MAC PARA Pasha 4, User Manual

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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 4 is very easy to launch. This is possible in almost all wind conditions except
strong headwinds. The trimmers should be adjusted between closed and neutral
position 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 4 we recommend take off from slightly
tensioned lines. The Pasha 4 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 4 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 taken! 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.
The most important thing is the constancy of the pull on the A risers and not the power.
Since the Pasha 4 is very easy to launch, on steep take-offs or in stronger