Gin Oasis

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]

Oasis
Role	Paraglider
National origin	South Korea
Manufacturer	Gin Gliders Inc.
Designer	Gin Seok Song
Status	Production completed
Produced	mid-2000s

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

• Crew: one
• Wingspan: 12.04 m (39 ft 6 in)
• Wing area: 29.1 m² (313 sq ft)
• Aspect ratio: 4.9:1

Performance

• Maximum speed: 46 km/h (29 mph, 25 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