MACFLY POLINI Thor 130 User manual

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MACFLY user manual
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Congratulations for purchasing your MACFLY powered paraglider.
This paramotor is the result of 20 years of experience in the paramotoring sector, in na-
tional and international competitions, as well as in the field for the training of future pi-
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
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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
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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 to 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
1 –Caution / regulations
2 - Technical characteristics of the different engines on the Macfly frame
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Macfly Thor 130 Macfly Thor 200 Macfly Thor 250
Displacement 125 cm3 (54x54) 193 cm3 (64x60) 244 cm3 (72x60)
Carburetor Polini PWk24 Polini PWk28 Polini PWk28
Power 21,5 HP at 8800 rpm 29 HP at 7400 rpm 36 HP at 7500 rpm
Ignition Electronic Electronic Electronic
Starting Manual with
«Flash starter»
Manual with
«Flash starter»
Manual with
«Flash starter»
Static thrust 64 KG with propeller 130 80 KG with propeller 130 90 KG with propeller 130
Gear reduction unit Helical teeth in oil bath
with 3.43 reduction ratio
Helical teeth in oil bath
with 2,8 reduction ratio
Helical teeth in oil bath
with 2,8 reduction ratio
Propeller Wooden propeller 125 cm Carbon propeller 125 or
130
tripale carbon propeller125
or 130
Cooling Forced air Forced air Liquid cooled
Clutch Centrifugal in oil bath Centrifugal in oil bath Centrifugal in oil bath
Fuel premium gasoline
leaded or unleaded
premium gasoline
leaded or unleaded
premium gasoline
leaded or unleaded
Oil 2% synthetic oil 2% synthetic oil 2% synthetic oil
Fuel tank 12 liters 12 liters 12 liters
Consumption 3 to 4 liters/hour 3 to 4 liters/hour 3 to 4 liters/hour
Frame Titanium cage
diameter 138 cm,
removable cage 4 quarters
Titanium cage
diameter 138 cm,
removable cage 4 quarters
Titanium cage
diameter 138 cm,
removable cage 4 quarters
Harness SUP’AIR , size S - M - L SUP’AIR , size S - M - L SUP’AIR , size S - M - L
Recommended pilot
weight / maximum recom-
mended
65 kg/90 kg 75 kg/110 kg 95 kg/130 kg
Electric start option No Yes Yes
Propeller option Carbon 125 or 130 tripale carbon propeller125
or 130
quadripale carbon 125 or
130
Accessory option
cage bag, travel bag,
covers propeller,
reserve parachute pocket
cage bag, travel bag,
covers propeller,
reserve parachute pocket
cage bag, travel bag,
covers propeller,
reserve parachute pocket
For more information about Polini engines, please consult polini.com website
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