Gin Nomad

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.[1]

Nomad
Role	Paraglider
National origin	South Korea
Manufacturer	Gin Gliders Inc.
Designer	Gin Seok Song
Status	Production completed
Produced	mid-2000s
Unit cost	£2,042 (2004)

Design and development

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

Variants

Nomad S

Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.43 m (37.5 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.4 m² (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.[1]

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 m² (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.[1]

Nomad L

Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.78 m (41.9 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29.21 m² (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.[1]

Specifications (Nomad L)

Data from Bertrand[1]

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

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