User manual Pasha5
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1. 8 8367 8207 8312 8434 8519 8458 9 8316 8208 8237 8363 8433 8458 10 8233 8114 8165 8281 8382 8367 11 8129 8104 8154 8261 8329 8260 L 12 7782 7725 7759 7836 8278 L 13 7642 7652 7602 7677 810 L 14 750 756 ao LN 0 1 C 1 ar Full line lengths Pasha 5 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 Cete a B cC D j Brakes 1T 900 8920 9001 9183 9365 10268 2 89609 8830 8909 9090 9260 94 3 8922 j 8848 892 9106 9270 9648 4 870 8845 8914 9089 9247 97 5 8904 8784 8844 9012 9166 9307 6 8932 8816 8869 9035 9185 939 7 8839 8820 8831 8925 92 8980 8 872 8650 8669 8793 884 8844 9 8674 8559 8592 8721 8793 8847 10 8589 8466 8519 8636 8746 8749 L Hi 8497 8458 8513 8623 8690 8641 12 816 8054 8093 8174 8658 1 7969 7982 7926 8007 853 L1 7 5 L f 1 85 26 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 authoris2. e e m v I7 e 2 gt Contents GENERA Pm 3 OVERALL PLAN 4 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION pp 5 MATERIALES L NL tne eie tee aE ge EM ER ERR REIR a qusaq 9 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS sese nnne nennen neni 10 HARNES S C 10 CHECKS ON A NEW PARAGLIDER eese rennen nene 11 ADJUSTING BRAKE sss nnne nennen 11 FLYING THE PASHA 5 itio tenni entre tactu precario ite nez 12 BBO crm ERR 15 MOTORISED FUGH Tir u uuu 16 EXTREME FLYING seen nnne nnne nnns 16 RAPID DESCENT S iain test iesu este 20 LOOKING AFTER YOUR PARAGLIDER 21 TREATING NATURE WITH RESPECT pp 24 LINE PLANS E 24 LINE PLAN PASHA 5 u ua uu aaa 25 FULEL LINE EENGTHS sasaqa s wau kS 26 MANUAL FOR PARAGLIDER CHEOCKS sese enne 27 aile fc 30 TEST FLIGHT CERTIFICATE u 31 Technical dal uu u E 31 GENERAL Dear MAC PARA pilot We congratulate you on your purchase of PARA paraglider Extensive development work and numerous tests make the Pasha 5 a high performance biplace paraglider with maximum possible safety The Pasha 5 is constructed for thermal and cross country flying and will enable pilots to get maximum enjoyment The Pasha 5 offers very easy inflation and simple ground handling c
3. the sink rate by 2 10 m sec depending on the degree of deformation Carrying out these manoeuvres wrongly may lead to a crash Remember this is a glider with unspectacular reactions to disturbances in the air Whenever in doubt raise the brakes and let the glider fly The glider has a high internal pressure resistance to tucking and very high degree of passive safety It is recommended that at this stage you already practise an active flying style The key to active piloting is keeping the glider above your head at all times We recommend in principle that you hold the brake handle in your hand whenever possible or fly with your hands through the brake handles to allow you to react immediately to any possible disturbances WARNING If you fly with your hands through the brake handles you may lose valuable time in activating the rescue system 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 Apply opposite brake on the inflated side the outside of the curve to stop the turning movement of the canopy This should be accompanied by appropriate weight shift If you react immediately 30 brake on the open side
4. canopy must be professionally sewn Adhesive patches are only adequate for very minor damage Repairs should only be carried out by the manufacturer distributor or authorized workshops Only original spare parts may be used e lines must be checked after every 50 hours flying time and whenever the flight behaviour changes Any changes to the canopy lines or risers except those approved by the manufacturer will void the certificate of airworthiness e The Pasha 5 must be checked as a minimum after two years or after 100 flying hours by the manufacturer or authorized workshops Disposal e The synthetic materials used in a paraglider need professional disposal Please send disused canopies back to us we will dismantle and dispose of it 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 It must be clearly understood that all air sports are potentially dangerous and that your safety is ultimately dependent upon you We strongly urge you to fly safely This includes your choice of flying conditions as well as safety margins during flying manoeuvres We recommend once more that you only fly with a certified harness reserve parachute and helmet Also the certification placard must be present on the glider Every pilot should be suitably qualified have a
5. dragging him her much further back If you let go of the brake handles during take off take care that the brake line is not twisted around the brake pulley Flight The glider is delivered with a standard set up and its speed can reach 36 47 km h depending on the weight of the pilot and trims position Always fly with sufficient clearance from the terrain The Pasha 5 glides best with open brakes descends best with lightly applied brakes In turbulence fly with closed trimmers and brakes lightly applied 15 20 cm to avoid canopy collapse If the canopy pendulums forward this should be corrected by prompt braking A pendulum movement of the canopy backwards is corrected by loosening the brakes in good time In a calm air the Pasha 5 can reach its minimum speed depending on the wing loading by application of 70cm up to 75cm of the brake range Faster Flying The angle of attack is changed by the trimmers The speed difference between closed and open position of the trimmers is up to 5 6 km h The glider is less stable at higher speed and collapses easily Never let go of the brake handles during fast flying Steering turns The Pasha 5 is a very responsive paraglider and reacts very directly and instantly to any steering input Weight shift input quickens turns and ensures minimal height loss Any weight shift has a greater effect the more loosely the chest strap is fastened A combined technique of weight shift and pulling on
