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  • Page 2 PEGASUS Owner’s Manual v1.1, 30.10.2016...
  • Page 3 © Gin Gliders Inc. Gin Gliders reserves the right to alter or add to the contents of this manual at any time. News and the most up to date information will be posted on the Gin Gliders website: www.gingliders.com CAUTION...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you… ...for choosing Gin Gliders. We are confident you’ll enjoy many rewarding experiences in the air with your GIN Pegasus. This manual contains important safety, performance and maintenance information. Read it before your first flight, keep it for reference, and please pass it on to the new owner if you ever re-sell your paraglider.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Thank you… ............................4 Contents ............................... 5 Notes on this manual and maintenance ....................9 Your security ............................9 Gin Gliders and the environment ......................10 Respect for nature and the environment .................... 10 Environmentally-friendly recycling ....................10 Gin Gliders ............................11 Introducing the Pegasus ........................
  • Page 6 Launching (stronger winds) ........................ 20 The initial climb-out .......................... 20 Engine-induced oscillations ....................... 21 Cruising flight ............................ 21 Landing the Pegasus .......................... 23 * Landing with motor ......................... 24 In-flight characteristics ........................24 Minimum sink / maximum glide ......................24 Accelerated flight ..........................
  • Page 7 Gin Gliders lifetime guarantee ......................44 Register your Pegasus ........................44 Maintenance record ..........................45 Glider details ............................. 45 Pilot details ............................46 Pegasus – Inspections and maintenance summary ................47 Appendix ............................48 Technical specifications ........................48 Risers ..............................49 Hangpoints ............................50 Speed system .............................
  • Page 8 Materials ............................55 Brake line adjustment ........................56 Factory setting ..........................56 Bowline knot ............................. 56 Incorrect adjustment ......................... 57 Certification ............................59...

  • Page 9: Notes On This Manual And Maintenance

    The manual is in compliance with airworthiness requirements and is part of the certification. Please ensure that the user manual is always available to all people who use the Pegasus wing, i.e. all people who might hire you, borrow or buy your paramotor wing.

  • Page 10: Gin Gliders And The Environment

    If you are not able to arrange appropriate disposal, Gin Gliders will be happy to recycle the paramotor glider for you. Send the glider with a short note to this effect to the address given in the Appendix.

  • Page 11: Gin Gliders

    Gin Gliders Dream In forming Gin Gliders, designer and competition pilot Gin Seok Song had one simple dream: to make the best possible paragliding equipment that pilots all over the world would love to fly— whatever their ambitions. At Gin Gliders, we bring together consultant aerodynamists, world cup pilots, engineers and paragliding school instructors, all with one goal: creating better paramotor gliders.

  • Page 12: Introducing The Pegasus

    Introducing the Pegasus The Pegasus is a wing for beginner and intermediate paramotor pilots. It is suitable for pilots WARNING from the earliest stages until their first flights and well beyond into Cross Country. The Pegasus allows pilots to comprehend the sensations of the paramotor flight and gradually develop gradually their instincts in a progressive manner.

  • Page 13: Before You Fly

    Before you fly Delivery Make sure your dealer has checked and test-flown the glider. Your glider will be delivered to Your glider may have been delivered with you with the original trim settings which correspond to the tested configuration. Do not make any some lines looped on the maillons, this is to modifications, such as changing the risers or altering the line lengths.

  • Page 14: Risers And Line Layout

    Trims potential for aggressive behaviour of the In addition to the speed system, the Pegasus is equipped with trim risers. The trims must not wing. be used if the wing is flown without an engine. In such a case, disable the trimmers via the carabiners.

  • Page 15: Rucksack

    Be sure to fly your glider within the certified weight range given in the Technical Specification section. Due to EPT technology, the Pegasus flies well at any wing loading within this weight range. If you are choosing between 2 sizes, choose your optimum wing loading according to your personal preferences and the conditions you fly in.

  • Page 16: Overload

    Overload The EN 926-2:2013 describes the weight measurement with: “All weights are subject to an acceptable tolerance of ± 2kg”. Therefore a slight overload of the wing would be within EN tolerances. However, flying over the maximum weight further increases the dynamic flight behaviour.

  • Page 17: Flying The Pegasus

    Flying the Pegasus Preparation for launch Check the condition of your paraglider and other flying equipment before every flight. Always follow a consistent method of Lay out your wing on its top surface in an arc. Make sure that the centre of the wing is higher preparation and pre-flight checks each time than the tips.

  • Page 18: Your First Flight

    The point is about 25% of the total length of the brakes. When you are used to your Pegasus, try to fly with faster or slower trim settings, use weight- IMPORTANT shift during turns and experiment with the accelerator (at safe altitude!).
  • Page 19 engine while standing in the wind. Stop the engine before clipping in the risers. Connect the risers and perform take-off (see Takeoff section). From now on, you must inflate the glider while facing into the wind and without looking behind you. If you turn too soon as the wing is rising overhead, * If the structure of the cage your propeller is lines may be caught in the propeller –...

