GIN Boomerang 10 - Manual (Page 12)

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CCC certification
The Boomerang 10 received CCC classification in the final classification by the licensing body.
Description of flight characteristics
„Paragliders with demanding flying characteristics and potentially violent reactions to
turbulence and pilot errors. Recovery to normal flight requires precise pilot input.“
Target group and recommended flying experience
„Performance pilots with extensive flying experience of at least approx. 75 hours airtime per
year, who wish to fly at a top performance level in, e.g. cross-country flying.“
The Boomerang 10 is designed from the outset as a CCC competition glider, and has the highest
performance of any GIN glider. It is suitable for the very experienced pilot who flies frequently
and wants the highest possible performance, and is aware of the risks associated with high
performance gliders and has the skills to handle such wings and extreme flight manoeuvres for
this class.
Description of pilot skills required
„ Designed for pilots well-practised in recovery techniques, who fly very actively, have
significant experience of flying in turbulent conditions, and who accept the implications of
flying such a wing.“
Suitability for training
The Boomerang 10 is generally not suitable for use as a training glider.
Before the first flight
WARNING Your instructor, dealer or a specialist must test-fly and inspect the paraglider
before your first flight. The test-flight must be recorded on the paraglider
information label. Any changes or improper repairs to this paraglider shall render
invalid the certification and warranty.
Certified Harnesses
The Boomerang 10 is certified for use with all harnesses with variable cross-bracing (GH type),
such as the Gin Genie Race 3. Practically all modern harnesses are GH type harnesses. Older
harnesses with fixed cross- bracing (GX type) are not certified and should not be used. Check
with the manufacturer of the harness or your paragliding instructor if in doubt whether your
harness is a GH or GX type harness.
The adjustment of the harness chest strap controls the distance between karabiners and affects
the handling and stability of the glider. Excessive tightening the chest strap increases stability
but also the risk of twists following glider collapse, and it also increases the frequency of
getting collapses due to poor feedback from the glider. The risk of twisting is also strongly
affected by the seating position of pilot. Flying in a laid back (reclined) position makes it much
more difficult to react in time to prevent riser twisting. With the chest strap in a more closed
position the glider also has more tendency to maintain a stable spiral, lengthening of the chest
strap gives more feedback from the glider but decreases stability.