GIN GTO 2 - Manual (Page 8)

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Introducing the GTO 2
The GTO 2 is a high performance wing that offers maximum real-world XC performance in a
compact and lightweight package.
The GTO 2 is suitable for experienced XC pilots—from improving, ambitious pilots transitioning
from sports to competition class; to expert competition pilots who wish to fly within a wider
comfort zone whilst retaining the precise handling and performance characterstics of the more
demanding wings to which they are accustomed. Pilots in this category are expected to be flying at
least 100 hours per year.
The GTO 2 features EPT (Equalized Pressure Technology), our numerical method of calculating
the best possible airfoil parameters for any given profile. EPT has led to improvements in inflation/
re-inflation behaviour, searching behaviour, low-speed handling, stall resistance, climb rate, and
stability in turbulence and at speed. EPT enables us to increase performance by increasing the
aspect ratio of the wing, but without the traditional trade-offs in handling and stability.
During development of the GTO 2, we spent much time working on the wing’s take-off
behaviour, thermalling and gliding characteristics to reach the point where we were completely
satisfied. The result is a well-finished wing that we are truely proud of.
TIP: To fly the GTO 2, you should be
thoroughly familiar with active flying and
recovery techniques.
WARNING: The GTO 2 is not intended as a
training glider!