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Summary of Contents for MAC PARA Pasha 5
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
MATERIALS........................ 9 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................10 HARNESS......................... 10 CHECKS ON A NEW PARAGLIDER ................ 11 ADJUSTING BRAKE LINES ..................11 FLYING THE PASHA 5..................... 12 TOWING ........................15 MOTORISED FLIGHT....................16 EXTREME FLYING MANOEUVRES ................ 16 RAPID DESCENTS....................20 LOOKING AFTER YOUR PARAGLIDER..............21 TREATING NATURE WITH RESPECT .............. -
Page 3: General
The Pasha 5 must not be used during rain or snow-fall. The Pasha 5 must not be used in high or gusty winds. The Pasha 5 must not be used in cloud and fog. The Pasha 5 must not be used by pilots without sufficient knowledge or experience. -
Page 4: Overall Plan
(&( Operating limits The Pasha 5 has been tested by DHV certification laboratory to LTF B / EN-B category. The Pasha 5 is certified for tandem flight. The Pasha 5 has been load and shock-tested and passed with a load corresponding to 8G of the maximum weight in flight 220 kg. Its flying tests have shown that the glider remains stable and controllable over a wide range of normal and abnormal flight conditions. -
Page 5: Technical Description
The canopy of the PASHA 5 consists of 54 cells over the wingspan. The wingtips are slightly pulled down and this produces a kind of stabilizer. The Pasha 5 is a second rib diagonal-construction paraglider. Every second main rib is attached to the 4 or 5 suspension lines. - Page 6 The Pasha 5 is equipped with 5 risers per side (A, A1, B, C, D). The two central A-lines per side are attached to the main A-risers while the outermost A main lines are attached to A1 risers.
- Page 7 Tandem spreader bar The PASHA 5 tandem spreader-bar allows varied attachment possibilities, allowing for the difference in heights and weights of pilot and passenger. Changing the main attachment (karabiner - min. strength 24 kN) position can allow for weight difference: the front position (3) for heavier passengers or if their weights are the same and the back position (4) for lighter passengers.
- Page 8 Brake handle Loop for main karabineer Trim buckle Trims open Trims closed Trims neutral Faster Slower Riser lengths Pasha 5 Trims open Trims closed The lengths are measured from the main attachment point to the lower edge of rapid links.
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Page 9: Materials
MATERIALS Tissue (PORCHER SPORT, Rue du Ruisseau B.P. 710,38290 ST. QUENTIN FALLAVIER, FRANCE) Top Sail - Leading Edge - SKYTEX 38 E25A - 100% nylon 6.6 , 33 Dtex, 38 g/m Top Sail - Trailing Edge - SKYTEX 38 E25A - 100% nylon 6.6 , 33 Dtex, 38 g/m Bottom Sail - SKYTEX 38 E25A - 100% nylon 6.6 , 33 Dtex, 38 g/m Main ribs, Diagonals - SKYTEX 40 E29A - 100% nylon 6.6 , 33 Dtex, 40 g/m Ribs - SKYTEX 38 E25A - 100% nylon 6.6 , 33 Dtex, 38 g/m... -
Page 10: Technical Specifications
“GH”. These “GH” harnesses are different to “GX“ harnesses, which have a lower attachment point for the main karabiners and effective cross bracing. The Pasha 5 was not tested with harnesses with an effective cross bracing system. -
Page 11: Checks On A New Paraglider
CHECKS ON A NEW PARAGLIDER Before delivery, as well as during production, each paraglider goes through a strict visual inspection. Additionally we recommend that you to check your new glider in accordance with the following points. We recommend that you make this check after flying extreme manoeuvres or after tree landings or similar. -
Page 12: Flying The Pasha 5
FLYING THE PASHA 5 The following information must not under any circumstances be taken as a manual for practising paragliding. We would like to advise you of the Pasha 5's features and important information for your flying and security. Preparing for take off:... - Page 13 Check carefully that they are closed properly. Launch The Pasha 5 is very easy to launch. This is possible in almost all wind conditions except strong headwinds. The trimmers should be adjusted to neutral position or 3 cm released in according to the wind and terrain.
