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Illusion Hybrid

LTF/EN-B
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Illusion - Intermediate Performance Glider

Designed by the motto Fly in Peace

The Illusion profits from the latest technology and development experience of the Elan and the Eden 6. It is gaining an excellent reputation and excels in the EN B category.

For who?

Are you looking for a performance and safe glider that can master both –free flying and powered flying? Thanks its stability and lovely handling it is ideal choice as hybrid paraglider. If you plan to do 60-80 % of free flying and 20-40% of powered flying with just one paraglider, then the Illusion is right choice for you. The Illusion is suitable for a wide range of pilots. From first flights to long cross-country adventures, the glider offers impressive performance by low fuel consumption. It’s a paraglider that will help you advance your skills and keep you enjoying the sport.

Discover powered XC Potential

At take off, in flight and during landings it will always react the way you are expecting. The Illusion convinces by its precise handling and smooth behavior in the air.

Used airfoils warranty low fuel consumption by any trimmer setting. The stability and the gliding performance in accelerated mode are exceptional. The transition from free flight to powered flight with double hook risers is very simple. After free flying all that you need to do is to hook up your carabineers into higher position for motor flight and then go powered flying! No need to extend the brake lines.

Safety

The Illusion is very predictable and offers no scary surprises. The Mac Para R&D Team made a priority designing the Illusion to continue the tradition of safety by added performance and ease of use.

Illusion Hybrid

We know how peaceful the glider feels in active air. Experienced pilots will be surprised by Illusion’s glide ratio but the safety is the most important feature of the Illusion.

Design

Selected materials warranty longevity and correct line geometry without a need of trimming. The semi-light canopy will delight you by traveling and on your powered flying adventures. Medium size has weight of 4.6 kg.

The hardest part is picking your favorite Color and Size. If you need help your local MAC PARA dealer will help you choosing the right size to maximize the performance of your new Illusion. Illusions are available in 3 serial designs and 6 different sizes. For an extra charge you can choose out of a wide range of different colors and make your personal Illusion.

Hybrid gliders are ideal for pilots who are planning 70-75% of free flying and 25-30% of paramotoring.

Technical Specifications

Illusion Hybrid 22 (XS) 24 (S) 26 (M) 28 (L) 30 (XL) 33 (XXL)
Zoom flat [%] 88 92 96 100 104 109.5
Area flat [m2] 21.64 23.65 25.75 27.94 30.22 33.5
Area projected [m2] 17.81 19.47 21.2 23 24.88 27.58
Span flat [m] 10.75 11.24 11.73 12.22 12.71 13.38
Aspect ratio flat 5.34 5.34 5.34 5.34 5.34 5.34
Root cord [m] 2.53 2.64 2.76 2.87 2.98 3.14
Cells 52 52 52 52 52 52
Weight [kg] 4.1 4.35 4.6 4.85 5.1 5.45
Weight range free flight *[kg] 55 - 72 70 - 90 78 - 100 85 - 110 105 - 130 115 - 145
Weight range free flight * [lbs] 121 - 159 154 - 198 172 - 220 187 - 243 231 - 287 254 - 320
Weight range powered *[kg] 75 - 102 93 - 120 104 - 133 113 - 147 125 - 149 135 - 149
Weight range powered *[lbs] 165 - 225 205 - 265 229 - 293 249 - 324 276 - 328 298 - 328
Min. speed [km/h] 23 - 25 23 - 25 23 - 25 23 - 25 23 - 25 23 - 25
Trim speed [km/h] 37 - 39 37 - 39 37 - 39 37 - 39 37 - 39 37 - 39
Top speed (accelerator)[km/h] 48 - 49 48 - 49 48 - 49 48 - 49 48 - 49 48 - 49
Glide ratio +9.8 +9.8 +9.8 +9.8 +9.8 +9.8
Min. sink rate [m/s] 1.05 1.05 1.05 1.05 1.05 1.05
Certificate DGAC DGAC DGAC DGAC DGAC DGAC

* Free flying pilot equipped = weight naked + approx. 20 kg (44 lbs)
* Powered pilot equipped = weight naked + approx. 35 - 40 Kg (-55kg by trikes)

Used Materials

Item Material
Surface Top/Bottom Leading Edge: Skytex 38 Universal - E25A, 38 g/m2
Surface Top Trailing Edge: Skytex 32 Universal - E3W, 32 g/m2
Surface Bottom Trailing Edge: Skytex 27 Classic II - E71A, 27 g/m2
Main ribs: Skytex 32 Hard - E29A, 32 g/m2
Diagonal ribs: Skytex 32 Hard - E29A, 32 g/m2
Minor ribs: Skytex 32 Hard - E29A, 29 g/m2
Upper lines: Edelrid Aramid/Kevlar 7343 -75 kg; 6843 - 80kg
Main lines: Edelrid Aramid/Kevlar 7343 -190kg; -230 kg; -340 kg;

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Included with the glider

Repair kit
T-shirt

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