Gin Bolero 6 Installation instructions

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Airworthiness Inspection
Instructions for GIN paragliders
1. General
The inspection shall check the condition and warranty of the airworthiness of the paraglider.
A failure to observe the inspection periods would render the certification and warranty invalid.
§10a DVLuftGerPV (Luftgerät Prüfverordnung “Flightgear inspection regulation”) states:
“The airworthiness inspection of a paraglider according to § 10a has to be carried out
according to the manufacturer’s instructions by the owner/user of the paraglider or on
instruction of the owner/user. It is the owner/user’s responsibility to carry out a timely
inspection in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Any defects and/or incorrectly
executed inspections must be reported immediately to the manufacturer by the owner/user.”
Information in this manual are subject to change. We reserve the right to make changes
without prior notification. Owners/users should check for any possible changes to the
inspection requirements issued by the manufacturer before the inspection.
You must have your paraglider inspected by Gin Gliders or an inspection agent authorized by
Gin Gliders. If you have any questions or doubts regarding the inspection, please contact a
GIN dealer or Gin Gliders directly.
The documentation and the result of the inspection must be clearly identifiable (date and
place / name of the inspector) and be entered near the glider information/certification sticker.
An inspection is only valid if the inspection check sheet is completely filled in and if all
required materials, documents and/or testing equipment are available.
Gin Gliders does not carry any obligation or guarantee for any glider which is not checked by
an inspection agent authorized by Gin Gliders.
2. Required documents and equipment
2.1 Documents
The following documents must be present before the inspection:
• current version of the inspection instructions
• user manual and type label of the glider
• previous inspection reports (only for further inspections)
• maintenance and calibration documents of the measuring instruments
• airworthiness instructions and safety bulletins of testing houses and the manufacturer
• all technical data of the glider, line-check sheet and tolerances
2.2 Technical prerequisites and inspection apparatus:
Test equipment to be used for the inspection:
• Porosity-meter (calibrated Kretschmer-TextileClock or JDC-Porosimeter)
• Strength measuring instrument for the fabric (according to TS-108 standard or
Betsometer)
• Line strength measuring machine to check lines in their full length
• Line measuring system (f.ex. Wörner) and documentation, also a steel tape measure
• Sewing machines for all used line diameters

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• Spring scale (0 to 30 kg) or a line tension machine to check the stretching and
recovering of the lines, also to measure the line under a tension of 5 kg
• Original materials for repair
The calibration and maintenance of the measuring instruments should be carried out in
accordance with their respective manuals.
3. Inspection intervals
The table below details the inspection intervals for each model (for older models the intervals
as mentioned in each glider manual).
It is very important that the glider is serviced at the required intervals throughout its entire life.
Ground-handling time must be at least doubled when calculating the hours of use because of
the increased wear and tear on the glider! For frequently ground handle or fly in harsh
conditions the glider should be inspected annually.
In General: If an abnormal flying characteristic occurs, please contact immediately a GIN
dealer or Gin Gliders directly.
Model Inspection intervals
Bolero 6 First: 36 months or 200 flight hours
Subsequent: 24 months or 150 flight hours
Atlas 2 First: 36 months or 200 flight hours
Subsequent: 24 months or 150 flight hours
Sprint 3 24 months or 200 flight hours
Explore
r
24 months or 200 flight hours
Bonanza 2 First: 24 months or 150 flight hours
Subsequent: 24 months or 100 flight hours
GTO 2 24 months or 100 flight hours
Boomerang 11 12 months or 150 flight hours
Gangster 2 First: 24 months or 200 flight hou
r
s
Subsequent: 24 months or 150 flight hours
Rage 2 24 months or 100 flight hours
Fuse 2 First: 36 months or 150 flight hours
Subsequent: 24 months or 100 flight hours
Osprey First: 36 months or 200 flight hours
Subsequent: 24 months or 150 flight hours
Yeti 4 24 months or 200 flight hours
Griffin 24 months or 200 flight hours
Yeti Tandem 24 months or 200 flight hours
Nano 4 24 months or 150 flight hours
Fluid 2 12 months or 100 flight hours
Bobcat 12 months or 100 flight hours
Yak 12 months or 50 flight hours
Pegasus 2 First: 36 months or 200 flight hours
Subsequent: 24 months or 150 flight hours
Vantage 2 First: 36 months or 200 flight hours
Subsequent: 24 months or 150 flight hours
Falcon 24 months or 200 flight hours
Carve First: 36 months o
r
200 flight hours
Subsequent: 24 months or 150 flight hours
Condo
r
24 months or 200 flight hours

