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Contents

GENERAL ................................................................................................................... 3

OVERALL PLAN ......................................................................................................... 4

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION ...................................................................................... 5

MATERIALS................................................................................................................ 9

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................... 10

HARNESS................................................................................................................. 10

CHECKS ON A NEW PARAGLIDER ........................................................................ 11

ADJUSTING BRAKE LINES ..................................................................................... 11

FLYING THE PASHA 4............................................................................................. 12

TOWING ................................................................................................................... 15

MOTORISED FLIGHT............................................................................................... 16

EXTREME FLYING MANOEUVRES ........................................................................ 16

RAPID DESCENTS................................................................................................... 20

LOOKING AFTER YOUR PARAGLIDER.................................................................. 21

TREATING NATURE WITH RESPECT .................................................................... 24

LINE PLANS ............................................................................................................. 24

Line plan Pasha 4 -39 ............................................................................................... 25

Line plan Pasha 4 - 42 .............................................................................................. 26

FULL LINE LENGTHS .............................................................................................. 27

MANUAL FOR PARAGLIDER CHECKS................................................................... 28

CHECKS ................................................................................................................... 30

TEST FLIGHT CERTIFICATE................................................................................... 31

Technical data........................................................................................................... 31

Summary of Contents for Pasha 4

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Page 2: ...G BRAKE LINES 11 FLYING THE PASHA 4 12 TOWING 15 MOTORISED FLIGHT 16 EXTREME FLYING MANOEUVRES 16 RAPID DESCENTS 20 LOOKING AFTER YOUR PARAGLIDER 21 TREATING NATURE WITH RESPECT 24 LINE PLANS 24 Line plan Pasha 4 39 25 Line plan Pasha 4 42 26 FULL LINE LENGTHS 27 MANUAL FOR PARAGLIDER CHECKS 28 CHECKS 30 TEST FLIGHT CERTIFICATE 31 Technical data 31 ...

Page 3: ...ion 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 produ...

Page 4: ... 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 Trailing edge Leading edge Brake handle Main karabineer Rapid link...

Page 5: ...ge cross ports allow effective airflow inside the canopy providing good re inflation without reducing the profile accuracy The Pasha 4 is mainly made of the proven Nylon fabrics Porcher Marine Skytex Rip stop 9092 E85A 9017 E38A and 9017 E29A Like any synthetic material this can deteriorate through excessive exposure to UV Rigging system The lines of the Pasha 4 are made of proven strong and stret...

Page 6: ...gthens 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 2 cm C straps up to 2 5 cm and the D risers up are shortened ...

Page 7: ...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 ...

Page 8: ...er is lighter than the pilot 5 Suspension point for the pilot Riser Riser lengths Pasha 4 A A1 B C D 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 Color marking Loop for main karabineer Trims closed Trims neutral Trims open Brake handle Change of the angle of attack A A1 B C D A A1 B C D A A1...

Page 9: ...ester A 6843 160 Breaking Load 160 kg Brake lines upper cascade wing tip Dynema Polyester A 7850 080 Breaking Load 80 kg Brake lines middle cascade wing tip Dynema Polyester A 7850 100 Breaking Load 100 kg Brake lines upper cascade Dynema Polyester A 7850 100 BBreaking Load 100 kg Brake lines middle cascade Dynema Polyester A 7850 130 BBreaking Load 130 kg Main lines C1 D2 D3 Aramid Polyester A 68...

Page 10: ... B HARNESS The Pasha 4 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 have a lower attachment point for the main karabiners and effective cross bracing The Pasha 4 was not tested with harnesses with an effective cross bracing system Any certified harness with a hang point at about che...

Page 11: ...ss 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 44 km h depending on the weight of the pilot and the passenger and position of...

Page 12: ...r 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 ...

Page 13: ... 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...

Page 14: ...g on the weight of the pilot and trims position Always fly with sufficient clearance from the terrain The Pasha 4 glides best with open brakes descends best with lightly applied brakes In turbulence fly with 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 ...

Page 15: ...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 gro...

Page 16: ...tacular 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 ho...

Page 17: ...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 Tuck A front tuck can be induced by strongly pulling the A risers or by sudden heavy turbulen...

Page 18: ...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...

Page 19: ...he 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 ...

Page 20: ...cy 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 spir...

Page 21: ...esume 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 first practise manoeuvres with an instructor during safety training before inducing any manoe...

Page 22: ...ey 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 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 Clean the paraglider with water and a so...

Page 23: ... 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 th...

Page 24: ...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 ...

Page 25: ...25 Line plan Pasha 4 39 ...

Page 26: ...26 Line plan Pasha 4 42 ...

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Page 28: ...dditional 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 ...

Page 29: ...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 documented in the inspection record Connector check All line carabineers trimmers if used speed systems and pulleys should be inspected for...

Page 30: ...30 CHECKS Name Company Date Signature Stamp ...

Page 31: ...place Pasha 4 Pasha 4 Size 39 42 Zoom flat 96 100 Area flat m2 39 31 42 65 Area projected m2 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 range kg 125 190 145 220 Min speed km h 22 24 22 24 Speed Trimmers closed km h 36 38 36 38 Speed Trimmers open km h 42 45 42 45 Top speed accelerator km h Gl...

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