Niviuk KOUGAR 3, User Manual

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early lift off and therefore reducing the amount of time and physical effort 
required when running. 

Once airborne, the KOUGAR 3 wing impresses with precision in 
response, handling, safety, a sporty look and good performance. These 
are achieved thanks to the same SLE technology that brought us so 
many successes in high-level competitions and which we have now 
perfectly adapted to this paramotor wing. 
It will very quickly become apparent to the pilot that the handling and 
manoeuvrability of the KOUGAR 3 remains light and efficient during all 
aspects of flight and even in the most adverse conditions every pilot 
input is met with an immediate and precise response. 
When the trimmers are opened the wing’s profile changes and 
accelerates, penetrating without any problems. The brakes are usable in 
all the trimmer positions. For more information see the sections Trimmers 
and Speed-bar.

The performance of this new wing is substantially above average for 
this type of glider. The power required of the engine is in the low to 
medium range. Its consumption is much less than most wings due to the 
effectiveness of a glider perfectly designed to ensure the top stability and 
performance in all aspects of flight. 
The KOUGAR 3 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 KOUGAR 3 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 KOUGAR 3’s passive 
safety assests should also be complemented by the passive safety 
offered by the pilot’s other flying equipment, i.e. the harness, helmet, 
the emergency parachute, etc. The extraordinary smooth behaviour of 
the KOUGAR 3 and common sense piloting will give you many hours of 
peaceful flying.

1.4 CONSTRUCTION, MATERIALS

The KOUGAR 3 has all the technological innovations used on other 
Niviuk gliders and is built with the most careful selection of current 
materials. It has all the current technology and accessories available to 
improve pilot comfort whilst increasing safety and performance.
In the design of all Niviuk products the team aims to ensure development 
and continuous improvement. The technologies developed in recent 
years have allowed us to develop greater, better wings. It is in this 
context that we would like to introduce the technologies included in this 
new model. 

RAM Air Intake 

- This system is characterised by the arrangement of the 

air inlets, to ensure optimal maintenance of internal pressure. Thanks to 
this design, we were able to reduce their size, while maintaining the same 
air flow at all angles to improve laminar flow. More consistency across 
the whole speed range and better performance without compromising on 
safety.

Titanium Technology (TNT

) - a revolutionary technique using titanium. 

Using Nitinol in the internal construction provides a more uniform profile 
and reduces the weight to gain efficiency in flight. Nitinol provides the 
highest level of protection against deformation, heat or breaks. The 
leading edge is more rigid and the wing surface remains perfectly taut, 
without creases or parasitic drag.  This optimises glide in all phases of 
the flight.  Because the flexible rods always return to their original shape, 
the integrity of the profile is never affected.  Nitinol provides the highest 
level of protection against deformation, heat or breaks.

Structured Leading Edge (SLE)

 - the use of the SLE considerably 

reduces the amount of Mylar which was used in previous Niviuk wings 
and this also reduces the weight of the leading edge. Therefore it is 
easier to inflate this wing than a paraglider without this system.