MAC PARA Eden 5 Series, User Manual

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EXTREME FLYING MANOEUVRES 

WARNING!  Full-stall, spin and wingover (over 90 degree angle of bank) are 
prohibited aerobatic manoeuvres and may not be performed during normal flying. 
Incorrect recovery procedures or overreacting of the pilot may have dangerous 
consequences!  Attention! The Eden 5 is not designed to be used for aerobatics. 

Alternative (emergency) steering: 

If for some reason it becomes impossible to control the Eden 5 with the brake lines        the 
C-risers may be used to steer and land the canopy. Attention!  Of course the range is much 
shorter (5-10 cm) then with the brakes. It is also possible to control the direction of the 
flight by pulling on a stabilizer line or by weight-shifting. 

RAPID DESCENTS 

Spiral dive: 

A spiral dive is the fastest way to lose altitude, however, the very high G-forces make it 
difficult to sustain a spiral dive for long and it can place high loads on the pilot and glider. 
By tensing ones abdominal muscles and a higher body tension you can to some extent 
resist the high G-forces. Don’t forget proper breathing! As soon as any, even slight, light 
dizziness or impaired vision is noticed the spiral should be exited immediately. 

The Eden 5 has a very effective spiral dive. This allows rapid descent without stalling.    To 
enter a spiral dive the pilot should weight-shift on one side while slowly pulling the brake 
gradually on the same side as weight-shifting. During a spiral dive the angle of bank can be 
controlled by increasing or reducing the amount of inside brake. When spiral diving the 
Eden 5 it is recommended that the outside brake is lightly applied. This helps stabilize the 
wing and enables an easier and safer exit from the spiral. To exit, release the inside brake 
slowly. The Eden 5 did not show a tendency to remain in a stable spiral by sink rates up tp 
10 m/s during testing. At high sink speeds or if the pilot keeps his weight on the inside, the 
wing can stay in a continued deep spiral and has to be actively exited. This is done by 
weight shifting to the outside and gentler braking of the outside wing. 

WARNING!!  Nearly all gliders will have a tendency to stay in the spiral if the sink-rate 
exceeds around 15-m/s, depending on weight-shifting, wing loading and G-force.            In 
fact most gliders need a counter-input to end a turn.  

Attention!  Due to energy retention, the glider will climb a lot after a deep spiral-dive 
release. If you apply inner brake and decelerate the glider for two or three turns, big 
pendulum effects can be avoided.   
WARNING!!  Practise spiralling with caution and lower sink-rates to get a feel for the 
gliders behaviour. A pilot who is dehydrated or not accustomed to spiralling can lose 
consciousness in a steep spiral dive!