MAC PARA Pasha 7, User Manual

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Warning!
Make sure that the steering lines are not wrapped around the main lines during
the reverse launch. In this case, any faster pull on steering line can damage the sheath on
the main lines.
Tips for the take-off
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Practice ground-handling regularly to improve your take-off skills!
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If the glider comes up slightly off-centre, make small corrections by moving towards
the lower side.
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In stronger winds, take only central A-main line per side over rapid links in one hand
and the outermost B-main line per side in other hand while you hold brake toggles in
your hands. Pull on A-lines and control the speed of rise with the B-lines. Be prepared
to take a couple of steps towards the canopy. By a good procedure the wing tips can’t
rise earlier then the centre of the canopy.
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The pilot must work actively to keep the glider on the ground in higher winds
(wind speeds from approximately 6 m/s), otherwise the glider may rise above the pilot
unintentionally.
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During reverse launch and ground handling, care should be taken that the brake lines
do not rub over the riser. This may cause damage to the riser or lines.
Flying it
The glider is delivered with a standard set-up and its speed varies in the range from 37 - 48
km/h depending on the wing loading and position of the trimmers. Trim speed (brakes fully
released, trim in neutral position) is the best glide speed in calm air. In turbulence fly with
closed trimmers and brakes lightly applied (5 – 15 cm) to avoid canopy collapse. If the
canopy pitch forward, this should be corrected by prompt braking. A pitch movement of the
canopy backwards is corrected by loosening the brakes in good time. In a calm air the
Pasha 7 can reach its minimum speed (depending on the wing loading) by application of
70 cm up to 75 cm of the brake range.
During your first few flights, familiarize yourself with your glider’s speed range and
corresponding brake positions and pressures.
NOTE! Always fly with sufficient clearance from the terrain and always keep the brake
handles in your hands!
NOTE! Flying too slowly close to stall speed increases the risk of an unintentional
asymmetric stall or full stall. This speed range should therefore be avoided and used only
on landing during the final stage of the flare.
Accelerated Flight
The angle of attack is changed by the trimmers. The speed difference between "closed"
and "open" position of the trimmers is up to 6-7 km/h. The glider is less stable at higher
speed and it could collapses easily. Never let go of the brake handles during faster trimmer
setting.