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Please read this manual carefully and keep its instructions in mind while using your Go paraglider
1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................... 1
2. YOUR PARAGLIDER .............................................................................................................................. 1
2.1. Technical description .................................................................................................................... 1
2.2. Technical data ............................................................................................................................... 3
2.3. Materials ....................................................................................................................................... 4
3. CERTIFICATION .................................................................................................................................... 4
4. ADJUSTING YOUR GLIDER .................................................................................................................... 5
4.1. Brake line adjustment ................................................................................................................... 5
4.2. Addition of the speed system ....................................................................................................... 5
5. OPERATION IN FLIGHT ......................................................................................................................... 5
5.1. Standard flight .............................................................................................................................. 6
5.2. Fast descent .................................................................................................................................. 7
5.3. SIV manoeuvres ............................................................................................................................ 8
6. MAINTAINING YOUR GLIDER ............................................................................................................... 9
7. CHECKING YOUR GLIDER.................................................................................................................... 10
8. REPAIRING YOUR GLIDER ................................................................................................................... 11
9. DIAGRAM & DIMENSIONS ................................................................................................................. 12
10. LINE PLAN ........................................................................................................................................ 13
11. ENJOY YOUR FLYING ........................................................................................................................ 14
12. CUSTOMER CARE ............................................................................................................................. 14
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
User Manual Please read this manual carefully and keep its instructions in mind while using your Go paraglider 1. INTRODUCTION ........................... 1 2. YOUR PARAGLIDER ..........................1 2.1. Technical description ........................1 2.2. Technical data ..........................3 2.3. Materials ............................4 3. -
Page 2: Introduction
Go is very simple to inflate, which is a distinguishing feature well known to Gradient pilots all over the world. During thermalling, Go can execute flat turns even with a small diameter. Thanks to balanced handling and good responses to weight shifting, the pilot will feel comfortable and safe even in turbulent conditions. - Page 3 Go is supplied with a well proven three-riser speed-system which gives great maximum speed. Small, simple details make this glider complete. Gradient has paid attention to details too, including: clearing holes on the wing tips, split A-riser, mini and micro attachment points on the wing tips and trailing edge and a new rucksack, an inner bag and a riser bag.
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Page 4: Technical Data
Pilot’s manual for Go Revision 0, 22.7.2019 2.2. Technical data units Flat Area 21.60 23.30 26.00 28.60 31.20 Projected area 18.59 20.06 22.40 24.62 26.86 Span 10.30 10.69 11.12 11.85 12.38 Projected span 8.22 8.54 8.88 9.46 9.88 Aspect ratio 4.91 4.91 4.91... -
Page 5: Materials
WARNING: The Go paraglider is only built for hill or tow launching. It is not built to withstand jumping from a plane, balloon, building or for any jumps where there is a belated opening of the canopy. Use of subsidiary motor (eg paramotoring) has not been tested by the manufacturer or by any other testing body. www.gradient-gliders.com, info@gradient.gliders.com... -
Page 6: Adjusting Your Glider
Pilot’s manual for Go Revision 0, 22.7.2019 4. ADJUSTING YOUR GLIDER Before it reaches the customer, every Go goes through a final check and test-flight to verify that its characteristics and measurements correspond to the manufacturer's specifications. You may only make adjustments to brake-line lengths or to the speed system of your Go –... -
Page 7: Standard Flight
Always keep both hands on the controls when flying fast in turbulence and be ready to release the speed system immediately at the first sign of a collapse. Use the speed system very carefully, or not at all at low altitude. www.gradient-gliders.com, info@gradient.gliders.com... -
Page 8: Fast Descent
Pilot’s manual for Go Revision 0, 22.7.2019 5.1.4. Landing Landing with Go is very simple and shouldn’t cause any problem. On your first flights you may be surprised at how well it glides. Take account of this when making your landing approach! Into wind, at about one metre above the ground pull the brakes down all the way. -
Page 9: Siv Manoeuvres
CAUTION: It is very important to execute this manoeuvre very carefully. Due to the high compactness of the leading edge it is quite difficult to find a right degree of pulling of A-risers down. If you pull them down too quickly, a massive collapse could happen! www.gradient-gliders.com, info@gradient.gliders.com... -
Page 10: Maintaining Your Glider
Pilot’s manual for Go Revision 0, 22.7.2019 5.3.3. Deep stall Initiation: Pull both brakes smoothly until the sink rate increases markedly and the forward speed reaches almost zero. The pull on the brakes should be controlled so that the canopy stays inflated and doesn't fall back into a full stall. -
Page 11: Checking Your Glider
● For long-term storage don't pack the glider too tightly. Store it in a cold, dry and well-ventilated room. ● After tree- or water-landings always examine the glider carefully. If you suspect that the flight features of your paraglider have changed, contact an authorised Gradient supplier as soon as possible. 7. CHECKING YOUR GLIDER After 200 flying hours or two years your Go must be thoroughly checked and tested by the manufacturer or by a Gradient authorised service centre. -
Page 12: Repairing Your Glider
28 A1.3’. ● An exception to this is an emergency repair of brake line while out flying. For this purpose Gradient encloses a spare line with every Go with a prepared loop on one end. To get the right length adjust it according to the same line on the opposite side of the canopy. -
Page 13: Diagram & Dimensions
Pilot’s manual for Go 9. DIAGRAM & DIMENSIONS www.gradient-gliders.com, info@gradient.gliders.com... -
Page 14: Line Plan
Pilot’s manual for Go Revision 0, 22.7.2019 10. LINE PLAN... -
Page 15: Enjoy Your Flying
Théo de Blic R&D team - designer R&D team – test pilot 12. CUSTOMER CARE Please contact your nearest Gradient dealer for any questions concerning your Gradient equipment. You can find the list of all Gradient dealers on our website. http://www.gradient.cx/en/Agencies For all other questions or requests please email us at gradient@gradient.cx...
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