Niviuk ICEPEAK 3 22, User Manual

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3.2 PrePArATION

repeat the procedures detailed in chapter 2 (UnPaCKinG anD asseMbLY) 
in order to prepare your iCePeaK 3.

3.3 FlIGHT PlAN

Draw out a flight plan before take-off in order to avoid possible flight errors 
and minimise risk.

3.4 Pre-FlIGHT CHeCK lIsT

once you are ready, but before you take-off, carry out another equipment 
inspection. ensure correct installation of all equipment and that all lines are 
free of hindrances or knots. Check and ensure that the weather conditions 
are suitable for your own flying ability.
 

3.5  WING INFlATION, CONTrOl, ANd TAKe-OFF

smoothly and progressively inflate the wing (chapter 2.6 insPeCTion 
anD WinG inFLaTion on THe GroUnD). The iCePeaK 3 inflates easily 
and does not require excessive energy. it does not tend to over-fly you, so 
the wing inflation phase can be carried out without worry. These take off 
characteristics provide a perfect control phase and enough time for the pilot 
to decide whether to accelerate and take off. 
Whenever the wind speed allows it, we recommend a reverse launch 
technique, this type of launch allows you to carry out a better visual check 
of the wing. The iCePeaK 3 is especially easy to control in this position, 
especially in strong winds. However, wind speeds up to 25 to 30 km/h are 
considered strong and extra consideration should be given to any thought of 
flight.
Preparation and positioning of the wing on the launch site is especially 
important. Choose a location, which is appropriate for the direction of the 
wind, and position the paraglider in a semi-circle, emulating the shape of the 
canopy in flight. all this will assist in a trouble free take-off.

3.6 lANdING

The iCePeaK 3 lands excellently, it transforms the wing speed into lift on the 
pilot’s demand, allowing an enormous margin of error. You will not have to 
wrap the brake lines around your hand to get greater braking efficiency.

3.7 PACKING

The iCePeaK 3 has been designed using Flexirods not only on the leading edge 
but also with Flexirods on the profile, inside the glider. because of this care must 
be taken when packing and folding the glider. The most efficient way to ensure 
the Flexirods remain damage free is to carefully “concertina” the Flexirods 
together and fold in no more than 3 sections. Then loosely secure with the 
compression strap and place everything within glider bag supplied.
if you do not intend to fly for more than a week we would advise you to unfold 
your glider and store it straight, to keep the Flexirods in shape.

4. IN FLIGHT

4.1 FlYING IN TUrBUleNCe

The iCePeaK 3 has an excellent profile, which will deal with the very different 
meteorological conditions likely to be met during sensible flying. This profile 
allows the best possible handling, stability and safety in turbulent conditions. 
nonetheless, the pilot always has to pilot according to the prevailing weather 
conditions, the pilot is always the ultimate safety factor.
We recommend active piloting, making the necessary fine adjustments to 
keep the wing in control and above your head. He/she should stop braking 
to allow it to fly at the required wing speed after a correction is made. Do not 
maintain any correction for longer than necessary (braked) this would cause 
the wing to enter into critical flying situation. Whenever necessary, control a 
situation, react to it and then re-establish the required speed.