MAC PARA Pasha 5, User Manual

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TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
Construction of the canopy:
The canopy of the PASHA 5 consists of 54 cells over the wingspan. The wingtips are
slightly pulled down and this produces a kind of stabilizer. The Pasha 5 is a second rib
diagonal-construction paraglider. Every second main rib is attached to the 4 or 5
suspension lines. Between these main suspension ribs, intermediate ribs are
suspended by diagonal segments. These segments do not lead to top surface of canopy
but are attached at 80% of rib's height. This construction ensures a smooth top surface
and precise airfoil reproduction. The internal reinforcements maintain the precise form of
the canopy and provide stability. The cell openings on the under-surface of the profile’s
nose provide airflow into the glider. Stretch resistant flares, integrated with diagonal ribs
at the suspension points, ensure an even distribution of load throughout the canopy. A
stretch resistant Mylar strip on the top and bottom panels alongside the openings and
running the length of the trailing edge defines the wingspan, together with an optimized
sail tension; this guarantees high form stability. Large cross ports allow effective airflow
inside the canopy, providing good re-inflation without reducing the profile accuracy.
The Pasha 5 is mainly made of the proven Nylon fabrics Porcher Marine Skytex Rip-
stop 9017 E25A and 9017 E29A. Like any synthetic material, this can deteriorate
through excessive exposure to UV.
Rigging system:
The lines of the Pasha 5 are made of proven strong and stretch resistant Polyester HMA
Aramid/Kevlar (yellow core) lines and PES/Dynema (white core) lines. The entire rigging
system comprises individual suspension lines looped and stitched at each end. The
Aramid lines have strengths from 60 up to 420 kg. The Aramid cascade lines have
strengths from 80kg up to 160 kg.
The suspension lines are comprised of “cascaded top lines” (attached to the under-
surface),”cascaded middle lines” (cascade 3 to top lines together on outermost main
lines), and “main lines”. Main lines lead to the “quick link” (a Maillon which connects
lines and risers). The “stabilizer lines” connect the upper stabilizer lines on the outer
suspension points with the quick link. The “brake lines” are not load carrying suspension
lines. They lead from the trailing edge of the canopy to the main brake lines and run to
the brake handles through the pulleys attached to the D-risers.