6. 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 Generally we recommend the use of both A risers A and A1 for take off Depending on the launch technique and wind conditions the pilot can alternatively use only middle A rirers to inflate the canopy Before take off recheck the canopy the direction of the wind and the air space around you When the pilot is ready to take off he she holds all A risers and the brake handles in each hand To facilitate differentiation between the risers the A lines including the sleeves on the A risers are coloured red Before take off place yourself centrally at the gliders axis Let the B C and D risers fall into the crook of your arm and hold the A risers with arms outstretched behind you For the Pasha 5 we recommend take off from slightly tensioned lines The Pasha 5 is easy to launch If the pilot allows too much slack in the lines to the canopy the glider can get too much energy during inflation and the canopy can overfly the pilot and this may lead to a collapse A good progressive run ensures your Pasha 5 will inflate and come up equally and quickly Should the canopy surge forward control it by braking Now do a visual check upwards to ensure the canopy is completely open otherwise abort the take off Only then is the final decision to continue the launch tak
7. main suspension loop on the bottom of the riser is covered red This is where the main karabiner should be hooked in which then in turn connects the risers to the harness The Pasha 5 is equipped with 5 risers side 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 The 3 B main lines and the stabilizer lines are attached to the B riser The 3 C main lines to the C riser The 3 D main lines to the D riser The main brake lines leads through the pulleys on the D riser The line connections are made to triangular Maillons quick links fitted with a rubber o ring in the form of a figure eight which prevents any slipping of the lines on the quick link See line plans for details Risers with trim system Each of the riser sets of the Pasha 5 has a lockable trimmer The trim system shortens and lengthens the B C and D risers and changes the angle of attack In normal flight all risers are in a neutral position and are of equal length 46 cm to the bottom edge of the rapid links This position is marked with a white line on the trimmer straps When you pull down the straps that run through the trimmers the B risers are shortened up to 1 cm C straps up to 2 5 cm and the D risers up are shortened to 5 cm When you open the trims push the trim buckles the B risers are extended up to 1 cm C straps up to 2 5 cm and the D risers are
8. spreader bars mounted and connected properly risers not twisted brake handle in hands brake lines free pilot s position relative to the wing centred all lines same tension wind direction obstacles on the ground free airspace 12 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 tension before the ones at the wing tips Thus the canopy inflates evenly and an easy launch in the desired direction is guaranteed All lines and risers should be carefully untangled and arranged in such a way that they do not catch on anything It is equally important to untangle the brake lines so that they are clear and can not catch on any thing during launch The brake lines should run freely through the pulleys to the trailing edge of the canopy Make sure the risers are not twisted this can prevent the brake lines from running freely through their pulleys It can often be impossible to untangle lines during flight It is important that no lines are looped around the canopy Also called a line over this may have disastrous consequences during take off Finally connect the risers to the spreader bar using the main karabiners Check carefully that they are closed properly Launch The Pasha 5 is very easy to
9. valid license and 3rd party insurance The Pasha 5 is delivered with a stuff sack Velcro compression strap MAC PARA backpack repair kit and user manual 23 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 The following printed line plans show the line configurations and line lengths Line Materials and Strenghts 130 o e LO 00 D lt L S a G Aramid Polyester 7850 100 Aramid Polyester 7350 24 LINE PLAN 5 euseg LV 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 Cete a B C D j Brakes L1 8687 8553 8634 8813 8982 9815 2 8597 8463 8545 8724 8880 941 3 8608 8479 8557 8735 8890 92 4 800 8482 8551 8720 8870 8961 5 8536 8425 8482 8647 8791 8886 6 8562 8453 8500 8667 8808 8740 8480 8462 84660 8559 8655 8588
10. weight shift on one side while slowly pulling the brake gradually on the same side as weight shifting During a spiral dive the angle of bank can be controlled by increasing or reducing the amount of inside brake When spiral diving the Pasha 5 it is recommended that the outside brake is lightly applied This helps stabilize the wing and enables an easier and safer exit from the spiral 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 This is done by weight shifting to the outside and gentler braking of the outside wing WARNING Nearly all gliders will have a tendency to stay in the spiral if the sink rate exceeds around 15 m s depending on weight shifting wing loading and G force In fact most gliders need a counter input to end a turn Attention Due to energy retention the glider will climb a lot after a deep spiral dive release If you apply inner brake and decelerate the glider for two or three turns big pendulum effects can be avoided WARNING Practise spiralling with caution and lower sink rates to get a feel for the gliders behaviour A pilot who is dehydrated or not accustomed to spiralling can lose consciousness in a steep spiral dive Big ears When in big ears the horizontal speed is higher than the sink rate u
