Niviuk KOYOT 4, User Manual

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The NKare Bag guides you through the folding process, allowing you to 
concertina pack the wing with each rod on top of the other and then fold 
the wing as required. This folding system ensures that both the fabric and 
the reinforcements of the internal structure are kept in perfect condition. 

4. IN FLIGHT

We recommend that you read the certification test report.  

The report contains all the necessary information on the KOYOT 4 reacts 
during each of the tested manoeuvres.  

It is important to point out that the appropriate response to each adverse 
manoeuvre can vary from size to size; even within the same size at 
maximum or minimum load the behaviour and reactions of the wing may 
vary. 

Having the knowledge that the testing house provides through the test 
report is fundamental to learning how to deal with possible situations.

To become familiar with the manoeuvres described below, we 
recommend practising within the auspices of a licensed training outfit.

4.1 FLYING IN TURBULENCE

The KOYOT 4 has an excellent profile to deal with incidents; it is very 
stable in all conditions and has a high degree of passive safety, even in 
turbulent conditions.

All paragliders must be piloted for the prevailing conditions and the pilot 
is the ultimate safety factor.

We recommend active flying in turbulent conditions, always taking 
measures to maintain control of the wing, preventing it from collapsing 

and restoring the speed required by the wing after each correction.

Do not correct the glider (braking) for too long in case this induces a stall. 
If you have to take corrective action, make the input then re-establish the 
correct flying speed.

4.2 POSSIBLE CONFIGURATIONS

To become familiar with the possible incidents described below, we 
recommend practising within the environment of a licensed training outfit. 
You must adapt your use of the brakes depending on the wing-loading 
and avoid over-steering.

It is important to note that the reaction to an incident can vary from one 
size of wing to another and even within the same size the behaviour and 
reactions may be different depending on the wing-loading.

In the test report, you will find all the necessary information on how to 
handle your new wing during each of the tested manoeuvres. Having this 
information is crucial to know how to react during these incidents in real 
flight, so you can deal with these situations as safely as possible.

Asymmetric collapse
In spite of the KOYOT 4’s profile stability, strong turbulent air may cause 
the wing to collapse asymmetrically, especially if you do not fly actively 
and prevent the collapse. In this case the glider conveys a loss of 
pressure through the brake lines and the harness. To prevent the collapse 
from happening, pull the brake handle on the affected side of the wing. 
It will increase the incidence of the wing (angle of attack). If the collapse 
does happen, the KOYOT 4 will not react violently, the turning tendency 
is gradual and easily controlled. Weight-shift toward the open, flying side 
(the opposite side of the collapse) to keep the wing flying straight, while 
applying light brake pressure to that side if necessary. Normally, the 
collapsed side of the wing should then recover and reopen by itself. If it