Gin Boomerang 10 User Manual

Boomerang 10 Owner’s Manual Rev.:1.1 Date: 20/01/2015

Boomerang 10 10 / 62 2. Safety WARNING The safety advices and instructions contained in this Manual must be followed in all circumstances. Failur

11 /62 Boomerang 10 Pilots are responsible for their own safety and must ensure that the airworthiness of the glider is checked prior to every fli

Boomerang 10 12 / 62 CCC certification The Boomerang 10 received CCC classification in the final classification by the licensing body. Description

13 /62 Boomerang 10 Gin Gliders calculates and draws the plan of the glider with a distance between the carabiners of 44cm. CCC certification test

Boomerang 10 14 / 62 Overload The CCC describes the weight measurement with: “All weights are subject to an acceptable tolerance of ± 2kg”. Theref

15 /62 Boomerang 10 3. Flying the Boomerang 10 The Boomerang 10 was developed for performance and competition pilots with extensive flying experie

Boomerang 10 16 / 62 Launch The key to a successful launch technique is to practice ground handling on flat ground whenever you can. The Boomerang

17 /62 Boomerang 10 Accelerated flight Once you have become accustomed to flying the Boomerang 10, you can practice using the speed system, which

Boomerang 10 18 / 62 If more brake is applied, the bank attitude increases and the glider will fly a fast turn increasing in steepness, which will

19 /62 Boomerang 10 weightshift actively to the outside of the turn and pull the outer brake until you feel the deceleration of the wing and your

Boomerang 10 2 / 62 Thank you for taking the time to read the Boomerang 10 manual © Gin Gliders Inc. Gin Gliders reserves

Boomerang 10 20 / 62 Tandem paragliding The Boomerang 10 has not been developed for use in tandem paragliding. Aerobatics The Boomerang 10 is not

21 /62 Boomerang 10 4. Dangerous situations and extreme flying Dangerous situations Pilot error, extreme wind conditions or turbulence which goes

Boomerang 10 22 / 62 Canopy collapses Collapses of the canopy can occur in strong turbulence. The Boomerang 10 will recover with pilot input throu

23 /62 Boomerang 10 Fig. 1: Grabbing the stabilizer/winglet main line Alternatively, on the side of the wing with the cravat, pull the brake fast

Boomerang 10 24 / 62 Deep stall (parachuting, stable stall) The Boomerang 10 has no tendency to get into in a deep stall. Should this nevertheless

25 /62 Boomerang 10 Other tips for dangerous situations Cascade Many reserve deployments are a result of a cascade of over-corrections by the pilo

Boomerang 10 26 / 62 Temperature range Temperatures under -10 °C and over +50°C can make the paraglider unfit to fly. The manufacturer’s warranty

27 /62 Boomerang 10 5. Storing, care, maintenance and repairs Storing the paraglider Packing the paraglider It is very important to pack the glide

Boomerang 10 28 / 62 6. Do up the zip, making sure that none of the lines or fabric is caught in the zip. 7. Fold up the glider along its length

29 /62 Boomerang 10 The Boomerang 10 should not be exposed to extreme heat (e.g. in the boot of the car during summer). The heat may cause any moi

3 /62 Boomerang 10 Thank you... Thank you for choosing the Boomerang 10. We are confident that this paraglider will provide you with countless e

Boomerang 10 30 / 62 particularly when it is warm. This can make the paraglider unsuitable for flying within a short time. A brand-new glider will

31 /62 Boomerang 10 to rinse the glider, e.g. following a landing in the sea, gently wash it down inside and out with fresh water. Frequent rinsin

Boomerang 10 32 / 62 Line trimming The Boomerang 10 is trimmed to give the highest possible level of performance and safety. The aramid lines may

33 /62 Boomerang 10 WARNING Uncontrolled flight positions are outside the manufacturer limits of the paraglider. This may cause a general deterio

Boomerang 10 34 / 62 6. Dimensions, illustrations, technical and CCC data Description The Boomerang 10 is a high performance competition wing desi

35 /62 Boomerang 10 Overall illustration Fig. 5: Overall illustration Technical data SIZE S M L FLAT AREA [m²] 21.7 23.6 25.5 SPAN [m] 12.9 13

Boomerang 10 36 / 62 Riser and speed system Risers The 12mm wide risers specially developed for the Boomerang 10 with Kevlar reinforcement allow t

37 /62 Boomerang 10 Line system, brakes and line plan Line system The Boomerang 10 has A and B line levels, which fork two or three times from the

Boomerang 10 38 / 62 Fig. 7: Bowline knot WARNING Loose, unsuitable or incorrectly tied brakeline knots can cause the main brake line to loosen

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Boomerang 10 4 / 62 Table of Contents 1. Introduction ...

Boomerang 10 40 / 62 Material list

41 /62 Boomerang 10 CCC Test-Lab-Template All information concerning CCC requirements and process, including the list of CCC certified gliders, is

Boomerang 10 42 / 62 Size S

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Boomerang 10 52 / 62 Size L

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57 /62 Boomerang 10 Appendix Addresses Gin Gliders Inc. 285-1 GalDam-Ri, Mohyun-Myun Yongin City, Kyunggi-Do 449-851 Korea Fon: +82-31-333-1241

Boomerang 10 58 / 62 Glider details Size: Colour: Serial number: Check flight (date): __________________________________ Mark and signature: _

59 /62 Boomerang 10 Inspections and repairs overview Date Work carried out General condition on delivery Completed by (Name) Stamp and signature

Boomerang 10 6 / 62 Maintenance ...

Boomerang 10 60 / 62 Notes __________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________

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7 /62 Boomerang 10 1. Introduction About Gin Gliders Dream In forming Gin Gliders, designer and competition pilot Gin Seok Song had one simple dr

Boomerang 10 8 / 62 Manual We recommend that you familiarise yourself with your new paraglider by reading this Manual before your first flight. Th

9 /62 Boomerang 10 Gin Gliders and the environment Protection of the environment, safety and quality are the three basic values of Gin Gliders and