GIN Yak - Manual (Page 3)

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Contents
Thank you… ....................................................................................................................................2
Safety note.....................................................................................................................................2
Summary ..............................................................................................................................................3
1. Gin Gliders ....................................................................................................................... 4
2. Introducing Speedflying .................................................................................................. 5
Speedflying field of use .................................................................................................................5
3. Introducing the YAK ......................................................................................................... 5
For pilots who ................................................................................................................................6
Manufaturing .................................................................................................................................6
4. Before you fly ................................................................................................................. 7
Pre-delivery Inspection ..................................................................................................................7
Risers and trimmers........................................................................................................................7
Brake line adjustment ....................................................................................................................8
Rucksack.........................................................................................................................................8
Your harness...................................................................................................................................8
Weight range..................................................................................................................................9
Essential.........................................................................................................................................9
5. Flying the YAK................................................................................................................ 10
Preparation for launch ..................................................................................................................10
Take off ........................................................................................................................................10
Min Sink / best glide......................................................................................................................11
Accelerated flight. ........................................................................................................................10
Active flying .................................................................................................................................11
In turbulence ................................................................................................................................11
Landing with the YAK ....................................................................................................................12
6. Care, maintenance and reparis........................................................................................ 13
Ground handling ...........................................................................................................................13
UV damage....................................................................................................................................13
Packing instructions .....................................................................................................................13
Transport and storage ..................................................................................................................14
Cleaning........................................................................................................................................14
Maintenance Inspections...............................................................................................................14
Repairs .........................................................................................................................................14
7. Reference....................................................................................................................... 15
Technical specifications ................................................................................................................15
Line plan.......................................................................................................................................16
Description ...................................................................................................................................17