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BOBCAT owner’s manual

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Thank you for taking the time to read this manual before using the BOBCAT.

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Summary of Contents for BOBCAT

Page 1: ...BOBCAT owner s manual English Thank you for taking the time to read this manual before using the BOBCAT...

Page 2: ...there is any doubt regarding the use or safety of this equipment then it should not be used Warning Speedflying is a potentially dangerous activity It is the user s own responsibility to assess all we...

Page 3: ...Rucksack 8 Your harness 8 Certified weight range 9 Essential 9 5 Flying the BOBCAT 10 Preparation for launch 10 Take off 10 Min Sink best glide 11 Accelerated flight 11 Active flying 11 In turbulence...

Page 4: ...BCAT as for the world beating competition glider the Boomerang No glider is released on the market without Gin s complete satisfaction Gin has over 20 years experience of designing and manufacturing f...

Page 5: ...ratio Speed control 3 Introducing the BOBCAT the Speedflying wing The Bobcat is opening new horizons of piloting for expert and careful pilots with a lot of flying experience The air the speed and the...

Page 6: ...ity in turbulence will allow you to experience mountains in a thrilling new way For pilots who The Bobcat is a speedglider designed for highly experienced and responsible pilots that have enough knowl...

Page 7: ...able the pilot to adapt the glider s behaviour to match his level and the chosen slope Trimming down shortening the back risers makes the glider slower the handling less responsive and more forgiving...

Page 8: ...with every 2cm of adjustment There should be a minimum of 10cm of free brake travel when the glider is flown hands off We recommend a double sheepshank or a bowline knot for the brake handle attachmen...

Page 9: ...cient practice the knowledge and the experience necessary to use this glider correctly and safely Have subscribed to the licences and insurances necessary for the practice of this sport Be in normal p...

Page 10: ...sts or loops around the lines Do a final line check by pulling gently on the risers or lines to ensure there are no new knots tangles or interfering branches or rocks Take extra care in nil or light w...

Page 11: ...y to active handling is to keep your glider above your head If the glider has a tendency to lag behind raise your hands If the glider has a tendency to shoot forward then control it with the brakes In...

Page 12: ...rn at low height or make a radical turn close to the ground Do not approach too slowly with the back trimmer on and a lot of brake The best landing approach is with the trimmers set to neutral and the...

Page 13: ...nd leading edge first whilst ground handling Dragging the glider along the ground Dyneema the core material of the lines is very strong and can take high loads without stretching but it is sensitive t...

Page 14: ...rized Gin agent after every 100 hours flying time or every year whichever is sooner The maintenance instructions which can be downloaded from our homepage www gingliders com have to be observed A full...

Page 15: ...5 15 16 5 FLAT AREA 13 5m 15m 16 5m SPAN 7 25m 7 65m 8 0m A R 3 9 3 9 3 9 PROJECTED AREA 11 42m 12 69m 13 96m SPAN 5 8m 6 12m 6 42m A R 2 95 2 95 2 95 CHORD ROOT 2 18m 2 30m 2 41m TIP 0 91m 0 96m 1 01...

Page 16: ...A3 main C1 main C2 ST main main C3 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 d1 d2 d3 d4 d5 d6 e1 e2 e3 e4 e5 e6 main D1 main D2 main D3 br mid1 br2 br3 br4 br5 br6 br mid2 br mid3 br main br1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9...

Page 17: ...CODE 3RS ME Top and Bottom surface 3RS FM Rib PATTERN Rip Stop Rip Stop Coated fabric s weight g sqm 43 2 43 2 Tear Strength WARP DaN 3 6 Max 3 6 Max WEFT DaN 4 1 Max 4 1 Max Elongation on bias 3 Ibs...

Page 18: ...8 YARN COUNT 1 000D 1 000D 1 000D NUMBER OF CORE 4 7 14 BREAKING STRENGTH 80kg 140KG 280kg Reinforcement FABRIC CODE W420 SCRIM SUPPLIER NAME PORCHER NCV Industries ADDRESS L Isle d Abeau Parc de Ches...

Page 19: ...brockerstr 1 3 D 33330 G tersloh GERMANY WEIGHT GR M 34 BREAKING STRENGTH 1 100DAN WIDTH mm 20mm Maillon MATERIAL STAINLESS STEEL SUPPLIER NAME SUBO TECH CO ADDRESS 981 1 CHAGOK RI PALTAN GU HWASUNG C...

Page 20: ...ONG JUNG GU SEOUL KOREA WEIGHT GR M 7 2 BREAKING STRENGTH kg 110 WIDTH mm 13 Thread MATERIAL HIGH TENACITY POLYESTER YARN SUPPLIER NAME AMANN SOHNE GMBH CO ADDRESS INDUSTRIESTRASE 1 D 74391 ERLIGHEIM...

Page 21: ...in this flight manual However please remember that this is not a book made to teach you how to fly and that courses in a certified professional school are necessary for the safe practice of Speedflyin...

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