Bolero Plus Owners Manual
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1. Bolero Plus Owners Manual Please read this manual prior to your first flight with the Bolero Plus Page 3 Thank You Thank you for choosing the Bolero Plus We are confident that this paraglider will provide you with countless happy experiences as you progress in your flying career This manual contains all the information you need to fly and maintain your paraglider A thorough knowledge of your equipment will keep you safe and enable you to maximize your full potential Please pass on this manual to the new owner if you do resell your glider Happy Flights and Safe Landings The GIN Team Safety Notice By the purchase of our equipment you are responsible for being a certified paraglider pilot and you accept all risks inherent with paragliding activities including injury and death Improper use or misuse of GIN equipment greatly increases these risks Neither Gin Gliders Inc nor the seller of GIN equipment shall be held liable for personal or third party injuries or damages under any circumstances If any aspect of the use of our equipment remains unclear please contact your local paragliding instructor GIN reseller or the importer in your country Contents Than c YOU cde cote eb bt t nt ood o obe bd de os Safety Notice D staat asians nfi 2 Introducing the Bolero Plus For Pilots ost tton ege ven ASE Tinks Cutting edge Design MEETS ESI P EM 3 Before you2. EE Pre delivery Inspection EIERE Brake line adjustment scr EE EE Certified Weight Range s asawa awa nt sn 4 Flying the Bolero TC Preparation for launch EI EE Une knots or tangles Min Sink best glide Accelerated flight Active Flying Intur bulent EET asi galerie ced cette n a darc PERRA Con RO a aqawan manas asna Steering without brakes LT urea M Tp E Landing with the Bolero Plus TOW lancha ay aya G n Motorized gluten aaa na qu 5 Care Maintenance and Repairs zs 16 Ground handling SS tete dote enden t teen eii eda EEN Transport and Storage H nn ULT Inspections px E TE 6 Reference Testing and Certification Technical Specifications Line Plan 1 Gin Gliders Gin Gliders was formed in 1998 by paraglider designer and competition pilot Gin Seok Song and his team of engineers and test pilots Gin s philosophy is simple to design gliders that he and any othe pilot loves to fly This philosophy applies equally for an entry level wing such as the Bolero Plus as for the world beating competition glider the Boomerang No glider is released to the market without Gin s complete satisfaction Gin has over 15 years experience of designing and manufacturing paragliders and is
3. backed by an equally experienced team both within the company in Korea and throughout a worldwide network of distributors and dealers The GIN Team has won the Paragliding World Cup every year from 1998 to 2002 and has had countless other competition successes in World Cups World and National Championships This high level of expertise provided by dedicated professionals ensures that you get the best possible product support and after sales service 2 Introducing the Bolero Plus The Bolero Plus is a new concept in an entry level wing Designer Gin Seok Song has drawn on all his years of experienceto produce a wing that is uniquely in tune with the needs of today s pilots The Bolero Plus offers outstanding security with precise but forgiving 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 well acquainted With the myriad of different movements and moods of the air The Bolero Plus will allow you to experience the full pleasure of free flight without ever compromising your safety For Pilots Who The Bolero Plus is an ideal first glider and is also suitable for the more experienced club pilot who flies infrequently and wants a good performing glider with the highest safety margin The Bolero Plus is designed for all kinds of flying from the first steps at the paragliding school training slope via r
4. too much with the riser to avoid any possibility of a spin Aerobatics The Bolero Plus is not designed for aerobatics Besides the inherent risks extreme manoeuvres of any kind place unnecessary stress on the glider and effectively shorten its lifespan 14 EEN Landing with the Bolero Plus Select a familiar landing area free of obstacles and carefully note the wind speed and direction in the landing area The low minimum flying speed of the Bolero Plus will help you to make a soft landing in all conditions Approach the landing with sufficient airspeed and don t leave your last turn too late or too steep Before landing slide your legs forward in the harness so that you adopt the standing position NEVER land in the seated position it is very dangerous for your back even if you have back protection which is only a passive safety system Standing up before landing is an active safety system and is much more effective Tow launch The Bolero Plus is suitable for towing by pilots who have the relevant towing certification The Bolero Plus has no tendencies towards deep stall parachuting There is sufficient margin to counter steer the glider in a normal towing situation Make sure you use proper equipment experienced personnel the recommended techniques and all relevant safety precautions for towing Motorized flight Paragliding certification does not include motorized flight However motorized flying has been made with great succes
