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MAC PARA Pasha 4 User Manual - Treating Nature With Respect

Summary of Pasha 4

  • Page 2: Contents

    2 contents general ................................................................................................................... 3 overall plan ......................................................................................................... 4 technical description .......................

  • Page 3: General

    3 general dear mac para pilot we congratulate you on your purchase of a mac para paraglider. Extensive development work and numerous tests make the pasha 4 a high performance biplace paraglider with maximum possible safety. The pasha 4 is constructed for thermal and cross-country flying, and will en...

  • Page 4: Operating Limits

    4 (&( operating limits the pasha 4 has been tested by certification laboratory european para academy to ltf 1-2 / en-b category. The pasha 4 is certified for solo flight. The pasha 4 has been load and shock-tested and passed with a load corresponding to 8g of the maximum weight in flight 220 kg. Its...

  • Page 5: Technical Description

    5 technical description construction of the canopy: the canopy of the pasha 4 consists of 54 cells over the wingspan. The wingtips are slightly pulled down and this produces a kind of stabilizer. The pasha 4 is a second rib diagonal-construction paraglider. Every second main rib is attached to the 4...

  • Page 6: Risers With Trim System:

    6 (&( mark on the main brake line indicates the position of the brake handle. This adjustment, on the one hand, allows sufficient brake to be applied during extreme flying situations and when landing, while on the other hand, this ensures that brakes are not permanently applied to the canopy (especi...

  • Page 7: Safety Equipment

    7 (&( during the flight (it may be possible to hold both handles in one hand). Alter the line length to bring the handles to a suitable height when using your harness. Safety equipment an optimal outfit should be a matter of course for every paraglider pilot. Always wear stout footwear, a helmet, an...

  • Page 8: Riser Lengths Pasha 4

    8 (&( 3. Main suspension and rescue system attachment point, when passenger is heavier than the pilot or when passenger is the same weight as the pilot. 4. Main suspension and rescue system attachment point, main suspension and rescue system attachment point, when passenger is lighter than the pilot...

  • Page 9: Materials

    9 materials tissue (porcher sport, rue du ruisseau b.P. 710,38290 st. Quentin fallavier, france) top sail - leading edge - skytex 45 e85a - 100% nylon 6.6 , 33 dtex, 45 g/m 2 top sail - trailing edge - skytex 40 e38a - 100% nylon 6.6 , 33 dtex, 40 g/m 2 bottom sail - skytex 40 e38a - 100% nylon 6.6 ...

  • Page 10: Technical Specifications

    10 technical specifications biplace pasha 4 pasha 4 size 39 42 zoom flat [%] 96 100 area flat [m 2 ] 39,31 42,65 area projected [m 2 ] 35,46 38,48 span flat [m] 14,56 15,17 span projected [m] 12,31 12,82 aspect ratio flat - 5,4 5,4 root cord [m] 3,35 3,49 cells - 54 54 weight [kg] 8,6 9,0 weight ran...

  • Page 11: Checks On A New Paraglider

    11 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 manoeu...

  • Page 12: Flying The Pasha 4

    12 flying the pasha 4 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 4's features and important information for your flying and security. Preparing for take off: as with any aircraft, a thorough pre...

  • Page 13: Launch

    13 (&( when laying out the glider, the wind direction should be observed. The canopy should be deployed into the wind so both halves of it are loaded symmetrically. The paraglider should be arranged in a semicircle into wind. This ensures that the a-lines in the centre section of the canopy will ten...

  • Page 14: Flight

    14 (&( 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. Warning!! Do not use the forward launch in very strong winds. Make sure you don't pull the risers too much towards yourself or downwards...

  • Page 15: Approach and Landing:

    15 (&( in case it is impossible to control the pasha 4 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. Active flying (thermaling and soaring): in turbulent conditions the glid...

  • Page 16: Motorised Flight

    16 motorised flight note!! Although, motorized flight can be a great success due to the gliders very easy take-off characteristics, stability and good handling, always use a certified combination of engine - harness and glider. If in doubt check with your federation. Contact the manufacturer or impo...

  • Page 17: “Cravat” / Line-Over:

    17 (&( canopy to re-inflate. If the pilot does not correct, the pasha 4 usually self-recovers. However, if it does not self recover and the pilot does not correct the canopy can enter a stable spiral dive. “cravat” / line-over: in the event of some lines becoming tangled during flight (whatever the ...

  • Page 18: Full-Stall:

    18 (&( parachutal stall (deep stall): in a parachutal stall the paraglider has no forward momentum combined with a high descent rate. A parachutal stall can be caused by, among other reasons, a too slow exit from a b-line stall or severe turbulence. Porous canopies (uv influence) or canopies out of ...

  • Page 19: Spin (Or Negative Spin):

    19 (&( spin (or negative spin): pulling brake on one side too fast or too hard can result in a negative spin. During a spin the canopy turns relatively fast around the centre section of the canopy while the inner wing flies backwards (hence the term negative). There are two usual reasons for an unin...

  • Page 20: Rapid Descents

    20 rapid descents spiral dive: a spiral dive is the fastest way to lose altitude, however, the very high g-forces make it difficult to sustain a spiral dive for long and it can place high loads on the pilot and glider. By tensing ones abdominal muscles and a higher body tension you can to some exten...

  • Page 21: B-Line Stalls:

    21 (&( attention! All rapid descent techniques should first be practised in calm air and with sufficient height so the pilot can use them in emergency situations! By far the best technique is to fly correctly and safely, so you never have to descend rapidly! B-line stalls: warning: although it is po...

  • Page 22: Storage:

    22 (&( • be careful, not to allow snow, sand or stones to enter inside the canopy's cells: the weight can change the angle of attack, or even stall the glider; additionally the sharp edges can destroy the cloth! • check line lengths after tree or water landings. They can stretch or shrink lines. • n...

  • Page 23: Disposal:

    23 (&( • any changes to the canopy lines or risers, except those approved by the manufacturer, will void the certificate of airworthiness. • the pasha 4 must be checked as a minimum, after two years or after 100 flying hours by the manufacturer or authorized workshops. Disposal: • the synthetic mate...

  • Page 24: Treating Nature With Respect

    24 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! Lin...

  • Page 25: Line Plan Pasha 4 -39

    25 line plan pasha 4 -39.

  • Page 26: Line Plan Pasha 4 - 42

    26 line plan pasha 4 - 42.

  • Page 27: Full Line Lengths

    27 full line lengths full line lengths pasha 4-42 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. Center a b c d e brakes 1 8708 8579 8661 8849 9029 9905 2 8621 8490 8572 8761...

  • Page 28: Components of The Check

    28 manual for paraglider checks check-intervals all paragliders used in flight must be checked at least every 24 months. For paragliders used by paragliding schools the period is 12 months. Personnel authorised to carry out checks a valid flying license and training course by national association ar...

  • Page 29

    29 (&( 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 s...

  • Page 30: Checks

    30 checks name company date signature & stamp.

  • Page 31: Test Flight Certificate

    31 test flight certificate paraglider type: pasha 4 – 42 serial number: ________________________________ test flown on: ________________________________ by mac para technology ________________________________ confirmation by dealer: ________________________________ technical data biplace pasha 4 pas...

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