MACFLY PARAMOTORS TRIKE TANDEM Bedienungsanleitung
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MACFLY TRIKE TANDEM User manual
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Congratulations on the purchase of your TRIKE TANDEM MACFLY.
This Trike is the result of 25 years of experience in the paramotor discipline,
both in national and international competition, as well as on the field in school training with stu-
dents of all sizes and all experiences.
Our frames and Trikes are constantly evolving to provide the best equipment nowadays.
It is very important that you read this manual before using your trike tandem for the first time. The
manual will help you get the most out of your equipment, it will give you information on its design
as well as advice and tips on how to use it and keep it in good condition for as long as possible.
We hope you will find the same pleasure in flying with our machines, that we have had to expe-
rience them during these years
Good flights!
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
1.4 - Specifics of use
2 - Technical characteristics of the MACFLY Trike
3 - Trike tandem assembly
4 - Trike tandem / Frame assembly
5 - Setting up the tandem rescue / Storage
6 - Adjustments
7 - Pre-flight checks
8 - Starting the engine
9 - Check list / Vital actions
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1 – Caution / Regulations 1/2
The training curriculum is quite flexible in most countries, and the ways of teaching the
quite different disciplines from one training center to another.
The specific regulations in each country must be carefully studied before flying, it is for this reason that the
company Macfly does not engage its responsibility in the event of an accident on a bad use of the GMP, and
we strongly advise you to follow the recommendations of this manual.
WARNING : MACFLY recognizes that there are risks associated with handling and flying a
paramotor.
By purchasing and using this product, the user acknowledges, accepts, and assumes all risks associated with
its use.
This Trike Tandem has been designed for MACFLY paramotors, foot take-off. Associated with the Trike it allows
a take-off in trolley in solo or in tandem.
Flight and ground tests have been carried out during years with this Trike and the MACFLY paramotor,
It has not been designed for use with another brand of frame not suitable for the Trike which can be dangerous
depending on the configuration,
Improper use and/or poor maintenance of your equipment increases these risks.
Macfly paramotors are suitable for qualified pilots as well as in training. Under no circumstances can the manu-
facturer, importer or sellers be held responsible about the use of this product.
We advise you to do your training in competent schools
Continue to train regularly to follow the evolution of our sport, driving techniques and equipment
Your equipment must not have been modified in any way and must be in good condition and regularly reviewed
A pre-flight inspection of all your equipment - and this before each flight - is essential. Never try to fly with
equipment that is damaged or not suitable for your experience.
Always fly equipped with a helmet, suitable shoes and gloves
Absolutely avoid flying in rain, snow, in strong winds, in turbulent conditions and in clouds.
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1 – Caution / Regulations 2/2
1.1 Licence certificate and insurances
Depending on the country and state, the paramotor may or may not be subject to specific regulations. The
passage of a patent, or a license specific to each country must be obtained before flying with your GMP. Simi-
larly, some countries require compulsory insurance.
All pilots must demonstrate that they have the required level of training and experience and must - depending
on the country - have taken out at least civil liability 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 re-
quires 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.
1.4 Specificities of use
The Trike Tandem must be used with a motorization and a wing of the paragliding type and of design for the
paramotor. Sufficiently sized to support the weight of the Total Flying Weight assembly = Equipped Pilot +
Tandem Trike + Paramotor + weight of the wing + Passenger if this is the case.
WARNING : For the safety of the pilot and passenger if already installed, the Trike should not be used for tra-
veling and power taxiing at high speeds over ground without being connected to a wing, as the speeds of evo-
lution have not been tested for this.
It is imperative to associate the Trike with the wing, because this allows the weight of the Trike, the engine,
and the pilot to be taken care of from 15-20 km/h.
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2 - Technical characteristics of the MACFLY Trike
Dimensions
Width 173cm
Length 185cm
Height 168 cm (138 cm cage version) / Height 178 cm (150 cm cage version)
Frame
Manufactured in titanium tubes of different sections, microblasted finish. The round tube was chosen for
its aesthetics and aerodynamics.
The suspension is made of very resistant titanium round VT22
Wheels
Stainless steel bearing, aluminum rims 3 spokes 400 x 100 mm
Weight (total with passenger seat)
27,5 Kg
Frame fixing
12 Secure Peguet pins with stretch cover and velcro straps
3 Stainless steel screws with fluted knobs
3 Peguet pins for fixing the wheels
2 Safety buckle straps with claw for attaching the frame to the trike
2 Stainless steel screws with fluted knobs + spacer for the lower fixing of the chassis to the trike
2 Spacers for fixing the chassis to the carriage using the screws of the arms
Fixing of the wing
2 Loops with aluminum carabiners (solo flight)
2 Loops with steel carabiners (tandem flight)
4 Pre-adjusted aluminum rings for fixing the solo or tandem wing
2 Safety straps between passenger, pilot and wing
2 Lines supports for cage
Miscellaneous equipment
1 Disc brake for the front wheel with mounting bracket
1 Passenger seat
2 Adjustable straps for cage reinforcement
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3 - Trike tandem assembly 1/3
Unfold the front part and secure with the screw and its fluted knobs
Wheels assembly
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Installation of protective covers on all the pins
Connect the 2 uprights with the top arch.
Lock properly with the pins, put on the protec-
tive covers to finish
Then connect the 2 uprights with the U-
shaped piece.
Lock properly with the pins, put on the protec-
tive covers to finish
3 - Trike tandem assembly 2/3
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2/ Fit together these 2 uprights on the back of the trike
3/ Fix the front part with the screw and
the fluted knob
Complete the assembly by fixing the 2 rear tubes using the
pins, at the top and bottom
1/ Position the 2 end vertical uprights
4 - Assemblage du Trike Macfly avec le GMP 1/53 - Trike tandem assembly 3/3
WARNING
These uprights must be
inserted as far as they will
go.
When installing the pins, it
must be checked that
these pins fit into the hole
provided for this purpose
(the risk would be not to fit
the uprights sufficiently,
and to install the pins in a
vacuum)
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4 - Trike tandem / Frame assembly 1/4
The trike is ready to receive the frame with Paramotor
Now position the clips to lock the bottom of the frame to the
trike thanks to the screws with grooved buttons provided for
this purpose.
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