MacPara NEWS

The newsletter to keep you up to date with the latest happenings from Mac Para

The weather is definitely changing! Warm weather pilots are sure to be making some pilots jealous with the cold in other parts of the world. Regardless of the changing seasons, Mac Para is busier than ever designing and improving the paragliders pilots love. Below are the latest updates.

You Asked For It – We made it Your Reality

During last summer we made a top secret “limited edition” paraglider that surprised the flying community. We wanted to listen to what pilots wanted. Instructors kept asking for a versatile glider for smaller lightweight pilots or for female pilots. We also found heavier pilots were searching for a hard core hike and fly glider for safe mountain missions. We made their dreams come true.

The vision was born, testing was completed and a “custom” small size of the popular lightweight Mac Para Yukon called the Yukon 17 Speed was a huge success. It was admired by so many professional pilots that the decision was made to add it to the Mac Para collection.

The Yukon 17 Speed is specially made for the lightweight pilot and
the Yukon 19 Speed is aimed towards the heavier adventure pilots that need a light weight quick ride down the mountain. Of course it is a safe glider for light weight pilots. Certification is in process.

Fly in Peace
Petr Recek

Yukon 17

Yukon 19

Yukon 22

Yukon 25

Yukon 27

Zoom flat [%]

80

85

92

95.7

100

Area flat [m²]

17.11

19.32

22.39

24.49

26.74

Area projected [m²]

15.74

17.77

20.59

22.52

24.59

Span flat [m]

9.36

9.95

10.71

11.2

11.7

Aspect ratio flat

5.12

5.12

5.12

5.12

5.12

Root cord [m]

2.24

2.38

2.56

2.68

2.8

Cells

46

46

46

46

46

Weight [kg]

2.6

2.9

3.2

3.35

3.5

Weight range [kg]*

50-67

55-70

67-85

75-95

85-110

Weight range [lbs]*

110-148

121-154

148-187

165-209

187-243

Min. speed [km/h]

23-25

23-25

23-25

23-25

23-25

Max. speed [km/h]

36-38

36-38

36-38

36-38

36-38

Top speed (accelerator)[km/h]

48-50

48-50

48-50

48-50

48-50

Glide ratio

8.6

8.6

8.6

8.6

8.6

Min. Sink rate[m/s]

1.1

1.05

1.05

1.05

1.05

Certificate

-

in process

EN-B

EN-B

EN-B

Mac Para Newsletter November

The weather is definitely changing! Warm weather pilots are sure to be making some pilots jealous with the cold in other parts of the world. Regardless of the changing seasons, Mac Para is busier than ever designing and improving the paragliders pilots love. Below are the latest updates.

Mac Para Muse 3 RS - History in the Making

The Muse 3 RS is gaining a strong hold for being an excellent paraglider for safety without compromising sportiness. If you haven’t had a chance to fly it, the Muse 3RS is creating a class of its own. Pilots love its care free ride with extraordinary glide. It features easy launch, sporty handling and excellent stability. The Muse 3RS is a great intermediate glider and it’s at the top of LTF/EN-A class. Like most Mac Para paragliders, the Muse 3RS is perfect for both paragliding and paramotoring flying styles.

Two New Sizes to the Muse 3 RS Family:

Muse 3 RS Size 21: Due to the increased popularity of the Muse 3RS, it makes for a perfect EN A wing for light weight pilots that paragliding schools have been searching for. We decided to confirm and certify the Mac Para Muse 3 RS in the size 21.

Muse 3 RS Size 34: To keep everyone happy and leaving no one out, a Muse 3 RS size 34 has been skilfully designed. This will be perfect for extra heavy pilots, powered trikes and quads. (We do not plan to certify this size but rest assured, it will be just as safe as the other certified sizes).

Fly in Peace
Petr Recek

Muse 3
21

Muse 3
24

Muse 3
26

Muse 3
28

Muse 3
31

Muse 3
34

Zoom flat [%]

87

92

95.7

100

104.5

111

Area flat [m²]

21.24

23.75

25.7

28.06

30.64

34.57

Area projected [m²]

19.48

21.78

23.56

25.73

28.1

31.7

Span flat [m]

10.31

10.9

11.34

11.85

12.38

13.15

Aspect ratio flat

5

5

5

5

5

5

Root cord [m]

2.54

2.69

2.79

2.92

3.05

3.24

Cells

45

45

45

45

45

45

Weight [kg]

4.7

4.95

5.1

5.3

5.6

5.9

Weight range [kg]*

58-75

67-85

75-95

85-110

105-135

115-150

Weight range [lbs]*

128-165

148-187

165-209

187-243

231-298

254-331

Min. speed [km/h]

23-25

23-25

23-25

23-25

23-25

23-25

Max. speed [km/h]

36-38

36-38

36-38

36-38

36-38

36-38

Top speed (accelerator)[km/h]

44-46

45-47

45-47

45-47

45-47

45-47

Glide ratio

8.2

8.3

8.3

8.3

8.3

8.3

Min. Sink rate[m/s]

1.05

1.05

1.05

1.05

1.05

1.05

Certificate

in process

LTF/EN-A

LTF/EN-A

LTF/EN-A

LTF/EN-A

-

Improving on the BEST just got BETTER
Or
Once YOU fly a MAC you’ll never look BACK

The New and Improved MAC PARA Eden 5

Mac Para’s designer Petr Recek, has been dreading this moment. How do you improve on something that has been proven to be such a successful paraglider for thousands of paraglider pilots around the world? Finally the wait is over for the new fifth generation Eden 5!