11. Main suspension and rescue system attachment point Main suspension and rescue system attachment point when passenger is lighter than the pilot 5 Suspension point for the pilot Riser AM AA1 BCD of angle of attack Color marking Brakeline pulley Press button Loop for main LY Brake handle karabineer FS Trim buckle Trims closed Trims neutral Trims open Riser lengths Pasha 5 Trims open 460 460 465 485 510 Trims closed 460 460 440 435 410 The lengths are measured from the main attachment point to the lower edge of rapid links 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 Reinforcement Main Ribs Grille Polyester 200 g m Reinforcement Ribs W382 Polyester 180 g m Lines EDELMAN RIDDER CO Achener Weg 66 D 88316 ISNY IM ALLGEAU GERMANY Stabilzer cascade Aramid Polyester A 6843 060 Breaking Load 60 kg Upper cascade A B C D Aramid Polyester A 6843 080 Breaking Load 80 kg Upper cascade A B Aramid Polyester A 7343 140 Breaking Load 140 kg Middle cascad
12. RIPTION Construction of the canopy 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 Between these main suspension ribs intermediate ribs are suspended by diagonal segments These segments do not lead to top surface of canopy but are attached at 80 of rib s height This construction ensures a smooth top surface and precise airfoil reproduction The internal reinforcements maintain the precise form of the canopy and provide stability The cell openings on the under surface of the profile s nose provide airflow into the glider Stretch resistant flares integrated with diagonal ribs the suspension points ensure an even distribution of load throughout the canopy stretch resistant Mylar strip on the top and bottom panels alongside the openings and running the length of the trailing edge defines the wingspan together with an optimized sail tension this guarantees high form stability Large cross ports allow effective airflow inside the canopy providing good re inflation without reducing the profile accuracy The Pasha 5 is mainly made of the proven Nylon fabrics Porcher Marine Skytex Rip stop 9017 E25A and 9017 E29A Like any synthetic material this can deteriorate through excessive exposure to UV Rig
13. Required strengths should be higher than main lines x measured value gt 8 x maximum take off weight and higher then 800 kg for the A B arrays e C D mean lines x measured value gt 6 x maximum take off weight and higher then 600 kg for the A B arrays Replacements for damaged lines must be with new original lines Line lengths are taken from the lines data page 27 Line length Lines should be separated and each line measured under 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 Lengths should not differ by more than 20 mm The opposite sides should be checked for symmetry Canopy line attachment points check Attachment points should be checked for damage and stretching Defects loops and flares should be repaired Canopy fabric check Ribs diagonal ribs top and bottom surface should be checked Any damage to sewing or tears to the fabric which could influence flying characteristics must be repaired Lines All lines should be checked for tears breaks any damage to the sheath or signs of wear Special attention should be paid to the sewing of the line loops Damaged lines must be replaced The results should be do
14. Tuck A front tuck can be induced by strongly pulling the A risers or by sudden heavy turbulence The entire leading edge spontaneously collapses Gentle braking on both sides will reduce the lateral pendulum motions and simultaneously accelerate re inflation The Pasha 5 generally self recovers from an initiated front tuck When having a very large front tuck a frontal rosette can happen the wingtips move forwards shaping a horseshoe Gentle braking can avoid this deformation A quick recognition of the situation and a quick reaction by braking on both sides as long as the collapsed wing is behind the pilot helps the recovery and limits the altitude loss 17 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 trim stretched or shrunken lines are much more susceptible to a parachutal stall and therefore should not be flown These are some of the reasons regular checks should be carried out on your glider A wet canopy or temperatures below zero centigrade 0 C may also cause a stable parachutal stall The Pasha 5 will usually spontaneously recover from a parachutal stall within 2 3 seconds If the canopy remains in a parachutal stall it is sufficient to gently push both A risers forward
15. cumented in the inspection record Connector check All line carabineers trimmers if used speed systems and pulleys should be inspected for visible damage Open or improperly secured connectors should be secured in accordance with the producers recommendations Risers Both risers should be checked for tears signs of wear or any damage and measured with a pull of 5 daN strength Measured data should be documented in the inspection record The difference must not be higher then 5 mm when compared to specified lengths Final check The glider sticker and check sticker must be inspected for readability and correctness The check must be documented with date signature and stamp on the canopy and in the user manual 28 29 CHECKS Name Company Date Signature amp Stamp 30 Paraglider type PASHA 2 4 2 Serial number Test flown by MAC PARA TECHNOLOGY Confirmation by dealer Technical data TECHNOLOGY LTD Tel 420 571 11 55 66 Televizni 2615 Tel fax 420 571 11 55 65 756 61 pod Radhost m e mail mailbox macpara cz Czech Republic WWw macpara com See ee a poc S T NET ME coe EN 52 17 H a lt 1 4 gt p uri um Ax d h 2 MMC DEC OTT lt ie P x Z x
