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- Page 1 Bolero Plus Owners Manual Please read this manual prior to your first flight with the Bolero Plus - Page 3...
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Page 2: Thank You
Thank You… Thank you for choosing the Bolero Plus. We are confident that this paraglider will provide you with countless happy experiences as you progress in your flying career. This manual contains all the information you need to fly and maintain your paraglider. A thorough knowledge of your equipment will keep you safe and enable you to maximize your full potential. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Brake line adjustment........................7 Rucksack ............................. 8 Your harness ..........................9 Certified Weight Range......................... 9 Pre-flight safety.......................... 9 4. Flying the Bolero Plus ......................10 Preparation for launch........................ 10 Take off............................. 10 Line knots or tangles........................11 Min Sink / best glide ........................11 Accelerated flight ........................ -
Page 4: Gin Gliders
Gin’s philosophy is simple: to design gliders that he, and any other pilot, loves to fly. This philosophy applies equally for an entry-level wing such as the Bolero Plus, as for the world- beating competition glider, the Boomerang. -
Page 5: Introducing The Bolero Plus
2. Introducing the Bolero Plus The Bolero Plus is a new concept in an entry-level wing. Designer Gin Seok Song has drawn on all his years of experience to produce a wing that is uniquely in tune with the needs of today’s pilots. -
Page 6: Manufacturing
Weight and drag have also been reduced by reduction of the total length of line material used, and the introduction of a new, hi-tech, light fabric. These and other innovations ensure that by purchasing the Bolero Plus, you are getting the best possible glider in its class. -
Page 7: Before You Fly
48cm Brake line adjustment The main brake line lengths of the Bolero Plus correspond to the tested results of DHV. These line lengths have been fine tuned by GIN test pilots, and it should not be necessary to adjust them. -
Page 8: Rucksack
Rucksack All Gin gliders are delivered with a durable ripstop Cordura rucksack, designed for ergonomic carrying comfort and ease of use. 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 9: Your Harness
Gin calculates and draws the plan of the glider with a distance between the carabiners of 44cm. We recommend a setting a distance of 42cm to 50cm between the carabiners, depending on the size and design of the harness. -
Page 10: Flying The Bolero Plus
Light or Nil Wind Launch The Bolero Plus inflates steadily in nil-wind conditions. Simply guide the glider with the A- risers, keeping your arms bent and hands at the level of the shoulders. Allow your arms to rise in an arc and wait for the glider to inflate and come above your head –... -
Page 11: Line Knots Or Tangles
Active Flying The Bolero Plus has a high internal pressure, resistance to tucking and a very high degree of passive safety. However, it is recommended that at this stage you already start practising an active flying style. This will help you avoid deflations in all but the most turbulent conditions. - Page 12 A cravat occurs after a severe deflation when the wingtip becomes trapped in the glider lines. It is extremely unlikely to occur on the Bolero Plus. Nevertheless, the pilot should be familiar with the procedure for correcting it. Counterbrake and/or weightshift and pump the brake on the tangled side.
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Page 13: Losing Altitude
Big ears is a safe method of moderately losing altitude while maintaining some forward speed. Pull in big ears with the outer “A” line on each side. The Bolero Plus is fitted with a “big ears kit” to facilitate this process. Simply pull the red handles velcroed to the risers outwards and downwards as shown. -
Page 14: Steering Without Brakes
If possible, let the brakes up when the glider is in front of you to avoid excessive surge. The Bolero Plus will slow down the surge on its own, but you may counter brake the dive briefly for comfort if needed and then let up the brakes to regain airspeed. -
Page 15: Landing With The Bolero Plus
Select a familiar landing area free of obstacles and carefully note the wind speed and direction in the landing area. The low minimum flying speed of the Bolero Plus will help you to make a soft landing in all conditions. Approach the landing with sufficient airspeed and don’t leave your last turn too late or too steep. -
Page 16: Care, Maintenance And Repairs
Since folding the glider weakens the materials, pack the glider as loosely as possible. Transport and Storage Moisture is the worst enemy for your glider, adversely affecting the ageing of fabric, lines and reinforcements. The Bolero Plus should therefore be kept dry and cool. Do not pack the glider... -
Page 17: Cleaning
Only clean the wing if it is absolutely necessary e.g. after a landing in salt water. Inspections The Bolero Plus should be fully inspected by an authorized Gin agent after every 100 hours flying time or every year, whichever is sooner. A full inspection will give you peace of mind and extend your glider's lifetime. -
Page 18: Reference
6. Reference Testing and Certification The Gin Glider Bolero Plus has passed DHV 1(GH) and AFNOR standard. This is the safest class of paraglider. The Bolero Plus has also passed load tests and shock tests with a load exceeding 8G... -
Page 19: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications SIZE AREA 24.39m² 25.98m² 28.2m² 30.5m² 32.89m² FLAT SPAN 10.97m 12.32m 11.8m 12.27m 12.74m 4.93 4.93 4.93 4.93 4.93 AREA 22.14m² 23.59m² 25.6m² 27.68m² 29.85m² PROJECTED SPAN 9.23 9.53 9.93m 10.32m 10.72m 3.85 3.85 3.85 3.85 3.85 ROOT 2.80m 2.89m 3.02m... -
Page 20: Line Plan
Line Plan... - Page 21 It should not be used as a "how to fly" manual. This owner's manual is subject to changes without prior notice. Please check www.gingliders.com for the latest information regarding the Bolero Plus and other GIN products.
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