MAC PARA Muse 3 User manual

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Contents
General....................................................................................................................... 3
OVERALL PLAN......................................................................................................... 4
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION ...................................................................................... 5
MATERIALS................................................................................................................ 9
Technical SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................... 10
HARNESS................................................................................................................. 10
CHECKS ON THE NEW PARAGLIDER................................................................... 11
ADJUSTING BRAKE LINES ..................................................................................... 11
FLYING THE MUSE 3............................................................................................... 12
TOWING................................................................................................................... 15
MOTORISED FLIGHT............................................................................................... 16
EXTREME FLYING MANOEUVRES ........................................................................ 16
RAPID DESCENTS................................................................................................... 19
LOOKING AFTER YOUR PARAGLIDER.................................................................. 21
TREATING NATURE WITH RESPECT .................................................................... 22
LINE PLANS ............................................................................................................. 22
Line plan Muse 3....................................................................................................... 23
Manual for Paraglider check ..................................................................................... 24
CHECKS................................................................................................................... 26
Test Flight Certificate................................................................................................ 27
Technical data........................................................................................................... 27

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GENERAL
Dear MAC PARA pilot
We congratulate you on your purchase of a MAC PARA paraglider. Extensive
development work and numerous tests make the Muse 3 a high performance
intermediate paraglider with maximum possible safety. The Muse 3 is constructed for
thermal and cross-country flying, and will enable pilots to get maximum enjoyment. The
Muse 3 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 Muse 3.
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 at the 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 paraglider
airworthiness. The paraglider carries no warranty! The author assumes that the pilot is
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 Muse 3 must not
be used outside the certified weight range. The Muse 3 must not be used during rain or
snow-fall. The Muse 3 must not be used in high or gusty winds. The Muse 3 must not
be used in cloud and fog. The Muse 3 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
Muse 3
Version 1.0 Stand 1.04.2011

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Operating limits:
The Muse 3 has been tested by certification laboratory European Para Academy to LTF/
EN-A category. The Muse 3 is certified for solo flight. The Muse 3 has been load and
shock-tested and passed with a load corresponding to 8G of the maximum weight in
flight 135 kg. Its flying tests have shown that the glider remains 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
Trailing edge
Leading edge
Brake handle
Main karabineer
Rapid links
Main lines
Risers
Main brake line
Brake line
Stabilizer line
Top surface Bottom surface Glider’s label on the
central main rib
Stabilizer

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TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
Construction of the canopy:
The canopy of the MUSE 3 consists of 45 cells over the wingspan. The wingtips are
slightly pulled down and this produces a kind of stabilizer. The Muse 3 is a second rib
diagonal-construction paraglider. Every second main rib is attached to the 4 or 5
suspension lines. Between these main suspension ribs, intermediate ribs are
suspended by diagonal segments. These segments do not lead to top surface of canopy
but are attached at 80% of rib's height. 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. A
stretch resistant Mylar strip on the top and 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 Muse 3 is mainly made of the proven Nylon fabrics Porcher Marine Skytex Rip-stop
9092 E85A, 9017 E38A and 9017 E29A. Like any synthetic material, this can deteriorate
through excessive exposure to UV.
Rigging system:
The lines of the Muse 3 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
Arami/Polyester main lines have strengths from 160 up to 240 kg. The Aramid cascade
lines have strengths from 60kg up to 80 kg. The Dynema brake lines have strengths
from 100kg up to 240 kg

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The suspension lines are comprised of “cascaded top lines” (attached to the under-
surface) 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
suspension points with the quick link. The”brake lines” are not load 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 Muse 3 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 Muse 3 is equipped with a stirrup operated speed-system, which returns
automatically to normal position when the stirrup is released. The serial risers of the
Muse 3 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 16 cm, the A1-
risers are shortened by up to a max of 16 cm, the B-risers by up to a max. of 14 cm, the
C-risers by up to a max. of 7 cm, the D-risers retain their original length. These
measurements influence the certification! An incorrectly fitted speed system causes loss
of certification!