16. e D Aramid Polyester A 6843 080 Breaking Load 80 kg Main lines A1 B1 C1 D2 D3 Aramid Polyester A 7343 280 Breaking Load 280 g Main lines2 A3 B2 B3 Aramid Polyester A 7343 420 Breaking Load 420 kg Main lines D1 D2 D3 Aramid Polyester A 7343 190 Breaking Load 190 kg Stabilzer line Aramid Polyester A 7343 140 Breaking Load 140 kg Brake lines upper cascade Dynema Polyester A 7850 100 Breaking Load 100 kg Brake lines middle cascade Dynema Polyester A 7850 130 Breaking Load 130 kg Main Brake Line Dynema Polyester A 7850 360 Breaking Load 360 kg Cousin Trestec Comines CEDEX France Upper cascade D Vectran 0 9mm Bruchlast 90 kg Upper cascade Vectran 0 6mm Bruchlast 45 kg Attachment straps STAP a s 407 80 VILEMOV CZECH REPUBLIC STAP POLYESTERBRIDLE 13 mm Breaking Load 70 kg Risers MOUKA TISNOV Kor b 133 66601 Ti nov Czech Republic Polyester 367 040 025 912 25x1 5 mm Breaking Load 800 kg Thread AMANN SPONIT Dobronick 635 148 25 PRAHA 4 CZECH REPUBLIC Lines SYNTON 60 Main lines SERABOND 60 Canopy SYNTON 40 Riser SYNTON 30 Rapid links ELAIR SERVIS CZECH REPUBLIC NIRO TRIANGLE 200 Max Load 200 kg TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS pilot passenger weights naked cca 25 kg The Pasha 5 is certified with LTF GH type certified harnesses Nearly all harnesses available on the market are type GH These GH harnesses are different to GX harnesses which hav
17. e 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 Any certified harness with a hang point at about chest height may be used with the Pasha 5 37 50cm over seat plate The distance between left and right main karabiners should be between 45 and 60cm depending on the size of the pilot and the type of the harness Please note the hang point position changes the position of the brakes relative to the pilot s body 10 CHECKS ON 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 e Inspection of the canopy for tears or damage especially the seams which join the ribs to the upper and lower surfaces but also the area of the attachment tapes and brake line connections Inspection of the lines for damage to the stitches The line lengths must be checked after 50 hours flying time and whenever the flight behaviour of the glider changes e Inspection of attachment tapes for damage to the stitches It is also important to check the attachment tapes and brake lines for tangles e Inspection of the risers for faultless condition Rapid links must be secured With
18. ed to carry out checks A valid flying license and training course by National association are the basis for permission to carry out paraglider checks Identification of glider An identity sticker with details of certification and serial number is attached to the glider Components of the check Porosity The porosity should be checked with a porosity meter JDC Compare the resultant data with the producer s manual Porosity measures should be taken on at least three points of both the top and bottom surface The first point should be placed 20 30 cm from leading edge in the middle of canopy Second and third points are placed left and right from first measure point at 25 of the span One additional measurement should be made on the top surface of the wing tip The identified time should be higher than 30 second JDC In the event of the result being less than 30 seconds the result of the check is a fail Overall strength check The check of canopy strength should be made with a Bettsometer B M A A approved Patent No GB 2270768 Clive Betts Sales On the top and bottom surfaces make small holes with a needle at the Aline attachment points The exact verification should be made in accordance with the Bettsometer user manual Line strength check Line strengths should be as specified in accordance with the certification requirements One main line should be taken from each array and have its strength checked with a tension meter
19. en If anything is not completely safe the launch should be aborted Now accelerate continuously until you lift off It is easier to take off in a light headwind if after reaching minimum flying speed you apply the brakes slightly After the take off gently release the brakes again 13 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 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 as this can result in a frontal collapse or in an asymmetric take off The Pasha 5 is easy to reverse launch When doing a reverse launch or when launching in strong winds the paraglider can possibly surge forward more quickly or lift off sooner than desired To avoid this walk uphill following the canopy during inflation As this launch technique can be difficult and turning the wrong way can result in the pilot taking off with twisted risers It is recommended to practice the reverse launch on a training hill or slight slope first When deflating the canopy in strong winds or aborting a launch use the C or D risers not the brakes Using the brakes in strong wind will cause more lift lifting the pilot up and
