timdevorak Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Hi Guys and gals...Can anyone comment on the MATRIX FIREBIRD wing? Can it be used for paramotoring along w/gliding? I'd appreciate first hand comments. Thank you. Tim in MN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longwing Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Hi Tim, The Matrix is a nice wing to learn on, I did about 20 hrs on one. Good luck. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbertflyer Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 I remember a security issue on these wings (stalling) from 2002 ish. So I 'googled' and found this: FIREBIRD MATRIX M DHV GS-01-0738-00 A flight behaviour that deviates from the type certificate for a Firebird Matrix M, MZM GS-13-04-300 (certified paraglider) was recognised. This information concerns a stable stall. In agreement with the manufacturer Firebird Sky Sport AG, the DHV has decided, as a precaution, on the following safety measure: All certified paragliders if the type Firebird Matrix M, MZM GS-13-0X-XXX having a serial number beginning with 13 03 100 to 13 07 800 must be checked before their next flight. The airworthiness instruction comes into force when published in the NfGH (Paragliding and Hanggliding News). The safety measures must be carried out before the next flight made with the equipment. The check will be carried out by Firebird Sky Sport AG Schäfflerstraße 15 D-87629 Füssen, Tel: +49/(0) 83.62/983.20 Fax: +49/(0) 83.62/983.219 Gmund, 18.09.2003 Klaus Tänzler Managing Director I would have the wing checked by the manufacturer, before flying it. Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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