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B-Line-Stall 

It is very dangerous to exit a B-line-stall incorrectly and following   errors must be 
avoided: 

  Exit is too slow 

  Releasing the B-line-stall aid without simultaneously pushing up with your 

hands 

  Using brakes during or directly after exiting 

  Pulling too far on the B-line-stall aid, so that the A-lines are pulled too 

  Brakes must not be shortened by twisting around your hand during the exercise. 

Spiral Dive 

The most effective way to reduce the amount is the spiral dive. It is enough to cap 
with a moderate shift on inside brake and easier to bring the spiral. Thereby the 
sink rates can be longer than 20 m/s. Disclaimer:  

The  NIKITA 5  remains  in the stable spiral 
position until the pilot active ends it with the 
outer brake. 

What happens when it happens?  

The cautious to new aerobatic maneuvers is dangerous. Such flights should 
only take place over water with life jackets and waiting lifeboat.  

Knots and cravats 

The best way to avoid knots and tangles is to inspect the lines before you inflate 
the wing for take-off. If you notice a knot before takeoff, immediately stop running 
and do not take-off. If you have taken-off with a knot you will have to correct the 
drift by leaning on the opposite side of the knot and gently apply the brake line on 
that side too.  

You can gently try to pull on the brake line to see if the knot becomes unfastened 
or try to identify the line with the knot in it. Try to pull the identified line to see if the 
knot releases.  

A cravat matters on a flight failure during a maneuver or after a botched D-bag 
activation. The 

NIKITA 5 

turns off very quickly, and can be stabilized with the outer 

brake only with much feeling.  

There are a few ways to try to rectify this situation: 

  Try pumping on the side of the cravat 

  Pull the stabilo line (the outermost B-line) 

  Actively collapse the cravat side and release 

  If all else fails, attempt a full stall – only if sufficient altitude remains.  

If you have exhausted all these options, you are uncertain how to proceed 
and you do not have control over your glider and you are running out of 
altitude, immediately deploy your reserve parachute. 

Summary of Contents for Nikita 5

Page 1: ...Version 2 2016...

Page 2: ...porosity data Measured data of the lines Estimated condition optical technical Check C Repair R Which repair Check Performed by date Measured porosity data Measured data of the lines Estimated condit...

Page 3: ...THERMALS 8 ACCELERATION 8 LANDING 8 DESCENT TECHNIQUES 8 BIG SMALL EARS 8 B LINE STALL 9 SPIRAL DIVE 9 WHAT HAPPENS WHEN IT HAPPENS 9 KNOTS AND CRAVATS 9 DEEP PARACHUTE STALL 10 EMERGENCY STEERING 10...

Page 4: ...coming test Test flights are made only on a random basis On that score an approved ICARO dealer or teacher of the flight school must inflate a new ICARO paraglider in the wind or should carry out the...

Page 5: ...relevant laws are observed The use of this paraglider is entirely at your own risk Every pilot bears the responsibility of his her own safety The manufacturer or distributor assumes no responsibility...

Page 6: ...ber of risers 4 4 4 Weight kg 5 2 5 4 5 8 Number of cells 50 50 50 Maximum acceleration mm 180 180 180 Trimmer no no no Canopy Various coatings provide for a reduction in air permeability increase the...

Page 7: ...eering lines In NIKITA 5 the stable point lies approximately on karabiner height At full stall for example the hands should only be to slightly bring under the stall point In the stable hands should n...

Page 8: ...flight the front part of the wing becomes more sensitive to turbulence By simultaneously braking is now shifting the lift in the rear of the wing and the front part of the wing unnecessary burden Land...

Page 9: ...d tangles is to inspect the lines before you inflate the wing for take off If you notice a knot before takeoff immediately stop running and do not take off If you have taken off with a knot you will h...

Page 10: ...f you clean your glider it is best to use warm water and a soft sponge Store your glider in a dry and dark place ideally between 5 and 30 Celsius and humidity between 55 and 65 Do not store it near ch...

Page 11: ...your glider The same is commended for harnesses Repairs Only use original ICARO parts for repairing your glider If you don t you lose the guarantees for your glider Small holes in the canopy max 20x20...

Page 12: ...esults are recorded in the inspection protocol and are to be evaluated according to the internal guidelines of the workshop Visual Control of the Canopy Hang up the canopy so that you can do a visual...

Page 13: ...cessary with a sewing machine General Remarks Any other repairs corrections etc to the general condition of the paraglider must be evaluated A copy of the results of each inspection must be sent on to...

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Page 15: ...Dispatch protocol Delivery content Inner bag Compression band Risers bag Outer rucksack Repair set Gift Sticker Date Signature...

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