GIN Bolero 5 - Manual (Page 15)

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TIP: the Bolero 5 has good basic speed,
good glide and excellent energy
retention. Give yourself enough space
and bleed off speed gradually before
flaring.
CAUTION: Although the Bolero 5 is
remarkably manouvreable even in the
lower half of the brake range, do not be
tempted to make an excessively slow
landing approach. Strong gusts and/
or a steep wind gradient may cause any
glider to suddenly lose altitude, or even
stall.
CAUTION: Never let the leading edge
crash to the ground, you risk damaging
the seams and/or internal structure.
WARNING: Never perform steep turns
near the ground. This may cause the
pilot to pendulum dangerously.
in your harness by sliding your legs forward, ready to make contact with the ground.
Make your final approach as straight as possible. Fly at around trim speed (keep just enough
tension on the brakes to keep contact with the wing, a little more tension in turbulent air). Once
you come within a metre of the ground, brake progressively to maintain a level flight path.
In nil or light winds, flare positively to reduce your groundspeed to a minimum. In stronger
winds, use only the minimum amount of flare necessary to sufficiently minimize your vertical and
horizontal speed. If you flare too hard in strong winds, the glider will climb rapidly upwards and
backwards, and you may get injured.
In strong winds, turn to face your wing as soon as your feet touch the ground. Immediately
stall the glider as rapidly as possible with the brakes or rear risers. Be prepared to run towards
your wing.