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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 Muse 3 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!
The length of the cord leading to the stirrup should be adjusted so that it 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 equal 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!

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RISER
Risers's lenghts Muse 3
A A1 B C D
Trim-position 520 520 520 520 520
Accelerated 360 360 380 450 520
The lengths are measured from main attachment point to the lower edge of rapid links.
Color
marking
Loop for main
karabineer
Trimm postion Accelerated position
brake handle
Change of the
an
g
le of attack
A A1B C D
A A1 B C D
Brakeline
p
ulle
y
Magnet
button
Pulley Swivel
A
ccelerato
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Faster
Slower

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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/m2
Top Sail - Trailing Edge - SKYTEX 40 E38A - 100% nylon 6.6 , 33 Dtex, 40 g/m2
Bottom Sail - SKYTEX 40 E38A - 100% nylon 6.6 , 33 Dtex, 40 g/m2
Main ribs, Diagonals - SKYTEX 40 E29A - 100% nylon 6.6 , 33 Dtex, 40 g/m2
Ribs - SKYTEX 40 E38A - 100% nylon 6.6 , 33 Dtex, 40 g/m2
Reinforcement Main Ribs - Grille Polyester 200 g/m2
Reinforcement Ribs - W382 Polyester 180 g/m2
Lines
(EDELMAN+RIDDER+CO. Achener Weg 66, D-88316 ISNY IM ALLGEAU, GERMANY)
Upper lines A,B,C,D - Aramid/Polyester A-6843-080, Breaking Load 80 kg
Upper lines D,E - Aramid/ Polyester A- 6843-060, Breaking Load 60 kg
Main lines C1,C2,C3,D1,D2,D3 - Aramid/ Polyester A-6843-160, Breaking Load 160 kg
Main lines A1,A2,A3,B1,B2,B3 - Aramid/ Polyester A-6843-240, Breaking Load 240 kg
Wing tip lines - Aramid/ Polyester A-6843-080, Breaking Load 80 kg
Brake lines - Dynema/Polyester A-7850-100, Breaking Load 100 kg
Main brake line - Dynema/Polyester A-7850-240, Breaking Load 240 kg
Attachment straps
(STUHA a.s., DOBRUSKA, CZECH REPUBLIC)
STAP-POLYESTERBRIDLE 13 mm, Breaking Load 70 kg
Risers
(MOUKA, tišnoc, Czech Republic)
Polyester 366 005 025, 25 mm, Breaking Load 900 kg
Thread
(AMANN SPONIT ltd, Dobronická 635, 148 25 PRAHA 4, CZECH REPUBLIC)
Lines-SYNTON 60, Main lines-SERABOND 60, Canopy-SYNTON 40, Riser-SYNTON 20
Rapid links
(ELAIR SERVIS, CZECH REPUBLIC)
NIRO TRIANGLE 200 - Max. Load 200 kg

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Category Intermediate Muse
3
Muse
3
Muse
3
Muse
3
size 24 (S) 26 (M) 28 (L) 31 (XL)
Zoom flat [%] 92 95,7 100 104,5
Area flat [m
2
]23,75 25,7 28,06 30,64
Area projected [m
2
]21,78 23,56 25,73 28,1
Span flat [m] 10,90 11,34 11,85 12,38
Aspect ratio flat - 5,0 5,0 5,0 5,0
Root cord [m] 2,69 2,79 2,92 3,05
Cells - 45 45 45 45
Weight [kg] 4,95 5,1 5,3 5,6
Weight range* [kg] 67-85 75-95 85-110 105-135
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] 45-47 45-47 45-47 45-47
Glide ratio - 8,3 8,3 8,3 8,3
Min. Sink rate [m/s] 1,05 1,05 1,05 1,05
* Pilot + approx. 17 to 20kg of equipment (including wing)
HARNESS
The Muse 3 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 Muse 3 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
Muse 3 (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.