Gin beetle tandem glider Mode D'emploi page 7

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Contents
Thank You... ........................................................................................................................................... 2
Safety Notice ......................................................................................................................................... 2
1. Gin Gliders .......................................................................................................................................... 4
2. Introducing the Beetle........................................................................................................................ 5
For Pilots Who... .................................................................................................................................... 5
Cutting-edge Design .............................................................................................................................. 5
Manufacturing........................................................................................................................................ 6
3. Before you Fly..................................................................................................................................... 7
Pre-delivery Inspection ......................................................................................................................... 7
Trim Risers......................................................................................................................................... 7
Brake line adjustment............................................................................................................................ 9
Rucksack ................................................................................................................................................ 9
Your harness........................................................................................................................................ 10
Certified weight range ......................................................................................................................... 10
Pre-flight safety.................................................................................................................................. 11
4. Flying the Beetle...............................................................................................................................12
Preparation for launch ......................................................................................................................... 12
Take off................................................................................................................................................ 12
Line knots or tangles ........................................................................................................................... 13
Min Sink / best glide............................................................................................................................. 13
Accelerated flight ................................................................................................................................ 13
Active flying ........................................................................................................................................ 14
In turbulence ....................................................................................................................................... 14
Losing altitude..................................................................................................................................... 15
Steering without brakes ...................................................................................................................... 17
Aerobatics ........................................................................................................................................... 17
Landing with the Beetle ....................................................................................................................... 17
Tow launch........................................................................................................................................... 17
Motorized flight ................................................................................................................................... 18
5. Care, maintenance and repairs ......................................................................................................... 19
Ground handling .................................................................................................................................. 19
UV damage........................................................................................................................................... 19
Packing instructions ............................................................................................................................ 19
Transport and storage ......................................................................................................................... 20
Cleaning............................................................................................................................................... 20
Inspections .......................................................................................................................................... 20
Repairs ................................................................................................................................................ 20
6. Reference ......................................................................................................................................... 21
Testing and certification...................................................................................................................... 21
Technical specifications....................................................................................................................... 22
Line plan.............................................................................................................................................. 23
Description ....................................................................................................................................24
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