MAC PARA Pasha 7, User Manual

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TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
Construction of the canopy
The canopy of the PASHA 7 consists of 61 cells over the wingspan. The wingtips are
slightly pulled down and this produces a kind of stabilizer. The Pasha 7 is a second rib
diagonal-construction paraglider. Every 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 aerofoil
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-reinforcements combined with Nitinol wires help to keep aerofoils
in right shape and this guarantees a high level of stability. Large cross spots allow effective
airflow inside the canopy, providing good re-inflation without reducing the profile accuracy.
The Pasha 7 is a blend of proven Nylon fabrics from Porcher Sport - Skytex 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 covered Dyneema lines. The entire rigging
system comprises individual suspension lines looped and stitched at each end. The main
lines of the Pasha 7 are made of proven strong and stretch resistant covered Aramid /
Kevlar lines. The lines have strengths from 140 kg up to 420 kg.
The suspension lines are comprised of “cascaded top lines” (attached to the under-
surface),”cascaded middle lines” (cascade 1 and 2), and “main lines”. Main lines lead to
the “quick link” (a small carabiner which connects lines and risers).
The two central A-lines are attached to the main A-riser. The outermost A-line is attached
to the A1-riser. The 3 B-main lines and the stabilizer line per side are attached to the
B-riser. The 3 C-main lines per side are attached to the C-riser. The 2 D-main lines per
side are attached to the D-riser.
The main brake lines leads through the pulleys on the D-riser. The line & riser connections
are made to triangular quick links (karabiners) fitted with a rubber ”O-ring” in the form of a
”figure eight” which prevents any slipping of the lines on the quick link.