Gin Sprint 3 Pilot'S Manual Download

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Summary of Contents for Sprint 3

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Page 2: ...pilot manual v1 01 05 05 2016...

Page 3: ...Photo Jerome Maupoint...

Page 4: ...Gin Gliders 7 Introducing the Sprint 3 8 Before you fly 9 Flying the Sprint 3 13 Care and maintenance 24 Final words 28 Technical specification 29 Line plan 30 Riser diagram 31 Materials 32 Brake lin...

Page 5: ...rmance and maintenance information Read it before your first flight keep it for reference and please pass it on to the new owner if you ever re sell your paraglider Any updates to this manual or relev...

Page 6: ...nderstand consult with your local dealer as a first point of contact with the GIN importer in your country or with Gin Gliders directly Because it is impossible to anticipate every situation or condit...

Page 7: ...in Korea we are able to design manufacture test fly and modify prototypes all in a matter of hours Our international R D team is on hand both in Korea and at locations worldwide This guarantees that y...

Page 8: ...ying character that helps you first find lift and then stay in it Despite the comfort the wing is playful and the turn is direct and lag free Long glides are a breeze too thanks to a useful reserve of...

Page 9: ...s changing the risers or altering the line lengths This would invalidate the certification and is potentially dangerous Brake lines GIN test pilots have carefully tuned the brake line lengths during t...

Page 10: ...tant 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...

Page 11: ...e middle and lower part of the weight range Flight behaviour becomes more straightforward and many pilots fly with this wing loading because they find it easier to centre in thermals especially weaker...

Page 12: ...er conditions of the day Is your equipment and choice of site suitable for your level of experience Do you have a suitable helmet gloves boots eyewear and adequate clothing Are you carrying some form...

Page 13: ...he maillons connecting the lines and risers closed and secured Are your carabiners in good condition Are the risers in good condition Is your harness in good condition Is your speed system correctly c...

Page 14: ...easily there is no need to aggressively pull or push the risers As the glider comes above your head make sure that the canopy is correctly inflated and that there are no knots or tangles in the lines...

Page 15: ...ing your legs forward ready to make contact with the ground Make your final approach as straight as possible Fly at around trim speed keep just enough tension on the brakes to keep contact with the wi...

Page 16: ...our shoulders Use this speed for thermalling and ridge soaring Stall speed is approached by bringing your hands towards your hips Notice the decreased wind noise and a significant increase in brake pr...

Page 17: ...opriate brake s to re gain pressure Release the brake promptly as soon as normal pressure is resumed If you miss the above timing and get a collapse be sure to first raise your hands and release the b...

Page 18: ...ically demanding B stalls have little or no advantages compared to the other methods of descent and therefore are not recommended in normal situations Big ears To enter big ears pull down firmly the o...

Page 19: ...remain in a stable spiral dive under normal conditions However in certain cases such as spirals with excessive sink rates or wrong harness settings pilot action may be required In such cases exit the...

Page 20: ...e with weightshift and a little outside brake The deflation should re inflate spontaneously If the deflation does not re inflate spontaneously apply brake on the closed side in a smooth progressive pu...

Page 21: ...ver fly with a wet paraglider or in the rain Doing so increases the risk of a deep parachutal stall If you do get caught out never use big ears Fly with the minimum of brake and head for the landing i...

Page 22: ...y have more significant consequences than collapses which may occur in the course of normal flight due to to turbulence etc Material stress During a safety training course avoid subjecting the materia...

Page 23: ...rness attachment and release mechanism Always use an approved tow system and qualified tow operator Paramotoring The Sprint 3 is not intended for paramotoring Details of GIN wings suitable for motoriz...

Page 24: ...aglider This may cause a general deterioration in flight characteristics premature ageing or even structural failure General care tips Don t groundhandle or take off on abrasive surfaces To move the p...

Page 25: ...ulling gently do not overtighten We recommend the use of the GIN concertina bag Please ask your dealer for details or refer to our website Cleaning Remove sand dirt or small stones from inside the can...

Page 26: ...alist repair shop Replacement lines can be ordered from your GIN dealer Check replacement lines for length against its counterpart on the other side of the wing Always perform a test inflation on flat...

Page 27: ...contact Gin Gliders directly via our website Care of the environment We are priviledged to fly in areas of outstanding natural beauty Respect and preserve nature by miminmizing your impact on the envi...

Page 28: ...vel of experience This happens if you lack fundamental understanding are incapable of assessing the risk or simply do not pay sufficient attention to your surroundings or your own state of mind To sta...

Page 29: ...e XXS XS S M L XL Flat surface area m2 21 05 22 85 24 88 27 00 29 20 32 08 Aspect ratio flat 5 7 5 7 5 7 5 7 5 7 5 7 Cell number 54 54 54 54 54 54 Weight in flight kg 50 55 75 65 85 75 95 85 105 95 11...

Page 30: ...B 3 Main C 1 Main C 2 Main C 3 BK H 1 BK H 2 BK H 3 BK H 4 BK H 5 BK H 6 BK L 1 BK L 2 BK L 3 BK MAIN STB MAIN BK1 BK2 BK3 BK4 BK5 BK6 BK7 BK8 BK9 BK10 BK11 BK12 BK13 1A 2A 3A 4A 5A 6A 7A 8A 9A 10A 1...

Page 31: ...gram Riser A1 2 A3 B C Length at trim speed mm 505 505 505 505 Length at full speed mm 380 420 460 505 Riser diagram iser A1 2 A3 B C ength at trim speed mm 505 505 505 505 ength at full speed mm 380...

Page 32: ...her Skytex 32 E3W Skytex 38 E25 Ribs Porcher Skytex 32 E4D Skytex 40 E29A Lines Main middle upper Edelrid 8000 050 090 Liros DC60 PPSL120 PPSL160 PPSL191 PPSL200 Riser COUSIN Technora and Polyester 12...

Page 33: ...33 Brake line knot diagram...

Page 34: ...34 Diagram of parts Top view Front view Side view...

Page 35: ...www gingliders com Dream Touch Believe Gin Gliders Inc 2318 32 Baegok daero Mohyeon myeon Cheoin Gu Yongin city Gyeonggi Do 449 851 Korea...

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