  • Page 20: Launching (Stronger Winds)

    An additional reason not to climb too fast is related to the risk of low-level engine failure. Although the Pegasus does not hang back during a steep climb as much as some other wings, a stall is still more likely at low speed and high pitch angles. In addition, you should always be in a...

  • Page 21: Engine-Induced Oscillations

    good position to land in case of engine trouble. Don’t take unnecessary risks and fly with a wide margin of error. Depending on the characteristics of your engine, once in the air you may be faced with a torque effect. This may cause the wing to turn, so be prepared to counteract this effect with suitable braking or anti-torque strap.
  • Page 22 Do not hesitate to fly the Pegasus in tight thermals, you will be surprised at its effectiveness. By shortening the trims, the rate of climb will be even better.

  • Page 23: Landing The Pegasus

    (like in hang gliding). The Pegasus has good energy retention, a long final approach should be used to store energy for the flare.

  • Page 24: Landing With Motor

    "neutral" position. Accelerated flight Once you are used to flying with your Pegasus, you can use the speed system to improve your glide into the wind. Apply the speed system by gradually pushing the speed bar with your feet. Be prepared to control the roll by weight shifting in your harness or by varying the pressure applied to each side of the speed bar.

  • Page 25: Extreme Manoeuvres

    passive safety. Developing an active flying style will help you avoid collapses in all but the most turbulent conditions. The key to active piloting is keeping the glider above your head. If the glider pitches in front of you, apply brake to slow it down. If the glider drops behind you, ease off the brakes to allow it to speed up.

  • Page 26: Asymmetric (Side) Collapse

    A cravatte occurs when a wing tip becomes stuck between the glider lines, for example, following a bad take-off preparation. On the Pegasus a cravatte is unlikely to occur. If you do get a cravatte, first control your direction. Do this by using weightshift and enough counter-brake to...

  • Page 27: Cascade Of Events

    Please note that over-corrections are often worse than no input at all. Deep stall (parachuting, stable stall) The Pegasus has no tendency to get into in a deep stall. Should this nevertheless occur, make sure your brakes are fully released. The glider will then normally recover on its own immediately.

  • Page 28: Full Stall (Dynamic Stall)

    The Pegasus will damp the dive by itself, but you may counter brake for comfort and release the brakes to regain speed. Be careful not to brake too much or for too long as this could cause another stall.

  • Page 29: Rapid Descent Techniques

    Rapid descent techniques Learn and practice the techniques in this section under qualified supervision. Big ears and spiral dives are generally the most common methods of descent. Big ears can achieve a moderate rate of descent with the advantage of forward speed and manoeuvrability. Spiral dives attain higher rates of descent, but the G-forces can be significant and the manoeuvre is more technically demanding.

  • Page 30: B-Stall

    The Pegasus has no tendency to remain in a stable spiral dive under normal conditions. However, in certain cases, such as spirals with excessive sink rates or wrong harness settings, pilot action may be required.
  • Page 31 * Make all your pre-flight checks before taking off. * After landing, keep your wing facing in the direction of flight. If you don’t, you risk the lines coming into contact with the propeller. * Do not ask for trouble - do not fly over water, between trees or power lines or any other place where an engine failure would put you in an emergency situation.

  • Page 32: Security

    Safety notices are issued when faults occur when using a wing, which could also affect other As the owner of a Pegasus wing, you are wings of the same model. Safety notices include instructions on how to inspect wings for possible responsible for the carrying out safe defects and the steps needed to address them.

  • Page 33: For Your Security

    Never fly if your wing is wet or when there is rain or snow. This may cause the wing to stall. Never alter the construction of your Pegasus. If you do, your certification will be invalid. Make your first flights under the supervision of your instructor and in a flight environment you...

  • Page 34: Usage

    Only fly if the weather conditions are conducive to a safe flight. Usage The Pegasus can be used only for its intended purpose as a paramotor wing, do not use it as parachute. Winching The Pegasus is adapted for winching using standard winching procedures.

  • Page 35: Care And Maintenance

    It is very important to pack the glider carefully in order to ensure the longevity of the leading edge reinforcements. Fold up the Pegasus as shown in the diagrams below. The leading edge reinforcements (Mylar and Rigid-System) on the front edge are placed on top of each other to avoid bending or misshaping them.
  • Page 36 2. All the ribs on one side are placed one on top of one another, so that the leading edges are not bent 3: Then continue as in the second step, placing the leading edges of the other side on top of the next until you reach the tip of the glider.
  • Page 37 4. The glider is now folded up along its length, and the leading edges are on top of each other without having being bent. Fasten the straps near the leading edges, so that they do not slip, and the straps in the middle and at the end of the glider.
  • Page 38 Pay particular care not to bend any of the rigid reinforcements! All GIN gliders are delivered with a durable ripstop Kodura® rucksack with 160L capacity. The rucksack should be packed carefully to achieve maximum comfort. First, place the glider inside the harness and then put the top of harness in the bottom of the rucksack with the glider side next to the back of the rucksack.

