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5. Miscellaneous 

Towing 

The Gingo Airlite is also excellent for towing.

 

The tow release can be connected to the main 

carabiners. The best position to attach a tow release is to use a towing adapter, which slides 

over the lower ends of the risers of the paraglider. For further details refer to the 

documentation provided with your tow release or towing adaptor or ask a qualified towing 
instructor at your tow site.

  

Tandem Flying 

The Gingo Airlite 

is not recommended for tandem flying

.  

Flying over water 

It is not recommended to use the Gingo Airlite on any flights over water, especially extreme 

manoeuvres training, due to the possibility that the airbag could keep the pilot under water in 

the event of a water landing. So, if you do fly over water, you must take extreme care. 

Act responsibly and help preserve your flying sites 

Please observe all local rules at the flying sites you use. It is important not to endanger the 

preservation of flying sites that are a vital necessity to the enjoyment of our beautiful sport. 
 

Summary of Contents for Gingo Airlite

Page 1: ...Rev 1 0 04 04 2012 Gingo Airlite harness Owner s Manual Please read this manual before flying with the Gingo Airlite for the first time...

Page 2: ...r if you do resell your harness Happy Flights and Safe Landings The GIN Team Safety Notice By the purchase of our equipment you are responsible for being a certified paraglider pilot and you accept al...

Page 3: ...ts 12 Storage 14 4 Flying with the Gingo Airlite 15 Pre flight checks 15 Rescue Deployment 15 Pockets 16 Landing with the Gingo Airlite 16 5 Miscellaneous 17 Towing 17 Tandem Flying 17 Flying over wat...

Page 4: ...sories and can provide you with many useful items for flying which are all manufactured in Gin Gliders own production facility to guarantee highest quality standards Gin has over 20 years experience o...

Page 5: ...rness enables the pilot to feel the feedback from the glider sensitively whilst retaining a secure feeling in flight This increases the precision of turns while thermalling and aids active flying On l...

Page 6: ...Band 10 Buckle 11 Seat Board 12 Air inlet 13 Hole for drink sysytem tube 14 Lateral Strap adjustment 15 Back Pocket Inside 16 Seat Strap 17 Velcro for Side protector Inside 18 Side Pocket 19 Pulley f...

Page 7: ...ification from LTF Optional Items The following items are available as optional extras Carbon seat plate The Gingo Airlite can be installed with a Gin Carbon Seat plate which weighs less than half the...

Page 8: ...ng easier viewing of instruments and or carrying of ballast Stirrup Foot bar The pilot can attach an optional stirrup foot bar to the main carabiners running the stirrup lines through the guides above...

Page 9: ...d to the speed bar to prevent tangling in case of a parachute deployment Rescue Installation and Check of Compatibility The Gingo Airlite is compatible with GIN rescue parachutes Other manufacturer s...

Page 10: ...ck if the bridle and rescue riser secured to the maillons with a suitable material e g tape rubber bands etc to prevent friction Check your rescue manual for further details When you attach the rescue...

Page 11: ...ty check requires that you test to make sure that the rescue parachute can be released from the rescue container in the harness it must be done by the pilot himself sitting in the harness hanging from...

Page 12: ...the container should be made smaller as shown in the photos below We recommend to use the small size of the rescue container for rescues up to 1 8 kg Adjustments The Gingo Airlite should be adjusted t...

Page 13: ...Chest Strap The adjustment of the chest strap controls the distance between the carabiners and affects the handling and stability of the glider Widening the distance between the carabiners increases f...

Page 14: ...o Airlite is that it is designed to function as an airbag Air is scooped into the airbag chambers through a channel on the side of the harness Pilots should make sure that this channel and the airways...

Page 15: ...kets are closed properly and any loose items are tied down safely Part of air chamber is closed with Velcro along the bottom this allows you to check inside the air chamber for damage etc It is import...

Page 16: ...and be sure to do a PLF Parachute Landing Fall to minimize the risk of injury Pockets There are large pockets inside the airbag at the back of the harness and 2 smaller side pockets These are position...

Page 17: ...site Tandem Flying The Gingo Airlite is not recommended for tandem flying Flying over water It is not recommended to use the Gingo Airlite on any flights over water especially extreme manoeuvres trai...

Page 18: ...back protection rescue parachute etc Allow the harness to dry naturally in a well ventilated area away from direct sunlight If your rescue parachute ever gets wet e g in a water landing you must remo...

Page 19: ...result in structural failure under continuous load Repair The manufacturer or an approved specialist should carry out any repair that involves critical parts of the harness This will ensure that the c...

Page 20: ...TF EN Nr EAPR GZ 7536 12 Description FABRIC OF HARNESS OUTSIDE 420D HD N OXFORD 100 NYLON F YARN WOVEN FABRIC N 160D ATY PU R S 100 NYLON codura INSIDE Oxford 210D PU WEBBING DYNEEMA 25mm Nylon66 30mm...

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