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G-chute
User manual
v1.0 November 2018

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  • Page 1 G-chute User manual v1.0 November 2018...
  • Page 2 Always seek to expand your knowledge and to develop  self-reliance. If there is anything you do not understand, consult with your local  dealer as a first point of contact, with the GIN importer in your country or with  Gin Gliders directly.  ...
  • Page 3   Thank you...    ..for choosing GIN Gliders. We are confident you’ll enjoy many rewarding experiences in  the air with your GIN G-chute..  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 ...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    G-chute manual: 4    CONTENTS    CONTENTS 4  Manual 6  GIN Gliders Homepage 6  GIN Gliders and the environment 7  Respect for nature and the environment 7  Environmentally-friendly recycling 7  Safety 8  Safety advice 8  Safety notices 8  Liability, warranty exclusion and operating limitations 9 ...
  • Page 5 G-chute manual: 5    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 aerodynamicists, world cup pilots, ...
  • Page 6: Manual

    These websites and their content are provided for your use. The content of GIN Gliders  websites has been made available for your use on an “as is” and “as available” basis. GIN  Gliders reserves the right to alter the websites at any time or to block access to them. ...
  • Page 7: Gin Gliders And The Environment

    If you are not able to arrange appropriate  disposal, GIN Gliders will be happy to recycle the paraglider for you. Send the glider with a  short note to this effect to the address given in the appendix. ...
  • Page 8: Safety

    GIN Gliders publishes on its website any technical safety notices and airworthiness  instructions which are issued in respect of GIN products. The product owner is responsible  for carrying out the action required by the safety notice. ...
  • Page 9: Liability, Warranty Exclusion And Operating Limitations

      Liability, warranty exclusion and operating limitations  Use of the G-chute is at the pilot’s own risk! Any current paraglider or harness was tested  according to EN or CCC. However, the use of any drag chute will negate its certification.  ...
  • Page 10: Introduction Of The G-Chute

    This enables the pilot to achieve a higher rate of  descent with fewer turns and less G-force. It is installed on the riser and only deployed  during a spiral dive. After the spiral, the G-chute can be killed by pulling on the middle line  and stored for reuse.  ...
  • Page 11: Installing The G-Chute

    Genie Race 4 G-chute pocket. The G-chute can be connected directly with the dedicated maillon.      Maybe you find that no pocket of your harness is suitable to store your G-chute. In that  case you can connect it with the available G-chute pocket to the main carabiners.    ...
  • Page 12: Flying With The G-Chute

    Is your G-chute correctly installed in your harness or in the G-chute pocket?  ● Will you be able to reach the G-chute handle in flight to kill the chute?  ● Make sure the G-chute does not interfere with your rescue at any time ...
  • Page 13: Deployment Of The G-Chute

    G-chute to re-inflate when  stowing.     WARNING: The spiral dive has to be done to the same side on which the G-chute bridle  is attached.    TIP: Bent legs and a loose cocoon enhance the drag effect.  ...
  • Page 14 Fold the G-chute and the net to the center.      Start to fold the net into a S-shape on top. Now the G-chute and the net should be in a  square shape.      In case your harness does not have a G-chute ...
  • Page 15: Be Aware

      Be aware  ● Never deploy the G-chute if your glider is wet or if there is another risk that your  glider might go into deep stall.  ● Never make the spiral dive to the opposite side of the G-chute riser attachment. ...
  • Page 16: Addresses

    G-chute manual: 16    Addresses        Gin Gliders Inc.    FAI - Fédération Aéronautique Internationale  285-1 Galdam-Ri, Mohyun-Myun   Maison du Sport International  Yongin City, Kyunggi-Do   Av. de Rhodanie 54  449-851 Korea  1007 Lausanne  Switzerland  Fon: +82-31-333-1241   Fon: +41 21 345 1070 ...

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