20. erial deteriorates through excessive exposure to UV Hence it is recommended that you reduce UV exposure to a minimum by keeping the paraglider packed away when not in use Even when packed in the bag do not leave it in the sun e Keep the canopy and lines clean as dirt may penetrate into the fibre and damage the lines or the cloth 21 e Ensure that the lines are not folded tightly It s extremely important to avoid 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 e 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 e Check line lengths after tree or water landings They can stretch or shrink lines e Never drag the wing over rough ground This will damage the cloth on the wear points When preparing the wing on a takeoff with rough ground don t pull the wing over it i e by pulling the brakes Please try to pack the wing on soft ground e Uncontrolled strong wind takeoffs or landings can result in the leading edge of the canopy hitting the ground at high speed which may cause rips in the profile and damage the rib material e Clean the paraglider with fresh water after contact with salt
21. ers until the canopy folds parallel to its long axis The airflow over the top surface is almost fully detached and the canopy enters a vertical descent flight mode without forward movement Further pulling of the B risers reduces the surface area more and increases the sink rate Up to 8 m s Be careful pulling too far or too rapidly may cause a frontal horseshoe to form To exit from this flight mode release the B risers at first rapidly but then gently 1 sec The canopy surges forward re attaching the airflow over the top surface and resumes normal flight When the B risers are released the brakes should not be activated This will give the canopy the chance to gain speed and resume normal flight On exit from a B line stall on no account just release the B risers as this can cause overloading If canopy does not recover apply both brakes gently to recover or pull the A risers until the canopy regains forward speed Summary For all extreme manoeuvres and rapid descents please note e first practise manoeuvres with an instructor during safety training e before inducing any manoeuvre the pilot must check that there are no other airspace users below him e during the manoeuvre the pilot must have the canopy within his view LOOKING AFTER YOUR PARAGLIDER Looking after your canopy correctly will prolong the of your paraglider Deterioration a few tips e The canopy is mainly made of NYLON cloth which like any synthetic mat
22. even slight damage the glider loses its airworthiness ADJUSTING BRAKE LINES The brake lines lead from the trailing edge of the canopy to the main brake lines which then run through pulleys on the D risers to the brake handles A mark on the main brake line indicates the position of the brake handle The glider is delivered with a standard set up and its speed can reach 36 47 km h depending on the weight of the pilot and the passenger and position of trims The brake lines should always be adjusted so that the first brake lines just come under tension when the brake handles have been pulled 5 10 cm The test results relate to this brake line adjustment This adjustment on the one hand allows sufficient brake to be applied during extreme flying situations and when landing while on the other hand it ensures that the canopy is not permanently braked especially when fully accelerated This trim should not be altered In extreme situations any other settings may lead to the glider reacting differently to versions which have been tested NOTE If in doubt about the brake line adjustment it is preferable to leave them too long as any necessary shortening can easily be achieved by wrapping them round your hand FLYING 5 The following information must not under any circumstances taken as manual for practising paragliding We would like to advise you of the Pasha 5 s features and important information for your flyi
23. extended by up to 5 cm Operation and handling Connect the risers to the spreader bars before take off It is important to ensure that the hook points on each spreader bar are equal By pulling the straps that run through the trimmers the B C D straps are shortened This increases the angle of attack and the glider flies slower By opening the trimmers the B C D risers are extended This decreases the angle of attack and therefore the glider flies faster Trim The glider is delivered with a five riser system and tandem spreader bars Its speed varies in the range from 36 47 km h depending on the wing loading and position of the trimmers The brake lines should always be adjusted so that the first brake lines just come under tension when the brake handles have been pulled 5 10 cm The test results relate to this brake line adjustment In extreme situations other settings may lead to the glider reacting differently To be able at all times to react quickly enough to possible problems you should not let go of the brake handles 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 and gloves Clothing should be warm and allow sufficient freedom of movement A rescue system can be life saving in case
