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- Page 1 Rev.1.0, 04/04/2012 Gingo Airlite harness Owner’s Manual Please read this manual before flying with the Gingo Airlite for the first time.
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Page 2: Thank You
Thank You… Thank you for choosing the Gingo Airlite harness. We are confident that this harness will provide you with enhanced comfort, control, performance and fun in flight. This manual contains all the information you need to set up, trim, fly and maintain your harness. A thorough knowledge of your equipment will keep you safe and enable you to maximize your full potential. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
3. Before you fly ............................9 Assembly ............................9 Adjustments ............................. 12 Storage ............................14 4. Flying with the Gingo Airlite ......................15 Pre-flight checks ..........................15 Rescue Deployment .......................... 15 Pockets ............................. 16 Landing with the Gingo Airlite ......................16 5. -
Page 4: Gin Gliders
Gin’s philosophy is simple: to design paragliding equipment that he and any other pilot love to fly. This philosophy applies equally for a harness such as the Gingo Airlite, as for the world- beating competition glider, the Boomerang. No product is released to the market without Gin’s complete satisfaction. -
Page 5: Introducing The Gingo Airlite
The safety has also been improved by incorporating an airbag into the harness helping to protect the pilot in case he falls on his back. The new Gingo Airlite features a foam pre-inflation system to ensure that the airbag is almost always fully inflated, e.g. when ground handling on take-off. - Page 6 Gingo Airlite Components Shoulder strap adjustment Elastic to hold drink system tube Shoulder strap connection Whistle Suspension Point Chest strap ABS Strap Leg Strap Safe-T-Band Buckle Seat Board Air inlet Hole for drink sysytem tube Lateral Strap adjustment Back Pocket (Inside)
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Page 7: Features Of The Gingo Airlite
The Gingo Airlite is designed to reduce the energy of an impact and to help to protect the pilot as much as possible in an accident, but it cannot completely eliminate the risk of injury. The Gingo Airlite back protection with an airbag has received certification from LTF. -
Page 8: Other Accessories
Speed bar The Gingo Airlite is compatible with all common types of speed systems. We recommend the GIN aluminium speed bar Flight deck The Gingo Airlite may be fitted with a flight deck, allowing easier viewing of instruments and/or carrying of ballast. -
Page 9: Before You Fly
GIN dealer or importer. Side Protection The Gingo Airlite can be fitted with GIN side protection plates into the side pockets these are held in place with Velcro. Speed System The speed system is assembled from top to bottom. - Page 10 Attaching rescue deployment bag to the harness deployment handle The rescue container of the Gingo Airlite comes with its own deployment handle. This handle and its strap must be connected to the deployment bag of the parachute. If your parachute’s...
- Page 11 In any case a qualified professional must check the compatibility of the system; harness and rescue parachute, when a rescue parachute is installed for the first time. After every repack of the rescue parachute you can do a compatibility check yourself. Please observe carefully how the professional installs the rescue system, so that you can remember the procedure if you have to do it yourself the next time.
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Page 12: Adjustments
Adjusting the volume of the rescue container The volume of the rescue container of the Gingo Airlite can be adjusted with velcros in between 5L and 10L to accommodate different sizes of rescue parachutes. Attach both sides of the velcros to eachother to make it smaller in volume when you want to use the rescue container for small rescues. - Page 13 Shoulder Straps The optimum setting for the shoulder straps depends on the height of the pilot. Stand upright with the chest/leg straps closed and symmetrically adjust the shoulder straps until they are just tight. During flight, these straps should be a little slack. You will find the adjustable buckles either side of the seat.
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Page 14: Storage
Storage One of the special features of Gingo Airlite is that it is designed to function as an airbag. Air is scooped into the airbag chambers through a channel on the side of the harness. Pilots should make sure that this channel and the airways are open and that air is free to flow through and into the air chambers in the back of Gingo Airlite. -
Page 15: Flying With The Gingo Airlite
4. Flying with the Gingo Airlite Pre-flight checks For maximum safety, use a complete and consistent system of pre-flight checks and repeat the every same mental sequence flight. Check that: There is no visible damage to the harness or carabiners that could affect its airworthiness. -
Page 16: Pockets
There is also a radio compartment inside the back pocket and a buttonhole to pass the cable through for a handheld speaker-microphone or a Camel Back. Landing with the Gingo Airlite Before landing, slide your legs forward in the harness so that you adopt the standing position. -
Page 17: Miscellaneous
5. Miscellaneous Towing The Gingo Airlite is also excellent for towing. The tow release can be connected to the main carabiners. The best position to attach a tow release is to use a towing adapter, which slides over the lower ends of the risers of the paraglider. For further details refer to the documentation provided with your tow release or towing adaptor or ask a qualified towing instructor at your tow site. -
Page 18: Maintenance And Repair
Nevertheless, keeping your harness clean and airworthy will ensure a long period of continuous safe operation Maintenance The Gingo Airlite paraglider harness has to be transported inside a paraglider rucksack, so that it is protected against damage. Keep it away from sharp objects which could damage the harness. -
Page 19: Repair
Check that the airbag protector does not have any holes. The function could be in question if the airbag has been perforated. The seat and back plates must be free from cracks. The main aluminium carabiners must be replaced at least every 5 years or after 500 hours, whatever comes first. -
Page 20: Technical Data
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is correct, but please remember that it has been produced for guidance only. This owner's manual is subject to changes without prior notice. Please check with www.gingliders.com for the latest information regarding the Gingo Airlite and other GIN products.