render it useless.
If you are flying near the sea most the wing may age faster because the air is
humid and salty. In this case we suggest you have it checked more often than
prescribed in this manual.
If you must rinse or clean your glider do so with fresh water. Frequent cleaning
will accelerate the ageing process.
If the glider has become wet, lay it out so that air can get to all areas of the
fabric.
After landings in trees or on water you should check the length of the lines.
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Always make sure that your intended logo will not in any way influence the
glider behavior. If in doubt we suggest avoiding the attachment of advertising
logos on the wing. ICARO paragliders cannot be held responsible for any
mishaps caused by intentional after sales changes done to the wing.
The MAVERICK 3 is a very strong paraglider. Flying all the descent exercise
will not normally pose a structural problem but aerobatic training does
accelerate the ageing process dramatically.
There is no special method packing your glider. ICARO paragliders commends
the “Cell to Cell-method bag because the reinforcements of the leading edge
stay flex-free on top of each other and do not fold.
When you did not fly for a longer period ICARO commends to check the
glider (e.g. mildew stains, splice of the lines, corrosion of the shackles
and carbines).
If you are not convinced of the gliders airworthiness please send your
glider to an authorized ICARO dealer to check your glider. The same is
commended for harnesses.
Repairs
Only use original ICARO parts for repairing your glider. If you don’t you lose
the guarantees for your glider.
Small holes in the canopy (max. 20x20 mm) can be repaired by the pilot by using
self adhesive sailcloth on both sides of the perforation.
Damage to the lines or any other repairs should only be carried out at an
authorized ICARO centre. If the glider needs to be repaired, please contact your
local ICARO paragliders dealer.
Inspection
It is important to have your MAVERICK 3 inspected by a trained ICARO technician
but it is also allowed to check your glider for yourself.
In the annex you find the regulations for checks of certified gliders and items in
order to perform a paraglider inspection you need.
Inspection interval
24 months or 200 operating hours, depending on what occurs sooner.
Without regular certified inspections, your glider will loose its pattern test
result and guarantee.
ICARO recommends having wings that are often used for training of descent
maneuvers, acrobatics or flying in salty ore sandy conditions subjected to
checkups all 100 operating hours or 12 month.
It is also important, that ground handling also will be considered. All gliders,
especially gliders manufactured with light and thin material are mechanically more
stressed than other gliders.
Therefore ICARO recommends multiplying ground handling time with factor 1, 5.
Not only gliders have a recurrent inspection interval.
Airworthiness of harnesses, snap hooks and rescue systems must also be verified.
Generally it is recommended to change aluminum snap hooks after 24 months or
200 operating hours.
All inspections and repairs must be documented (manual page 2).
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Terms of the guarantee
ICARO paragliders guarantees the proper processing, an operation within the
allowable limits of proper operation and the fulfillment of the eligibility criteria of
glider/harness/rescue equipment at the time of first delivery by ICARO paragliders.
Paragliders: 24 month or 200 operating hours, depending on what is first
Harnesses 24 month
Rescue systems: 24 month
The guarantee is only guilty for ICARO products with LTF/ EN certification.
What is covered by the guarantee? Provided that ICARO paragliders accept the
fault the guarantee contains all necessary spare parts related to the replacement
or repair of defective parts and working time.
ICARO paragliders accept no freight costs (outbound and return transportation).
What are the conditions of the guarantee? Provided that ICARO paragliders
accept the fault the guarantee contains all necessary spare parts related to the
replacement or repair of defective parts and working time.
ICARO paragliders needs to be informed immediately after the discovery of a
defect and the defective product must be sent to us for testing.
The glider / the harness was used in normal circumstances and maintained
according to the instructions. This includes in particular the careful drying,
cleaning and storage.
The glider / the harness were used only within the applicable guidelines and all
rules have been complied with all times.
All flights must be accounted for within the flight book.
There were only original spare parts used and checks, exchange and / or
repairs were conducted by an authorized dealer or by ICARO Paragliders
Company / person and properly documented.
A fully and correctly completed guarantee card must be sent at least 6 weeks
after buying the glider to ICARO paragliders commercial. Alternatively can this
be sent via the appropriate online form on www.icaro-paragliders.com
What is excluded from guarantee?
