Gin Oasis

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

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

Variants

Oasis XS
Extra small-sized model for light pilots. Its 11.15 m (36.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 23.2 m2 (250 sq ft), 57 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.02:1. The pilot weight range is 60 to 80 kg (132 to 176 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified. [1]
Oasis S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.15 m (36.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.8 m2 (267 sq ft), 57 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.02:1. The pilot weight range is 73 to 90 kg (161 to 198 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified. [1]
Oasis M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.62 m (38.1 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.8 m2 (288 sq ft), 57 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.02:1. The pilot weight range is 85 to 105 kg (187 to 231 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified. [1]
Oasis L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.04 m (39.5 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29.1 m2 (313 sq ft), 46 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.9:1. The pilot weight range is 100 to 120 kg (220 to 265 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified. [1]

Specifications (Oasis L)

Data from Bertrand [1]

General characteristics

Performance

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References

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