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v2.0 October 2020

Summary of Contents for Yeti Tandem 3

Page 1: ...v2 0 October 2020...

Page 2: ...ating to your paraglider and any changes to the manual The date and version number of this manual are given on the front page Gin Gliders Inc The information in this manual is provided for guidance on...

Page 3: ...ights Your GIN paraglider has been designed to meet all safety and regulatory requirements These requirements also include the need to familiarise yourself with this user manual and the information an...

Page 4: ...itations 9 Liability and warranty exclusion 10 Operating limitations 10 Before the first flight 10 Harnesses 10 Passenger harness 11 Reserve 11 Weight range 12 Overload 12 First flight 12 Preparation...

Page 5: ...Front stall 25 Types of stall 25 Deep stall parachuting stable stall 25 Full stall dynamic stall 26 Spin 26 Other tips for dangerous situations 27 Cascade 27 Emergency steering rear riser steering 27...

Page 6: ...quired 36 Target group and recommended flying experience 36 Normal flight requirements 37 Requirements for incidents and quick descents 37 Manufacturing and delivery 37 Overall illustration 38 Technic...

Page 7: ...ied to AS9100C Aerospace standard and also to ISO 9001 2008 We believe that the product should speak for itself Only by flying can the pilot understand the wing and develop trust and confidence in it...

Page 8: ...the environment safety and quality are the three basic values of Gin Gliders and these have implications on everything we do We also believe that our customers share our environmental awareness You c...

Page 9: ...defects arise during use of a paraglider which could possibly also affect other gliders of the same model The notices contain instructions on how the affected gliders can be inspected for possible fau...

Page 10: ...e operated only within the operating limits These are exceeded if one or more of the following points are complied the take off weight is not within the permissible weight range the glider is flown in...

Page 11: ...eight in flight as follows Width 40 2 cm 44 2 cm 48 2 cm In double seat configuration the horizontal carabiner distance width of the passenger s harness is set to the same width as the pilot s harness...

Page 12: ...ot incl clothing glider harness and equipment as well as the passenger weight The reactions are quite different at the upper or lower weight range If you fly at a high wing loading the glider shows dy...

Page 13: ...or any type of aircraft Make sure that you exercise the same level of care each time carry out the check Once you have arrived at the take off you should first take a look at the conditions observe wi...

Page 14: ...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 of identification in cas...

Page 15: ...improve your take off skills The pilot must work actively to keep the glider on the ground in higher winds wind speeds from approximately 6 m s otherwise the glider may rise above the pilot unintenti...

Page 16: ...harness and its set up has an influence of the turning behaviour of the wing The Yeti Tandem 3 has extremely low negative tendency so it can also be turned in a tight area by carefully pulling the in...

Page 17: ...anoeuvre is more technically demanding B stalls have little or no advantages compared to the other methods of descent and therefore are not recommended in normal situations Always try to avoid the nee...

Page 18: ...risers evenly down until the airflow is broken and the wing goes completely into vertical descent flight mode The B risers should then be held in this position to ensure a gentle descent Pull down th...

Page 19: ...ime to help re inflation Be careful not brake too deeply on both sides at the same time as this could cause a stall Landinga The Yeti Tandem 3 requires no specific techniques for landing Land on a lar...

Page 20: ...n or be towed in a non flyable condition Major changes to direction should be avoided during the launch phase and before reaching a safe altitude After having left the ground the pilot will be slowly...

Page 21: ...the passenger is not able to undo the release accidentally and make sure that the pilot is able to undo the release from any position It is not essential to use a suitable tow adaptor but it is recomm...

Page 22: ...dling very good glide performance and excellent thermalling characteristics Your Yeti Tandem 3 was not developed or tested to be used for aerobatics acro By engaging in such an activity you voluntaril...

Page 23: ...ithout the right safety altitude or without training Always keep within the recommended limits Avoid aerobatics and extreme loading such as spirals and big ears This will prevent accidents and avoid o...

Page 24: ...ot to apply too much brake too slowly as this may risk a stall Remember that a partly collapsed wing has a reduced surface area and thus a higher stall speed If you get a collapse while in accelerated...

Page 25: ...ally the entire airflow along the top surface breaking away This happens in particular when the angle of attack is too great There are three different types of stall in paragliding Paragliders can go...

