MAC PARA Pasha 5, User Manual

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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 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 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.