Mac Pasha

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]

Pasha
Role Paraglider
National origin Czech Republic
Manufacturer Mac Para Technology
Designer Peter Recek
Status In production (Pasha 5, 2016)

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 15.08 m (49.5 ft) span wing has a wing area of 42.28 m2 (455.1 sq ft), 54 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.38:1. The pilot weight range is 145 to 225 kg (320 to 496 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
Pasha 5 39
Smaller-sized model for lighter-weight pilots. Its 14.54 m (47.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 39.17 m2 (421.6 sq ft), 54 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.4:1. The pilot weight range is 110 to 190 kg (243 to 419 lb) 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 15.15 m (49.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 42.5 m2 (457 sq ft), 54 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.4:1. The pilot weight range is 130 to 225 kg (287 to 496 lb) and the glide ratio is 9.3:1. The glider model is LTF/EN-B certified.[2]

Specifications (Pasha 2)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Capacity: one passenger
  • Wingspan: 4.60 m (15.08 ft)
  • Wing area: 42.28 m2 (455.1 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 5.38

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 40 km/h (25 mph, 22 kn)
  • Rate of sink: 1.15 m/s (226 ft/min)

References
  1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 22. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. Mac Para Technology. "Pasha 5". macpara.com. Retrieved 13 August 2016.
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