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4. Identification of the paraglider
GIN gliders have an exact identification (type label) on the underside of the wingtip or on the
centre rib. Identify the glider by checking the type label and check this against the matching
documents from the manufacturer.
Type label has to be checked for correctness, completeness and legibility. If not, request
further details from a GIN dealer or Gin Gliders directly.
5. Canopy
5.1 Visual inspections
Top- and bottom sail, ribs, V-ribs, H-straps, sewing and line attachment points have to be
checked for holes, tears, stretches, abrasion and fading of coating.
In case of repairs they have to be done with original materials and following the instructions
of the manufacturer.
5.2 Air porosity
The check has to be done with the calibrated Kretschmer-TextileClock or JDC-Porosimeter
on the upper surface, 20-30 cm behind the inlet, in the middle and at several positions of the
half span. If in doubt, more checks at different places of the canopy have to be done. The
inspector has to decide if the average porosity of the cloth in respect of the type of glider is
still within the limits of airworthiness.
Pay attention to which meter is used (check the manual of meter to ensure proper use). The
porosity meter must be checked annually by the manufacturer.
JDC Kretschmer Condition
>350 >800 New, no restrictions for use
150 ~ 350 450 ~ 800 Like new, no restrictions for use
40 ~ 150 100 ~ 450 Used, no restrictions for use
10 ~ 40 60 ~ 100 Heavily used, regular inspection
necessary.
1-year extension.
Warning recorded in inspection sheet
<10 <60 Not flyable
NOTE: If some cells have low or erroneous values further cells should be checked to
confirm.
5.3 Tear strength
The “Bettsometer” is required to test tear strength.
This check is required if the porosity of the cloth is below 50 sec (JDC) / 100 sec
(Kretschmer). The needle of the “Bettsometer” is pushed through the sail-cloth (one
measurement on both the top-sail and bottom-sail). Both measurements should be taken in
the centre of the wing close to the leading edge. The measurement of strength is made
parallel to the weave of the cloth. For a precise “how-to” please check the manual for the
meter.
The minimum resistance before tearing is 600 grams. The test is positive if there is no
tearing at 600 grams. The value must be noted in the inspection sheet.

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5.4 Holes and tears
Top and bottom sail must be checked, cell by cell from leading to trailing edge. The following
points are important:
• Are there holes, big or small tears, stretched areas or areas which are worn?
• Is there damage to the finish of the sail-cloth?
• Are there other obvious indications of use, such as old repairs etc.
5.5 Worn-out or stretched spots
Large or critical areas which are worn or stretched must be replaced by the manufacturer or
authorized persons.
5.6 Checking the ribs
Check each rib starting from one tip, checking from leading edge to trailing edge. Ensure that
the inner seams, inner parts (i.e. v-ribs, quarter-ribs, tension straps etc.) are in good
condition with no tears, stretched or worn-out areas and that the material finish is in good
condition.
Damaged parts must be repaired either by the manufacturer or by authorized persons. The
result must be noted in the inspection sheet.
6. Connection parts
6.1 Visual inspections
During the visual check the inspector must control the following points:
• risers and line-links (Maillons) check – also spreader bars on tandem gliders
• worn or bent parts, tears or damage
• all seams
• function of speed system and implied parts
• riser with trimmer: trimmer buckle and webbing
• brake line pulley and connection to the riser is undamaged
• connection (knot) of brake line / brake handle
• line-links (Maillons) are not corroded and the screws are secure
• verification of the correct length of each riser and speed system travel
6.2 Measurements
Risers have to be measured with 5 kg tension, accelerated and non-accelerated. The values
must be checked against the original values from the user manual.
The tolerance is +/- 5 mm. The total length can vary up to 15 mm.
In case of defect parts or parts exceeding the tolerance, the riser must be replaced with an
original part.