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6. A risers keeping your arms bent and hands at the level of the shoulders Allow your arms to rise in an arc and wait for the glider to inflate and come above your head do not push the risers There is no need to pull the risers hard Run positively as the glider comes above your head Be sure to look up and check that the canopy is fully inflated before you take off and that there are no tangles in the lines If any irregularity should occur and you re not yet airborne abort the launch immediately by stalling the glider On steep launches stall one side of the glider and run parallel to the hill If the glider should come up sideways and the situation is recoverable run towards the lower side rather than trying to struggle against theforce An impulse launch where you start running with slack lines close to the glider is not needed 10 Eni Strong Wind Launch The reverse launch technique is recommended Holding the brakes turn around to face the wing passing one set of risers over your head as you turn We suggest building a wall by partially inflating your glider on the ground thus sorting lines out thoroughly Check the airspace is clear and gently pull the glider up with the A risers When the glider is overhead check it gently with the brakes turn and launch In stronger winds be prepared to take a couple of steps towards the glider as it inflates and rises Line knots or tangles If you do take off with a line knot or tangle t
7. d be considered an extreme manoeuvre Practice spiralling with caution and lesser sink rates to get a feel for the Bolero Plus s behaviour Weightshift and pull the brake on one side gradually Let it accelerate for two turns and you will enter the spiral dive Once in the spiral you can control your descent rate and bank angle with weight shift and the outer brake WARNING A pilot who is dehydrated and or not accustomed to spiralling can lose consciousness in a steep spiral dive As with all types of aircraft we advise you to assist the glider to exit 13 from the spiral dive in controlled manner Let the glider decelerate for or two turns by applying outer brake and or weight shift B stall To quickly lose altitude without straining your body with Gforce you can use the B stall Reach up to the B risers just below the maillons and twist your hands while gently pulling It will be difficult at first but become lighter the more you break the aerofoil Once pulled do not release immediately The glider needs to settle into a stable B stall before releasing On exiting the B stall the Bolero Plus has a very gentle dive without deep stall tendencies We advise you to release the B stall symmetrically with both hands in a decided manner Full stall dynamic stall This is an extreme manoeuvre and there should never be any need to perform one Do not take wraps with your brakes before entering a full stall Keep your hands clos
8. e to your body during the stall and lock them under your harness seat plate if necessary In a stable full stall the canopy will oscillate back and forth Before releasing the stall raise your hands slightly and evenly to fill the glider with air If possible let the brakes up when the glider is in front of you to avoid excessive surge The Bolero Plus will slow down the surge on its own but you may counter brake the dive briefly for comfort if needed and then let up the brakes to regain airspeed Be careful to not stall the glider again when damping the surge Never attempt a stall and then change your mind and release the brakes as the glider will surge radically Deep stall parachuting stable stall The Bolero Plus does not have a tendency to get into nor stay in a deep stall Should this nevertheless occur put your hands on the A risers and push forward to gain speed On some modern harness accelerator setups you can reach the speedbar without using your hands If so push the speedbar Never try to steer out of a deep stall You can recognise a deep stall by the glider getting mushy and the airflow around your ears decreasing This situation is usually achieved by flying in turbulence or exiting a deflation with too much brakes applied Steering without brakes If a brake is not operational for some reason you can steer the Bolero Plus with the D risers Add steering input by weight shifting in your harness Be careful not to steer
9. he glider Tightening the chest strap increases stability lengthening it gives more feedback from the glider decreases stability Gin calculates and draws the plan of the glider with a distance between the carabiners of 44cm We recommend a setting a distance of 42cm to 50cm between the carabiners depending on the size and design of the harness There is no need to fly with a tight chest strap setting with the Bolero Plus as there is no tendency for it to feel unstable unlike older gliders Certified Weight Range The Bolero Plus must be flown within the certified weight range given in the reference section at the back of this manual The weight range is quoted as the total weight in flight i e the weight of the pilot glider harness and accessories The easiest way to check your total weight is to stand on weighing scales with all your equipment packed into your rucksack Pre flight safety To fly this equipment you should Have appropriate practical and theoretical training and experience for this class of glider Have the necessary insurance and licences Bein your right mind unaffected by extreme stress recreational or prescribed drugs Only fly in conditions suitable for your level of paragliding Wear suitable head protection use a certified harness and emergency parachute Make a thorough pre flight check 4 Flying the Bolero Plus We recommend that you first practice inflating your glider on a small training hill or flat g
