Gin Bolero Plus

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Bolero Plus
Role Paraglider
National origin South Korea
Manufacturer Gin Gliders Inc.
DesignerGin Seok Song
StatusProduction completed
Producedmid-2000s

The Gin Bolero Plus is a South Korean single-place, paraglider that was designed by Gin Seok Song and produced by Gin Gliders of Yongin. It is now out of production. [1]

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Design and development

The Bolero Plus was designed as an intermediate glider. The models are each named for their relative size. [1]

Variants

Bolero Plus XS
Extra small-sized model for light pilots. Its 10.55 m (34.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 23.4 m2 (252 sq ft), 36 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.74:1. The pilot weight range is 60 to 75 kg (132 to 165 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 certified. [1]
Bolero Plus S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.0 m (36.1 ft) span wing has a wing area of 25.5 m2 (274 sq ft), 36 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.74:1. The pilot weight range is 70 to 85 kg (154 to 187 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 certified. [1]
Bolero Plus M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.45 m (37.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.7 m2 (298 sq ft), 36 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.74:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 100 kg (176 to 220 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 certified. [1]
Bolero Plus L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 11.9 m (39.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29.9 m2 (322 sq ft), 36 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.74:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 120 kg (209 to 265 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 certified. [1]
Bolero Plus XL
Extra large-sized model for much heavier pilots. Its 12.35 m (40.5 ft) span wing has a wing area of 32.3 m2 (348 sq ft), 36 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.74:1. The pilot weight range is 105 to 145 kg (231 to 320 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 certified. [1]

Specifications (Bolero Plus L)

Data from Bertrand [1]

General characteristics

Performance

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 18. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
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