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- Page 1 Nano 4 User manual v1.0 December 2017...
- Page 2 It’s your responsibility to know and observe the regulations of the region where you fly. Gin Gliders reserves the right to alter or add to the contents of this manual at any time. You should therefore regularly visit our website: www.gingliders.com...
- Page 3 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you..for choosing Gin Gliders. This user manual contains important information for the use and maintenance of your speedriding glider. Detailed knowledge of your glider and equipment will help you to fly safely and make the most of your flights.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Nano 4 user manual ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Contents Gin Gliders Manual Gin Gliders website Gin Gliders and the environment Respect for nature and the environment Environmentally-friendly recycling Safety Safety advice Safety notices Liability, warranty exclusion and operating limitations Liability and warranty exclusion... - Page 5 Nano 4 user manual ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Rapid descent techniques Spiral dives B-Stall Big ears Landing Range of use Towing Paramotoring Tandem paragliding Aerobatics Dangerous situations and extreme flying Dangerous situations SIV / Safety training Material stress Canopy Collapses Asymmetric collapses Cravat / glider wrapped around lines...
- Page 6 Nano 4 user manual ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Maintenance Type designation Regular inspections Lines Inspection periods Validity of inspection Inspection by the pilot Repairs Gin Gliders workshops Small repairs to the glider GIN quality and service Dimensions, illustrations, technical and EN/LTF data Introducing the Nano 4...
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Page 7: 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 aerodynamicists, world cup pilots, engineers and paragliding school instructors, all with one goal: creating better paragliders. -
Page 8: 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 9: Gin Gliders And The Environment
Nano 4 user manual ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Gin Gliders and the environment Protection of the environment, safety and quality are the three basic values of Gin Gliders and these have implications on everything we do. We also believe that our customers share our environmental awareness. -
Page 10: Safety
Gin Gliders publishes on its website any technical safety notices and airworthiness instructions which are issued in respect of GIN products. The speedriding glider owner is responsible for carrying out the action required by the safety notice. Safety notices are issued by the certification agencies and also published on the relevant websites. -
Page 11: Liability, Warranty Exclusion And Operating Limitations
The manufacturer cannot be held liable for any personal injury or material damage which arises in connection with Gin Gliders speedriding gliders. The certification and warranty shall be rendered invalid if there are changes of any kind (incl. speedriding glider design or changes to the brake lines beyond the permissible tolerance levels) or incorrect repairs to the glider, or if any inspections are missed (annual and 2-yearly check). -
Page 12: Glider Categories And Guidelines
There is high possibility of serious injury or even death if you are unprepared. In particular, the small sizes of the Nano 4 require a lot of skill and experience. On the other hand, the larger sizes are also suitable for training. -
Page 13: Before The First Flight
If you have any questions or doubts regarding the use of your harness with the Nano 4, please contact a GIN dealer or Gin Gliders directly. -
Page 14: First Flight
Nano 4 user manual ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ as a beginner in the weight range, the Nano 4 is still fast and has a dynamic behaviour. Experts are considered very experienced pilots with a competition background. Size Nano 4 #9.0 Nano 4 #10.5 Nano 4 #12.0... -
Page 15: Flying The Nano 4
Nano 4 user manual ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Flying the Nano 4 Preparation for launch Follow a consistent routine every time you fly. This is very important for safety. We recommend the following procedure: Material check Check the following condition of your speedriding and other flying equipment before every... -
Page 16: 5-Point Check
Nano 4 user manual ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5-point check The 5-point check is carried out immediately before launch to check the most important safety points once again. It should always be carried out in the same sequence so that nothing is overlooked. The 5 points are:... -
Page 17: Launching
The Nano 4 has fast but progressive inflation characteristics with no tendency to hang back or shoot forwards. However, since the Nano 4 is a small glider, the takeoff speed will be very high. It is therefore not recommended to launch in backwind situations or when the take-off area is not free of obstacles. -
Page 18: Knots Or Loops In The Lines
Accelerated flight Once you have become accustomed to flying the Nano 4, you can practice using the trimmer system, which increases the speed and sink rate a lot. During your first few flights, familiarize yourself with your glider’s speed range and corresponding brake positions and pressures. -
Page 19: Rear-Riser Control
Rapid descent techniques are divided into three different manoeuvres which increase the sink rate in a safe and controllable manner. For the Nano 4 we recommend only spiral dives as Big ears and B-stall are not appropriate for speedriding gliders. -
Page 20: Spiral Dives
Frequent steep spirals may cause premature aging of your wing. Due the small size of the Nano 4, height loss in spirals is significant. WARNING: You must immediately deploy your reserve if you lose control of the glider and the sink rate and find yourself in a stable spiral. -
Page 21: Landing
Ground handling (especially on rough surfaces) will accelerate the ageing process of your wing. Range of use The Nano 4 was developed and tested for use solely as a speedriding glider for ski launch. Any use other than as intended is prohibited. Towing The Nano 4 is not intended for towing. -
Page 22: Tandem Paragliding
Any type of acrobatic manoeuvre at all on the Nano 4 is contrary to law and illegal. The pilot would be putting his/her life at risk. Acrobatics involves a risk of unpredictable flight attitudes, which could lead to damage to material and structural failure. -
Page 23: Dangerous Situations And Extreme Flying