10. hould ideally be replaced by your GIN dealer Before fitting a replacement line check it for length against its counterpart on the other side of the wing When a line has been replaced always inflate the glider on flat ground to check that everything is in order before flying Major repairs such as replacement panels should only be carried out by the distributor or manufacturer 6 Reference Testing and Certification The Gin Glider Bolero Plus has passed DHV 1 GH and AFNOR standard This is the safest class of paraglider The Bolero Plus has also passed load tests and shock tests with a load exceeding 8G of the maximum weight in flight 18 Deutscher H ngegleiterverband e V im DAeC DHV OeAeC Technikreferat LBA anerkannte Pr fstelle f r H ngegleiter und Gleitsegel MUSTERPR FBESCHEINIGUNG Gleitsogel Musterpr fnummer DHV GS 01 1132 03 Bezeichnung des Ger temusters Gin Bolero Plus M Das nachstehend bezeichnete Lultsporigertit ist als Muster gepr ft im Auftrag Acrosport Infernational GmbH Grafenstrase 26 83098 Brannenburg Deutschland Diese Musterpr fbescheingung ist erop auf Grund der de Musterpr fung betreffenden Bestimmungen des Luftveckehrgesetzes der Luftverkehs Zulassunge Onirwng der Verordnung zur Pr fung won Lufttahagerst und der Lufttochtigkeitsforder ngen in dar heute geltenden Fassung sowie zu dan Bedingungen der Veeminbarung ber Musterpr fung und des Schreibens vom 30 04 20
11. idge soaring to thermaling and cross country Cutting edge Design Gin has made extensive improvements in the Bolero Plus compared to its predecessor the Bolero 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 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 Weight and drag have also been reduced by reduction of the total length of line material used and the introduction of a new hi tech light fabric These and other innovations ensure that by purchasing the Bolero Plus you are getting the best possible glider in its class Manufacturing All GIN gliders are produced in thecompany s own facilities using the most modern techniques Highly skilled staff take extreme care during the entire manufacturing process Stringent quality control is made after each step and all materials that go into each wing can be traced These measures guarantee that pilots fly with the assurance that their wing meets the most exacting safety standards 3 Before you Fly Pre delivery Inspection The Bolero Plus is delivered with speed system rucksack inner bag compression strap repa
12. ir tape and this manual Your instructor or dealer should have made a test inflation followed by a test flight before delivery Speed System The speed system increases the maximum speed by lowering the angle of attack with a pulley guided foot operated system Appro x 10 km h gain in speed can be realized with the accelerator at full travel It is important to have your accelerator system correctly routed through your harness and attached to the risers with the supplied Brummel hooks The length of the speed bar should be initially adjusted while on the ground sitting in the harness so that the legs are fully extended at the point of full accelerator travel It is helpful to have an assistant hold the risers taut while making this adjustment Subsequent fine tuning can be done on the ground following the first flight with the speed system If in doubt about this procedure consult your instructor or dealer ww T LII A Brake line adjustment The main brake line lengths of the Bolero Plus correspond to the tested results of DHV These line lengths have been fine tuned by GIN test pilots and it should not be necessary to adjust them In soaring flight it is common to fly with half a wrap on the brakes However care should be taken to release the wraps in any extreme situation If you do need to make adjustments to suit your harness body and flying style we strongly recommend that you test fly the glider with e
13. ly there are several ways to do so The best way is of course to find sink Failing that try one of thetechniques below They are presented in order from the least to the most extreme Most of these techniques place undue stress on your glider and should be avoided if your wish to extend its lifetime We recommend you initially practice these manoeuvres under qualified supervision during a safety training course Big ears Big ears is a safe method of moderately losing altitude while maintaining some forward speed Pull in big ears with the outer A line on each side The Bolero Plus is fitted with a big ears kit to facilitate this process Simply pull the red handles velcroed to the risers outwards and downwards as shown Although the noise of the wind around your ears may indicate the airspeed improves the airspeed does not improve with big ears You may use the speedbar in combination with big ears to maintain your forward speed but increase the sink The glider can be steered while in big ears using weightshift alone When releasing the lines the Bolero Plus s ears will come out on their own Release the big ears at least 100m above the ground If this is not possible keep the big ears in until you flare for landing rather than letting them out on the approach This is a safer method because of a possible wind gradient close to the ground and your low airspeed high wing loading with big ears in Spiral dive The spiral dive shoul
