1 Pilot’s manual for Go
Revision 0, 22.7.2019
1. INTRODUCTION
Congratulation on the purchase of your new GRADIENT glider – Go. We believe that you will be amazed
by its exemplary flying behaviour as well as its performance.
Go is the brand new glider designed by Gradient‘s R&D department for beginning pilots. It is meant to
fulfil the needs of paragliding schools as well as occasional pilots. The glider excels in passive safety and
tolerates pilots’ inexperience. It is made of the highest quality materials available in the market to
endure unfriendly handling. Thanks to many years of experience, the design of the wing is smart,
elegant and is noticeable by its smart solutions which deliver long life span of the wing, easy
maintenance and it is very easy to repair in case of damage.
Well-balanced dynamics of the wing, precise handling and clear signalling of an incoming stall
guarantee that the Go will be a very reliable partner to a pilot. Good performance, handling and speed
are balanced with an outstanding level of passive safety. Immediate and sensible responses to piloting
allows any pilot to get used to the wing quickly and easily. Flying with Go is easy-minded and intuitive
so the pilot can fully enjoy the beauty of paragliding and concentrate on important decisions during the
flight.
Go is meant to satisfy the needs of a broad range of pilots. From students in paragliding schools, new
independent pilots to experienced pilots demanding an extremely high level of passive safety.
Go is very simple to inflate, which is a distinguishing feature well known to Gradient pilots all over the
world. During thermalling, Go can execute flat turns even with a small diameter. Thanks to balanced
handling and good responses to weight shifting, the pilot will feel comfortable and safe even in
turbulent conditions.
This manual provides information which will help you to fly safely and to keep your wing in good
condition. If, after reading this booklet, you have any further questions or if you are uncertain about
anything, please do not hesitate to contact Gradient or any authorised Gradient dealer. We will gladly
answer all your questions.
We would be pleased to receive your feedback when you get to know your Go.
2. YOUR PARAGLIDER
2.1. Technical description
The plan of the glider is formed by an ellipse with a rectangular shape in the centre of the wing. The
leading edge is positively curved for maximum stability. The Gradient‘s VO system and some brand new
aerofoils have been used. We have taken advantage of our many years’ experience with the models
Bright and Golden. Maximum thickness, the shape of thickness function and the shape of the camber
line were optimised to get the best possible combination of maximum performance, maximum stability
through the whole range of speed and optimal distribution of forces in lines from the loop on the
canopy. With the right layout of these profiles within the wing, we have constructed a compact wing
with comfortable handling as well as fast reinflation after collapses.
This glider has a unique VO system, which is an improved shape of the cell openings for better inflation
of the wing and for a smoother air flow between the canopy and surroundings. Small rectangular cell
openings for sufficient pressurization during all flight modes and deep V-openings for easy inflation and
leading the air flow to the bottom surface of the canopy. The combination of two cell opening shapes
significantly reduces the aerodynamic drag during flights in turbulent conditions and keeps the air
pressure within the canopy more consistent, especially in rough air.
Thanks to the VO system the nose part of the profile has a smooth shape. The smooth shape of the
canopy delivers aerodynamic cleanness and little aerodynamic drag. Different and complicated types
of the leading edge have a bigger aerodynamic drag.