  • Page 39: Storage And Transportation

    The Pegasus should not be exposed to extreme heat (e.g. in the boot of the car during summer). The heat may cause any moisture present to be pressed through the fabric, thereby damaging the coating.
  • Page 40 fabrics have better protection against the sun, but UV rays in particular are still one of the decisive factors in how the fabric ages. The colours will fade first and then the coating and fibres will begin to age. When choosing a place to launch, try to find somewhere thatis smooth and free of stones and sharp objects.

  • Page 41: Lines

    Lines The Pegasus has various different high-quality and accurately manufactured lines which have been selected according to the load and area of use. You should also protect the lines from unnecessary UV light because, as with the fabric, UV light in particular will weaken the lines.

  • Page 42: Maintenance

    Maintenance Type designation GIN gliders have an exact identification on the underside of the wingtip or on the centre rib, which is obligatory for all paramotor gliders. The information required is set out in the airworthiness requirements. It is helpful to provide the type designation of the paramotor glider if you are contacting your Gin Gliders dealer with any queries or ordering replacement parts or accessories, to ensure accurate identification.

  • Page 43: Validity Of Inspection

    Gin Gliders. Gin Gliders workshops have trained staff, original Gin Gliders parts and the necessary know-how, all of which will ensure top quality. Major repairs at the Pegasus, such as replacing panels, should only be carried out by the distributor or manufacturer.

  • Page 44: Gin Gliders Lifetime Guarantee

    Gin Gliders lifetime guarantee Gin Gliders are proud to guarantee the quality, craftsmanship and performance of all our products. Equipment with defects in materials or manufacturing will be repaired or replaced at the discretion of Gin Gliders for the practical lifetime of the product.

  • Page 45: Maintenance Record

    Maintenance record In addition to this manual, the service record includes the maintenance schedule for your Pegasus wing. We recommend that you keep the service history. Glider details Size: Colour: Serial number: Date of test flight: __________________________________ Name and signature: __________________________________...

  • Page 46: Pilot Details

    Pilot details 1. Owner Name: Address: Tel: Email: 2. Owner Name: Address: Tel: Email:...

  • Page 47: Pegasus - Inspections And Maintenance Summary

    Pegasus – Inspections and maintenance summary Work Details of work General Date performed Signature carried out condition...

  • Page 48: Appendix

    Appendix Technical specifications Size Flat area [m²] 22.22 24.12 26.26 28.50 30.83 33.24 Flat span [m] 10.30 10.76 11.23 11.70 12.16 12.63 Flat aspect ratio Projected area [m²] 19.29 20.94 22.80 24.74 26.76 28.25 Projected span [m] 8.33 8.67 9.05 9.43 9.80 10.18...

  • Page 49: Risers

    The 20mm wide risers specially developed for the Pegasus are grouped into three riser and allow a variety of uses for the Pegasus. Only for free flight, it is fitted with a speed system which is activated using a speed bar.

  • Page 50: Hangpoints

    Hangpoints The Pegasus riser has the option of two hangpoints; it depends on the equipment you use as to which hangpoint is more suitable. To use the upper hangpoint insert the Carabiner inbetween the red riser webbing as shown in the picture.
  • Page 51 the speed bar should be initially adjusted while on the ground, sitting in the harness so that the legs are fully extended at the point of full accelerator travel. It is helpful to have an assistant hold the risers taut while making this adjustment. Subsequent fine-tuning can be done on the ground following the first flight with the speed system.

  • Page 52: Trimmer

    Trimmer The trimmer allows the pilot to increase cruising speed in motorised flight and to counter the torque effect. We recommend that you always have the trimmers closed when launching or landing. Use the trimmer only in motorised flight. We generally recommend that you do not use the trimmer to increase speed in turbulent areas or near the ground because of the increased risk of collapse.

  • Page 53: Line Plan

    Line plan Please refer to this line plan when ordering replacement lines...

  • Page 54: Diagram Of Parts

    Diagram of parts...

  • Page 55: Materials

    Materials Canopy fabric Upper surface Dominico Dokdo 30D 42g/m water repellent Lower surface Dominico Dokdo 30D 42g/m water repellent Ribs Dominico Dokdo N30 DFM 42g/m Lines Upper Liros DSL 70 Dyneema / GIN TGL 80 Aramid Middle Liros DSL 70, PPSL 120, 160 Dyneema Lower Liros PPSL 120,160,200 Dyneema / GIN TGL 280 Aramid Riser...

  • Page 56: Brake Line Adjustment

    Brake line adjustment Factory setting Correctly installed brake lines should have a slightly slack in the brake lines when the glider is in fully accelerated flight. Normally this is about 10cm in trim flight. This is how far you must pull down the brakes before the trailing edge of the paraglider starts to move downwards and begins to brake.

  • Page 57: Incorrect Adjustment

    The Pegasus riser has a lower brake pulley which is appropriate for very high attachments, e.g. when the glider is used with a trike. If you choose to use the lower brake pulley in this way, be sure to check that the brake lines are the right length.
  • Page 58 Environmental conditions can also cause the brake lines to shorten. Brake line length should therefore be checked regularly, particularly if there is any change in launch or flight characteristics.

  • Page 59: Certification

    Certification Pegasus #24...
  • Page 60 Pegasus #26...
  • Page 61 Pegasus #28...
  • Page 62 Pegasus #30...

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