Niviuk ARTIK 5, User Manual

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1. CHARACTERISTICS

1.1  WHO IS IT DESIGNED FOR?

The ARTIK 5 was designed specifically for cross-country enthusiasts 
who are seeking performance, confidence and comfort to maximise and 
completely enjoy their flights.

We have designed the paraglider so that will be able to satisfy and 
respond to the needs of pilots who want to go up a certification level, as 
well as our loyal pilots who want all the ARTIK benefits without giving up 
the safety of an EN/LTF C wing.

1.2 CERTIFICATION

The paraglider has been submitted for the European EN and LTF 
certification. All certification tests were performed at the Swiss testing 
house Air Turquoise. All sizes passed the load, shock and flight tests.

The load test proved that the wing can withstand the stipulated 8G. 

The shock test proved that he wing can resist 1000 daN of force.

The flight test resulted in the following certification for all ARTIK 5 sizes:

EN  C
LTF C 

We recommend that only pilots who are familiar with gliders of this 
certification or above fly this paraglider.

Only the aeronautical authorities of respective countries can determine 
pilot competence.

We recommend pilots read the flight test report carefully,  

especially the comments of the test pilot. The report contains all the 
necessary information on how the paraglider reacts during each of the 
tested manoeuvres.

It is important to note that different size wings will react differently during 
manoeuvres. Even within the same size, at maximum or minimum load, 
the behaviour and reactions of the wing may vary.

- Description of EN C class wing characteristics:

Paragliders with moderate passive safety, potentially dynamic reactions 
to turbulence and pilot errors. The recovery to normal flight may require 
precise interventions by the pilot. 

- Description of the pilot skills required for an EN C wing:

Designed for pilots familiar with recovery techniques, who fly actively  
and understand the implications of flying a glider with reduced passive 
safety.

For further information on the flight test and the corresponding 
certification number, please see the final pages of this manual or see 
niviuk.com.

1.3 IN-FLIGHT BEHAVIOUR

Niviuk developed this wing by adopting very specific goals: to improve 
performance, excellent handling; to facilitate more control for the pilot. 

To increase performance while maintaining the highest level of 
safety. To ensure that the wing transmits the maximum feedback in 
an understandable and comfortable way so that the pilot can focus 
on piloting and enjoying the flight. And, with smooth handling, take 
advantage of all favourable conditions.