24. ging system The lines of the Pasha 5 are made of proven strong and stretch resistant Polyester HMA Aramid Kevlar yellow core lines and PES Dynema white core lines The entire rigging system comprises individual suspension lines looped and stitched at each end The Aramid lines have strengths from 60 up to 420 kg The Aramid cascade lines have strengths from 80kg up to 160 kg The suspension lines are comprised of cascaded top lines attached to the under surface cascaded middle lines cascade 3 to top lines together on outermost main lines and main lines Main lines lead to the quick link a Maillon which connects lines and risers The stabilizer lines connect the upper stabilizer lines on the outer suspension points with the quick link The brake lines are not load carrying suspension lines They lead from the trailing edge of the canopy to the main brake lines and run to the brake handles through the pulleys attached to the D risers 5 A mark main brake line indicates 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 especially when fully accelerated This trimming should not be altered For differentiation purposes the A lines are coloured red the brake lines are orange all remaining lines are yellow Also the
25. haracteristics by take off excellent handling in flight and easy landing Please read this manual carefully before you start this way you will get the most out of your glider and enjoy many nice flights MAC PARA wish you many pleasant flights with your Pasha 5 Please read this manual carefully and note following details Paragliding is a sport which demands besides the optimum equipment a high degree of attentiveness good judgement and theoretical knowledge Paragliding can be a dangerous sport which may lead to injury and death This paraglider meets at the time of delivery requirements of the EN European Norm 926 or LTF German Certificate of Airworthiness Any alternations to the paraglider will render its certification invalid The use of this paraglider is solely at the user s own risk Manufacturer and distributor do not accept any liability Pilots are responsible for their own safety and their paraglider airworthiness The paraglider carries no warranty The author assumes that the pilot is in possession of a valid paragliding licence for glider s category insurance etc Before delivery as well as during production each paraglider goes through a strict visual inspection and is test flown by your dealer Stamps on the placard together with a completed test flight certificate confirm this Check that the paraglider has been test flown before your first take off If it has not consult your dealer Any inadequate use or misu
26. he brake lines are adjusted to lengths recommended here Setting them shorter could lead to a tendency to stall during towed flight Apart from this there are no special procedures 15 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 importer for the current legality of motorized flight WARNING The Pasha 5 is not suitable for jumps from aircraft WARNING The Pasha 5 is not designed to be used for aerobatics EXTREME FLYING MANOEUVRES This section describes flying conditions which can be deliberately induced or which can develop unintentionally due to turbulence or pilot error Any pilot who flies through turbulence is sure to be faced with these special flight conditions at some point So take a good look at these flight manoeuvres or prepare for them by SIV safety training over water Mastering these flying conditions significantly improves your active flight safety Sufficient height as well as carrying a reserve parachute is imperative WARNING All the critical flight conditions described here require a thorough knowledge otherwise carrying them out may be very dangerous Sufficient height above the ground is imperative Bear in mind that all deformations of the canopy can increase
27. ide the paraglider should be decelerated slowly and at approximately one meter above the ground according to conditions the pilot should flare the canopy The glider may climb again gaining height if too much brake is used too early Strong wind landings require correspondingly less brake Do not apply full brake before the pilot is safely on the ground The final glide during the landing approach should be straight and not marked by steep or alternating turns as these can result in a dangerous pendulum effect near the ground Attention Do not allow the canopy to fall onto the leading edge with energy This can destroy the material and affects the life of the ribs at the leading edge TOWING The Pasha 5 is certified for towing The Pasha 5 has no out of the ordinary towing characteristics although a relatively low angle of attack and thus low tow tension should be maintained during launch and the initial part of the tow The Pasha 5 has no tendencies towards deep stall parachuting Therefore we allow tow launched flights with a similar technique to that described above Trimmers released over Neutral position There is sufficient margin to counter steer the glider in a normal towing situation Make sure you use proper equipment experienced personnel and all relevant safety precautions for towing We recommending the use of a winching adapter this should be mounted on the upper end of the main karabiner WARNING Please always ensure that t
28. ng and security Preparing for take off As with any aircraft a thorough pre flight check must be made prior to each flight on the Pasha 5 Before every launch check lines risers and canopy for damage Do not launch with even the slightest damage Also check the maillons connecting the lines and the risers They have to be closed tight Put on the harnesses and spreader bars with maximum care and check the handle of the safety system and that all the flaps of the outer container are fastened securely and correctly The main karabiners must also be checked carefully Replace it if any damage is visible or generally after 300 flying hours Connect harnesses with the spreader bars and finally connect the risers to your spreader bars with the main karabiners Check carefully that they are properly closed Attention Never fly with an open main karabiner Do not take off if you find any damage to your equipment Having unpacked and laid out the paraglider in a slight horseshoe pattern the following checks must be made Checklist Preparing the wing e canopy without any damage risers and spreader bars without any damage maillons quick links closed tight stitching of the main lines near the risers is o k all main lines run free from the riser to the canopy brake lines are free Putting on the harness e rescue handle and deployment pins secure buckles leg and chest strap closed main karabiners Before takeoff