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7. Lines
7.1 Visual inspections
Visually check the main-lines, middle-lines, top-lines (cascades) for sewing defects, breaks,
kinks, abrasion, thickening and exposure of core material. Start from the centre of the wing
and work towards the tip. Beside this, the following points need to be checked:
• condition of sewing and splicing (end of splice coverd)
• line attachment points, line to line connections (handshakes)
• top lines looped around line attachment points
• line sheaths undamaged?
• line-links (Maillons) correctly closed
• any parts worn out or damaged
• line collector (rubber ring or plastic insert)
Damaged lines must be replaced by original materials (lines and thread).
7.2 Line lengths
Line length sheets are available from your GIN dealer or Gin Gliders directly. All lines have to
be measured with 5 kg tension. Values are measured starting from the top inner side of the
line-link (Maillon) up to the bottom sail, including the line attachment point. The values must
be noted in the inspection sheet.
The actual line length should be compared with the original line length. The tolerance
allowed over the total length is +/- 10mm. Line lengths can be corrected by adding loops at
the line-link (Maillon).
The tolerance for the total length of all lines (assumed that trim is correct) is +/- 40mm.
7.3 Line strength
The innermost main-line, middle-line and top-line (cascade) of one side from the A and B
riser will be extracted and the lines will be tested to breaking load. The speed of the cylinder
from the testing machine should be around 30 cm/min. (v = 30 cm/min). The values are
noted in the inspection sheet.
If a line has been tested already during a previous check, the lines from the opposite side or
the next outer line should be tested.
When replacing single lines, the line materials and the sewing technique specified by Gin
Gliders needs to be used.
The minimum strength of all lower lines of A and B level shall be 8G calculated from the
maximum takeoff weight, the rest of the lower lines (C and D) must have a minimum strength
of 6G. The overall strength of the middle and upper cascade has to be minimum the same as
the one below.
If the line strength is too low, the lines have to be replaced in agreement with the client. The
minimum line strength for top lines is 30 daN.
If the calculated strength of all lower A+B lines is 10G or more in relation to the max. take-off
weight, the authorization for airworthiness can be given for the next 2 years. In between 8G
and 10G, the testing person must set a limit of time or flying hours until the next check of the
line strength is due.

