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3. Before you fly
The Gingo Airlite must be assembled by a suitably qualified paragliding professional, for
example your instructor. In particular great care and attention must be paid to the fitting of the
rescue parachute in the harness. The pilot should then adjust the harness for comfort.
Assembly
Gin Gliders recommend that assembly be carried out in the order below. If there is any doubt
whatsoever about this procedure, please seek professional advice from your instructor, GIN
dealer or importer.
Side Protection
The Gingo Airlite can be fitted with GIN side protection plates into the side pockets these are
held in place with Velcro.
Speed System
The speed system is assembled from top to bottom. Pass the cord of the speed bar through the
pair of pulleys near the side pocket and route it out through the eyelet near the front corners at
each side of the seat. Attach the elastic cord to the speed bar to prevent tangling in case of a
parachute deployment
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Rescue Installation and Check of Compatibility
The Gingo Airlite
is compatible with GIN rescue parachutes. Other manufacturer’s rescues may be
used as well, but as already mentioned earlier in this manual:
Every first installation of a rescue system into the harness (that means every new combination
of harness and rescue system) must be checked for compatibility by a qualified paragliding
professional. Prior to the installation, you should also ensure that you have the necessary
materials to complete the procedure, for example, suitable maillons and thread.
Rescue parachutes should be repacked at least every 6 Months; so installing your rescue in a
new harness may also provide a good opportunity for a repack. A compatibility check always
must be executed by the pilot itself who will fly with the harness. The pilot must sit in the
harness which is hanging in a simulator and release the rescue from the rescue container to be
sure this is possible in an emergency situation. A compatibility check (check if the rescue