1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Gin Manuals
  4. Aircrafts
  5. Fuse
  6. Pilot's manual

Gin Fuse Pilot's Manual

Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Gin Fuse

Summary of Contents for Gin Fuse

  • Page 2 pilot manual v2.0, 01/06/2014...
  • Page 3 Photo: J. Maupoint...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Thank you... Warning About Gin Gliders Introducing the Fuse Before you fly Flying the Fuse Care and maintenance Final words... Technical specification Diagram of parts Riser diagram Line plan Certification and line lengths Certification and line lengths Materials Brake line knot diagram...

  • Page 5: Thank You

    Thank you..for choosing Gin Gliders. We are confident you’ll enjoy many rewarding experiences in the air with your GIN Fuse. 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 you ever re-sell your paraglider.

  • Page 6: Warning

    Because it is impossible to anticipate every situation or condition that can occur while paragliding, this manual makes no representation about the safe use of the paraglider under all conditions. Neither Gin Gliders nor the seller of GIN equipment can guarantee, or be held responsible for, the safety of yourself or anyone else.

  • Page 7: About Gin Gliders

    About 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 aerodynamists, world cup pilots, engineers and paragliding school instructors, all with one goal: creating better paragliders.

  • Page 8: Introducing The Fuse

    Effortless inflation and take-off WARNING: The Fuse is not intended as The Fuse is easy to manage on the ground and inflates smoothly and evenly in all flyable a training glider! conditions. And because the Fuse profile produces a lot of lift at low airspeeds, you’ll get airbourne without a fuss—even if your passenger doesn’t move as enthusiastically as you would...

  • Page 9: Before You Fly

    Brake lines interval. GIN test pilots have carefully tuned the brake line lengths during testing, and there should be WARNING: If you fly with wraps, be no need to change them. We generally suggest flying with wraps (a turn of brake line around the sure to release them in any extreme hand).
  • Page 10 Tandem Spreader bars The Fuse has been tested and certified with a standard T-bar (spreader bar) suspension system. NOTE: When using soft spreaders, weight differences are not relevant Using the Fuse with other tandem suspension systems is not recommended as it could adversely and the different hang points for pilot/ affect both flight characteristics and the behaviour in extreme flight situations.
  • Page 11 The lower (shorter) the attachment points, the more sensitive the glider is to weightshift. The GIN Fuse glider has been developed with the corresponding GIN Fuse pilot NOTE: The pilot and passenger’s chest and Fuse passenger harnesses, which have appropriate attachment point heights.
  • Page 12 Be sure to fly your glider within the certified weight range given in the Technical Specification section. Due to EPT technology, the Fuse flies well at any wing loading within this weight range. Higher wing loadings result in a more dynamic feel, increased brake pressures and higher speeds.

  • Page 13: Flying The Fuse

    When you go for your first flight on your new Fuse, be sure to pick a day and site that does not present you with any unfamiliar challenges. During your first flight, familiarize yourself with the...
  • Page 14 Preparation for launch TIP: Always follow a consistent method Check the condition of your paraglider and other flying equipment before every flight. of preparation and pre-flight checks Lay out your wing on its top surface in an arc. Make sure that the centre of the wing is higher each time you fly.
  • Page 15 Lean forward positively and guide the ‘A’ risers smoothly upwards in an arc, keeping your elbows bent and hands at the level of the shoulders. The Fuse will inflate easily—there is no need CAUTION: Groundhandling (especially to aggressively pull or push the risers.
  • Page 16 Landing CAUTION: Never let the leading edge Remember the following general points to make a good landing: crash to the ground, you risk damaging Observe the wind direction and strength, and any hazards in, or near, the landing area. the seams and/or internal structure. Fly a proper landing circuit and plan your final approach well in advance.
  • Page 17 Minimum sink speed on the Fuse is achieved by light braking. In a normal flying position (knees CAUTION: Always check for clear airspace parallel to the ground and your body slightly reclined), your hands should be holding the brakes at before initiating a turn.
  • Page 18 Due to the inherent stability of the Fuse, collpases not induced by pilot action are rare in all but the most turbulent conditions.
  • Page 19 ‘B-stalls’ have little or no NOTE: The outer A-line of the Fuse is advantages compared to the other methods of descent and are not recommended in normal attached to a separate riser. This makes situations.
  • Page 20 The Fuse has no tendency to remain in a stable spiral dive under normal conditions. The CAUTION: Frequent steep spirals may Fuse will recover spontaneously, after the inside brake is released progressively in one turn, cause premature aging of your wing.
  • Page 21 Incidents in flight CAUTION: After a large collapse, an Asymmetric collapses instinctive reaction to the body falling Use active flying techniques to virtually eliminate collapses in normal flying conditions. is to attempt to hold something. This Nevertheless, if you do get a collapse, stabilize your weight in your harness and do not allow can result in the pilot unintentionally yourself to fall to the collapsed side.
  • Page 22 experience to perform this manoeuvre safely. Rear riser steering If, for any reason, you are unable to use the brakes to steer the glider, you can also use the CAUTION: Never apply the brakes, rear risers. Take care to use only small inputs. Pulling the rear risers too hard may cause a stall. including any wraps taken, in a deep stall.
  • Page 23 Aerobatics WARNING: uncoordinated wingovers can Your Fuse is not intended to be used for aerobatics (acro). By engaging in such an activity, you result in large asymmetric collapses or voluntarily assume an increased risk of injury or death. Aerobatics may also cause premature cravattes.
  • Page 24 Make sure you have appropriate tow training and use a suitable harness attachment and release mechanism. Always use an approved tow system and qualified tow operator. Paramotoring Details of GIN wings suitable for motorized flight can be found in the paramotoring section of our website.

