GIN Vantage User Manual

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Contents

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

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

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

2. Introducing the Vantage.................................................................................................... 5

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

Manufacturing .......................................................................................................................................... 5

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

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

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

Brake line adjustment .............................................................................................................................. 8

Rucksack .................................................................................................................................................. 9

Certified Weight Range .......................................................................................................................... 10

Pre-flight safety .................................................................................................................................... 10

4. Flying the Vantage .......................................................................................................... 11

Preparation for launch ........................................................................................................................... 11

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

Flying under power ................................................................................................................................ 11
Advanced manoeuvres ............................................................................................................................ 16

Aerobatics .............................................................................................................................................. 19

Tow launch ............................................................................................................................................. 21

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