Mac Pasha Explained
The
Mac Pasha (from the
Turkish title) is a
Czech two-place
paraglider that was designed by Peter Recek and is produced by
Mac Para Technology of
Rožnov pod Radhoštěm. It remained in production in 2016 as the Pasha 5.
[1] Design and development
The Pasha was designed as a tandem glider for flight training. The design has progressed through five generations of models, the Pasha, Pasha 2, 3, 4 and 5, each improving on the last. With two sizes, the Pasha 5 models are each named for their approximate wing area in square metres.[1] [2]
Variants
- Pasha 2
Tandem glider. Its 15.081NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 42.28m2, 54 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.38:1. The pilot weight range is 145to. The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
- Pasha 5 39
Smaller-sized model for lighter-weight pilots. Its 14.541NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 39.17m2, 54 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.4:1. The pilot weight range is 110to and the glide ratio is 9.3:1. The glider model is LTF/EN-B certified.[2]
- Pasha 5 42
Larger-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 15.151NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 42.5m2, 54 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.4:1. The pilot weight range is 130to and the glide ratio is 9.3:1. The glider model is LTF/EN-B certified.[2] Notes and References
- Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 22. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003.
- Web site: Pasha 5 . . macpara.com. 13 August 2016.
