MAC PARA Pasha 7, User Manual

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PREPARATION
Preparing for take-off
As for any aircraft a thorough pre-flight check must be made prior to each flight on the
Pasha 7! Before every launch check lines, risers and canopy for damage! Do not launch
with even the slightest damage!
Also check the quick links connecting the lines and the risers. They have to be closed tight.
Put on the harness with maximum care and check the handle of the safety system and that
all the flaps of the outer container are fastened securely and correctly. The main karabiner
must also be checked carefully. Replace it if any damage is visible, or generally after 300
flying hours. Finally connect the risers to spreader bars with the main karabiners. It is
important to ensure that the hook points on each spreader bar are equal.
Check carefully that they are properly closed. Attention! Never fly with an open main
karabiner! Do not take-off if you find any damage on your equipment!
Harness
For flight comfort and safety it is very important that you fly with a suitable, properly
adjusted harness. It is important to set up your harness correctly before flying the glider.
Make sure to 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 (equivalent to your shoulder width) and a height of 40 to 48 cm. When choosing a
harness, remember that the height of the attachment points (i.e. distance from the
carabiners to the seat plate) affects the sensitivity of the glider and the relative brake travel.
The lower position of the carabiners, the more sensitive the glider is to weight-shift.
Rescue System
We recommend that you always fly your Pasha 7 with reserve parachute suitable for your
maximum all up flying weight. It is a mandatory requirement to carry an approved reserve
for use in emergency situations where the paraglider fails and recovery is not possible. The
reserve is fitted according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Note: Carry out your first flights only during stable weather, and in a familiar area or on a
training slope. You should steer gently and carefully to begin with so that you can become
accustomed to the reactions of the glider without stress.