Niviuk KOUGAR 3 User Manual Download

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time and with their full operational travel.

Please note!

the use of the trimmers results in changes to the speed and reactions of
the wing.
It is the responsibility of the pilot to decide how much trimmer to use at
any one time, bearing in mind that the trimmers are not the only means of
acceleration. Care should be taken when the following elements interact
with each other:

The graph indicates the maximum use of speed-bar and trimmers in calm
air. The increase of wind speed and turbulence must be assessed by
the pilot who should consider the safety limits of the conditions before
making any decision.

Landing

The KOUGAR 3 offers the comfort of ending the flight with the perfect
landing; large areas and long runs are no longer required.
Please note that in wind nil conditions the forward ground speed
encountered may be significantly higher and during landing that speed
must be decreased as safely as possible. This can be achieved by
fully closing the trimmers and proportionately applying the brakes. If
necessary, as the pilot reaches the ground a longer run off should also
be carried out. When landing in moderate wind conditions, the ground
speed is reduced so a simple and progressive application of the brakes
will be enough for a perfect landing.

Landing with open or half open trimmers is possible, but it will be
necessary to balance the application of the brakes to the position of the
trimmers and the forward ground speed being experienced. Of course,
open trimmers and an increase in forward ground speed when landing
may require a larger landing area as opposed to when the trimmers are
closed. The KOUGAR 3 very efficiently transforms forward speed into lift
and inherently allows a wide margin for error either with or without wind.

2.7 INSPECTION AND WING INFLATION ON THE GROUND

After your gear has been thoroughly checked and the weather conditions
deemed favourable for flying, inflate your KOUGAR 3 as many times as
necessary to familiarise yourself with its behaviour. Inflating the KOUGAR
3 is easy and should not require a great deal of physical effort. Inflate
the wing with a little pressure from the body using the harness. This may
be assisted by using the A-lines. Do not pull on them; just accompany
the natural rising movement of the wing. Once the wing is inflated to the
overhead position, appropriate control with the brakes will be sufficient to
hold it there.

2.8 ADJUSTING THE BRAKES

The length of the main brake lines are adjusted at the factory and
conform to the length stipulated during certification. However, they can
be changed to suit your flying style. It is advisable to fly with the original
setting for a period of time to get used to the actual behavior of the
KOUGAR 3. In case it is necessary to modify the brake length, loosen
the knot, slide the line through the brake handle to the desired point and
re-tighten the knot firmly.
Only qualified personnel should carry out this adjustment. You must
ensure that the modification does not affect the trailing edge and
slow the glider down without pilot input. Both brake lines should be
symmetrical and the same length. We recommend using a clove hitch or
bowline knot.

Accelerated

Trimmers

TIP

Brake

IN CALM AIR

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