MAC PARA Eden 5 Series, User Manual

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FLYING THE EDEN 5 

 
Also check the maillons connecting the lines to the risers. They must be closed tight. 

Getting ready for Flight 

Put on the harness/paramotor with care and check that the handle of the reserve 
parachute is securely fastened to prevent accidental deployment. Look to see that the flaps 
of the outer container are fastened securely and correctly. The main carabineers must also 
be checked carefully. Replace carabineers if any damage is visible or if you have 
accumulated 300 flying hours. Finally, connect the paraglider risers to your harness with 
the main self-locking carabineers. Check carefully that they are properly closed.  
 
ATTENTION! Never fly with an open main carabineer!   
 
ATTENTION! Do not take off if you find any damage on your equipment! 

Forward Launch Technique 

The Eden 5 is very easy to launch. With a very weak or zero wind it requires an 
appropriate launch technique. Before take-off, recheck the canopy, trimmer setting, wind 
direction and the air space around you. When you are ready to take off, hold all A-risers 
and the brake handles in each hand. If there is wind present then just hold the centre A 
risers in each hand. 

The A-lines are identified by red coloured sleeves on the risers. Before take-off, place 
yourself in the centre of the glider while holding the A risers. Let the B and C risers fall into 
the bend of your arm. Continue holding the A risers with arms outstretched behind you. 
Pull up the canopy with good forward momentum. (The stronger the headwind the fewer 
run-ups you need plus less pull on the A’s to inflate your canopy). After the initial inflation 
you may need to keep applying forward pressure on the A-risers depending on the wind 
conditions. Do not pull down on the A’s. 

1. Paragliding forward technique 

– Follow the above technique to get the glider 

overhead. As soon as the glider is above you, stop pulling on the A-risers. A good 
progressive run ensures your Eden 5 will inflate and come up equally and quickly. If the 
canopy should surge forward, control it by gently braking. Next, do quick visual checks of 
the canopy looking upwards to ensure the canopy is completely open (otherwise, abort the 
take-off). Only then is the final decision to continue the launch. If anything doesn’t feel 
completely safe, the launch should be aborted. If the glider feels solid and evenly inflated 
continue moving forward until the glider lifts you off. It is easier to take-off in a light 
headwind by applying the brakes slightly. After the take-off, gently release the brakes to 
gain forward momentum. Shortly after take off the brakes should be gently reapplied to 
stabilize the glider during cruising flight and possibly correcting for drift.  

2.

Paramotoring technique – 

Layout and start the inflation technique the same as stated 

above.

Once the canopy is

inflated up to the angle of about 80° degrees, open up the 

throttle to full power and lean back. This helps counter the engines thrust allowing it to 
push you forward rather than leaning forward towards the ground. Continue to run in an 
upright position. This is important. When you approach take off speed gently apply the