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Contents
Thank You… .......................................................................................................................................... 2
Safety Notice ........................................................................................................................................ 2
1. Gin Gliders ........................................................................................................................ 4
2. Introducing Speedflying .................................................................................................... 5
3. Introducing the BOBCAT ..................................................................................................... 5
Speedflying field of use… ..................................................................................................................... 5
For Pilots Who… ................................................................................................................................... 6
Manufacturing ...................................................................................................................................... 6
4. Before you Fly ................................................................................................................... 7
Pre-delivery Inspection ........................................................................................................................ 7
Trim Risers .......................................................................................................................................... 7
Brake line adjustment ........................................................................................................................... 8
Rucksack ............................................................................................................................................... 8
Your harness ........................................................................................................................................ 8
Certified weight range .......................................................................................................................... 9
Essential .............................................................................................................................................. 9
5. Flying the BOBCAT ........................................................................................................... 10
Preparation for launch ........................................................................................................................ 10
Take off .............................................................................................................................................. 10
Min Sink / best glide ........................................................................................................................... 11
Accelerated flight ............................................................................................................................... 11
Active flying ....................................................................................................................................... 11
In turbulence ...................................................................................................................................... 11
Landing with the BOBCAT .................................................................................................................... 12
6. Care, maintenance and repairs ........................................................................................ 13
Ground handling ................................................................................................................................. 13
UV damage ......................................................................................................................................... 13
Packing instructions ........................................................................................................................... 13
Transport and storage ........................................................................................................................ 14
Cleaning ............................................................................................................................................. 14
Inspections ......................................................................................................................................... 14
Repairs ............................................................................................................................................... 14
7. Reference ........................................................................................................................ 15
Technical specifications ...................................................................................................................... 16
Line plan ............................................................................................................................................ 16
Description ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………17