Page 26: ...the brakes during a full stall Keep your hands close to the body and under the harness seat plate during the stall If the canopy is in a stable full stall it will move forward and backward To exit th...

Page 27: ...you are unable to avoid flying in rain please observe the following it is advisable to fly with slight acceleration during and after the rain min 30 or more use no brake input or as little as possible...

Page 28: ...______________________________________________________________________________________a a Temperatures under 10 C and over 50 C can make the paraglider unfit to fly The manufacturer s warranty will la...

Page 29: ...ents also perform an important function on launch Therefore the less they have been bent the more easily the glider will inflate and launch Packing the Yeti Tandem 3a 1 Spread out the paraglider compl...

Page 30: ...variety of rucksack sizes and models They are available as an optional extra for pilots that require it Packing the rucksacka Even if your paraglider was completely dry when it was packed up after the...

Page 31: ...l radius Opening your wing in strong winds without first untangling the lines Don t sit on your rucksack when your glider is packed inside Care is essential to ensure that the fabric and glider remain...

Page 32: ...inadvertently go over the lines When you are packing up the glider be careful to avoid putting any unnecessary kinks in the lines and use only the overhand knot or bowline knots described for the bra...

Page 33: ...sheets The lines have a considerable influence on flight behaviour Correct line length and symmetry are also important for performance and handling Gin Gliders therefore recommends an inspection every...

Page 34: ...he necessary procedures equipment and additional technical information about the Yeti Tandem 3 such as single line lengths sewing and further material and processing guidelines It is very important th...

Page 35: ...nst its counterpart on the other side of the wing When a line has been replaced always inflate the glider on flat ground to check that everything is in order before flying We take pride in the quality...

Page 36: ...the glider s flight behaviour and reactions to disturbances Even a small alteration in individual parameters can result in flight behaviour which is markedly modified and different from the descripti...

Page 37: ...this does not exist safety training is recommended The behaviour of the Yeti Tandem 3 41 after disturbances poses increased demands on the currency and reaction speed of the pilot The pilot should ha...

Page 38: ...______________a a Overall illustrationa Overall Illustrationa a a Technical dataa Area flat m2 36 90 40 95 Area projected m2 31 18 34 60 Span flat m 14 05 14 80 Span projected m 11 07 11 66 Aspect rat...

Page 39: ...d launching behaviour of the Yeti Tandem 3 Due to the special construction the Yeti Tandem riser comes without line carabiners and includes ultra light tandem spreaders Risers with 12 mm Kevlar or 20m...

Page 40: ...manualaa _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________a a Optional Yeti Tandem 3 riser 12 mm Kevlar or 20 mm webbin...

Page 41: ...370 360 350 The Yeti Tandem 3 already has a high basic trim speed but this can be increased considerably by using the trimmer system It is particularly useful if there is a strong headwind for valley...

Page 42: ...12 mm Kevlar and 20 mm webbing risers and Gin Gliders tandem spreaders Systems from other manufacturers should not be used as they can change flight characteristics Three different tandem spreaders fr...

Page 43: ...________a a We spent a long time developing the ultra light 250g tandem spreader to be able to pass our own internal laboratory tests and then the DHV certification load test The spreaders feature ind...

Page 44: ...ers several hang up options to compensate weight and or size differences between pilot and passenger The size compensation is achieved by hooking the passenger carabiners into the upper or lower loop...

Page 45: ...to prevent the lines from slipping and to ensure that they sit in the correct position The brake lines of the Yeti Tandem 3 are set to the length that was used for the EN certification test flights T...

Page 46: ...crements of no more than 2 to 3 cm and must be tested on a training slope The left and right brakes must be adjusted symmetrically If the brakes are shortened care must be taken that the paraglider is...

Page 47: ...a Yeti Tandem 3 user manualaa _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________a a Line layouta Page 47a...

Page 48: ...ce trailing edge Ribs Porcher Skytex 32 g m2 Porcher Skytex 27 g m2 Porcher Skytex 27 g m2 Porcher Skytex 27 g m2 Porcher Skytex 27 g m2 and 32 g m2a Upper Middle Main brake Edelrid 8000 U 090 070 Ede...

Page 49: ..._________a a Appendixa Glider detailsa aa aa Check flight date _________________________________________________________________________ Name and signature ____________________________________________...

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