- Page 14 The most important thing is the constancy of the pull on the A risers and not the power. Since the Pasha 5 is very easy to launch, on steep take-offs or in stronger winds do not forget to brake properly to control the movement of the canopy. As already mentioned, this can be corrected by the right position of the trims.
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Page 15: Towing
(&( In case it is impossible to control the Pasha 5 with the brake lines the D-risers may be used to steer and land the canopy. Attention! Pulling brake too fast or too hard can result in the canopy entering a negative spin. -
Page 16: Motorised Flight
Asymmetric collapse: A negative angle of attack can cause all or part of the leading-edge of the Pasha 5 to collapse (e.g. in turbulent air). Basically the Pasha 5 will re-open spontaneously from closures of up to 70% with a change of direction of up to 180°. The time this takes, and the associated height loss, can however be noticeably reduced by appropriate action by the pilot. - Page 17 If the pilot does not correct, the Pasha 5 usually self-recovers. However, if it does not self recover and the pilot does not correct the canopy can enter a stable spiral dive.
- Page 18 (directly overhead). This usually takes 3-6 seconds. The Pasha 5 generally flies backwards during a full stall but doesn't always form a front rosette. A frontal rosette can be formed by entering the full stall slowly.
- Page 19 Attention! The Pasha 5 is not designed to be used for aerobatics. Alternative (emergency) steering: If for some reason it becomes impossible to control the Pasha 5 with the brake lines the D-risers may be used to steer and land the canopy. Attention! Of course the range is much shorter (10-15 cm) then with the brakes.
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Page 20: Rapid Descents
To exit, release the inside brake slowly. The Pasha 5 did not show a tendency to remain in a stable spiral during testing. At high sink speeds or if the pilot keeps his weight on the inside, the wing can stay in a continued deep spiral and has to be actively exited. -
Page 21: Looking After Your Paraglider
B-line stalls: WARNING: Although it is possible to induce a B-stall with the Pasha 5, we recommend avoiding this manoeuvre, as very high loads occur on the ribs. Thus shortening the life... - Page 22 (&( Ensure that the lines are not folded tightly. It's extremely important to avoid any sharp bending of the lines, especially the main lines. Pay careful attention to the lines to avoid damaging them. Any over stretching of lines apart from the strain imposed during normal flight, should be avoided as over stretching is irreversible.
- Page 23 In Conclusion: The Pasha 5 is a modern paraglider. You will enjoy many safe years of flying with your Pasha 5 if you look after it correctly and adopt a mature and responsible approach to the demands and dangers flying can pose.
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Page 24: Treating Nature With Respect
TREATING NATURE WITH RESPECT Finally the call to practise our sport with respect for nature and wildlife! Don't walk outside marked routes, don't leave any waste, don't make needless noise and respect the sensitive biological balance in the mountain eco system: especially in the takeoff area! LINE PLANS Line descriptions:... -
Page 25: Line Plan Pasha 5
LINE PLAN PASHA 5... -
Page 26: Full Line Lengths
FULL LINE LENGTHS Full line lengths Pasha 5-39 All lengths are measured from the loop of the main line up to the attachment point on the canopy. Brake lines are measured from the main brake line up to the trailing edge. -
Page 27: Manual For Paraglider Checks
MANUAL FOR PARAGLIDER CHECKS Check-intervals A new MAC PARA paraglider must be given a check every 24 months. With intensive use (> 100 flying hours per year, or excessively demanding use) an annual check is needed, after the first check. - Page 28 (&( Line length measurement Lines should be separated and each line measured under a tension of 5 kg. Measurement is made from the line karabiner to the canopy according to the method of certification. Rib numbering begins in the middle of canopy and leads to the wing tip. Measured full lengths should be documented in the inspection record and are compared with certified full line lengths protocol.
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Page 30: Checks
CHECKS Name Company Date Signature & Stamp... -
Page 31: Test Flight Certificate
PASHA – 4 2 Paraglider type: – Serial number: ..Test flown on: ________________________________ MAC PARA TECHNOLOGY Confirmation by dealer: ________________________________ Technical data Biplace Pasha 5 Pasha 5 Size 39 (M) 42 (L)