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Safety   advice  

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Paragliding   demand   a   high   level   of   individual   responsibility.   Prudence   and   risk-awareness   are  
basic   requirements   for   the   safe   practice   of   the   sport,   for   the   very   reason   that   it   is   so   easy   to   learn 
and   practically   anyone   can   do   so.   Carelessness   and   overestimating   one’s   own   abilities   can  
quickly   lead   to   critical   situations.   A   reliable   assessment   of   conditions   for   

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ying   is   particularly  

important.   Paragliders   are   not   designed   to   be   

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own   in   turbulent   weather.   Most   serious   accidents  

with   paragliders   are   caused   by   pilots   misjudging   the   weather   for   

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ying.  

    In   Germany,   paragliders   are   subject   to   the   guidelines   for   air   sports   equipment   and   must   not  
under   any   circumstances   be   

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own   without   a   valid   certi

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cation.   Independent   experimentation   is  

strictly   prohibited.   This   Manual   does   not   replace   the   need   to   attend   training   at   a   paragliding  
school.  
    The   manual   must   be   passed   on   to   any   new   owner   if   the   paraglider   is   sold.   It   is   part   of   the  
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cation   and   belongs   with   the   paraglider.  

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c   safety   advice   in   the   various   sections   of   this   manual.  

 

Safety   notices  

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Safety   notices   are   issued   when   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   faults   and   the   steps   required   to   rectify   them.  
    Gin   Gliders   publishes   on   its   website   any   technical   safety   notices   and   airworthiness   instructions  
which   are   issued   in   respect   of   GIN   products.   The   paraglider   owner   is   responsible   for   carrying   out  
the   action   required   by   the   safety   notice.  
    Safety   notices   are   issued   by   the   certi

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cation   agencies   and   also   published   on   the   relevant  

websites.   You   should   therefore   visit   on   a   regular   basis   the   safety   pages   of   the   certi

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cation  

agencies   and   keep   up-to-date   with   new   safety   notices   which   cover   any   products   relating   to  
paragliding.  

 

Liability,   warranty   exclusion   and   operating   limitations  

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Use   of   the   paraglider   is   at   the   pilot’s   own   risk!  
    The   manufacturer   cannot   be   held   liable   for   any   personal   injury   or   material   damage   which   arises  
in   connection   with   Gin   Gliders   paragliders.   The   certi

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cation   and   warranty   shall   be   rendered  

invalid   if   there   are   changes   of   any   kind   (incl.   paraglider   design   or   changes   to   the   brake   lines  
beyond   the   permissible   tolerance   levels)   or   incorrect   repairs   to   the   glider,   or   if   any   inspections  
are   missed   (annual   and   2-yearly   check).  
    Pilots   are   responsible   for   their   own   safety   and   must   ensure   that   the   airworthiness   of   the   glider  
is   checked   prior   to   every   

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ight.   The   pilot   should   launch   only   if   the   paraglider   is   airworthy.   In  

 

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Содержание Yeti Tandem 3

Страница 1: ...v2 0 October 2020...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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

Страница 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...

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