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pilot input is met with an immediate and precise response. Please read
section 2.8 Adjusting the brakes.
Every adjustment of the trimmers will each time transform the wing and
by releasing them the DOBERMANN will feel more pressurised and
solid, penetrating the different layers of laminar air, absorbing turbulence
while increasing stability and reducing the roll. Please read section 2.7
Trimmers.
In comparison with other reflex profiles the speed/consumption ratio is
far better with the Niviuk RSP Its cruising speed and fuel consumption
are excellent attributes for the lovers of long journeys. If the decision is
to fly for long periods at maximum speed then the fuel consumption will
reflect that of other profiles.
The DOBERMANN has the same advantages when landing as it does on
take-off. With a low speed approach, a short final glide and with the pilot
always in total control the DOBERMANN can land in the smallest of areas
with precision and ease.
It is worthwhile remembering that the best paraglider in the hands of
a bad pilot does not guarantee a happy ending. The DOBERMANN
passive safety measures should also be accompanied by the passive
safety offered by the rest of the flying equipment. The harness, helmet
the emergency parachute etc. The extraordinary behaviour of the
DOBERMANN and common-sense piloting will give you many hours of
peaceful flying.
1.4 ASSEMBLY, MATERIALS
The DOBERMANN does not only introduce new design methods but also
new manufacture technologies. Not a single millimetre of error is possible
in the manufacturing process from Olivier’s computer to the cutting of the
fabric. The cutting is done section by section in an extremely meticulous
manner. The numbering and marking of the guideline marks is also done
in the same meticulous way so avoiding errors in this critical process.
It may be a surprise for some pilots to learn that the lines used on the
DOBERMANN are not the standard larger diameter lines which are
normally associated and used as standard on PPG wings but in fact lines
similar in diameter to those used on classic free flying, none powered
wings. The old argument of thicker lines equals more strength and
power is absolutely the opposite principle to achieving efficient profiles
of flight. Niviuk believe that every aerodynamic improvement should be
researched, assessed and if appropriate incorporated within a design.
The latest advances in line technology have been researched and applied
to the DOBERMANN allowing lighter smaller diameter lines to be used
with improved aerodynamic efficiency but without any reduction in
strength or overall security.
The lines are semi-automatically manufactured and all the sewing is
finished under the supervision of our specialists. The jigsaw puzzle of
the assembly process is made easier using this method. We economise
on resources while making the quality control more efficient. All the
different parts of the canopy are cut and assembled under the strict
conditions induced by the automation of the whole process. All NIVIUK
Gliders go through an extremely thorough and efficient final inspection.
Every single line of each glider is measured individually once the final
assembly has concluded.
Each wing is thoroughly inspected at the end of it assembly. Each glider
is packaged following the maintenance and conservation instructions
recommended for the advanced materials.
NIVIUK Gliders are made of first class materials as demanded by the
performance, durability, and homologation requirements of the present-
day market.
Information about construction materials is given on the last pages of this
manual.
