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  • Page 1 Zulu Owners’ Manual Thank you for taking the time to read this manual.

  • Page 2: Thank You

    Please note: The Zulu is a DHV class 1-2 glider and it is suitable for use by experienced and qualified pilots or may be used by Pilots under advanced instruction with their school.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Thank you…............................2 Safety Notice ........................... . 2 1. Gin Gliders ............................4 2. Introducing the Zulu ........................... 5 For Pilots Who ........................... 5 Cutting-edge design …………………………………………………………………………………………………….5 Manufacturing …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….6 3.Before you fly ............................7 Pre-delivery Inspection ………………………………………………………………………………………………..7 Speed System............................. 7 Break Line Adjustment ………………………………………………………………………………………………….8...

  • Page 4: Gin Gliders

    Gin's philosophy is simple: to design gliders that he, and any other pilot, will love to fly. This philosophy applies equally for an intermediate glider such as the Zulu, as for the world-beating competition glider, the Boomerang.

  • Page 5: Introducing The Zulu

    For Pilots Who … The Zulu is an ideal all round glider and is suitable for the new pilot who demands easy handling and forgiving wing reactions up to the experienced pilot who flies frequently and wants a fast and high performing glider with a very high safety margin.

  • Page 6: Manufacturing

    Weight and drag have been reduced by using a new hi-tech, lightweight fabric and an efficient line layout that reduces the total amount of line. These and other innovations ensure that by purchasing the Zulu, you are getting the best possible glider in its class.

  • Page 7: Before You Fly

    3. Before you fly Pre-delivery Inspection The Zulu is delivered with speed system, rucksack, inner bag, compression strap, repair tape and this manual. Your instructor or dealer should have made a test inflation followed by a test flight before delivery.

  • Page 8: Break Line Adjustment

    Brake line adjustment The main brake line lengths of the Zulu are the same as on the sample that has been used for the DHV certification test flights. These line lengths have been fine tuned by GIN test pilots, and it should not be necessary to adjust them.

  • Page 9: Your Harness

    42cm to 50cm between the carabiners, depending on the size and design of the harness. There is no need to fly with a tight chest strap setting with the Zulu, as there is no tendency for it to feel unstable, unlike older gliders.

  • Page 10: Flying The Zulu

    Light or Nil Wind Launch The Zulu inflates steadily in nil-wind conditions. Simply guide the glider with the A-risers, keeping your arms bent and hands at the level of the shoulders. Allow your arms to rise in an arc and wait for the glider to inflate and come above your head - do not push the risers.

  • Page 11: Take Off

    Active flying The Zulu has a high internal pressure, resistance to tucking and a very high degree of passive safety. However, it is recommended that you always practise an active flying style. This will help you avoid deflations in all but the most turbulent conditions.

  • Page 12: In Turbulence

    A cravat occurs after a severe deflation when the wingtip becomes trapped in the glider lines. It is extremely unlikely to occur on the Zulu but can happen after big deflations or in cascading situations. Nevertheless, the pilot should be familiar with the procedure for correcting it.

  • Page 13: Losing Altitude

    Big ears is a safe method of moderately losing altitude while maintaining some forward speed. Pull in big ears one at a time, using the outer A line on each side. The Zulu is fitted with a “big ears kit” to facilitate this process. Simply pull the red handles velcroed to the risers outwards and downwards as shown.
  • Page 14 The spiral dive should be considered an extreme manoeuvre. Practice spiralling with caution and lower sink rates to get a feeling for the Zulu’s behaviour. Weight shift and pull the brake on one side gradually. Let it accelerate for two turns and you will enter the spiral dive. Once in the spiral, your body position will move automatically to the opposite side of the turn.

  • Page 15: Steering Without Brakes

    If possible, let the brakes up when the glider is in front of you to avoid excessive surge. The Zulu will slow down the surge on its own, but you may counter brake the dive briefly for comfort if needed and then let up the brakes to regain airspeed.

  • Page 16: Aerobatics

    Select a familiar landing area free of obstacles and carefully note the wind speed and direction in the landing area. The low minimum flying speed of the Zulu will help you to make a soft landing in all conditions. Approach the landing with sufficient airspeed and don't leave your last turn too late or too steep.

