GIN Basis - Manual (Page 3)

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Contents
Thank You… .............................................................................................................................................. 2
1. Gin Gliders ............................................................................................................................................. 4
2. Introducing the Basis and Basis RC ....................................................................................................... 5
Features of the Basis and Basis RC ....................................................................................................... 6
Back protection .................................................................................................................................... 6
Lateral protection ................................................................................................................................ 7
Optional Extras .................................................................................................................................... 7
Rescue parachute ............................................................................................................................ 7
Speed bar ....................................................................................................................................... 8
Flight Deck ...................................................................................................................................... 8
Other Accessories ........................................................................................................................... 8
3. Before you fly ....................................................................................................................................... 9
Assembly .............................................................................................................................................. 9
Back and Lateral Protection ............................................................................................................ 9
Speed system ............................................................................................................................... 10
Rescue Installation ....................................................................................................................... 10
Adjustments ....................................................................................................................................... 13
Shoulder straps ............................................................................................................................ 13
Lateral straps ............................................................................................................................... 13
Leg straps .................................................................................................................................... 13
Chest strap ................................................................................................................................. 133
Seat straps ................................................................................................................................... 14
Speed bar ..................................................................................................................................... 14
4. Flying with the Basis and Basis RC ...................................................................................................... 15
Pre-flight checks ................................................................................................................................ 15
Rescue Deployment ............................................................................................................................ 15
Storage/Pockets ................................................................................................................................. 16
Landing with the Basis or Basis RC ..................................................................................................... 16
5. Miscellaneous ...................................................................................................................................... 17
Towing ............................................................................................................................................... 17
Tandem flying ..................................................................................................................................... 17
Flying over water ............................................................................................................................... 17
6. Care, Maintenance and Repairs ........................................................................................................... 17
Care and Maintenance ......................................................................................................................... 17
Inspection checklist ...................................................................................................................... 18
Repairs ............................................................................................................................................... 18
7. Technical Data ..................................................................................................................................... 19
Specification ..................................................................................................................................... 19
Certification ....................................................................................................................................... 19
Description ......................................................................................................................................... 20