MAC PARA PASHA II, User Manual

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USER MANUAL
PASHA II
Contents
A. General
Introduction ......................................................................................
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Warnings and precautions ....................................................
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Operating limits ......................................................................................
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Construction ......................................................................................
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Trim ......................................................................................
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Tandem spreader bar ......................................................................................
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Safety equipment ......................................................................................
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B. Flying operations
Checklist ......................................................................................
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Take-off ......................................................................................
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Flight ......................................................................................
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Steering ......................................................................................
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Approach and landing ............................................................................
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Towed flight ............................................................................
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C. Extreme and critical manoeuvres
1. Collapse of the canopy ............................................................
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- Asymmetric collapse ............................................................
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- Symmetric collapse – “Big-Ears” ............................................................
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- Frontal deflation ............................................................
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2. Stalls .......................................................................
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- Parachutal stall with steering lines .......................................................................
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- B-line stall .......................................................................
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- Spin (negative spiral) .......................................................................
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- Full Stall .......................................................................
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3. Spiral dive .......................................................................
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D. Descent rates
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E. Maintenance and repairs .......................................................................
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F. Material list .......................................................................
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G. Line lengths .......................................................................
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H. Line plan .......................................................................
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Test flight certificate / Technical data
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A. General
Introduction
We congratulate you on your purchase of a MAC Pasha II .
Please read this manual carefully before you start, this way you will get the most out of your
glider.
Extensive development work and numerous tests make the
Pasha II a tandem paraglider with
maximum possible safety, excellent achiev ement and a lot of fun-potential.
The Pasha II is constructed for tandem pilots ex pecting an easy take-off and landing,
light and precise handling in thermals, stability and good performance from the
paraglider.
A greater responsibility is put on the pilot by tandem flying, because another person is
participating on the flight. Therefore, please, attend to following:
Paragliding is a sport, which demands, besides the optimum equipment, a high degree of
attentiveness, good judgement, and theoretical knowledge. Paragliding can be a dangerous
sport, which may lead to injury or death. Avoid flying in strong turbulence, strong winds and
especially in thunderstorms and Foehn conditions. These could lead to uncontrollable flight
conditions and result in a crash. If you have the slightest doubt about weather, wind or terrain,
don’t take off.
Before delivery, as well as during production, each paraglider goes through a strict visual
inspection, and is test-flown by your dealer. Stamps on the placard, together with a completed
test-flight certificate, confirm this. Check that the paraglider has been test-flown before your
first take-off. If it has not, consult your dealer.
If, after carefully reading through this handbook, you still have questions, telephone your
dealer; or us, and we will be glad to help.
MAC Para Technology
wish you many pleasant flights with your
PASHA II