Gradient BiGolden4 - User Manual

User Manual
Please read this manual carefully and keep its instructions in mind while using your BiGolden4 paraglider
1. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................................. 1
2. YOUR PARAGLIDER ......................................................................................................................................... 1
2.1. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION ....................................................................................................................................... 1
2.2. TECHNICAL DATA .................................................................................................................................................. 2
2.3. MATERIALS ......................................................................................................................................................... 3
3. CERTIFICATION ............................................................................................................................................... 3
4. ADJUSTING YOUR GLIDER ............................................................................................................................... 4
4.1. BRAKE LINE ADJUSTMENT ...................................................................................................................................... 4
5. OPERATION IN FLIGHT .................................................................................................................................... 4
5.1. STANDARD FLIGHT ................................................................................................................................................ 4
5.2. FAST DESCENT ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
5.3. SIV MANOEUVRES ................................................................................................................................................ 7
6. MAINTAINING YOUR GLIDER ........................................................................................................................... 8
7. CHECKING YOUR GLIDER ................................................................................................................................. 8
8. REPAIRING YOUR GLIDER ................................................................................................................................ 9
9. ENJOY YOUR FLYING ....................................................................................................................................... 9
10. CUSTOMER CARE .......................................................................................................................................... 9
11. DIAGRAM & DIMENSIONS ........................................................................................................................... 10
12. LINE PLAN ................................................................................................................................................... 11

Summary

BiGolden4 Certification

Adjusting Your BiGolden4 Glider

Brake Line Adjustment Procedure

Explains how to adjust brake line length for pilot comfort and control, with warnings about incorrect lengths.

Operation of the BiGolden4 in Flight

Standard Flight Operations

Covers pre-flight checks, launch procedures (basic and strong wind), and general flight characteristics.

Pre-Flight Check Essentials

Details essential checks of canopy, lines, risers, harness, and reserve before launch.

BiGolden4 Launch Techniques

Describes straightforward launch techniques (front/reverse) and trimmer settings for different wind conditions.

BiGolden4 Flight Characteristics

Explains flight trim positions (basic/full speed), handling in turbulence, and turning characteristics.

BiGolden4 Landing Guidance

Fast Descent Techniques for BiGolden4

SIV Maneuvers on BiGolden4

Asymmetric Canopy Collapse

Full Frontal Canopy Collapse

Deep Stall Maneuver

Full Stall Maneuver Procedure

Spin Recovery Maneuver

Maintaining Your BiGolden4 Glider

Checking Your BiGolden4 Glider

Repairing Your BiGolden4 Glider

Gradient BiGolden4 Specifications

General

Brand	Gradient
Model	BiGolden4
Category	Aircrafts
Language	English