Gin Boomerang

The Gin Boomerang is a South Korean single-place, paraglider that was designed by Gin Seok Song and produced by Gin Gliders of Yongin. In 2016 it remained in production as the Boomerang 10.[1][2]

Boomerang
Role Paraglider
National origin South Korea
Manufacturer Gin Gliders Inc.
Designer Gin Seok Song
Status In production (Boomerang 10, 2016)
Produced mid-2000s

Design and development

The Boomerang was designed as a competition glider. The design has progressed through ten generations of models as of 2016, the original Boomerang and then the Boomerang 2 through 10, each improving on the last. The models are each named for their relative size.[1][2]

The Boomerang 10 is made from Porcher Sport Skytex 32g/27g cloth on the upper surface, with Porcher Sport Skytex 27g on the lower wing surface. The ribs are Porcher Sport Skytex 40g/32g. The upper lines are Edelrid 8000/9200, with the middle and lower lines all Edelrid 8000.[2]

Variants
Boomerang 3 S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 12.35 m (40.5 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.53 m2 (264.0 sq ft), 75 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.21:1. The pilot weight range is 75 to 95 kg (165 to 209 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Competition certified.[1]
Boomerang 3 M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.85 m (42.2 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.62 m2 (286.5 sq ft), 75 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.21:1. The pilot weight range is 90 to 110 kg (198 to 243 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Competition certified.[1]
Boomerang 3 L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 13.35 m (43.8 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.79 m2 (309.9 sq ft), 75 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.21:1. The pilot weight range is 105 to 125 kg (231 to 276 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Competition certified.[1]
Boomerang 8 XS
Extra small-sized model for light pilots. The glider weighs 5.6 kg (12 lb) and the pilot weight range is 80 to 90 kg (176 to 198 lb). The glider model is EN 926-1 certified.[3]
Boomerang 8 S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots.The glider weighs 5.96 kg (13 lb) and the pilot weight range is 90 to 100 kg (198 to 220 lb). The glider model is EN 926-1 certified.[3]
Boomerang 8 M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. The glider weighs 6.2 kg (14 lb) and the pilot weight range is 100 to 110 kg (220 to 243 lb). The glider model is EN 926-1 certified.[3]
Boomerang 8 L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. The glider weighs 6.6 kg (15 lb) and the pilot weight range is 110 to 120 kg (243 to 265 lb). The glider model is EN 926-1 certified.[3]
Boomerang 8 XL
Extra large-sized model for much heavier pilots. The glider weighs 6.9 kg (15 lb) and the pilot weight range is 120 to 130 kg (265 to 287 lb). The glider model is EN 926-1 certified.[3]
Boomerang 9 S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 12.81 m (42.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 21.20 m2 (228.2 sq ft), 96 cells and the aspect ratio is 7.75:1. The flight weight range is 90 to 105 kg (198 to 231 lb). The glider model is EN/LTF D certified.[4]
Boomerang 9 M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 13.35 m (43.8 ft) span wing has a wing area of 23.0 m2 (248 sq ft), 96 cells and the aspect ratio is 7.75:1. The flight weight range is 95 to 115 kg (209 to 254 lb). The glider model is EN/LTF D certified.[4]
Boomerang 9 L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 13.88 m (45.5 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.87 m2 (267.7 sq ft), 96 cells and the aspect ratio is 7.75:1. The flight weight range is 105 to 125 kg (231 to 276 lb). The glider model is EN/LTF D certified.[4]
Boomerang 10 S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its wing has an area of 21.74 m2 (234.0 sq ft), 96 cells and the aspect ratio is 7.7:1. The flight weight range is 85 to 100 kg (187 to 220 lb). The glider model is CCC Competition certified.[2]
Boomerang 10 M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its wing has an area of 23.59 m2 (253.9 sq ft), 96 cells and the aspect ratio is 7.7:1. The flight weight range is 100 to 115 kg (220 to 254 lb). The glider model is CCC Competition certified.[2]
Boomerang 10 L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its wing has an area of 25.51 m2 (274.6 sq ft), 96 cells and the aspect ratio is 7.7:1. The flight weight range is 110 to 125 kg (243 to 276 lb). The glider model is CCC Competition certified.[2]

Specifications (Boomerang 3 L)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 13.35 m (43 ft 10 in)
  • Wing area: 28.79 m2 (309.9 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 6.21:1

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 64 km/h (40 mph, 35 kn)

References
  1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 18. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. Gin Gliders (2016). "Boomerang 10". Retrieved 19 May 2016.
  3. Gin Gliders (2016). "Boomerang 8". Retrieved 20 May 2016.
  4. Gin Gliders (2016). "Boomerang 9". Retrieved 19 May 2016.
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