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Paraglider
Model Size Max.
Weight
Main
A/B
10G / 8G
L/Mid
A/B
10G / 8G
H/Mid
A/B
10G / 8G
Upper
A/B
10G / 8G
Main
C/D
8G / 6G
L/Mid
C/D
8G / 6G
H/Mid
C/D
8G / 6G
Upper
C/D/E
8G / 6G
Bolero 6
XXS 80 67 / 53 33 / 27 17 / 13 107 / 80 53 / 40 11 / 8
XS 90 75 / 60 38 / 30 19 / 15 120 / 90 60 / 45 12 / 9
S 100 83 / 67 42 / 33 21 / 17 133 / 100 67 / 50 13 / 10
M 110 92 / 73 46 / 37 23 / 18 147 / 110 73 / 55 15 / 11
L 120 100 / 80 50 / 40 25 / 20 160 / 120 80 / 60 16 / 12
XL 135 113 / 90 56 / 45 28 / 23 180 / 135 90 / 68 18 / 14
Atlas 2
XXS 75 94 / 75 47 / 38 23 / 19 150 / 113 75 / 56 19 / 14
XS 85 106 / 85 53 / 43 27 / 21 170 / 128 85 / 64 21 / 16
S 95 119 / 95 59 / 48 30 / 24 190 / 143 95 / 71 24
/
18
M 105 131 / 105 66 / 53 33 / 26 210 / 158 105 / 79 26 / 20
L 116 145 / 116 73 / 58 36 / 29 232 / 174 116 / 87 29 / 22
XL 125 156 / 125 78 / 63 39 / 31 250 / 188 125 / 94 31 / 23
Sprint 3
XXS 75 63 / 50 31 / 25 16 / 13 100 / 75 50 / 38 10 / 8
XS 85 71 / 57 35 / 28 18 / 14 113 / 85 57 / 43 11 / 9
S 95 79 / 63 40 / 32 20 / 16 127 / 95 63 / 48 13 / 10
M 105 88 / 70 44 / 35 22 / 18 140 / 105 70 / 53 14 / 11
L 115 96 / 77 48 / 38 24 / 19 153 / 115 77 / 58 15 / 12
XL 137 114 / 91 57 / 46 29 / 23 183 / 137 91 / 69 18 / 14
Explorer
XXS 75 63 / 50 54 / 42 27 / 21 13 / 11 100 / 75 86 / 64 43 / 32 10
/
8
XS 85 71 / 57 60 / 48 30 / 24 15 / 12 113 / 85 98 / 72 49 / 36 11 / 9
S 95 79 / 63 68 / 54 34 / 27 17 / 14 127 / 95 108 / 82 54 / 41 13 / 10
M 105 88 / 70 76 / 60 38 / 30 19 / 15 140 / 105 120 / 90 60 / 45 14 / 11
L 115 96 / 77 82 / 66 41 / 33 21 / 16 153 / 115 132 / 98 66 / 49 15 / 12
Bonanza 2
XXS 75 63 / 50 51 / 41 34 / 27 17 / 14 100 / 75 50 / 38 33 / 25 9 / 7
XS 85 71 / 57 58 / 46 39 / 31 19 / 15 113 / 85 57 / 43 38 / 28 11 / 8
S 95 80 / 63 65 / 52 43 / 35 22 / 17 127 / 95 63 / 48 42 / 32 12 / 9
M 105 88 / 70 72 / 57 48 / 38 24 / 19 140 / 105 70 / 53 47 / 35 13 / 10
L 115 96 / 77 78 / 63 52 / 42 26 / 21 153 / 115 77 / 58 51 / 38 14 / 11
XL 130 108 / 87 89 / 71 59 / 47 30 / 24 173 / 130 87 / 65 58 / 43 16 / 12
GTO 2
XS 85 71 / 57 61 / 49 30 / 24 15 / 12 113 / 85 97 / 73 49 / 36 12 / 9
S 95 79 / 63 68 / 54 34 / 27 17 / 14 127 / 95 109 / 82 54 / 41 13 / 10
M 105 88 / 70 75 / 60 38 / 30 19 / 15 140 / 105 120 / 90 60 / 45 14 / 11
L 120 100 / 80 86 / 69 43 / 34 21 / 17 160 / 120137 / 103 69 / 51 17 / 12
Boomerang
11
XS 90 150 / 120 90 / 72 41 / 33 20 / 16 120 / 90 72 / 54 26 / 19 13 / 10
S 100 167 / 133 100 / 80 45 / 36 23 / 18 133 / 100 80 / 60 29 / 21 14 / 11
SM 107 178 / 143 107 / 86 49 / 39 24 / 19 143 / 107 86 / 64 31 / 23 15 / 11
M 112 187 / 149 112 / 90 51 / 41 25 / 20 149 / 112 90 / 67 32 / 24 16 / 12
ML 118 197 / 157 118 / 94 54 / 43 27 / 21 157 / 118 94 / 71 34 / 25 17 / 13
L 125 208 / 167 125 / 100 57 / 45 28 / 23 167 / 125 100 / 75 36 / 27 18 / 13
Gangster 2 20 95 79 / 63 40 / 32 20 / 16 63 / 48 32 / 24 16 / 12
22 110 92 / 73 46 / 37 23 / 18 73 / 55 37 / 28 18 / 14
Rage 2 17 90 75 / 60 28 / 23 14 / 11 60 / 45 23 / 17 11 / 8
19.5 100 83 / 67 31 / 25 16 / 13 67 / 50 25 / 19 13 / 9
Fuse 2 37 190 158 / 127 112 / 89 68 / 54 28 / 22 152 / 114 66 / 50 54 / 41 17 / 12
41 220 183 / 147 129 / 104 79 / 63 32 / 26 176 / 132 84 / 63 63 / 47 21 / 16
Ospre
y
34 210 175 / 140 88 / 70 44 / 35 280 / 210 140 / 105 28 / 21

