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TEST FLIGHT CERTIFICATE

Paraglider type:

Serial number:

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MAC PARA TECHNOLOGY

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TECHNICAL DATA

Bi-place EN-B

Pasha 7

Size

Zoom flat

[%]

100

Area flat

[m2]

39,35

42,70

Area projected

[m2]

34,19

37,10

Span flat

[m]

14,42

15,02

Aspect ratio flat

5,30

Root cord

[m]

3,39

3,53

Cells

Weight

[kg]

6,85

7,35

Weight range*

[kg]

120-190

135-220

Weight range*

[lbs]

264-418

297-484

Min.speed

[km/h]

24-25

Max.speed

[km/h]

36-38

Top speed (accelerator) [km/h]

46-48

Glide ratio

9,7

Min. Sink rate

[m/s]

1,10

*pilot equipped = weight naked + cca. 15-20 Kg (33-44 lbs)

Summary of Contents for Pasha 7

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Page 2: ...OF USE 17 EXTREME FLYING MANOEUVRES 18 LOOKING AFTER YOUR PARAGLIDER 22 RISER 27 LINE PLAN 28 LINE PLAN PASHA 7 29 ADJUSTING BRAKE LINES 30 OVERALL LINE LENGTHS 31 TREATING NATURE WITH RESPECT 32 MATERIALS 33 CHECKS 34 TEST FLIGHT CERTIFICATE 35 TECHNICAL DATA 35 MAC PARA COMMUNITY MACPARA com OficialMacPara fb com MACPARA flymacpara ...

Page 3: ...glider 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 production each paraglider goes throu...

Page 4: ...ongly recommend that you respect these weight ranges If you want better speed precise handling and generally fly in strong conditions you should chose to fly in the middle to top part of the weight range The EN 926 2 2013 describes the weight measurement with All weights are subject to an acceptable tolerance of 2 kg Therefore a slight overload of the wing would be within EN tolerances However fly...

Page 5: ... PLAN Leading edge Brake handle Main karabineer Rapid links Main lines Riser Main brake line Brake line Stabilizer line Top surface Bottom surface Glider s label on the central main rib Stabilizer Trailing edge ...

Page 6: ...38 and Skytex 32 Like any synthetic material this can deteriorate through excessive exposure to UV Various forms of Nitinol wires are used in the Pasha 7 rigid construction which help maintain the shape of the leading edge and the stability of the canopy Rigging system The gallery lines of the Pasha 7 are made of proven strong and stretch resistant covered and non covered Aramid Kevlar lines and c...

Page 7: ...l flight all risers have equal length 39 cm This neutral position is marked with a white line on the trimmer straps When you pull down the trim straps from the white marker neutral setting the D risers up are shortened of 3 cm When you open the trims push the trim buckles the D risers are extended by up to 6 cm from the neutral setting The risers do not feature speed system Tandem spreader bar The...

Page 8: ...ent point when passenger is heavier than the pilot or when passenger is the same weight as the pilot 4 Main suspension and rescue system attachment point Main suspension and rescue system attachment point when passenger is lighter than the pilot 5 Suspension point for the pilot ...

Page 9: ...spend time adjusting your harness s different settings until your sitting position is completely comfortable The Pasha 7 is certified for use with GH type harnesses with variable cross bracing The Pasha 7 is neither suitable nor certified for use with harnesses in group GX with rigid cross bracing The suspension points of the harness should have a carabiner distance of approximately 45 cm equivale...

Page 10: ...Before take off Is your personal equipment in order harness carabiners reserve helmet Is passenger equipment in order harness carabiners helmet Risers are not twisted Brake handles are in hands and brake lines are free Pilot s position relative to the wing is centred all lines have same tension wind direction obstacles on the ground free airspace Note If there are obvious creases in the glider as ...

Page 11: ...ng the A risers move forward positively your lines should become tight within one or two steps and the Pasha 7 will immediately start to inflate You should maintain a constant pressure on the risers until the wing is overhead It is important to guide the A risers smoothly upwards in an arc keeping your elbows bent and hands at the level of the shoulders Do not pull down or push the risers forward ...

Page 12: ... 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...

Page 13: ...ng the angle of attack and speed of your glider so that glider and pilot are travelling at the same speed When the conditions are turbulent be more active and anticipate the movements of the wing Practice active flying to eliminate collapses in all conditions Try to keep tension on the brakes approximately equal to the weight of your arms This allows you to stay relaxed and sensitively feel the in...

Page 14: ...ould lead to a loss of vision and even black out Always pay particular attention to your altitude Always maintain ground clearance of 150 200 m The manoeuvre must be exited at this height above ground To exit the spiral check your weight is centred or slightly towards the outside and progressively release the inside brake As the glider starts to exit the spiral you may also choose to reduce the pe...

Page 15: ...rs are induced Big ears substantially reduce the risk of canopy stability problems in turbulent air To exit big ears release the A1 risers The canopy does slowly self recover To quicken the recovery the pilot can dynamically pull down and immediately release the brakes of the glider WARNING Never do big ears in spirals as this may drastically reduce the number of lines taking the already high load...

Page 16: ... to make contact with the ground During this final glide the paraglider should be decelerated slowly and at approximately one meter above the ground according to conditions the pilot should flare the canopy The glider may climb again gaining height if too much brake is used too early Higher wing loading results in a higher ground speed Make sure you always land into the wind In nil wind situations...

Page 17: ...for aerobatics acro By engaging in such an activity you voluntarily assume an increased risk of injury or death Any type of acrobatic manoeuvre at all on the Pasha 7 is contrary to law and illegal The pilot would be putting his her and passenger life at risk Acrobatics involves a risk of unpredictable flight attitudes which could lead to damage to material and structural failure Tandem paragliding...

