Introducing the atlas, For pilots who, Cutting-edge design – GIN Atlas User Manual
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2. Introducing the Atlas
The
Atlas is an intermediate wing built with completely new technology and suitable for local
soaring or cross country. The GIN design team have drawn on their many years of experience to
produce a wing that is uniquely in tune with the needs of today's pilots. The
Atlas offers
outstanding security and top performance combined with precise 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 acquainted with the myriad
of different movements and moods of the air. The
Atlas will allow you to experience the full
pleasure of free flight, without ever compromising your safety.
For Pilots Who …
The AAttllaass is an ideal glider for soaring or beginning cross country, suitable for the less
experienced pilot who demands easy handling and forgiving wing reactions, up to the
experienced pilot who flies frequently and wants a high performing glider with a very high
safety margin, even in challenging conditions.
The AAttllaass is designed for all kinds of flying, from ridge soaring and your first explorations
from your regular hill to regular thermaling. Due to simple handling and a good sense of
stability, it is perfect for pilots beginning to fly cross country.
Cutting-edge Design
Gin Gliders have made extensive improvements in the AAttllaass compared to its predecessor. The
AAttllaass reflects Gin Gliders’ traditional values of a better sense of stability and performance.
Our new Equalized Pressure Technology (EPT) minimizes the “breathing” movements caused by
air constantly moving in and out of the wing, so the precise shape of the airfoil is maintained.
The glider inflates more easily, climbs better in thermals and is more stable in turbulence and
at speed. Performance in real conditions is helped by the pitch stability
The brake pressure is progressive and becomes very high approaching the stall point. This
makes it almost impossibly to unintentionally stall or spin your glider. A unique feature of the
Atlas is that even at low speeds, the glider retains energy and remains very responsive to brake
input.
The Atlas has only 3 risers and 2 main lines spanwise per side, enabling a reduction in line drag.
As a result, performance is impressive despite the low aspect ratio. The split A risers make it
easy to perform “big ears” by simply pulling the outer A risers.
The Atlas is equipped with a unique acceleration system that offers the
pilot increased feedback through the speed bar pressure. The “Kick-Down
System” helps the pilot to be more aware of the angle of incidence of the
wing and the glide performance.
Weight and drag have also been reduced.
All materials used meet the highest quality standards and guarantee a long lifetime for the
glider. These innovations ensure that by purchasing the Atlas, you are getting the best possible
glider in its class.