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Yeti 4
20 65 54 / 43 27 / 22 14 / 11 87 / 65 43 / 33 9 / 7
22 75 63 / 50 31 / 25 16 / 13 100 / 75 50 / 38 10 / 8
24 85 71 / 57 35 / 28 18 / 14 113 / 85 57 / 43 11 / 9
26 95 79 / 63 40 / 32 20 / 16 127 / 95 63 / 48 13 / 10
28 105 88 / 70 44 / 35 22 / 18 140 / 105 70 / 53 14 / 11
30 115 96 / 77 48 / 38 24 / 19 153 / 115 77 / 58 15 / 12
Griffin 16 105 88 / 70 44 / 35 22 / 18 140 / 105 70 / 53 14
/
11
Yeti Tandem 38 180 150 / 120 50 / 40 25 / 20 120 / 90 40 / 30 20 / 15
Speed Flying
Model Size Maximum
Weight
Main
A/B
10G / 8G
L/Mid
A/B
10G / 8G
H/Mid
A/B
10G / 8G
Upper
A/B
10G / 8G
Main
C/D
8G / 6G
L/Mid
C/D
8G / 6G
H/Mid
C/D
8G / 6G
Upper
C/D/E
8G / 6G
Fluid2 110 275 / 220 138 / 110 31 / 24 110 / 83 55 / 41 24 / 18
Nano4 110 275 / 220 138 / 110 31 / 24 110 / 83 55 / 41 24 / 18
Bobca
t
110 183 / 147 46 / 37 73 / 55 24 / 18
Yak 110 183 / 147 46 / 37 73 / 55 24 / 18
Paramotoring
Model Size Maximum
Weight
Main
A/B
10G / 8G
L/Mid
A/B
10G / 8G
H/Mid
A/B
10G / 8G
Upper
A/B
10G / 8G
Main
C/D
8G / 6G
L/Mid
C/D
8G / 6G
H/Mid
C/D
8G / 6G
Upper
C/D/E
8G / 6G
Pegasus2
24 120 100 / 80 50 / 40 25 / 20 160 / 120 80 / 60 16 / 12
26 130 108 / 87 54 / 43 27 / 22 173 / 130 87 / 65 17 / 13
28 140 117 / 93 58 / 47 29 / 23 187 / 140 93 / 70 19 / 14
30 160 133 / 107 67 / 53 33 / 27 213 / 160 107 / 80 21 / 16
Vantage2
21 95 79 / 63 40 / 32 20 / 16 127 / 95 63 / 48 13 / 10
23 110 92 / 73 46 / 37 23 / 18 147 / 110 73 / 55 15 / 11
25 120 100 / 80 50 / 40 25 / 20 160 / 120 80 / 60 16 / 12
27 135 113 / 90 56 / 45 28 / 23 180 / 135 90 / 68 18 / 14
29 150 125 / 100 63 / 50 31 / 25 200 / 150 100 / 75 20 / 15
Falcon
20 120 100 / 80 50 / 40 25 / 20 96 / 72 48 / 36 20 / 15
22 130 108 / 87 54 / 43 27 / 22 104 / 78 52 / 39 22 / 16
24 140 117 / 93 58 / 47 29 / 23 112 / 84 56 / 42 23 / 18
26 155 129 / 103 65 / 52 32 / 26 124 / 93 62 / 47 26 / 19
Carve
18 110 92 / 73 55 / 44 28 / 22 88 / 66 59 / 44 29 / 22 15 / 11
20 120 100 / 80 60 / 48 30 / 24 96 / 72 64 / 48 32 / 24 16 / 12
22 130 108 / 87 65 / 52 33 / 26 104 / 78 69 / 52 35 / 26 17 / 13
24 140 117 / 93 70 / 56 35 / 28 112 / 84 75 / 56 37 / 28 19 / 14
Condor 37 430 215 / 172 126 / 101154 / 123 63 / 51 344 / 258150 / 112 123 / 92 37 / 28
41 473 236 / 189 139 / 111169 / 135 69 / 56 378 / 284164 / 123 135 / 101 41 / 31
Minimum strength requirement [kg]
8. Inspection of trim and adjustment
If all measurements are within the tolerances, there is normally no need for trimming. It is in
the responsibility of the inspector to adjust the trimming, if in doubt it will be necessary to
check with the manufacturer.

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8.1 Check flight
It is the responsibility of the inspector to decide if a check flight is necessary. Before making
a check-flight, visually inspect the glider while laid flat on the ground, this must be followed
by an inspection when the glider is inflated. In particular, the brake line lengths must be
checked while the glider is inflated. A check-flight should only be carried out after any/all
issues are corrected.
9. Documentation
The check results (with all data, including line length sheet) and an overall evaluation of the
condition of the glider have to be documented in the check protocol. This protocol is to be
given to the owner of the glider (with the advice to keep it together with the glider manual),
one copy stays in the office of the testing person. The inspection-sheets shall be stored for at
least 4 years.
If some unusual lack of airworthiness has been found the manufacturer has to be informed.
A stamp of the testing person with the name of the testing person, the date and the signature
of the testing person have to be written on the canopy near the type label (reinforcement or
tip) and also the date when the next check will be due.
Please refer also to the user manual which includes in the appendix an inspection and
repairs overview for the corresponding model. All inspection and repairs must be recorded in
this manual. The manuals for all gliders can be downloaded from the Gin Gliders website.

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