The Tradition Continues

After hundreds of hours making different prototypes, testing and developing the next greatest paraglider design, the R&D Team has unleashed their skills to make the new Eden 5 better than ever. Guaranteed! It is in another dimension.

Mac Para is pleased to announce the latest EN B sport class paraglider. The new Eden 5 will continue the tradition of well-balanced performance, sporty handling and reliable safety for pilots looking to fly the best.

Another Best Selling Glider

The Eden Series has always made flying fun and significantly easier. The new performance features, handling and safety found in the Eden 5 will appeal to many free flight and paramotoring pilots in search of the perfect paraglider. Are you looking for a paraglider that gives you confidence any day you want to go flying? The Mac Para Team can ensure the Eden 5 will put a smile on your face.

Performance Highlights

• Precision handling with outstanding climb.
• Great cross country potential with phenomenal glide.
• Love flying while feeling comfortable in various conditions with safe EN B certification.
• Proven construction materials for long time use.
• Quality workmanship that have kept Mac Para in business for over 22 years!
• Ease of use performance features to maximize your flights.
• Confidence building safety for unlimited flying adventures.
• Latest updated design for many years of flying fun.
• Very high passive safety and neutral behaviour in extreme situations.
• Perfect for both free flight and powered paragliding.

Quality Construction and Design

• 3.5 rows of lines and streamline thin risers for less drag.
• Higher aspect ratio for a noticeable responsive feel.
• Leading Edge C Rod Technology for easier penetration and collapse resistance.
• New airfoils and improved aerodynamic shape.
• Low drag combination of hybrid sheathed/ unsheathed lines for increased speed and performance.
• 52 cells for solid stability.
• External ribs on trailing edge to go further.
• Optimised number and positions of attachment points on the canopy for higher loadings.
• Optional paramotoring lines and risers for powered paragliding.

Pilot Testimonials

I was a little hesitant to have big expectations when I flew the Mac Para new Eden 5 paraglider. I normally fly higher class paragliders but the Eden 5 has opened my eyes. The performance and handling is truly remarkable for a glider in this class. The added safety is a great bonus for big XC flights.

Ondrej Trcka, paragliding instructor, Marvel pilot

Mac Para has asked to give my opinions on the new Mac Para Eden 5 glider. In my humble opinion it is by far the best intermediate glider I have ever flown. It has all the latest design features like the c rod technology to make it awesome to launch and handling that you have to try to really experience why I love this glider so much. It feels solid in the air and does what you tell it to do. Being EN B im not worried about the next collapse. I feel I can safely push my limits safely flying the Eden 5 paraglider.

Sergey Elizarov, tandem pilot, Magus XC2 pilot

I have always enjoyed flying Mac Para paragliders. The Eden 5 is truly remarkable for how well it is designed to make it so fun to fly. It’s easy to launch like the other Mac Para gliders I have owned but I love how well it thermals and turns. It puts a smile on my face every time I go flying. Well done Petr on another winning design!

Joël Mailhe, tandem pilot, instructor, XC pilot, hike and fly

Make it Yours…

The hardest part is picking your favourite Colour and Size. If you need help your local Mac Para dealer will help you choosing the right size to maximize the performance of your new Eden 5.

Sizes: The Eden 5 paraglider is available in sizes 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 33.

Colours: The main base colours are White, Red, Yellow, Grey, and Orange.

Safety Certification

Safety is the most important feature of the Eden 5 because of the large number of pilots who choose to fly a glider in this class. The Mac Para R&D Team made a priority designing the new Eden 5 to continue the tradition of safety by added performance. You will feel safe and secure flying the new Eden 5.

The Eden 5 has been certified in sizes 26 and 28. All other sizes are soon to be certified.

Technical specifications

Eden 5 22

Eden 5 24

Eden 5 26

Eden 5 28

Eden 5 30

Eden 5 33

Zoom flat [%]

87

92

95.7

100

104

108

Area flat [m²]

21.78

23.8

25.75

28.12

30.41

33.41

Area projected [m²]

19.45

21.25

23

25.11

27.16

29.83

Span flat [m]

11.04

11.55

12.01

12.55

13.05

13.68

Aspect ratio flat

5.6

5.6

5.6

5.6

5.6

5.6

Root cord [m]

2.42

2.53

2.63

2.75

2.86

3

Cells

52

52

52

52

52

52

Weight [kg]

4.7

4.95

5.2

5.6

6

6.4

Weight range [kg]*

58-75

67-85

75-95

85-110

105-130

115-145

Min. speed [km/h]

23-25

23-25

23-25

23-25

23-25

23-25

Max. speed [km/h]

36-38

36-38

36-38

36-38

36-38

36-38

Top speed (accelerator) [km/h]

48-50

48-50

48-50

48-50

48-50

48-50

Glide ratio

9.7

9.7

9.7

9.7

9.7

9.7

Min. Sink rate [m/s]

1.05

1.05

1.05

1.05

1.05

1.05

Certificate

-

-

EN-B

EN-B

-

-