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2. Introducing the Atlas

The Atlas is an intermediate wing built with completely new technology and suitable for local

soaring or cross country. The GIN design team have drawn on their many years of experience to

produce a wing that is uniquely in tune with the needs of today's pilots. The Atlas offers

outstanding security and top performance combined with precise handling. This allows the pilot

to accurately feel the sensations of flight, and thus develop an active flying style. Rapid

progression up the learning curve is enabled, as the pilot becomes acquainted with the myriad

of different movements and moods of the air. The Atlas will allow you to experience the full

pleasure of free flight, without ever compromising your safety.

For Pilots Who …

The A

is an ideal glider for soaring or beginning cross country, suitable for the less

experienced pilot who demands easy handling and forgiving wing reactions, up to the

experienced pilot who flies frequently and wants a high performing glider with a very high

safety margin, even in challenging conditions.

The A

is designed for all kinds of flying, from ridge soaring and your first explorations

from your regular hill to regular thermaling. Due to simple handling and a good sense of

stability, it is perfect for pilots beginning to fly cross country.

Cutting-edge Design

Gin Gliders have made extensive improvements in the A

compared to its predecessor. The

reflects Gin Gliders’ traditional values of a better sense of stability and performance.

Our new Equalized Pressure Technology (EPT) minimizes the “breathing” movements caused by

air constantly moving in and out of the wing, so the precise shape of the airfoil is maintained.

The glider inflates more easily, climbs better in thermals and is more stable in turbulence and

at speed. Performance in real conditions is helped by the pitch stability

The brake pressure is progressive and becomes very high approaching the stall point. This

makes it almost impossibly to unintentionally stall or spin your glider. A unique feature of the

Atlas is that even at low speeds, the glider retains energy and remains very responsive to brake

input.

The Atlas has only 3 risers and 2 main lines spanwise per side, enabling a reduction in line drag.

As a result, performance is impressive despite the low aspect ratio. The split A risers make it

easy to perform “big ears” by simply pulling the outer A risers.

The Atlas is equipped with a unique acceleration system that offers the

pilot increased feedback through the speed bar pressure. The “Kick-Down

System” helps the pilot to be more aware of the angle of incidence of the

wing and the glide performance.

Weight and drag have also been reduced.

All materials used meet the highest quality standards and guarantee a long lifetime for the

glider. These innovations ensure that by purchasing the Atlas, you are getting the best possible

glider in its class.

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