The Gin Nomad 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.
Design and development
The Nomad was designed as an intermediate performance glider. The models are each named for their relative size.
Nomad S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.43 m (37.5 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.4 m
2 (263 sq ft), 64 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.6:1. The pilot weight range is 60 to 80 kg (132 to 176 lb). The glider model is DHV 2-3 certified.
Nomad M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.3 m (40.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.0 m
2 (291 sq ft), 64 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.6:1. The pilot weight range is 85 to 105 kg (187 to 231 lb). The glider model is DHV 2-3 certified.
Nomad L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.78 m (41.9 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29.21 m
2 (314.4 sq ft), 64 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.6:1. The pilot weight range is 100 to 120 kg (220 to 265 lb). The glider model is DHV 2-3 certified.
Data from Bertrand
General characteristics
Crew: one
Wingspan: 12.78 m (41 ft 11 in)
Wing area: 29.21 m2 (314.4 sq ft)
Aspect ratio: 5.6:1