29. nlike a spiral dive or a B line stall This rapid descent technique is used to quickly and horizontally exit a dangerous area in the desired direction In order to collapse the outside wing pull the outside A lines When the pilot holds the outside A1 risers on both sides and pulls them down the Pasha 5 easily tucks the outside wings and enters a stable descent mode The pilot keeps hold of the brake handles along with the outside A1 risers in his hands braking on one side and weight shifting the canopy remains steerable Big ears substantially reduces the risk of canopy stability problems in turbulent air To exit Big ears release the A1 risers The canopy does slowly self recover If not or to quicken the recovery the pilot can gently apply brakes to the glider WARNING Never do big ears in spirals as this may drastically reduce the number of lines taking the already high loads causing structural failure 20 Attention All rapid descent techniques should first 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 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 of the canopy To induce a B line stall symmetrically pull down slowly on both B ris
30. of an irremediable disturbance of the canopy collapse in the air or material failure and is therefore imperative 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 The passenger weight is always compared to the weight of the pilot The rescue system bridle must be connected to main suspension point on the spreader bar 3 or 4 It is possible to use a separator karabiner min strength 24 kN for the rescue system clipped in to the same loop as the main karabiner The rescue system bridle must not be connected only to the pilot s or passenger s harness or to the spreader bar s hang points WARNING The karabiners used in position 3 or 4 must be karabiners designed for tandem flight which means the minimum strength must be 24 kN Recommendation Austrialpin Powerfly Austrialpin Delta This applies also to the karabiner used for the attachment of the rescue system in Position 3 or 4 3 1 Passengers hang point 2 Passengers hang point 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
31. or to push the accelerator Attention If brakes are applied while in a parachutal stall the glider may suddenly enter a full stall If a parachutal stall occurs on landing approach the pilot should prepare for a hard landing and make a parachute roll landing In close proximity to the ground due to the forward surging pendulum effect a recovery may be more dangerous than a hard landing in parachutal stall Full stall To induce a full stall apply full brake on both sides The glider slows down steadily until it stalls completely The canopy suddenly surges backwards a long way In spite of this uncomfortable reaction of the canopy both brake lines must be consequently held down with all your strength until the canopy is stabilized 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 When entering braking fast the canopy will not always form the desired front rosette Attention Always apply both brakes evenly To recover from a full stall Smoothly release both brakes simultaneously until 9096 of leading edge reopens then release brakes rapidly The glider ends the full stall on its own without surging forward WARNING If the brakes are released rapidly and asymmetrically the glider may surge almost 90 and suffer an extensive asymmetric collapse The danger of o
32. rs with a high bank angle the outside wing begins to unload Further increase of the angle of bank must be avoided because any possible resulting collapse may be quite dynamic WARNING Full stall spin and wingover over 90 degree angle of bank are prohibited aerobatic manoeuvres and may not be performed during normal flying Incorrect recovery procedures or overreacting of the pilot may have dangerous consequences 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 It is also possible to control the direction of the flight by pulling on a stabilizer line or by weight shifting 19 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 extent resist the high G forces Don t forget proper breathing As soon as any even slight light dizziness or impaired vision is noticed the spiral should be exited immediately The Pasha 5 has a very effective spiral dive This allows rapid descent without stalling To enter a spiral dive the pilot should
33. se increases the risks considerably The Pasha 5 must not be used outside the certified weight range 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 If after carefully reading this handbook you still have questions suggestions or criticism regarding this product do not hesitate to contact your dealer or us We will be glad to help and advice MAC PARA wish you many pleasant flights with your Pasha 5 Version 1 0 Stand 16 04 2013 Operating limits The Pasha 5 has been tested DHV certification laboratory to LTF 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 Nevertheless turbulence and gusting winds can lead to a partial or complete collapse of the canopy Therefore never fly in such conditions Any changes made to this paraglider invalidate the certificate of airworthiness OVERALL PLAN Glider s label on the central main rib Bottom surface Top surface e ipia ZAN Brake line E Main brake line Riser Rapid inks Brake handle Main karabineer TECHNICAL DESC
