Mac Eden Explained

The Mac Eden is a Czech single-place paraglider that was designed by Peter Recek and is produced by Mac Para Technology of Rožnov pod Radhoštěm. It remains in production in 2016 as the Eden 6.[1]

Design and development

The Eden was designed as an intermediate cross country glider.

The design has progressed through six generations of models, the Eden, Eden 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, each improving on the last. The models are each named for their approximate wing area in square metres.[1]

The manufacturer claims a glide ratio of over 10:1 for the Eden 6.[2]

Operational history

Reviewer Ziad Bassil described the Eden 6 in a review, "the Eden 6 is a new breed of Mac Para gliders. There’s something different in the making. The glide angle is the best you can get. The climb rate is very good! The handling is pleasurable. The Eden 6 is fast!For sure, it’s a small step over the Eden 5 in piloting but ok for an experienced B pilot looking inside the high B category!".[2]

Jürgen Karthe reviewing the Eden 6 concluded, "The Eden 6 is a great wing, giving enormous pleasure. Its the "Bird of Paradise" in 6th generation. A switch from Eden 5 to 6 should differ only in the higher performance of the new sail. The new Mac Para Eden 6 has an overall balanced and manageable basic characteristic and provides a great, safe feeling in the flight (fly in peace). Even in turbulent conditions, the wing retains largely stoic and does not detract from the good feeling of flight.The glide of the Eden 6 is at the top of the current B segment. The manufacturer claims a glide ratio of 10+. This seems to be no dreamy optimism, but is according to our experience, corresponding to the reality."[2]

Variants

Eden 2

Eden 2 23
  • Extra small-sized model for very light pilots. Its 10.81NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 23.24m2, 48 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.02:1. The pilot weight range is 62to. The glider model is DHV 1-2 and AFNOR Standard certified.[1]
    Eden 2 25
  • Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.581NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 25.29m2, 51 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.3:1. The pilot weight range is 70to. The glider model is DHV 1-2 and AFNOR Standard certified.[1]
    Eden 2 28
  • Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.281NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 28.44m2, 51 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.3:1. The pilot weight range is 85to. The glider model is DHV 1-2 and AFNOR Standard certified.[1]
    Eden 2 30
  • Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.711NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 30.46m2, 51 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.3:1. The pilot weight range is 98to. The glider model is DHV 1-2 and AFNOR Standard certified.[1]
    Eden 2 33
  • Extra large-sized model for much heavier pilots. Its 13.321NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 33.48m2, 51 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.3:1. The pilot weight range is 115to.[1]

    Eden 6

    Eden 6 22
  • Extra small-sized model for very light pilots. Its 11.281NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 21.54m2, 56 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.91:1. The pilot weight range is 55to. The glider model is LTF/EN-B certified.[2]
    Eden 6 24
  • Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.861NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 23.79m2, 56 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.91:1. The pilot weight range is 70to. The glider model is LTF/EN-B certified.[2]
    Eden 6 26
  • Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.311NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 25.63m2, 56 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.91:1. The pilot weight range is 78to. The glider model is LTF/EN-B certified.[2]
    Eden 6 28
  • Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.821NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 27.81m2, 56 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.91:1. The pilot weight range is 90to. The glider model is LTF/EN-B certified.[2]
    Eden 6 30
  • Extra large-sized model for much heavier pilots. Its 13.331NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 30.08m2, 56 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.91:1. The pilot weight range is 105to. The glider model is LTF/EN-B certified.[2]
    Eden 6 33
  • Very large-sized model for even heavier pilots. Its 13.971NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 33.04m2, 56 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.91:1. The pilot weight range is 115to.[2]

    Notes and References

    1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 22. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003.
    2. Web site: Eden 6 . . macpara.com. 13 August 2016.

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