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Summary of Contents for GTO-2

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Page 2: ...pilot manual v1 1 16 01 2015...

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

Page 4: ...out Gin Gliders 7 Introducing the GTO 2 8 Before you fly 9 Flying the GTO 2 12 Care and maintenance 24 Final words 28 Technical specification 29 Line plan 30 Riser diagram 31 Materials 32 Brake line k...

Page 5: ...ance 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 relevan...

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: ...At our purpose built R D workshop at head office 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...

Page 8: ...erical method of calculating the best possible airfoil parameters for any given profile EPT has led to improvements in inflation re inflation behaviour searching behaviour low speed handling stall res...

Page 9: ...as 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...

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: ...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 and wider thermals If these features...

Page 12: ...cted weather 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...

Page 13: ...mage Are the 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 c...

Page 14: ...ulders The GTO 2 will inflate 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...

Page 15: ...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 wing...

Page 16: ...ng In a normal flying position knees parallel to the ground and your body slightly reclined your hands should be holding the brakes at a level between your eyes and your shoulders Use this speed for t...

Page 17: ...arms This allows you to stay relaxed and sensitively feel the internal pressure in the wing through the brakes If you feel a loss of pressure in one or both sides of the wing quickly apply the appropr...

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: ...dency to remain in a stable spiral dive under normal conditions In line with the latest certification requirements the GTO 2 will recover spontaneously after the inside brake is released from a spiral...

Page 20: ...l your course 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 pr...

Page 21: ...raglider 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 immediately Apply mode...

Page 22: ...have more significant consequences than collapses 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...

Page 23: ...a suitable harness attachment and release mechanism Always use an approved tow system and qualified tow operator Paramotoring The GTO2 is not intended for motorized flight Details of other GIN wings...

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: ...ary bending or twisting of the rods Fasten any straps or bands by pulling gently do not overtighten We recommend the use of the GIN concertina bag Please ask your dealer for details or refer to our we...

Page 26: ...ler Check replacement lines for length against its counterpart on the other side of the wing Always perform a test inflation on flat ground to check everything is in order before flying Inspection per...

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: ...surface area m2 21 46 22 90 24 00 25 32 Projected surface area m2 19 56 20 50 21 63 Aspect ratio 6 99 6 99 6 99 6 99 Cell number 65 65 65 65 Glider weight 4 0 4 1 4 25 4 4 Weight in flight kg 70 85 80...

Page 30: ...c16 br9 a10 b10 c15 d10 a9 b9 c14 br8 c13 d9 br7 a8 b8 c12 d8 a7 b7 c11 br6 c10 d7 br5 a6 b6 c9 d6 a5 b5 c8 c7 d5 br4 br3 a4 b4 c6 d4 a3 b3 c5 c4 d3 br2 a2 b2 c3 d2 br1 a1 b1 c2 c1 d1 AI A1 A2 AIII AM...

Page 31: ...31 Riser diagram A1 2 A3 B STB C1 2 3 B STB A1 2 A3 C1 2 3 Riser A1 A2 B C Length at trim speed mm 510 510 510 510 Length at full speed mm 350 365 380 510...

Page 32: ...Porcher Skytex 27g m2 water repellent Ribs Porcher Skytex 27g m2 water repellent Lines Upper Liros Edelrid DC60 9200 030 Dyneema Middle Edelrid 8000 U 190 U 120 U 090 U 070 Aramid Main Brake Edelrid 8...

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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