SIV / Safety training SIV / safety training is not recommended with the Nano 4. Material stress Uncontrolled flight positions may occur which are outside the manufacturer limits of the speedriding glider. -
Page 24: Cravat / Glider Wrapped Around Lines
A cravatte occurs when a wing tip becomes stuck between the glider lines, for example, following a bad take-off preparation. On the Nano 4, 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 stop the turn, but not too much to risk a stall of the opposite side. -
Page 25: Symmetric Collapses (Front Stall)
The speedrider sinks almost vertically at high speed and there is noticeably less flight noise. The Nano 4 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 26: Full Stall (Dynamic Stall)
Flying in the rain We strongly advise you not to fly in the rain on any speedriding glider including the Nano 4. If you do fly in the rain, be aware that you will have a greater risk of entering a deep stall. It is wise to open the trimmers after passing through rain until you are confident that the glider is flying normally, and has preferably dried out so that there is no longer any risk of deep stall. -
Page 27: Advertising And Adhesives
Nano 4 user manual ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Flying in extremely humid weather or in rain is outside of the operating limits of the glider. If you are unable to avoid flying in rain, please observe the following: it is advisable to fly with slight acceleration during and after the rain (min. 30% or... -
Page 28: Storing, Care, Maintenance And Repairs
If you store the Nano 4, it can be packed with all the usual methods. Make sure that there is no snow in the canopy. To ensure a long life of the profile reinforcements it is very important that you pack the speedrider carefully. -
Page 29: Storing And Transporting The Glider
The Nano 4 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 30: Ground Handling
Nano 4 user manual ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Ground handling The following should be avoided: Don’t ground handle or take-off on abrasive surfaces. To move the glider to another spot, don’t drag it across the ground. Pick it up and carry it. Violent shocks to the upper surface (e.g. when the canopy crashes to the ground leading edge first whilst ground handling). -
Page 31: Lines
“Packing the speedriding glider”. The plastic rods on the Nano 4 can all be replaced through small pockets. If you notice that a plastic rod has been damaged or misshapen because of incorrect use, this can be replaced by Gin Gliders or a Gin Gliders authorised workshop. -
Page 32: Regular Inspections
Nano 4 user manual ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ It is helpful to provide the type designation of the speedrider if you are contacting your Gin Gliders dealer with any queries or ordering replacement parts or accessories, to ensure accurate identification. Regular inspections The following parts and materials must be inspected regularly for damage, abrasion and correct operation, e.g. -
Page 33: 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 Nano 4, such as replacing panels, should only be carried out by the distributor or manufacturer. -
Page 34: Small Repairs To The Glider
Your GIN dealer is your first point of contact if you have any problems with your equipment. If you are unable to contact your dealer or GIN importer, contact Gin Gliders directly via our website. -
Page 35: Dimensions, Illustrations, Technical And En/Ltf Data
The Nano 4 retains the accessible philosophy of the Nano, whilst going further in terms of handling and performance. The Nano 4 is easy to inflate, solid and stable in flight and offers a progressive and precise reaction to your control inputs. With a new profile, internal structure and line configuration, the Nano 4 has greater energy retention and a bigger dive. -
Page 36: Overall Illustration
Nano 4 user manual ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Overall illustration Figure: Overall Illustration Technical data Size 10.5 13.5 Area (flat) [m 9.00 10.50 12.00 13.50 Area (projected) [m 7.74 9.03 10.31 11.60 Span (flat) [m] 5.77 6.23 6.66 7.07 Span (projected) [m] 4.70 5.08... -
Page 37: Riser And Speed System
Nano 4 user manual ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Riser and speed system Riser The specially developed riser for the Nano 4 allows the pilot to adjust the speed behaviour of the Nano 4. Riser diagram Figure: Nano 4 riser Riser lengths Riser lengths [mm]... -
Page 38: Speed System
Factory setting The brake lines of the Nano 4 are set to the length that was used for the EN certification test flights. These line lengths have been finely tuned by the GIN test pilots, and it should not be necessary to adjust them. -
Page 39: Incorrect Adjustment
Nano 4 user manual ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Figure: Bowline knot WARNING: Loose, unsuitable or incorrectly tied brake line knots can cause the main brake line to loosen and then lead to loss of control of the glider. Incorrect adjustment If the brake lines are too long, the speedriding glider reacts slowly and is difficult to land. The brake lines can be adjusted during flight by wrapping them around your hands which will improve the flight characteristics. -
Page 40: Line Layout
Nano 4 user manual ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Line layout Page 40... -
Page 41: Materials
Nano 4 user manual ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Materials Canopy fabric Upper surface leading edge Dominico 30DMF 41 g/m water repellent Upper surface trailing edge Dominico 30DMF 41 g/m water repellent Lower surface leading edge Dominico 30DMF 41 g/m water repellent Lower surface trailing edge... -
Page 42: Appendix
Nano 4 user manual ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Appendix Glider details Size: Colour: Serial number: Check flight (date): ______________________________________________________________________ Name and signature: ______________________________________________________________________ Pilot details / Proof of ownership 1. Owner Name: Address: Phone: Email: 2. Owner Name: Address: Phone: Email: 3. Owner... -
Page 43: Inspections And Repairs Overview
Nano 4 user manual ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Inspections and repairs overview Date Work carried out General condition Completed by Stamp and on delivery (Name) signature Notes ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Page 43... -
Page 44: Addresses
Nano 4 user manual ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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 Fon: +82-31-333-1241 Switzerland Fon: +41 21 345 1070... - Page 45 Dream. Touch. Believe.
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