GIN Vantage User Manual
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Contents
Thank You… .............................................................................................................................................. 2
Safety Notice ........................................................................................................................................... 2
1. Gin Gliders ........................................................................................................................ 4
2. Introducing the Vantage.................................................................................................... 5
For Pilots Who… ...................................................................................................................................... 5
Manufacturing .......................................................................................................................................... 5
3. Before you Fly ................................................................................................................... 7
Pre-delivery Inspection ........................................................................................................................... 7
Speed System ........................................................................................................................................... 7
Brake line adjustment .............................................................................................................................. 8
Rucksack .................................................................................................................................................. 9
Certified Weight Range .......................................................................................................................... 10
Pre-flight safety .................................................................................................................................... 10
4. Flying the Vantage .......................................................................................................... 11
Preparation for launch ........................................................................................................................... 11
Flying with and without a motor .............................................................................................................. 9
Flying under power ................................................................................................................................ 11
Advanced manoeuvres ............................................................................................................................ 16
Aerobatics .............................................................................................................................................. 19
Tow launch ............................................................................................................................................. 21
Golden rules ........................................................................................................................................... 20
5. Care, Maintenance and Repairs ........................................................................................ 23
Ground handling ..................................................................................................................................... 23
UV damage ............................................................................................................................................. 23
Packing instructions .............................................................................................................................. 23
Transport and Storage ........................................................................................................................... 24
Cleaning ................................................................................................................................................. 24
Inspections ............................................................................................................................................ 24
Repairs ................................................................................................................................................... 24
6. Reference ........................................................................................................................ 25
Testing and Certification ........................................................................................................................ 25
Technical Specifications data ................................................................................................................. 26
Line Plan ................................................................................................................................................ 27
Material list .........................................................................................................................................28