pilot manual v2.
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Contents Thank you... Warning About Gin Gliders Introducing the Fuse Before you fly Flying the Fuse Care and maintenance Final words...
Thank you... ...for choosing Gin Gliders. We are confident you’ll enjoy many rewarding experiences in the air with your GIN Fuse. This manual contains important safety, performance and maintenance information. Read it before your first flight, keep it for reference, and please pass it on to the new owner if you ever re-sell your paraglider. Any updates to this manual, or relevant safety information, will be published on our website: www.gingliders.com.
Warning Like any extreme sport, paragliding involves unpredictable risks which may lead to injury or death. By choosing to fly, you assume the sole responsibility for those risks. You can minimize the risks by having the appropriate attitude, training and experience and by properly understanding, using and maintaining your equipment. Always seek to expand your knowledge and to develop self-reliance.
About Gin Gliders Dream In forming Gin Gliders, designer and competition pilot Gin Seok Song had one simple dream: to make the best possible paragliding equipment that pilots all over the world would love to fly— whatever their ambitions. At Gin Gliders, we bring together consultant aerodynamists, world cup pilots, engineers and paragliding school instructors, all with one goal: creating better paragliders.
Introducing the Fuse The Fuse is a tandem paraglider for professionals who demand only the best for their passengers—and for themselves! The Fuse contains the same EPT (Equalized Pressure Technology) that’s at the heart of our XC wing, the Carrera. EPT means a better launch, a better landing and a better flight all-round! The Fuse is both reliable and efficient for commercial use, yet makes no compromises when flown for pure pleasure.
Before you fly Delivery Make sure your dealer has checked and test-flown the glider. Your glider will be delivered to you with the original trim settings which correspond to the tested configuration. Do not make any modifications, such as changing the risers or altering the line lengths. This would invalidate the certification and is potentially dangerous. Brake lines GIN test pilots have carefully tuned the brake line lengths during testing, and there should be no need to change them.
Trim (speed) system The trim system varys the angle of attack and functions both as a speed system and also as a means to adjust the trim speed of the wing for varying take-off conditions and passenger weights. The trimmers on the B, C and D risers are operated via KametTM buckles on the D risers. An 11cm total range (from slight negative to large positive setting) provides versatility and a large reserve of speed.
Big ears system A clamp cleat system makes it simple to lock the big ears in place when used for an extended period. Your harness It’s important for your comfort and safety to fly with a suitable harness that is properly adjusted. When choosing a harness, remember that the height of the attachment points (i.e. distance from the carabiners to the seat plate) affects the sensitivity of the glider and the relative brake travel.
the event of a rescue opening. Rucksack The Fuse comes with an XXL rucksack, designed to carry all your equipment in comfort. Weight range TIP: Check your total flying weight by standing on weighing scales with all your equipment packed into your rucksack. Be sure to fly your glider within the certified weight range given in the Technical Specification section. Due to EPT technology, the Fuse flies well at any wing loading within this weight range.
Flying the Fuse General warnings and advice Before flying with your paraglider, check the following: Are you in good physical and mental condition? Are you familiar and compliant with all applicable laws and regulations in your area? Are you within the certified weight range of your paraglider? Do you and your passenger have the necessary valid insurance cover (e.g.
Preparation for launch Check the condition of your paraglider and other flying equipment before every flight. Lay out your wing on its top surface in an arc. Make sure that the centre of the wing is higher than the tips.
Are you holding the ‘A’ risers and brake handles? Is the wing arranged in an arc with the leading edge open and into wind? Is the wind strength and direction suitable? Is the airspace and visibility clear? Launching The Fuse has smooth and progressive inflation characteristics with no tendency to hang back or shoot forwards. Forward launch (nil to light winds) Lean forward positively and guide the ‘A’ risers smoothly upwards in an arc, keeping your elbows bent and hands at the level of the shoulders.
Landing Remember the following general points to make a good landing: Observe the wind direction and strength, and any hazards in, or near, the landing area. Fly a proper landing circuit and plan your final approach well in advance. Actively choose a spot on the ground in the landing field to aim for. Adopt an upright position in your harness by sliding your legs forward, ready to make contact with the ground. Make your final approach as straight as possible.
In-flight characteristics Normal flight “Neutral trim” (trimmers set to neutral, brakes fully released) is the best glide speed in still air. Minimum sink speed on the Fuse is achieved by light braking. In a normal flying position (knees parallel to the ground and your body slightly reclined), your hands should be holding the brakes at a level between your eyes and your shoulders. Use this speed for thermalling and ridge soaring. Stall speed is approached by bringing your hands towards your hips.
Active flying Practice active flying to eliminate collapses in all but the most turbulent conditions. Keep tension on the brakes approximately equal to the weight of your arms. This allows you to stay relaxed and sensitively feel the internal pressure in the wing through the brakes. If you feel a loss of pressure in one or both sides of the wing, quickly apply the appropriate brake(s) to re-gain pressure. Release the brake promptly as soon as normal pressure is resumed.
Rapid descent techniques Learn and practice the techniques in this section under qualified supervision. Big ears and spiral dives are generally the most common methods of descent. Big ears can achieve a moderate rate of descent with the advantage of forward speed and manoeuvrability. Spiral dives attain higher rates of descent, but the G-forces can be significant and the manoeuvre is more technically demanding and may have an undesirable effect on your passenger.
dive, weight shift and progressively apply the inside brake until the glider enters the spiral. As the glider accelerates into the spiral, centre your weight and control your rate of descent with weightshift and outer brake. To exit the spiral, check your weight is centred (or slightly towards the outside) and progressively release the inside brake. As the glider starts to exit the spiral, you may also choose to reduce the pendulum moment by briefly re-applying the inside brake.
