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- Page 1 – English BOBCAT owner’s manual Thank you for taking the time to read this manual before using the BOBCAT.
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Page 2: Thank You
Improper use or misuse of GIN equipment greatly increases these risks. Neither GIN gliders Inc nor the seller of GIN equipment shall be held liable for personal or third party injuries or damages under any circumstances. The user is fully and solely responsible for the safe use of this equipment, if there is any doubt regarding the use or safety of this equipment then it should not be used. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Thank You… ............................2 Safety Notice ............................2 1. Gin Gliders ........................4 2. Introducing Speedflying ....................5 3. Introducing the BOBCAT ..................... 5 Speedflying field of use… ........................5 For Pilots Who… ........................... 6 Manufacturing ............................6 4. Before you Fly ........................7 Pre-delivery Inspection ........................ -
Page 4: Gin Gliders
Gin’s philosophy is simple: To design gliders that he, and any other pilot, will love to fly. This philosophy applies equally for a speedflying glider such as the BOBCAT, as for the world beating competition glider, the Boomerang. -
Page 5: Introducing Speedflying
The Bobcat will give you the possibility to return to the original soul of flight and also to open up new fields of practice. You will be able to fly down the mountain in wider aerological conditions with this simple and solid glider. -
Page 6: For Pilots Who
How many mountaineers climbing down from a summit have dreamed of the Bobcat? Here it is! The Bobcat will allow you to take off and fly in stronger winds than would be possible with a paraglider. The Bobcat is compact, light and will easily fit into the bottom of an experienced mountaineer’s backpack. -
Page 7: Before You Fly
Risers and trimmers The back risers of the BOBCAT are fitted with trimmers that enable the pilot to adapt the glider’s behaviour to match his level and the chosen slope. Trimming down (shortening) the back risers makes the glider slower, the handling less responsive and more forgiving, so suitable for pilots that have less experience. -
Page 8: Brake Line Adjustment
Brake line adjustment The main brake line lengths of the BOBCAT are the same as on the sample that has been used by the GIN R&D team. These line lengths have been fine tuned by GIN test pilots, and it should not be necessary to adjust them. -
Page 9: Certified Weight Range
Weight range The BOBCAT should be used in the weight range for which it was designed. The weight range is defined according to the pilot’s weight, including clothes. BOBCAT #13,5 #16,5 Weight/ piloting expert Advanced Advanced level ≤ 80kg 80 kg ≥... -
Page 10: Flying The Bobcat
The key to a successful launch technique is to practice ground handling whenever you can. Keeping your brake handles in your hands, the BOBCAT inflates very easily, with front risers in hand. Keep your arms slightly bent and hands at shoulder height. While using the front risers, your arms should rise in a curve. -
Page 11: Min Sink / Best Glide
In turbulent conditions The BOBCAT is a very stable glider and collapses on one or both of the front risers are extremely rare. Extreme turbulence could generate a collapse but the BOBCAT will resume normal flight in almost all configurations. -
Page 12: Landing With The Bobcat
Landing with the BOBCAT Choose a landing area free of obstacles. It is recommended to land with a full flair; it will enable you to obtain a zero vertical speed and an easy run at the end of the flair. Do not make your last turn at low height, or make a radical turn close to the ground. -
Page 13: Care, Maintenance And Repairs
6. Care, Maintenance and Repairs The materials used in the BOBCAT have been carefully selected for maximum durability. Nevertheless, following the guidelines below will help keep your glider airworthy and will ensure a long period of continuous safe operation. Excessive wear is caused by careless ground handling and packing, unnecessary exposure to UV light, chemicals, heat and moisture. -
Page 14: Transport And Storage
Moisture is the worst enemy of your glider, adversely affecting the ageing of fabric, lines and reinforcements. The BOBCAT should therefore be kept dry and cool. Do not pack the glider away for a prolonged period if it is damp, sandy, salty, or if other objects have entered the cells. -
Page 15: Reference
7. Technical data BOBCAT Technical data BOBCAT SIZE 13.5 16.5 AREA 13.5m² 15m² 16.5m² FLAT SPAN 7.25m 7.65m 8.0m AREA 11.42m² 12.69m² 13.96m² PROJECTED SPAN 5.8m 6.12m 6.42m 2.95 2.95 2.95 ROOT 2.18m 2.30m 2.41m CHORD 0.91m 0.96m 1.01m CELL NUMBER GLIDER WEIGHT 3.2 kg... -
Page 16: Technical Specifications
Line Plan Line material Upper line TGL140, TGL80 Main line TGL280 STB Main TGL140 Brake Main TGL200... -
Page 17: Description
Description FABRIC OF CANOPY NAME DOMINICO TEX SUPPLIER ADDRESS 641-11 Dungchondong Kangseogu Seoul Korea TYPE OF FINISH SIDE COATED NYLON 6.6 HIGH TENACITY – NYLON 6.6 HIGH TENACITY – TYPE OF YARN 30 Denier 30 Denier 3RS ME 3RS FM FABRIC CODE (Top and Bottom surface) (Rib) - Page 18 Suspension line MATERIAL ARAMID(TECHNORA) NAME TEIJIN LIMITED, JAPAN SUPPLIER 1- 1, UCHISAIWAI-CHO 2-CHOME, CHIYODA-KU, ADDRESS 2- TOKYO 100, JAPAN DIAMETER(mm) TGL80(Top) TGL140(Top) TGL280(Main) DIAMETER(mm) YARN COUNT 1,000D 1,000D 1,000D NUMBER OF CORE BREAKING STRENGTH 80kg 140KG 280kg Reinforcement FABRIC CODE W420 SCRIM NAME PORCHER NCV Industries...
- Page 19 Riser MATERIAL POLYERSTER TAPE NAME Güth & Wolf GmbH SUPPLIER Herzebrockerstr. 1-3 D-33330 Gütersloh ADDRESS GERMANY WEIGHT(GR/M) BREAKING STRENGTH 1,100DAN WIDTH(mm) 20mm Maillon MATERIAL STAINLESS STEEL NAME SUBO TECH CO. SUPPLIER 981-1 CHAGOK-RI PALTAN-GU, HWASUNG-CITY, KYUNG KI-DO, ADDRESS KOREA WEIGHT(GR) BREAKING STRENGTH 1,000kg DIAMETER(mm)
- Page 20 Bridle (Attachement line) MATERIAL NYLON NAME SUPPLIER SUPPLIER 45 MU KYO DONG JUNG – GU, ADDRESS SEOUL, KOREA WEIGHT(GR/M) BREAKING STRENGTH (kg) WIDTH(mm) Thread MATERIAL HIGH TENACITY POLYESTER YARN NAME AMANN & SOHNE GMBH & CO. SUPPLIER INDUSTRIESTRASE 1, D-74391 ERLIGHEIM, ADDRESS GERMANY DENIER...
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