Niviuk IKUMA P, User Manual

Page 1: ...USER MANUAL IKUMA P...

Page 2: ...o off the beaten track even before taking off Reduced weight and volume mean you can take this new Easy Performance wing wherever you want to go We are confident that you will enjoy flying this wing a...

Page 3: ...8 3 7 FOLDING INSTRUCTIONS 9 4 IN FLIGHT 9 4 1 FLYING IN TURBULENCE 9 4 2 POSSIBLE CONFIGURATIONS 9 4 3 USING THE ACCELERATOR 11 4 4 FLYING WITHOUT BRAKE LINES 11 4 5 LINE KNOT S IN FLIGHT 11 5 LOSING...

Page 4: ...eful information to the pilot it situates itself into the centre of the thermal or it follows the ascending air flow Its air intakes have been replaced so the application of the RAM Air Intake turns t...

Page 5: ...d The IKS1000 is designed and dimensioned as a connection system between the risers and the lines It has a breaking load of 1055 kg which greatly exceeds that of the classic 3mm 550 kg maillon but wit...

Page 6: ...Niviuk Gliders go through an extremely thorough and efficient final inspection Every line is checked and measured once the final assembly is concluded Each wing is then individually inflated for the...

Page 7: ...ruction manual and the certification test report outlining the chest strap length adjustments used during these tests 2 5 SPEED SYSTEM ASSEMBLY The acceleration mechanism of the IKUMA P works when you...

Page 8: ...wing fully open the lines untangled and properly laid out on the ground to ensure that all is in working order Be certain the weather conditions are suited for your flying skill level 3 5 WING INFLATI...

Page 9: ...r s reactions in specific circumstances When the wing is about to experience an asymmetric collapse the brake lines will slacken and transmit a tension loss affecting the harness stability To prevent...

Page 10: ...urned to its default overhead flying location To resume normal flight conditions progressively and symmetrically release the brake line tension to regain air speed When the wing reaches the overhead p...

Page 11: ...ith the ground This braking method is not as effective as using the brake lines and hence the wing will land with a higher ground speed 4 5 LINE KNOT S IN FLIGHT The best way to avoid knots and tangle...

Page 12: ...f the wing can easily be maintained by weight shifting the harness exactly the same as you would with big ears We recommend the application of the speed bar whilst using this technique To exit the man...

Page 13: ...eleration and dive depending on how the manoeuvre was carried out Practise these movements at sufficient altitude and with moderation 5 5 SLOW DESCENT TECHNIQUE This technique allows descent without s...

Page 14: ...should while still conforming to the certification criteria 7 4 REPAIRS If the wing is damaged you can temporarily repair it by using the ripstop material found in the repair kit so long as no stitche...

Page 15: ...15 liability coverage is for its product line only Niviuk cannot be held responsible for your actions Fly at your own risk...

Page 16: ...6 4 26 4 26 4 26 FLATTENING 15 15 15 15 CORD MAXIMUM m 2 33 2 44 2 52 2 62 MINIMUM m 0 54 0 56 0 58 0 61 AVERAGE m 1 92 2 01 2 07 2 16 LINES TOTAL METERS m 220 230 238 247 HEIGHT m 6 67 6 98 7 2 7 49...

Page 17: ...RON D P GERMANY RIB REINFORCEMENT LTN 0 8 STICK SPORTWARE CO CHINA THREAD SERAFIL 60 AMAN GERMANY SUSPENSION LINES FABRIC CODE SUPPLIER UPPER CASCADES DC 040 LIROS GMHB GERMANY UPPER CASCADES DC 060 L...

Page 18: ...18 10 3 RISERS LAYOUT...

Page 19: ...19 10 4 LINE PLAN...

Page 20: ...6186 10 5535 5471 5496 6145 11 5364 5353 5381 RISERS LENGTH m m A B B C 480 480 480 480 STANDARD 360 380 400 480 ACCELERATED LINES HEIGHT m m A B C D br 1 6517 6427 6538 6614 7308 2 6397 6309 6379 64...

Page 21: ...6720 10 6013 5943 5970 6678 11 5827 5815 5846 RISERS LENGTH m m A B B C 480 480 480 480 STANDARD 360 380 400 480 ACCELERATED LINES HEIGHT m m A B C D br 1 7039 6943 7062 7146 7880 2 6913 6819 6893 69...

Page 22: ...3 A 4 A 5 A 6 A 7 A 8 A 9 A 10 B 11 A 12 A 13 A 14 B 15 A 16 A 17 A 18 A 19 A 20 A 21 A 22 A 23 0 24 Class B In accordance with EN standards 926 2 2013 926 1 2006 PG_1056 2016 Date of issue DMY 13 05...

Page 23: ...46 1 B 2 A 3 A 4 A 5 A 6 A 7 A 8 A 9 A 10 B 11 A 12 A 13 A 14 B 15 A 16 A 17 A 18 A 19 A 20 A 21 A 22 A 23 0 24 Class B In accordance with EN standards 926 2 2013 926 1 2006 PG_1058 2016 Date of issu...

Page 24: ...The importance of small details niviuk com...