GIN Mirage User Manual

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Contents

Thank You… .............................................................................................................................................. 2

Safety Notice ........................................................................................................................................... 2

1. Gin Gliders ........................................................................................................................ 4

2. Introducing the Mirage ...................................................................................................... 5

For Pilots Who… ...................................................................................................................................... 5

Cutting-edge Design ................................................................................................................................ 5

Construction............................................................................................................................................. 6

Manufacturing .......................................................................................................................................... 6

3. Before you Fly ................................................................................................................... 7

Pre-delivery Inspection ........................................................................................................................... 7

Speed System ........................................................................................................................................... 7

Brake line adjustment .............................................................................................................................. 7

Rucksack .................................................................................................................................................. 8

Certified Weight Range ............................................................................................................................ 8

Pre-flight safety ...................................................................................................................................... 8

4. Flying the Mirage .............................................................................................................. 9

Preparation for launch ............................................................................................................................. 9

Flying with and without a motor .............................................................................................................. 9

Flying under power ................................................................................................................................ 11

Advanced manoeuvres ............................................................................................................................ 16
Aerobatics .............................................................................................................................................. 19

Tow launch ............................................................................................................................................. 19

Golden rules ........................................................................................................................................... 20

5. Care, Maintenance and Repairs ........................................................................................ 23

Ground handling ..................................................................................................................................... 23

UV damage ............................................................................................................................................. 23

Packing instructions .............................................................................................................................. 23

Transport and Storage ........................................................................................................................... 24

Cleaning ................................................................................................................................................. 24

Inspections ............................................................................................................................................ 24

Repairs ................................................................................................................................................... 24

6. Reference ........................................................................................................................ 25

Testing and Certification ........................................................................................................................ 25

Technical Specifications data ................................................................................................................. 26

Line Plan ................................................................................................................................................ 27

Material list .........................................................................................................................................28