Page 18: ...ections do not return the glider to a controllable flying position or if there is not enough altitude for correction SIV Safety training The Pasha 7 is optimised for tandem paragliding and is intended only for experienced pilots who are able to demonstrate above average experience and competence in safety training The Pasha 7 is under no circumstances suitable for a pilot s first experience with s...

Page 19: ...ctly in a proper way and this preferably by safety trainings It is important to take the outermost A1 riser together with A main riser firmly in one hand At the beginning of pulling the move in the direction of pilot s body must be slow and after the move of approx 5 cm it can only be strongly pulled down In case the A1 riser is not properly held along with the main A riser it may happen that the ...

Page 20: ... that the leading edge collapses over all depth in the centre of the wing The result may be an asymmetric opening and the risk of a big cravat increases Parachutal stall deep stall Paragliders can go into a deep stall for some reasons brake lines too short no slack altered trim line length and changes to profile characteristics caused by moisture e g flying in rain Paragliders have a particular te...

Page 21: ...the brakes must be held down otherwise the canopy may surge forward and in an extreme case end up underneath the pilot Hold the brakes down until the canopy is above you again WARNING If the brakes are released rapidly and asymmetrically the glider may surge almost 90 and suffer an extensive asymmetric collapse Spin or negative spin The spin is a stable flight manoeuvre in which one side of the ca...

Page 22: ... to use the bag packing method exactly as shown so that all of the cells rest alongside each other and the plastic reinforcements are not unnecessarily bent The leading edge reinforcements on the front edge are placed on top of each other to avoid bending or misshaping them This method of packing ensures that the leading edge is treated carefully which will increase the glider s life performance a...

Page 23: ... site especially children do not hesitate to draw their attention to the sensitive nature of the fabric When you are packing up your glider make sure that there are no insects trapped inside Many insects produce acids when they decompose which can cause holes in the fabric Grasshoppers make holes by biting through the fabric and also excrete a dark liquid which stains Keep animals away when you ar...

Page 24: ...ct with salt water Also check canopy material after water landings as waves can place uneven forces and cause cloth to distort in specific areas Always remove gliders from the water by holding only the trailing edge Clean the paraglider with water and a soft sponge Do not use any chemicals or spirits for cleaning as these can permanently damage the cloth Do not pack your glider too tightly after u...

Page 25: ...are a slight shrink on the D s and or a slight stretch on the A s and B s The consequences of these changes can include a slower trim speed difficult inflation etc The overall length measurement may deviate from the manufacturer s specifications within limit of 40 mm The basis for the trimming is only the official length information in this manual as a reference I e the differences in the lengths ...

Page 26: ... Tears in the canopy must be professionally sewn Adhesive patches are only adequate for very minor damage max 10 cm Repairs should only be carried out by the manufacturer distributor or authorized workshops Only original spare parts may be used Any changes to the canopy lines or risers except those approved by the manufacturer will void the certificate of airworthiness Disposal The synthetic mater...

Page 27: ... equipped with trimmers Length tolerance of risers is 5mm 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 BR A A1 B C D BR A A1 B C D BR Trim buckle Brakeline pulley Magnets Slower ...

Page 28: ...28 LINE PLAN Line descriptions The following printed line plans show the line configurations Line types in colors ...

Page 29: ...29 LINE PLAN PASHA 7 ...

Page 30: ...ting differently to versions which have been tested NOTE If in doubt about the brake line adjustment it is preferable to leave them too long as any necessary shortening can easily be achieved by wrapping them round your hand The length of the control lines measured from the first cascade line is and the available brake travel before stalling the wing depends on the size and loading Pasha 7 39 42 M...

Page 31: ... 8932 8534 12 8745 8693 8766 8876 8919 8504 13 8610 8569 8634 8727 8762 8362 14 8560 8523 8585 8677 8706 8398 15 8514 8492 8543 8600 16 8533 8505 8535 8598 17 8127 8084 8119 8198 18 8058 19 8051 8015 8053 8084 8166 Pasha 7 39 Center A B C D E BR 1 9362 9272 9356 9527 9600 10183 2 9298 9206 9295 9470 9542 9819 3 9361 9273 9357 9526 9597 9614 4 9387 9306 9391 9542 9614 9495 5 9324 9240 9330 9480 955...

Page 32: ...all to practise our sport with respect for nature and 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 take off area ...

Page 33: ...ing Load 140 kg Middle cascade Aramid Polyester A 7343 190 Breaking Load 190 kg Main lines A1 B1 C2 D3 Aramid Polyester A 7343 230 Breaking Load 230 kg Main lines A2 B2 C3 Aramid Polyester A 7343 340 Breaking Load 340 kg Main lines A3 B3 Aramid Polyester A 7343 420 Breaking Load 420 kg Main lines C1 D2 Aramid Polyester A 7343 190 Breaking Load 190 kg Stabiliser lines Aramid Polyester A 7343 140 Br...

Page 34: ...34 CHECKS Name Company Date Signature Stamp ...

Page 35: ... 42 Zoom flat 96 100 Area flat m2 39 35 42 70 Area projected m2 34 19 37 10 Span flat m 14 42 15 02 Aspect ratio flat 5 30 5 30 Root cord m 3 39 3 53 Cells 61 61 Weight kg 6 85 7 35 Weight range kg 120 190 135 220 Weight range lbs 264 418 297 484 Min speed km h 24 25 24 25 Max speed km h 36 38 36 38 Top speed accelerator km h 46 48 46 48 Glide ratio 9 7 9 7 Min Sink rate m s 1 10 1 10 pilot equipp...

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