Gin beetle tandem glider Mode D'emploi page 9

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2. Introducing the Beetle
The Beetle is a new concept of tandem wing. Designer Gin Seok Song has drawn on all his years
of experience to produce a wing that is uniquely in tune with the needs of today' s pilots. The
Beetle offers outstanding security, with precise but forgiving handling. This allows the pilot
and passenger to accurately feel the sensations of flight. It' s easy in take off and has the feel of
a solo wing. The Beetle will allow you to experience the full pleasure of free flight, without ever
compromising your or your passengers' safety.
For Pilots Who...
The Beetle is a tandem wing and is also suitable as a solo glider for heavier pilots. It' s for pilots
who like to fly a good performing glider with a high safety margin. The Beetle is designed for all
kinds of flying, from ridge soaring to thermaling and cross country flying.
Cutting-edge Design
Gin has made extensive improvements with the Beetle compared to its predecessor, the Bongo.
Performance, take-off and handling characteristics have been improved without sacrificing
security.
Wind tunnel research and new software to optimize the shape of the leading edge has produced
an even cleaner airfoil.
A double reinforcement at the leading edge has been introduced. This improves take-off
characteristics and performance, and increases the lifetime of the canopy.
The brake line layout features an extra upper line that gives the wing an even more precise feel
and good feedback to the pilot.
Weight and drag have also been reduced by reduction of the total length of line material used,
and by the introduction of a new, hi-tech, light fabric. The lines used for the Beetle are very
strong to make the wing safe and to give it a long lifetime. Each lower line has a breaking
strength of 469 kg and the cascades above add up to even higher strength. All materials used
meet the highest quality standards and guarantee a long lifetime for the glider. These
innovations ensure that by purchasing the Beetle, you are getting the best possible glider in its
class.
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