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Bolero Plus Owners Manual

Please read this manual prior to your first flight with the Bolero Plus - Page 3

Summary of Contents for Bolero Plus

Page 1: ...Bolero Plus Owners Manual Please read this manual prior to your first flight with the Bolero Plus Page 3...

Page 2: ...ll your glider 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 all risks inherent...

Page 3: ...o Plus 10 Preparation for launch 10 Take off 10 Line knots or tangles 11 Min Sink best glide 11 Accelerated flight 11 Active Flying 11 In turbulence 11 Losing altitude 13 Steering without brakes 14 Ae...

Page 4: ...ased to the market without Gin s complete satisfaction Gin has over 15 years experience of designing and manufacturing paragliders and is backed by an equally experienced team both within the company...

Page 5: ...an ideal first glider and is also suitable for the more experienced club pilot who flies infrequently and wants a good performing glider with the highest safety margin The Bolero Plus is designed for...

Page 6: ...st possible glider in its class Manufacturing All GIN gliders are produced in thecompany s own facilities using the most modern techniques Highly skilled staff take extreme care during the entire manu...

Page 7: ...risers with the supplied Brummel hooks The length of the speed bar should be initially adjusted while on the ground sitting in the harness so that the legs are fully extended at the point of full acce...

Page 8: ...line knot for the brake handle attachment as shown in the diagram Rucksack All Gin gliders are delivered with a durable ripstop Cordura rucksack designed for ergonomic carrying comfort and ease of use...

Page 9: ...n of the harness There is no need to fly with a tight chest strap setting with the Bolero Plus as there is no tendency for it to feel unstable unlike older gliders Certified Weight Range The Bolero Pl...

Page 10: ...les or interfering branches or rocks Take extra care in nil or light winds Pre flight check list Reserve parachute pin in and handle secure Helmet and harness buckles closed Lines free Canopy open and...

Page 11: ...oved glide in headwinds and greater penetration in strong winds Apply the speed system by pushing the speed bar progressively with your feet Be prepared to control roll by using weightshift and pitch...

Page 12: ...omptly without pilot input The glider will regain airspeed with a small surge If counter braking be careful not to over correct Cravat glider wrapped around lines A cravat occurs after a severe deflat...

Page 13: ...may indicate the airspeed improves the airspeed does not improve with big ears You may use the speedbar in combination with big ears to maintain your forward speed but increase the sink The glider can...

Page 14: ...you to avoid excessive surge The Bolero Plus will slow down the surge on its own but you may counter brake the dive briefly for comfort if needed and then let up the brakes to regain airspeed Be caref...

Page 15: ...efore landing is an active safety system and is much more effective Tow launch The Bolero Plus is suitable for towing by pilots who have the relevant towing certification The Bolero Plus has no tenden...

Page 16: ...y The Kevlar inside the sheath can take lots of pulling force without stretching but is sensitive to bending with small radius Opening your wing in strong winds without first untangling the lines UV d...

Page 17: ...every year whichever is sooner A full inspection will give you peace of mind and extend your glider s lifetime Additional inspections should be performed by a qualified person following a crash or vio...

Page 18: ...ification The Gin Glider Bolero Plus has passed DHV 1 GH and AFNOR standard This is the safest class of paraglider The Bolero Plus has also passed load tests and shock tests with a load exceeding 8G o...

Page 19: ...23 59m 25 6m 27 68m 29 85m SPAN 9 23 9 53 9 93m 10 32m 10 72m PROJECTED A R 3 85 3 85 3 85 3 85 3 85 ROOT 2 80m 2 89m 3 02m 3 14m 3 26m CHORD TIP 0 59m 0 61m 0 64m 0 66m 0 69m TOTAL HEIGHT 6 60m 6 81m...

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Page 21: ...made to ensure that the information in this manual is correct but please remember that it has been produced for guidance only It should not be used as a how to fly manual This owner s manual is subje...