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Contents
Thank You… ..........................................................................................................................2
1. Gin Gliders ........................................................................................................................4
2. Introducing the Gingo .......................................................................................................5
Features of Gingo..................................................................................................................................... 6
Optional Extras ........................................................................................................................................ 6
Back protection .................................................................................................................................. 6
Lateral protection .............................................................................................................................. 7
Rescue parachute............................................................................................................................... 7
Speed bar ........................................................................................................................................... 8
Flight Deck ......................................................................................................................................... 8
Other Accessories .............................................................................................................................. 8
3. Before you fly ...................................................................................................................9
Assembly ................................................................................................................................................. 9
Speed system..................................................................................................................................... 9
Back and Lateral Protection ............................................................................................................... 9
Rescue Installation .......................................................................................................................... 10
Adjustments........................................................................................................................................... 13
Shoulder straps................................................................................................................................ 13
Lateral straps .................................................................................................................................. 13
Leg straps ........................................................................................................................................ 13
Side straps to seat plate.................................................................................................................. 13
Chest strap....................................................................................................................................... 13
Speed bar ......................................................................................................................................... 14
4. Flying with the Gingo ......................................................................................................15
Pre-flight checks.................................................................................................................................... 15
Rescue Deployment................................................................................................................................ 15
Storage/Pockets..................................................................................................................................... 16
Landing with the Gingo .......................................................................................................................... 16
5. Miscellaneous..................................................................................................................17
Towing ................................................................................................................................................... 17
Tandem flying ........................................................................................................................................ 17
Flying over water................................................................................................................................... 17
6. Care, Maintenance and Repairs........................................................................................17
Care and Maintenance ............................................................................................................................ 17
Inspection checklist ......................................................................................................................... 18
Repairs................................................................................................................................................... 18
7. Technical Data.................................................................................................................19
Specification ......................................................................................................................................... 19
Certification........................................................................................................................................... 19
Gingo harness .................................................................................................................................. 19
GINSOFT II back protection............................................................................................................... 19
Description ............................................................................................................................................ 20
