GIN Fuse User Manual

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WARNING: The high G-forces experienced
in steep or prolonged spirals may
result in disorientation or even
loss of consciousness. Spirals with
descent rates above 10 m/s are not
recommended.

CAUTION: Frequent steep spirals may
cause premature aging of your wing.

WARNING: Do not attempt to enter a
spiral dive while in big ears. This places
excessive forces on the paraglider and
may result in structural failure.

dive, weight shift and progressively apply the inside brake until the glider enters the spiral. As
the glider accelerates into the spiral, centre your weight and control your rate of descent with
weightshift and outer brake.

To exit the spiral, check your weight is centred (or slightly towards the outside) and

progressively release the inside brake. As the glider starts to exit the spiral, you may also choose
to reduce the pendulum moment by briefly re-applying the inside brake.

The Fuse has no tendency to remain in a stable spiral dive under normal conditions. The

Fuse will recover spontaneously, after the inside brake is released progressively in one turn,
from an established spiral dive. However, in certain cases, such as spirals with excessive sink
rates or wrong harness settings, pilot action may be required. In such cases, exit the spiral by
weightshifting to the outside and progressively applying the outside brake.

B-stall

Although it is not recommended for normal situations, the B-stall does not present particular

difficulties.

To enter a B-stall, symmetrically pull down the B risers. This action may require considerable

effort. To exit the manoeuvre, release the B-risers smoothly and symmetrically. Be sure to allow
the glider to resume normal flight before making any other actions.

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