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  • Page 2 pilot manual v1.0, 30/11/2015...
  • Page 3 Photo: Jerome Maupoint...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Warning About Gin Gliders Introducing the Yeti 4 Before you fly Flying the Yeti 4 Care and maintenance Final words... Technical specification Line plan Riser diagram Materials Brake line knot diagram Diagram of parts...
  • Page 5 Thank you..for choosing Gin Gliders. We are confident you’ll enjoy many rewarding experiences in the air with your GIN Yeti 4. 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 Yeti 4 The Yeti 4 is a versatile paraglider, suitable for hike ‘n fly or for thermalling and leisurely XCs. WARNING: The Yeti 4 is suitable for trainee Due to the wide range of sizes, the wing accomodates a wide range of pilots: from beginners and pilots only under the strict supervision of pilots flying less frequently to experienced adventure pilots.
  • Page 9 Easy or dynamic, ultra-light or extreme-light—the choice is yours The Yeti 4 has an extended weight range. Flown in the normal weight range, low-airtime pilots will discover an easy, well-behaved wing. Flown at a higher wing loading in the extended weight range, suitably experienced pilots can enjoy dynamic flying in stronger conditions.

  • Page 10: Before You Fly

    Brake lines WARNING: If you fly with wraps, be GIN test pilots have carefully tuned the brake line lengths during testing, and there should be sure to release them in any extreme no need to change them. We generally suggest flying with wraps (a turn of brake line around the situation.
  • Page 11 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 12 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 Yeti 4 flies well at any wing loading within this weight range. If equipment packed into your rucksack.
  • Page 13 tolerances. However, flying over the maximum weight further increases the dynamic flight TIP: Practice inflating your glider and behaviour. In small bubbles, the wing has more horizontal momentum and less tendency towards making short flights on a training lifting. A test flight is always recommended if in doubt. hill.

  • Page 14: Flying The Yeti 4

    Flying the Yeti 4 General warnings and advice TIP: Always follow a consistent method Before flying with your paraglider, check the following: of preparation and pre-flight checks Are you in good physical and mental condition? each time you fly. 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 15 Preparation for launch TIP: If the glider comes up slightly Check the condition of your paraglider and other flying equipment before every flight. off-centre, make small corrections by Lay out your wing on its top surface in an arc. Make sure that the centre of the wing is higher moving towards the lower side.
  • Page 16 Is the airspace and visibility clear? TIP: the Yeti 4 has good basic speed, Launching good glide and excellent energy The Yeti 4 has smooth and progressive inflation characteristics with no tendency to hang back retention. Give yourself enough space or shoot forwards.
  • Page 17 in your harness by sliding your legs forward, ready to make contact with the ground. TIP: During your first few flights, Make your final approach as straight as possible. Fly at around trim speed (keep just enough familiarize yourself with your glider’s tension on the brakes to keep contact with the wing, a little more tension in turbulent air).
  • Page 18 In-flight characteristics TIP: The further in front of you the Normal flight glider pitches, the larger the brake input “Trim speed” (brakes fully released) is the best glide speed in still air. required, but for a shorter duration. Minimum sink speed on the Yeti 4 is achieved by light braking. In a normal flying position CAUTION: Never release the brakes when (knees parallel to the ground and your body slightly reclined), your hands should be holding the the glider is behind you but accelerating...
  • Page 19 Turning WARNING: Uncontrolled re-openings Make your first turns gradual and progressive. Also remember that your harness and its set-up after rapid descent techniques, has an influence of the turning behaviour of the wing. collapses, extreme manoeuvres or Enter a turn with good airspeed, weightshift and then apply the brake. Once established in the during ground-handling may place turn, regulate your speed and turn radius with weightshift and the outer brake.
  • Page 20 Rapid descent techniques WARNING: The high G-forces experienced Learn and practice the techniques in this section under qualified supervision. Big ears and in steep or prolonged spirals may spiral dives are generally the most common methods of descent. Big ears can achieve a moderate result in disorientation or even rate of descent with the advantage of forward speed and manoeuvrability.
  • Page 21 To exit the spiral, check your weight is centred (or slightly towards the outside) and CAUTION: After a large collapse, an progressively release the inside brake. As the glider starts to exit the spiral, you may also choose instinctive reaction to the body falling to reduce the pendulum moment by briefly re-applying the inside brake.
  • Page 22 Incidents in flight Asymmetric collapses Use active flying techniques to virtually eliminate collapses in normal flying conditions. Nevertheless, if you do get a collapse, stabilize your weight in your harness and do not allow yourself to fall to the collapsed side. Control your course with weightshift and a little outside brake.
  • Page 23 you have the necessary skill, training and experience to perform this manoeuvre safely. WARNING: Be sure to perform any Rear riser steering simulated collapses correctly. In If, for any reason, you are unable to use the brakes to steer the glider, you can also use the particular, full speed asymmetric rear risers.
  • Page 24 Other modes of flight SIV / Safety training Perform any SIV / safety training with care. Due to the advanced design features of the paraglider, collapses incorrectly induced by the pilot may have more significant consequences than collapses collapses which may occur in the course of normal flight (due to to turbulence etc.). Material stress During a safety training course, avoid subjecting the materials of your paraglider to excessive stress.
  • Page 25 Always use an approved tow system and qualified tow operator. Paramotoring The Yeti 4 is not intended for paramotoring. Details of GIN wings suitable for motorized flight can be found in the paramotoring section of our website: http://gingliders.com/paramotoring/...

  • Page 26: 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 27 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 28 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 29 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 30: 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 31: Technical Specification

    Technical specification Size Flat surface area (m 22.22 24.12 26.26 28.50 30.83 Aspect ratio (flat) Cell number Glider weight 2.8kg 3.0kg 3.2kg 3.4kg 3.7kg Weight in flight (kg) 55-75 65-85 75-95 85-105 95-115 Extended weight range (kg) 55-90 65-100 75-110 Certification (EN/LTF) * - in process Glider weights are quoted with the optional Dyneema riser and soft shackles.

  • Page 32: Line Plan

    Line plan MAIN A1 MAIN A2 MAIN A3 MID A1 MID A2 MID A3 MID A4 STB Main MID A5 MID A6 MAIN B1 MAIN B1 MAIN B1 MID B2 MID B1 MID B4 MID B3 MID A7 MID B6 MID B5 MID B8 MID C7...

  • Page 33: Riser Diagram

    Riser diagram Riser A1,2 Length at trim speed(mm) Length at full speed(mm)

  • Page 34: Materials

    Lines Upper Liros DC 60 Dyneema Middle Liros PPSL 120, 160 Dyneema Main / Brake Liros PPSL 120,160, 200 Dyneema / GIN TGL 280 Aramid Riser (standard) Cousin 12mm Aramid & Dyneema Riser (light) Liros 5/6mm Dyneema Line shackle (standard) Stainless steel Ø...

  • Page 35: Brake Line Knot Diagram

    Brake line knot diagram...

  • Page 36: Diagram Of Parts

    Diagram of parts Top view Front view Side view...
  • Page 37 ::: 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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