MAC PARA Pasha 5, User Manual

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When laying out the glider, the wind direction should be observed. The canopy should 
be deployed into the wind so both halves of it are loaded symmetrically. The paraglider 
should be arranged in a semicircle into wind. This ensures that the A-lines in the centre 
section of the canopy will tension before the ones at the wing tips. Thus the canopy 
inflates evenly and an easy launch in the desired direction is guaranteed. 

All lines and risers should be carefully untangled and arranged in such a way that they 
do not catch on anything.  

It is equally important to untangle the brake lines so that they are clear and can not 
catch on any thing during launch. The brake lines should run freely through the pulleys 
to the trailing edge of the canopy. 

Make sure the risers are not twisted; this can prevent the brake lines from running freely 
through their pulleys. 

It can often be impossible to untangle lines during flight. 

It is important that no lines are looped around the canopy. Also called a “line-over”, this 
may have disastrous consequences during take off. Finally connect the risers to the 
spreader-bar using the main karabiners. Check carefully that they are closed properly. 

Launch 

The Pasha 5 is very easy to launch. This is possible in almost all wind conditions except 
strong headwinds.  

The trimmers should be adjusted to neutral position or 3 cm released in according to the 
wind and terrain.

Generally we recommend the use of both A-risers (A and A1) for take off. 
Depending on the launch technique, and wind conditions the pilot can 
alternatively use only middle A-rirers to inflate the canopy. 

Before take off recheck 

the canopy, the direction of the wind and the air space around you! When the pilot is 
ready to take off he/she holds all A-risers and the brake handles in each hand. To 
facilitate differentiation between the risers, the A-lines, including the sleeves on the A-
risers, are coloured red. Before take-off, place yourself centrally at the gliders axis. Let 
the B-, C- and D-risers fall into the crook of your arm and hold the A risers with arms 
outstretched behind you. 

For the Pasha 5 we recommend take off from slightly tensioned lines. 

The Pasha 5 

is easy to launch. 

If the pilot allows too much slack in the lines to the canopy the 

glider can get too much energy during inflation and the canopy can overfly the 
pilot, and this may lead to a collapse. 

A good progressive run ensures your Pasha 5 

will inflate and come up equally and quickly. Should the canopy surge forward, control it 
by braking. Now do a visual check upwards, to ensure the canopy is completely open 
(otherwise, abort the take-off). Only then is the final decision to continue the launch 
taken! If anything is not completely safe the launch should be aborted! Now accelerate 
continuously until you lift off. It is easier to take-off in a light headwind if after reaching 
minimum flying speed you apply the brakes slightly. After the take-off, gently release the 
brakes again.