Incidents in flight Asymmetric collapses Use active flying techniques to virtually eliminate collapses in normal flying conditions. Nevertheless, if you do get a collapse, stabilize your weight in your harness and do not allow yourself to fall to the collapsed side. Control your course with weightshift and a little outside brake. The deflation should re-inflate spontaneously. If the deflation does not re-inflate spontaneously, apply brake on the closed side in a smooth, progressive pumping action.
experience to perform this manoeuvre safely. Rear riser steering If, for any reason, you are unable to use the brakes to steer the glider, you can also use the rear risers. Take care to use only small inputs. Pulling the rear risers too hard may cause a stall. Flying with a wet paraglider Never fly with a wet paraglider or in the rain. Doing so increases the risk of a deep (parachutal) stall. If you do get caught out, never use big ears. Fly with the minimum of brake and head for the landing immediately.
Other modes of flight SIV / Safety training During a safety training course, avoid subjecting the materials of your paraglider to excessive stress. Uncontrolled flight positions may occur which are outside the manufacturer limits of the paraglider. This may cause a general deterioration in flight characteristics, premature ageing, or even structural failure. Aerobatics Your Fuse is not intended to be used for aerobatics (acro).
You are responsible for ensuring that your towing operations are safe and in accordance with any applicable tow regulations. Make sure you have appropriate tow training and use a suitable harness attachment and release mechanism. Always use an approved tow system and qualified tow operator. Paramotoring Details of GIN wings suitable for motorized flight can be found in the paramotoring section of our website.
Care and maintenance Appropriate care and maintenance is essential both for your safety in flight and to extend the life of your glider. Excessive wear is caused by careless groundhandling, packing or storage; exposure to excessive humidity, heat, salt or chemicals; and insects or small animals. General care tips Don’t groundhandle or take-off on abrasive surfaces. To move the paraglider to another spot, don’t drag it across the ground. Pick it up and carry it.
condition by packing your glider concertina style. Pack your glider so that the plastic rods lie as flat as possible on each another and there is no unnecessary bending or twisting of the rods. Fasten any straps or bands by pulling gently—do not overtighten. We recommend the use of the GIN concertina bag. Please ask your dealer for details or refer to our website.
ripstop tape provided with your glider. Plastic rods can also be replaced by sliding the rod out of its pocket and inserting the replacement rod. For all other repairs and maintenance, please see your dealer or specialist repair shop. Replacement lines can be ordered from your GIN dealer. Check replacement lines for length against its counterpart on the other side of the wing. Always perform a test inflation on flat ground to check everything is in order before flying.
Care of the environment We are priviledged to fly in areas of outstanding natural beauty. Respect and preserve nature by miminmizing your impact on the environment. When visiting an area, contact the local club for details of environmentally senstive areas and local restrictions. When your paraglider eventually reaches the end of its useful life, dispose of it with consideration and follow any local regulations.
Final words... Most of us today live in a dependent society where we are regulated and protected. There are few opportunities for individuals to develop the self-responsibility that is the foundation of safety in extreme sports such as paragliding. Most accidents are caused by getting into situations that are too demanding for your level of experience.
Technical specification Size 41 Flat surface area (m2) 41.15 Flat span 14.84 Flat aspect ratio 5.35 Projected surface area (m2) 34.77 Projected span 11.68 Projected aspect ratio 3.93 Cell number 49 Glider weight (kg) 7.9 Weight in flight (kg) 110-220 EN/LTF (160-220kg) B EN/LTF (110-159kg) C CAUTION: Certification flights consist of simulated flight manoeuvres in calm air without normal pilot input.
Diagram of parts 31
Riser diagram Riser A Length at trim closed (cm) Length at trim neutral (cm) 37.0 Length at trim open (cm) 37.0 B C D 37.0 39.0 37.0 43.5 37.0 48.
Line plan 33
Certification and line lengths 11. Leinenlängen (mm), von der Kappenmitte beginnend: Deutscher Hängegleiterverband e.V. im DAeC DHV/OeAeC-Technikreferat LBA-anerkannte Prüfstelle für Hängegleiter und Gleitsegel Herstellerangaben zum Luftsportgeräte-Kennblatt Gleitsegel I. Musterprüfung 1. Gerätemuster: Fuse 2. Hersteller: Gin Gliders Inc. 3. Inhaber der Musterprüfbescheinigung: Gin Gliders Inc. II. Merkmale und Betriebsgrenzen 7,9 1. Gerätemasse(kg): 2.
Certification and line lengths 11. Leinenlängen (mm), von der Kappenmitte beginnend: Deutscher Hängegleiterverband e.V. im DAeC DHV/OeAeC-Technikreferat LBA-anerkannte Prüfstelle für Hängegleiter und Gleitsegel Herstellerangaben zum Luftsportgeräte-Kennblatt Gleitsegel I. Musterprüfung 1. Gerätemuster: Fuse 2. Hersteller: Gin Gliders Inc. 3. Inhaber der Musterprüfbescheinigung: Gin Gliders Inc. II. Merkmale und Betriebsgrenzen 7,9 1. Gerätemasse(kg): 2.
Materials Canopy fabric Top surface Dominico 30 DMF (WR) 41g/m2 Bottom surface Dominico N20 DMF (WR) 35g/m2 Ribs (diagonal, loaded, band) Porcher Skytex 9017 E29A Ribs (unloaded, half-ribs) Dominico N30 DFM 32g/m2 Lines upper mid/main Edelrid 7950 (Sleeved dyneema) Edelrid 7343 (Sleeved technora aramid) Riser Güth & Wolf COUSIN Technora and Polyester 20mm Maillons Stainless steel 3.
Brake line knot diagram 37
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