GIN Tribe - Manual (Page 3)

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Contents
Thank you… ............................................................................................................................................................. 2
Safety Notice ........................................................................................................................................................... 2
Contents .......................................................................................................................................................................... 3
1. Gin Gliders .................................................................................................................................................................. 4
2. Introducing the Tribe ................................................................................................................................................ 5
For Pilots Who … ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
Cutting-edge Design ............................................................................................................................................... 5
Manufacturing ......................................................................................................................................................... 6
3. Before you fly ............................................................................................................................................................ 7
Pre-delivery Inspection ......................................................................................................................................... 7
Speed System .......................................................................................................................................................... 7
Brake line adjustment ............................................................................................................................................ 8
Rucksack .................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Your harness ........................................................................................................................................................... 9
Certified Weight Range .......................................................................................................................................... 9
Pre-flight safety ..................................................................................................................................................... 9
4. Flying the Tribe ........................................................................................................................................................ 10
Preparation for launch ......................................................................................................................................... 10
Take off .................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Line knots or tangles ........................................................................................................................................... 11
Min sink / best glide ............................................................................................................................................. 11
Accelerated flight ................................................................................................................................................. 11
Active flying .......................................................................................................................................................... 12
In turbulence ......................................................................................................................................................... 12
Losing altitude ...................................................................................................................................................... 14
Steering without brakes ...................................................................................................................................... 16
Flying under the rain ............................................................................................................................................ 16
Aerobatics .............................................................................................................................................................. 16
Landing with the Tribe ......................................................................................................................................... 16
Tow launch ............................................................................................................................................................. 16
Motorized flight .................................................................................................................................................... 16
5. Care, Maintenance and Repairs .............................................................................................................................. 17
Ground handling ................................................................................................................................................... 17
UV damage ............................................................................................................................................................. 17
Packing instructions ............................................................................................................................................ 17
Transport and Storage ......................................................................................................................................... 17
Cleaning ................................................................................................................................................................. 18
Maintenance Inspections ..................................................................................................................................... 18
Maintenance Inspections for Certification ........................................................................................................ 18
Repairs ................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Environmentally friendly disposal of the paraglider ...................................................................................... 18
6. Technical Details ..................................................................................................................................................... 19
Testing and Certification ..................................................................................................................................... 19
Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................................................... 20
Line Plan ................................................................................................................................................................ 21
Description ............................................................................................................................................................ 22