  • Page 25: Care And Maintenance

    Care and maintenance Appropriate care and maintenance is essential both for your safety in flight and to extend the life of your glider. Excessive wear is caused by careless groundhandling, packing or storage; exposure to excessive humidity, heat, salt or chemicals; and insects or small animals. General care tips Don’t groundhandle or take-off on abrasive surfaces.
  • Page 26 Fasten any straps or bands by pulling gently—do not which will help increase the glider’s life, overtighten. We recommend the use of the GIN concertina bag. Please ask your dealer for details performance and launch behaviour.
  • Page 27 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...
  • Page 28 Care of the environment We are priviledged to fly in areas of outstanding natural beauty. Respect and preserve nature by miminmizing your impact on the environment. When visiting an area, contact the local club for details of environmentally senstive areas and local restrictions. When your paraglider eventually reaches the end of its useful life, dispose of it with consideration and follow any local regulations.

  • Page 29: Final Words

    There is no substitute for self-responsibility and good judgment. In the end, paragliding offers a unique opportunity to learn to take control of your own destiny. Memento mori, carpe diem! Fly safely, and...E N J O Y! GIN team...

  • Page 30: Technical Specification

    Weight in flight (kg) 110-220 EN/LTF (160-220kg) EN/LTF (110-159kg) EN/LTF Certification The Fuse received EN-B and EN-C certification in the final classification by the licensing body. Further information about certification is available on the website of the relevant licensing body.

  • Page 31: Diagram Of Parts

    Diagram of parts...

  • Page 32: Riser Diagram

    Riser diagram Riser Length at trim closed (cm) Length at trim neutral (cm) 37.0 37.0 37.0 37.0 Length at trim open (cm) 37.0 39.0 43.5 48.0...

  • Page 33: Line Plan

    Line plan...

  • Page 34: Certification And Line Lengths

    8060 8000 8000 8080 2. Hersteller: Gin Gliders Inc. 7895 7845 7835 7905 7855 7815 7800 7865 3. Inhaber der Musterprüfbescheinigung: Gin Gliders Inc. 7710 7680 7665 7705 7690 7660 7630 7675 II. Merkmale und Betriebsgrenzen 7350 7295 7315 7365 7945 1.

  • Page 35: Certification And Line Lengths

    8060 8000 8000 8080 2. Hersteller: Gin Gliders Inc. 7895 7845 7835 7905 7855 7815 7800 7865 3. Inhaber der Musterprüfbescheinigung: Gin Gliders Inc. 7710 7680 7665 7705 7690 7660 7630 7675 II. Merkmale und Betriebsgrenzen 7350 7295 7315 7365 7945 1.

  • Page 36: Materials

    Materials Canopy fabric Top surface Dominico 30 DMF (WR) 41g/m Bottom surface Dominico N20 DMF (WR) 35g/m Ribs (diagonal, loaded, band) Porcher Skytex 9017 E29A Ribs (unloaded, half-ribs) Dominico N30 DFM 32g/m Lines upper Edelrid 7950 (Sleeved dyneema) mid/main Edelrid 7343 (Sleeved technora aramid) Riser Güth &...

  • Page 37: Brake Line Knot Diagram

    Brake line knot diagram...
  • Page 38 ::: Gin Gliders Inc. ::: 2318-32, Baegok-daero, Mohyeon-myeon, Cheoin-Gu, Yongin-city, Gyeonggi-Do, 449-851 Korea Dream. Touch. Believe. www.gingliders.com...

Table of Contents