Gin Nano 4, User Manual

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Nano 4 user manual
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Before the first flight
WARNING: Your instructor, dealer or a specialist must test-fly and inspect the speedriding
glider before your first flight. The test-flight must be recorded on the speedriding glider
information label. Any changes or improper repairs to this speedriding glider shall render
invalid the certification and warranty.
Harness
The Nano 4 should be flown with a speedflying/speedriding harness only. If in doubt about
the suitability of your harness, check with the manufacturer of the harness or your speedriding
instructor.
It’s important for your comfort and safety to fly with a suitable harness that is properly
adjusted. When choosing a harness, remember that the height of the attachment points (i.e.
distance from the carabiners to the seat plate) affects the sensitivity of the glider and the
relative brake travel. The lower (shorter) the attachment points, the more sensitive the glider is
to weightshift.
The adjustment of the harness chest strap controls the distance between carabiners and
affects the handling and stability of the glider. Excessive tightening of the chest strap
increases stability but also the risk of riser twists following glider collapses. It also increases
the likelihood of getting collapses due to poor feedback from the glider. The risk of twisting is
also strongly influenced by the seating position of the pilot. Flying in a laid back (reclined)
position makes it much more difficult to react in time to prevent riser twisting. With the chest
strap in a more closed position the glider also has more tendency to maintain a stable spiral.
With the chest strap in a more open position, feedback from the glider is increased but
stability is decreased. In general, the carabiner distance should not be set too narrow!
GIN speedriding gliders are developed with GIN harnesses, For flight comfort and safety it
is very important that you fly with a suitable, properly adjusted harness. In practice, it turns out
that few pilots have a harness that suits their flying style and speedriding glider. If you have
any questions or doubts regarding the use of your harness with the Nano 4, please contact a
GIN dealer or Gin Gliders directly.
NOTE: Don’t adjust your leg and shoulder straps too tightly. If you do, you may have
difficulty sitting back into your harness after take-off.
Reserve
It is a mandatory requirement to carry an approved reserve for use in emergency situations
where the speedriding glider fails and recovery is not possible, for example after colliding with
another sports aircraft. In choosing a reserve, you should be careful that you remain within the
specified take-off weight. The reserve is fitted according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Weight range
The Nano 4 has no certified wight range and the appropriate size should be chosen
according to the pilot's skills. It is important to note that even if the speedriding glider is flown
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