Contents
General .....................................................................................................................
2
Introduction ............................................................................................................
2
Operating limits ......................................................................................................
3
Construction ...........................................................................................................
4
Trim ........................................................................................................................
4
Safety equipment ...................................................................................................
4
Speed System .......................................................................................................
5
Flying operations ...................................................................................................
6
Checklist ................................................................................................................
6
Take-off ..................................................................................................................
6
Flight ......................................................................................................................
7
Steering .................................................................................................................
7
Approach and landing ............................................................................................
7
Flight with speed system .......................................................................................
8
Towed flight and motorized flight ...........................................................................
8
Extreme and critical flight manoeuvres ...............................................................
8
Collapse of the canopy ..........................................................................................
9
- Asymmetrical collapse ......................................................................................
9
- Symmetrical collapse ........................................................................................
10
- Frontal deflation ................................................................................................
10
Stalls ......................................................................................................................
11
- Parachutal stall steering lines ...........................................................................
11
- B-line stall .........................................................................................................
11
- Spin (Negative spiral) .......................................................................................
12
- Full stall .............................................................................................................
12
Spiral drive .............................................................................................................
13
Descent rates .........................................................................................................
14
Maintenance and repairs .......................................................................................
14
Material description ...............................................................................................
15
Ground plan ............................................................................................................. 16
Line plan AC ............................................................................................................. 17
Line plan BD ............................................................................................................. 18
Manual for Paraglider checks ...............................................................................
19
Components of the check ......................................................................................
19
Checks .....................................................................................................................
21
Test flight certificate / Technicla data ..................................................................
22
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GENERAL
Introduction
MAC Para Technology ltd wish you many pleasant flights with your
PASHA 3
We congratulate you on your purchase of a MAC Pasha 3.
Please read this manual carefully before you start, this way you will get the most out of
your glider.
Extensive development work and numerous tests make the Pasha 3 a tandem
paraglider with maximum possible safety, excellent achievement and a lot of fun-
potential.
The Pasha 3 is designed for tandem pilots expecting an easy take-off and landing,
light and precise handling in thermals, stability and good performance from the
biplace paraglider.
A greater responsibility is put on the pilot by tandem flying, because another person
is participating on the flight. Therefore, please, attend to following:
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 or death. Avoid flying in strong turbulence,
strong winds and especially in thunderstorms and Foehn conditions. These could lead to
uncontrollable flight conditions and result in a crash. If you have the slightest doubt about
weather, wind or terrain, don't take off.
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.
If, after carefully reading through this handbook, you still have questions, telephone your
dealer; or us, and we will be glad to help.