Gin Nano 4, User Manual

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Nano 4 user manual

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Your first run should always be a safety run: snow conditions might have changed

and there might be rocks visible, while they were covered with snow one day before

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Usually take-offs and landings on ski pistes are forbidden. Ski pistes and

infrastructure has to be overflown with sufficient clearance

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You are going faster than you think! Don’t risk your life.

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Talk with your buddies. Tell them if they take too many risks or if the weather or

avalanche conditions are too dangerous

Launching

The Nano 4 has fast but progressive inflation characteristics with no tendency to hang back or

shoot forwards. However, since the Nano 4 is a small glider, the takeoff speed will be very

high. It is therefore not recommended to launch in backwind situations or when the take-off

area is not free of obstacles. We recommend to take-off only with skis. Take-off with a

snowboard is not recommended.

Forward launch

The Nano 4 can be launched without the A-risers. For your first launches, make sure that the

trimmers are in the neutral position. The Nano 4 will inflate easily—there is no need to

aggressively pull or push the risers at all. As the glider comes above your head, make sure

that the canopy is correctly inflated and that there are no knots or tangles in the lines. Check

that the airspace and visibility are clear. If everything is in order, move forward decisively off

the take-off.

Reverse launch

It is possible to reverse launch the Nano 4, however it is not recommended. Because of the

small size,  a speedriding glider can be forward launched in relatively high winds. If the wind

gets very strong, we recommend to perform a “cobra launch”. In order to take-off safely with

skies: take the brakes and turn around to face the wing. Pass one set of risers over your head

as you turn. Make sure the lines are free from knots or tangles. Check that the airspace and

visibility are clear. Gently pull up the glider in an arc. When the glider is overhead, brake it

gently if necessary, turn around and launch.

Tips for take-off

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If the glider comes up slightly off-centre, make small corrections by moving towards

the lower side.

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Launch the wing by pulling upwards in an arc, not towards you.

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Practice ground-handling regularly to improve your take-off skills!

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The pilot must work actively to keep the glider on the ground in higher winds (wind

speeds from approximately 6 m/s), otherwise the glider may rise above the pilot

unintentionally.

Note: During reverse launch and ground handling, care should be taken that the brake

lines do not rub over the riser. This may cause damage to the riser or brake lines.

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