GIN Bolero 4 - Manual (Page 3)

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Contents
Thank You… .............................................................................................................................................. 2
Safety Notice ........................................................................................................................................... 2
1. Gin Gliders ............................................................................................................................... 4
2. Introducing the Bolero 4 .......................................................................................................... 5
For Pilots Who… ...................................................................................................................................... 5
Cutting-edge Design ................................................................................................................................ 5
Manufacturing .......................................................................................................................................... 6
3. Before you Fly .......................................................................................................................... 7
Pre-delivery Inspection ........................................................................................................................... 7
Speed System ........................................................................................................................................... 7
Flying with motor ..................................................................................................................................... 8
Rucksack .................................................................................................................................................. 8
Your harness .......................................................................................................................................... 10
Certified Weight Range .......................................................................................................................... 10
Pre-flight safety .................................................................................................................................... 11
4. Flying the Bolero 4 ................................................................................................................. 12
Preparation for launch ........................................................................................................................... 12
Take off without motor .......................................................................................................................... 13
Line knots or tangles ............................................................................................................................. 14
Min Sink / best glide ............................................................................................................................... 14
Accelerated flight .................................................................................................................................. 14
Active Flying .......................................................................................................................................... 14
In turbulence .......................................................................................................................................... 14
Losing altitude ....................................................................................................................................... 16
Steering without brakes ........................................................................................................................ 17
Aerobatics .............................................................................................................................................. 17
Landing with the Bolero 4 ...................................................................................................................... 17
Tow launch ............................................................................................................................................. 18
Motorized flight ..................................................................................................................................... 18
5. Care, Maintenance and Repairs ............................................................................................... 24
Ground handling ..................................................................................................................................... 24
UV damage ............................................................................................................................................. 24
Packing instructions .............................................................................................................................. 24
Transport and Storage ........................................................................................................................... 24
Cleaning ................................................................................................................................................. 25
Inspections ............................................................................................................................................ 25
Repairs ................................................................................................................................................... 25
6. Reference ............................................................................................................................... 26
Testing and Certification........................................................................................................................ 26
Technical Specifications ......................................................................................................................... 28
Line Plan ................................................................................................................................................ 29