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- Page 2 pilot manual v1.1, 16/01/2015...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Thank you... Warning About Gin Gliders Introducing the GTO 2 Before you fly Flying the GTO 2 Care and maintenance Final words... Technical specification Line plan Riser diagram Materials Brake line knot diagram Diagram of parts... -
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 GTO 2. 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 Gto 2
Introducing the GTO 2 The GTO 2 is a high performance wing that offers maximum real-world XC performance in a TIP: To fly the GTO 2, you should be compact and lightweight package. thoroughly familiar with active flying and The GTO 2 is suitable for experienced XC pilots—from improving, ambitious pilots transitioning recovery techniques. -
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 Rucksack GIN gliders are delivered with a rucksack, designed to carry all your equipment in comfort. If you have any particular requirements, a wide range of optional rucksacks and reversible harnesses are also available. Please see our website or ask your dealer for details.
- Page 11 Weight range TIP: Check your total flying weight by Be sure to fly your glider within the certified weight range given in the Technical Specification standing on weighing scales with all your section. Due to EPT technology, the GTO 2 flies well at any wing loading within this weight range. If equipment packed into your rucksack.
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Page 12: Flying The Gto 2
Flying the GTO 2 General warnings and advice TIP: Practice inflating your glider and Before flying with your paraglider, check the following: making short flights on a training Are you in good physical and mental condition? hill. Are you familiar and compliant with all applicable laws and regulations in your area? Are you within the certified weight range of your paraglider? Do you have the necessary valid insurance cover (e.g. - Page 13 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 14 Is the airspace and visibility clear? TIP: If the glider comes up slightly Launching off-centre, make small corrections by The GTO 2 has smooth and progressive inflation characteristics with no tendency to hang back moving towards the lower side. or shoot forwards. TIP: In stronger winds, be prepared Forward launch (nil to light winds) to take a couple of steps towards the...
- Page 15 in your harness by sliding your legs forward, ready to make contact with the ground. TIP: the GTO 2 has good basic speed, Make your final approach as straight as possible. Fly at around trim speed (keep just enough good glide and excellent energy tension on the brakes to keep contact with the wing, a little more tension in turbulent air).
- Page 16 In-flight characteristics TIP: During your first few flights, Normal flight familiarize yourself with your glider’s “Trim speed” (brakes fully released) is the best glide speed in still air. speed range and corresponding brake Minimum sink speed on the GTO 2 is achieved by light braking. In a normal flying position positions and pressures.
- Page 17 Turning TIP: The further in front of you the Make your first turns gradual and progressive. Also remember that your harness and its set-up glider pitches, the larger the brake input has an influence of the turning behaviour of the wing. required, but for a shorter duration.
- Page 18 Rapid descent techniques WARNING: Uncontrolled re-openings Learn and practice the techniques in this section under qualified supervision. Big ears and after rapid descent techniques, spiral dives are generally the most common methods of descent. Big ears can achieve a moderate collapses, extreme manoeuvres or rate of descent with the advantage of forward speed and manoeuvrability.
- Page 19 To exit the spiral, check your weight is centred (or slightly towards the outside) and WARNING: The high G-forces experienced progressively release the inside brake. As the glider starts to exit the spiral, you may also choose in steep or prolonged spirals may to reduce the pendulum moment by briefly re-applying the inside brake.
- Page 20 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 21 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 rear risers. Take care to use only small inputs. Pulling the rear risers too hard may cause a stall. Flying with a wet paraglider Never fly with a wet paraglider or in the rain.
- Page 22 Other modes of flight WARNING: Be sure to perform any SIV / Safety training simulated collapses correctly. In Perform any SIV / safety training with care. Due to the advanced design features of the particular, full speed asymmetric paraglider, collapses incorrectly induced by the pilot may have more significant consequences collapses performed incorrectly than collapses collapses which may occur in the course of normal flight (due to to turbulence etc.).
- Page 23 Always use an approved tow system and qualified tow operator. Paramotoring The GTO2 is not intended for motorized flight. Details of other GIN wings suitable for motorized flight can be found in the paramotoring section of our website.
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Page 24: Care And Maintenance
Care and maintenance Appropriate care and maintenance is essential both for your safety in flight and to extend WARNING: Uncontrolled flight positions the life of your glider. Excessive wear is caused by careless groundhandling, packing or storage; are outside the manufacturer limits of exposure to excessive humidity, heat, salt or chemicals;... - Page 25 Pack your glider so that the plastic rods lie as flat as possible on each another and there is no unnecessary bending or twisting of the rods. Fasten any straps or bands by pulling gently—do not overtighten. We recommend the use of the GIN concertina bag. Please ask your dealer for details or refer to our website.
- Page 26 For all other repairs and maintenance, please see your dealer or specialist repair shop. Replacement lines can be ordered from your GIN dealer. Check replacement lines for length against its counterpart on the other side of the wing. Always perform a test inflation on flat ground to check everything is in order before flying.
- 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 website.
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Page 28: Final Words
There is no substitute for self-responsibility and good judgement. 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 29: Technical Specification
Technical specification Size Flat surface area (m 21.46 22.90 24.00 25.32 Projected surface area (m 19.56 20.50 21.63 Aspect ratio 6.99 6.99 6.99 6.99 Cell number Glider weight* 4.25 Weight in flight (kg) 70-85* 80-95 90-105 100-120 EN/LTF (* - provisional) -
Page 30: Line Plan
Line plan br12 br11 br10... -
Page 31: Riser Diagram
Riser diagram C1,2,3 A1,2 A3 B,STB C1,2,3 B,STB A1,2 Riser Length at trim speed(mm) Length at full speed(mm) -
Page 32: Materials
Materials Canopy fabric Upper surface leading edge Porcher Skytex 32g/m water repellent Upper surface Porcher Skytex 27g/m water repellent Lower surface Porcher Skytex 27g/m water repellent Ribs Porcher Skytex 27g/m water repellent Lines Upper Liros / Edelrid DC60 / 9200-030 Dyneema Middle Edelrid 8000/U-190 /U-120/U-090 /U-070 Aramid Main / Brake... -
Page 33: Brake Line Knot Diagram
Brake line knot diagram... -
Page 34: Diagram Of Parts
Diagram of parts Top view Front view Side view... - Page 35 ::: Gin Gliders Inc. ::: 2318-32, Baegok-daero, Mohyeon-myeon, Cheoin-Gu, Yongin-city, Gyeonggi-Do, 449-851 Korea Dream. Touch. Believe. www.gingliders.com...
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