MAC PARA Pasha 5, Руководство пользователя

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Attention! All rapid descent techniques should first be practised in calm air and with
sufficient height so the pilot can use them in emergency situations! By far the best
technique is to fly correctly and safely, so you never have to descend rapidly!
B-line stalls:
WARNING: Although it is possible to induce a B-stall with the Pasha 5, we recommend
avoiding this manoeuvre, as very high loads occur on the ribs. Thus shortening the life
of the canopy!
To induce a B-line stall symmetrically pull down slowly on both B-risers, until the canopy
folds (parallel to its long axis). The airflow over the top surface is almost fully detached
and the canopy enters a vertical descent flight mode without forward movement. Further
pulling of the B-risers reduces the surface area more and increases the sink rate. (Up to
8 m/s) Be careful, pulling too far or too rapidly may cause a frontal horseshoe to form.
To exit from this flight mode release the B-risers at first rapidly but then gently (1 sec).
The canopy surges forward re-attaching the airflow over the top surface and resumes
normal flight. When the B-risers are released, the brakes should not be activated. This
will give the canopy the chance to gain speed and resume normal flight. On exit from a
B-line stall on no account just release the B-risers, as this can cause overloading. If
canopy does not recover apply both brakes gently to recover or pull the A-risers, until
the canopy regains forward speed.
Summary:
For all extreme manoeuvres and rapid descents please note:
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first practise manoeuvres with an instructor during safety training!
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before inducing any manoeuvre the pilot must check that there are no other
airspace users below him!
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during the manoeuvre the pilot must have the canopy within his view!
LOOKING AFTER YOUR PARAGLIDER
Looking after your canopy correctly will prolong the life of your paraglider.
Deterioration: a few tips!
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The canopy is mainly made of NYLON, cloth which, like any synthetic material,
deteriorates through excessive exposure to UV. Hence, it is recommended that you
reduce UV exposure to a minimum by keeping the paraglider packed away when
not in use. Even when packed in the bag do not leave it in the sun.
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Keep the canopy and lines clean as dirt may penetrate into the fibre and damage
the lines or the cloth.