14. round Make your first flights with your new paraglider in gentle conditions on a familiar flying site Preparation for launch Following a consistent method of preparation and pre flight checks is vital for safe flying We recommend the following On arrival at the flying site assess the suitability of the conditions wind speed and direction airspace turbulence and thermal cycles Inspect your glider harness reserve handle and pin helmet and any other equipment Choose a sufficiently large take off area with even ground and no obstacles Lay the glider out according to the planform and get the lines and risers sorted out Secure yourself in your harness and don t forget the leg loops Put your helmet on Connect the risers to your harness carabiners ensuring there are no twists or loops around the lines Connect the speed system to the risers with the Brummel hooks Do a final line check by pulling gently on the risers or lines to ensure there are no new knots tangles or interfering branches or rocks Take extra care in nil or light winds Pre flight check list Reserve parachute pin in and handle secure Helmet and harness buckles closed Lines free Canopy open and into wind Airspace clear Take off The key to a successful launch technique is to practice ground handling on flat ground whenever you can Light or Nil Wind Launch The Bolero Plus inflates steadily in nil wind conditions Simply guide the glider with the
15. ry to get clear of the ground and any traffic before taking corrective action Weightshift and or counterbrake to the opposite side and pump the knotted side with your brake Be careful not to fly too slowly to avoid a stall or spin If the knot or tangle is too tight to pump out immediately fly to the landing zone and land safely Min Sink best glide The minimum sink speed is achieved by pulling approximately 30 cm of brake The theoretical best glide speed in calm air is realized at the hands off position Accelerated flight Once you have become accustomed to flying the Bolero Plus you can practice using the speed system which allows improved glide in headwinds and greater penetration in strong winds Apply the speed system by pushing the speed bar progressively with your feet Be prepared to control roll by using weightshift and pitch by varying the amount of bar Keep a very light pressure on the brakes in order to feel the canopy Avoid flying accelerated near the ground and don t use more than half the maximum travel in turbulence If you do encounter a collapse while using the accelerator step off the bar first before taking any other corrective actions Active Flying The Bolero Plus has a high internal pressure resistance to tucking and a very high degree of passive safety However it is recommended that at this stage you already start practising an active flying style This will help you avoid deflations in all but the most t
16. s pack the glider as loosely as possible Transport and Storage Moisture is the worst enemy for your glider adversely affecting the ageing of fabric lines and reinforcements The Bolero Plus should therefore be kept dry and cool Do not pack the glider 16 Erin away for a prolonged period if it is damp sandy salty or if other objects have entered the cells Always allow it to dry naturally before storage in a dry room Leave the rucksack zip open whenever possible to allow residual moisture to evaporate and do not transport or store the glider in the proximity of chemicals such as gasoline paints or other solvents Cleaning Use only lukewarm water and a soft cloth to clean your wing Never use any abrasive materials or detergents Only clean the wing if it is absolutely necessary e g after a landing in salt water Inspections The Bolero Plus should be fully inspected by an authorized Gin agent after every 100 hours flying time or every year whichever is sooner A full inspection will give you peace of mind and extend your glider s lifetime Additional inspections should be performed by a qualified person following a crash or violent landing on the leading edge or if you note a deterioration of performance or behaviour You should also check for any damage to your lines sail and carabiners before each flight Repairs Very small holes in the sail can be repaired with the sticky back tape provided with your glider Damaged lines s