Gliders and Harnesses that are used for training purposes, Acro or other
official competitions,
Gliders / Harnesses who were involved in an accident,
Rescue equipment, which has been thrown for a emergency,
Gliders / harnesses and rescue equipment, which have been changed by
yourself,
Gliders / harnesses and rescue equipment that were not purchased from an
authorized dealer / flight school,
Gliders / harnesses and rescue equipment where the required inspection
intervals were not met and the verification of the glider was not conducted by a
ICARO Paragliders authorized operation / person
Damage which has occurred due to improper treatment (i.e. storage in
humidity, heat or direct sunlight)
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Parts that need to be replaced due to normal wear and tear,
Discoloration of the cloth material used,
Damage caused by solvents, salt water, insects, sun, sand, humidity or
“debag-jumps”.
Damage caused by force majeure.
Damage caused by the Para motor (Oil, fuel, damage in cause of the prop)
Team ICARO thank you for your trust in our products.
Should you have any questions, ideas or criticism,
please contact us.
This paraglider has been developed and produced by modern
technology and will give you years of pleasurable and unforgettable
flight experiences.
Annex
Guarantee Card
Please fill in the guarantee card which you find on our homepage www.icaro-
paragliders,com and send it.
Users needs for Inspections
You will need the following items in order to perform a paraglider inspection:
oStandardized inspection report
oPorosity meter
oSpring scale
oEquipment for measuring line lengths
oEquipment for line strength testing
oSewing machine
oBig, clean and bright room
Technical specifications about your glider (type, serial number, size and year of
production). Pleas call ICARO paragliders for information.
Three week courses at ICARO paragliders, specified to a glider type together with
a legal flight license are the necessary prerequisites for permission to inspect
ICARO paragliders.
Inspection Instructions
Record Information
Spread out your paraglider in a big bright room and make a note of information
such as model, type and serial number.
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Porosity Test
Use your porosity meter to perform porosity checks at 4 different places of the
canopy. The results are recorded in the inspection protocol and are to be
evaluated according to the internal guidelines of the workshop.
Visual Control of the Canopy
Hang up the canopy so that you can do a visual check of your canopy. Check for
perforations in the upper and lower sailcloth, damaged stitching between the cells,
and damage to the leading/trailing edge reinforcements.
Each cell must be checked.
Visual Control of the Risers and Lines
Check the risers, the trimmers, the stitching at each line loop, the brake lines, all
seams and line contact points. Each line must be measured and inspected for
kinks.
Strength test of the lines
One complete A-and B- line must be removed, measured and submitted to a
strength test. The measured value of each individual line must be noted in the
inspection protocol. The minimum of the lines strength are 125% of the normative
guidelines.
Measurement of the lines
Measure every single line while stressing it with defined tractive force (5daN).
Compare with the line plan. The lines must be measured between fixing point on
the line lock and fixing point on the line loop.
The results are recorded in the inspection protocol and are to be evaluated
according to the internal guidelines of the workshop.
Assessment
The measurements of all procedures are noted in the inspection protocol. When all
facts have been recorded, the technician must make a general assessment.
Check the backpack for damage to the zips, seams and straps and repair if
necessary with a sewing machine.
General Remarks
Any other repairs, corrections etc. to the general condition of the paraglider must
be evaluated. A copy of the results of each inspection must be sent on to ICARO
paragliders.
The technician must report any unusual faults to ICARO paragliders within 3 days.
Inspection Reference
Only an authorized technician who has been trained by ICARO paragliders is
authorized to sign and date the glider type label and sign the manual.
Total linelenghts
Linelock
Lineloop
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Part list
Line length all over
A
B
C
D
BR
1
7523
7413
7472
7564
8263
2
7447
7335
7392
7486
8102
3
7417
7299
7355
7448
7980
4
7431
7327
7380
7472
7941
5
7381
7286
7345
7426
7863
6
7306
7219
7278
7353
7764
7
7259
7174
7234
7309
7723
8
7263
7193
7241
7317
7756
9
7126
7061
7132
7180
7698
10
7032
6973
7029
7086
7653
11
6901
6857
6907
6953
7643
12
6873
6836
6860
6907
7684
13
6667
6631
6690
7604
14
6632
6649
6696
7581
15
7571
16
7614
Risers
Length in
mm
A
A2
B
C
D
normal
570
570
570
570
570
accelerated
400
400
430
470
530
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Line plan all over
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