34. should suffice to hold the canopy on a straight course In the event of a big collapse this braking should be applied very carefully to avoid stalling the remaining inflated wing The pilot s correction for 16 direction can be aided by a pumping out the deflation a slow long pumping action of the brake of the deflated side of the wing helps the canopy to re inflate 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 Cravat Line over In the event of some lines becoming tangled during flight whatever the cause the following action is recommended The pilot stabilizes the glider by gently applying the brakes Please be aware that in this condition the brake pressure can be higher and the brake travel shorter Without pilot input a line over will result in a stable spiral dive Here are the various options to untangle a line over pumping the collapsed side e pulling the stabilizer line or lines causing the problem e should both measures fail it may be possible to untangle the line over by inducing a full stall This manoeuvre however should only be carried out by advanced pilots with experience in extreme flight situations and with sufficient altitude available Attention If these manoeuvres fail or if in any doubt the pilot should instantly use their emergency parachute system Front
35. the inside brake line is the most efficient turning method whereby the radius of the turn is determined by the amount of inside brake pulled and weight shift A stalling wing tip announces itself by a gentle surge backwards of the wingtip If this occurs you will need to release the brakes immediately 14 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 Active Flying Thermaling and Soaring In turbulent conditions the glider should be flown actively with brakes lightly applied to avoid canopy collapse This improves stability by increasing the angle of attack of the canopy The canopy should not rock back or surge forward much but should remain above the pilot In turbulent flight if the canopy pendulums forward this should be corrected by prompt braking A pendulum movement of the canopy backwards is corrected by releasing the brakes in good time This is part of basic active flying Approach and Landing To avoid excessively demanding situations on the approach to landing it is important to initiate the process at an adequate altitude This leaves you enough time to observe and appropriately deal with wind direction and any other aircraft in your vicinity The Pasha 5 is easy to land The final leg of the landing approach must be into the wind During this final gl
36. vercorrecting and overreacting exists during all extreme flight manoeuvres Thus any corrective action must be gentle and steady and done with feel 18 Spin 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 unintentional spin e One brake line is being pulled down too far and too fast e g when inducing a spiral dive e When flying at low speed one side is being braked too hard e g when thermaling To recover from an unintentional spin the pulled down brake line should be immediately released as soon as a spin is suspected The canopy will accelerate and return to its normal straight and stable flying position without losing too much height If the spin is allowed to develop for some time the glider surges a long way forward on one side and a dynamic asymmetric collapse or a line over can occur Gently apply the brakes to avoid side or central collapse of the canopy and the possibility of a cravat one of the tips becoming entangled in the lines WARNING If you LOW are in an unintentional spin or if the canopy is caught in a cravat USE YOUR RESERVE Wingover To induce a wingover the pilot flies consecutive alternating turns to gradually steepen the angle of bank During wingove
37. water Salt water crystal can reduce line strength even after rinsing in fresh water Replace lines immediately after contact with salt water Also check canopy material after water landings as waves can place uneven forces and cause cloth to distort in specific areas Always remove gliders from the water by holding only the trailing edge e Prevent lines from catching on anything as they may be over stretched Do not step onto the lines Although the lines were tested with a bending test they can be damaged if stepped on whilst on a hard surface or if they come into contact with sharp objects e Do not always fold the canopy symmetrically to the centre cell as this can cause constant stress on the centre cell centre cell always to the outside e Clean the paraglider with water and a soft sponge Do not use any chemicals or spirits for cleaning as these can permanently damage the cloth Storage e Store the paraglider in a dry space at ambient temperature away from chemicals and UV light Never pack or store the glider wet This shortens the life of the cloth Always dry glider thoroughly before any packing or storage e During transport it has to be considered that some materials of the paraglider are temperature sensitive Avoid subjecting your wing to high temperatures e g the luggage space of a parked car in the sun When sending your wing as a parcel take extra care with packing 22 Repairs and checks e Tears in the
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