17. s due to its very easy take off characteristics good performance stability and extraordinarily good handling Always use certified combinations of engine harness glider Always check with your federation if in doubt 5 Care Maintenance and Repairs The materials used in the Bolero Plus have been carefully selected for maximum durability Nevertheless following the guidelines below will keep your paraglider airworthy and will ensure a long period of continuous safe operation Excessive wear is caused by careless ground handling and packing unnecessary exposure to UV light chemicals heat and moisture Ground handling The following should be avoided Violent shocks to the upper surface e g when the canopy crashes to the ground leading edge first whilst ground handling Dragging the glider along the ground Stepping on the lines or canopy The Kevlar inside the sheath can take lots of pulling force without stretching but is sensitive to bending with small radius Opening your wing in strong winds without first untangling the lines UV damage Avoid leaving the glider out in the sun unnecessarily UV rays from the sun degrade paraglider doth Packing instructions We advise you to pack the glider accordion wise as shown in the diagram This packing procedure takes slightly longer and requires an assistant but it conserves the rigidity in the profile reinforcements da Since folding the glider weakens the material
18. tion A symmetric frontal deflation will come out promptly without pilot input The glider will regain airspeed with a small surge If counter braking be careful not to over correct Cravat glider wrapped around lines cravat occurs after a severe deflation when the wingtip becomes trapped in the glider lines It is extremely unlikely to occur on the Bolero Plus Nevertheless the pilot should be familiar with the procedure for correcting it Counterbrake and or weightshift and pump the brake on the tangled side On all Gin gliders there is a separate stabilizer winglet main line that goes down to the B riser This line usually comes slack in the event of a cravat Pull it down completely until it comes tight and the cravat normally comes out s a Suara Iy NN Y WPA Flat spin In normal thermaling flight you are very far from the limits of a flat spin Nevertheless should this occur just let up the brakes and wait for the glider to surge forward Cascade of events Many reserve deployments are a result of a cascade of over corrections by the pilot Please note that over corrections are often worse than no input at all 12 Eni Losing altitude Extremely strong and widespread lift is found for example in storm conditions The best place to bein this situation is on the ground Nevertheless if you ve been caught out by the weather and find yourself needing to descend rapid
19. urbulent conditions The key to active piloting is keeping the glider above your head at all times If it falls back behind you let up the brakes If it surges in front of you counterbrake until the surge is ontrolled If you sense a loss of pressure on one side of the canopy smoothly apply brake and or weightshift on the appropriate side until you feel pressure return In all cases maintain adequate airspeed and avoid overreaction In turbulence Deflations of the canopy can occur in strong turbulence The Bolero Plus will recover without pilot input in almost all situations so whenever in doubt let up the brakes and let the glider fly Q 11 However it is recommended that you follow the advice below in order to help the wing recover more rapidly Asymmetric deflation In the event of encountering strong turbulence and suffering an asymmetric deflation collapse on one side the Bolero Plus will promptly and easily re inflate without interference from the pilot but the course might alter slightly This might be unwanted close to the ground or other gliders Maintain your course by weightshifting away from the collapsed side This action can be aided by applying a little force on the brake opposite to the deflation This will normally be sufficient However if the deflation fails to come out pump the deflated side with a firm and smooth pumping motion Let the glider regain its flying speed after it has re inflated Symmetric defla
20. very 2cm of adjustment There should be a minimum of 10cm of free brake travel when the glider is flown hands off This prevents the brakes being applied unintentionally when the speed system is fully engaged We recommend a double sheepshank or a bowline knot for the brake handle attachment as shown in the diagram Rucksack All Gin gliders are delivered with a durable ripstop Cordura rucksack designed for ergonomic carrying comfort and ease of use The rucksack should be packed carefully to achieve maximum comfort First place the glider inside the harness and then put the top of harness in the bottom of the rucksack with the glider side next to the back of the rucksack Finally tighten the internal and external compression straps and adjust the shoulder and waist straps to ensure the equipment stays firmly in place when walking There are also two storage pockets for accessories An XXL rucksack 200L capacity is available as an optional extra for pilots that require it Your harness The Bolero Plus is certified for use with all harnesses with variable cross bracing GH type 99 of harnesses produced after 1993 are of the GH type Older harnesses with fixed cross bracing GX type are not certified and should not be used Check with the manufacturer of the harness or your paragliding instructor if in doubt The adjustment of the harness chest strap controls the distance between carabiners and affects the handling and stability of t
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