  • Page 17: Care, Maintenance And Repairs

    5. Care, Maintenance and Repairs The materials used in the Zulu have been carefully selected for maximum durability. Nevertheless, following the guidelines below will keep your paraglider airworthy and will ensure a long period of continuous safe operation. Excessive wear is caused by careless ground handling and packing, unnecessary exposure to UV light, chemicals, heat and moisture.

  • Page 18: Transport And Storage

    Moisture is the worst enemy for your glider, adversely affecting the ageing of fabric, lines and reinforcements. The Zulu should therefore be kept dry and cool. Do not pack the glider away for a prolonged period if it is damp, sandy, salty, or if other objects have entered the cells. Always allow it to dry naturally before storage in a dry room.

  • Page 19: Technical Details

    6. Reference Testing and Certification The GIN Zulu has passed DHV 1-2(GH). The Zulu has also passed load and shock tests with a load exceeding 8G of the maximum weight in flight.

  • Page 20: Technical Specifications

    Technical Data Size AREA 24.13m² 25.71m² 27.90m² 30.18m² FLAT SPAN 11.06m 11.42m 11.90m 12.37m 5.07 5.07 5.07 5.07 AREA 20.93m² 22.30m² 24.20m² 26.17m² PROJECTED SPAN 8.97 9.25 9.64m 10.03m 3.84 3.84 3.84 3.84 ROOT 2.79m 2.88m 3.00m 3.12m CHORDE 0.90m 0.93m 0.97m 1.01m...

  • Page 21: Line Plan

    Line Plan...

  • Page 22: Materials

    Materials Canopy Fabric PORCHER NCV Industries NAME L’Isle d’Abeau, Parc de Chesnes, 75, rue du SUPPLIER Ruisseau 38070 SAINT QUENTIN FALLAVIER ADDRESS Cedex / France TYPE OF FINISH SIDE COATED(POLYURETHANE) TYPE OF YARN PA 6.6 HIGH TENACITY – 33 dtex FABRIC CODE 9017 E29A 9017 E38A...
  • Page 23 Suspension line MATERIAL ARAMID(TECHNORA) NAME TEIJIN LIMITED, JAPAN SUPPLIER 1-1, UCHISAIWAI-CHO 2-CHOME, CHIYODA-KU, ADDRESS TOKYO 100, JAPAN DIAMETER(mm) YARN COUNT 1,000D 1,000D 1,000D NUMBER OF CORE BREAKING STRENGTH 80kg 100kg 180kg Reinforcement FABRIC CODE P260 1.0 UVM NAME DIMENSION-POLYANT Gmbh SUPPLIER ADDRESS Speefeld 7 - D-47906 Kempen –...
  • Page 24 Riser MATERIAL POLYERSTER TAPE NAME Güth & Wolf GmbH SUPPLIER Herzebrockerstr. 1-3 D-33330 Gütersloh ADDRESS GERMANY WEIGHT(GR/M) BREAKING STRENGTH 1,100DAN WIDTH(mm) 20mm Maillon MATERIAL STAINLESS STEEL NAME SUBO TECH CO. SUPPLIER 981-1 CHAGOK-RI PALTAN-GU, HWASUNG- ADDRESS CITY, KYUNG KI-DO, KOREA WEIGHT(GR) BREAKING STRENGTH 1,000kg...
  • Page 25 AMANN & SOHNE GMBH & CO. SUPPLIER INDUSTRIESTRASE 1, D-74391 ERLIGHEIM, ADDRESS GERMANY DENIER 150D/3 225D/3 BREAKING STRENGTH(EN2062) 2.9kg 3.2kg ELONGATION AT BRAKE(EN 2062) "Designing paragliders is a personal journey of challenge and discovery, an ongoing search for perfection." - Gin Seok Song...
  • Page 26 WARNING: All gliders have to be inflated on a flat ground before the first flight. The first flight has to be done by the Gin Gliders official dealer before delivery to the final pilot. Paragliding is an extremely dangerous activity that can and sometimes does result in serious injury or death.

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