GIN Atlas - Manual (Page 9)

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Brake line adjustment
The main brake line lengths of the Atlas are the same as on the sample that has been used for
the EN/LTF certification test flights. These line lengths have been fine tuned by GIN test pilots,
and it should not be necessary to adjust them.
In soaring flight, it is common to fly with half a wrap on the brakes (one turn of line around the
hand) or to hold the handles on the knot. However, care should be taken to release the wraps in
any extreme situation.
If you do need to make adjustments to suit your harness, body and flying style, we strongly
recommend that you test fly the glider with every 2cm of adjustment. There should be a
minimum of 10cm of free brake travel when the glider is flown hands-off. This prevents the
brakes being applied unintentionally when the speed system is fully engaged.
Rucksack
All GIN gliders are delivered with a durable ripstop KODURA® rucksack with 130L capacity. This
rucksack has been re-shaped and re-designed for ergonomic carrying comfort and ease of use
with the original X-load transfer system which offers a better distribution of the weight.
The rucksack should be packed carefully to achieve maximum comfort. First, place the glider
inside the harness and then put the top of harness in the bottom of the rucksack with the glider
side next to the back of the rucksack. Finally, tighten the internal and external compression
straps and adjust the shoulder and waist straps to ensure the equipment stays firmly in place
when walking. There are also two storage pockets for accessories.
An XXL rucksack (200L capacity) is available as an optional extra for pilots that require it.