The MAC  Magus XC
 

The Magus XC is a high performance glider designed for Cross Country flights that should only be flown by experienced pilots.
Our R & D team has applied their experience from the development of the Magus , into a serial class of high performance paragliders.

The Magus XC has an aspect ratio of 6.2. Use of  the Magus 5´s  airfoils give the paraglider an excellent glide performance both at trim and in accelerated flight. The Magus XC inflates very easily and has pleasant ground handling characteristics. The reinforcement flap system in the centre of the canopy combined with the bunching system on the wing tips give precise handling with outstanding climbing performance. Just a short brake input is needed for a flat turn. This brake system pulls together part of the trailing edge when applying the brakes. The handling is precise in turns with average pressure and is not tiring even on long flights. 

Best glide can be achieved with released brakes. The Magus XC has a remarkable glide ratio in accelerated flight. The maximum speed measured with a high wing loading, is 52-54 km/h. Of course it is less than the Magus 5 competition glider but the reduction in maximum speed has lead to softer reactions in asymmetric collapses of 70% in accelerated flight. Spiral dive is easy to enter. The Magus XC is not spiral stable, meaning that the glider exits the spiral when the pilot releases the brakes and returns his weight-shift to a neutral position.  Glide ratio combined with sporty handling make the glider really lovely. 

Here are the DHV test reports for the MagusXC

MagusXC 24  MagusXC 26  MagusXC 29

Magus XC
21		 Magus XC
24		 Magus XC
26		 Magus XC
29
Zoom flat [%] 91 96.5 100 106
Area flat [m2] 21.53 24.21 26 29.21
Area projected [m2] 19.11 21.49 23.08 25.93
Span flat [m] 11.58 12.28 12.73 13.49
Aspect ratio flat 6.23 6.23 6.23 6.23
Rood cord [m] 2.32 2.46 2.55 2.7
Cells 75 75 75 75
Weight [kg] 6.1 6.4 6.7 7.1
Weight range [kg]* 70-85 80-95 90-110 105-130
Min. speed [km/h] 23-25 23-25 23-25 23-25
Max. speed [km/h] 37-39 37-39 37-39 37-39
Top speed accelerated [km/h] 52-55 52-55 52-55 52-55
Glide ratio 9.5 9.5 9.5 9.5
Min. Sink rate [m/s] 1.05 1.05 1.05 1.05
Certificate ** DHV 2-3 DHV 2-3 **

Like all new MAC PARA gliders the topsail is a mixture of materials with different coatings. The Magus XC is manufactured using the paragliding industry's well established lightweight material with excellent durability; Skytex 40, from Porcher Sport (NCV). Because for any glider, the part that always wears out first is the leading edge, we use Skytex 40 with double water repellent E77A coating for this. For less stressed parts of the sail we use Skytex 40 with E38A coating. For the main and diagonal ribs we use Skytex 40 with E29A “hard finish” coating. The different parts of the design are assembled to keep the cleanest canopy. The Magus XC is equipped with a classic competition line system with every third rib attached. Top lines are made from proven unsheathed Liros line series DC with a coating to increase UV-resistance. Main lines are made from new Edelrid lines A-7643 of different diameters. The 4 point risers are are made from 20 mm polyester pre-stretched webbing. The brake handles have magnetic clips and a swivel attached steering line.

Surface Top Leading Edge: Skytex 9017, Coating E77A 40 g/m2
Surface Top Trailing Edge: Skytex 9017, Coating E38A 40 g/m2
Surface Bottom: Skytex 9017, Coating E38A 40 g/m2
Main ribs: Skytex 9017, Coating E29A 40 g/m2
Diagonal ribs: Skytex 9017, Coating E29A 40 g/m2
Minor ribs: Skytex 9017, Coating E38A 40 g/m2
Upper lines: Edelrid Aramid/Kevlar
6843 – 80 kg, 120 kg
Main lines: Edelrid Aramid/Kevlar
6843 – 240 kg, 200 kg, 160 kg

 

          

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Last revised 16 December 2007