GIN GLIDERS Bonanza 3

A new paradigm The GIN Gliders Bonanza 3 offers a whole new world of flying. Performance and speed has never been so accessible. The GIN Gliders Bonanza 3 is our new 2-liner Sports Class wing for XC pilots featuring our Wave Leading Edge Technology, inspired by the tubercles of the humpback whale. The delaying of the separation point at high angles of attack increases aerodynamic efficiency – meaning you climb faster and with more control. excellent climbing due to Wave Leading Edge technology excellent glide performance, the wing bites into lift and cuts through turbulence and sink high pitch stability in strong conditions very stable, especially on bar efficient steering and fast acceleration on bar high top speed Designer notes Designer Gin Seok Song explains the concept behind the Bonanza 3 “The design goal was not to push to the absolute limits of the “C” category, but to make a real XC wing that would be a natural successor to the Bonanza 2. It was also important to consider pilots progressing from high B wings like the Explorer series. By realising the Bonanza 3 as a 2 liner and with the Wave Leading Edge technology from the Boomerang 12, we were actually able to reduce the aspect ratio slightly, which makes the wing nicer to fly and more accessible. Of course, to fly this wing pilots still need to be well-practiced in active recovery techniques for 2 liners.”   Technical details Optimized profile with Equalized Pressure Technology (EPT) for stability and performance 2 risers for true rear riser steering Speed system with Harken pulleys Unsheathed aramid lines with optimized diameters Mini-ribs on the trailing edge Gathering (reefing) system on the trailing edge Semi-light Myungjin and light Porcher fabrics selected for ideal compromise between durability and light weight Canopy cloth Upper surface leading edge: Myungjin MJ40 MF Upper surface: Myungjin MJ32 MF Lower surface: Porcher Skytex, 27 g/m² Lines Upper: Edelrid 8001 / 050 / 070 / 090 / 130 (unsheathed aramid) Middle: Edelrid 8001 / 050 / 070 / 090 / 130 / 190 (unsheathed aramid) 8001 090 / 130 / 190 / 230 / 280 / 340 (unsheathed aramid) Edelrid 8000 / U-070 / 090 / 130 / 190 / 230 / 280 (unsheathed aramid)     Technical Specifications Size XXS XS S M L Flat area (m2) 19.53 21.20 23.00 24.88 26.90 Flat span (m) 11.09 11.56 12.04 12.52 13.02 Flat aspect ratio 6.3 6.3 6.3 6.3 6.3 Projected area (m2) 16.58 17.99 19.52 21.11 22.83 Projected span (m) 8.93 9.31 9.69 10.08 10.48 Projected aspect ratio 4.81 4.81 4.81 4.81 4.81 Chord (m) 2.14 2.27 2.32 2.41 2.51 Number of cells 65 65 65 65 65 Glider weight (kg) 4.3 4.5 4.75 5.15 5.55 Weight range (kg) 60-75 75-90 85-100 95-110 105-125 Ideal weight (kg) 63-73 78-88 88-98 98-108 110-123 Certification EN C EN C EN C EN C EN C       Colours: Turquoise, Mustard, White     Included with your glider:   GIN GLIDERS Bonanza 3 user manual Stock code: GP-BON3-size If you would like to know more about the GIN Gliders Bonanza 3, arrange a test flight with your local dealer, or place an order, please send a message using the ‘Contact us’ tab above. Alternatively please telephone us on 01768 779800.