MAC PARA Pasha 4, User Manual

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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 unintentional spin:
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One brake line is being pulled down too far and too fast (e.g. when inducing a spiral
dive)
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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 are LOW and 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 wingovers 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 4 is not designed to be used for aerobatics.
Alternative (emergency) steering:
If for some reason it becomes impossible to control the Pasha 4 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.