Niviuk LINK 2, User Manual

Page 1: ...LINK 2 User s manual ...

Page 2: ...oment in the air The perfect LINK 2 your passion and pleasure We are confident you will enjoy flying this glider and will soon discover the meaning of our motto The importance of small details This is the user manual and we recommend you read it carefully The Niviuk Team USER MANUAL This manual provides you with the necessary information on the main characteristics of your new paraglider Whilst it...

Page 3: ... AND TAKE OFF 10 3 6 LANDING 10 3 7 PACKING 11 4 IN FLIGHT 11 4 1 FLYING IN TURBULENCE 11 4 2 POSSIBLE CONFIGURATIONS 11 4 3 ACCELERATED FLIGHT 13 4 4 FLYING WITHOUT BRAKE LINES 13 4 5 LINE KNOT S IN FLIGHT 14 5 LOSING ALTITUDE 14 5 1 BIG EARS 14 5 2 B LINE STALL 15 5 3 SPIRAL DIVE 15 6 SPECIAL METHODS 16 6 1 TOWING 16 6 2 ACROBATIC FLIGHT 16 7 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 16 7 1 MAINTENANCE 16 7 2 STORAG...

Page 4: ...then tested in all types of flight conditions This intense development work supported by the combined experience of the whole team has resulted in a wing with unbeatable flight behaviour This intense development work was underpinned by the combined experience of the whole team and has resulted in a wing with incredible flight behaviour Thanks to the leading edge reinforcements and the SLE Structur...

Page 5: ...ill give you many hours of peaceful flying 1 4 CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS The LINK 2 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...

Page 6: ...piece thus avoiding errors during this delicate process The jigsaw puzzle assembly is made easier using this method and optimises the operation while making the quality control more efficient All Niviuk gliders go through an extremely thorough and detailed final inspection The canopy is cut and assembled under strict quality control conditions facilitated by the automation of this process Every wi...

Page 7: ... errors Correctly connect the risers to the attachment points so that the risers and lines are correctly ordered and free of twists Check that the IKS and carabiners are properly fastened and securely locked 2 4 HARNESS TYPE Check the engine manufacturer s specification on attachment points Before any flight commences it is strongly recommended that the pilot checks the connection of the wing to t...

Page 8: ...y However any connection system that is safe may be used Image 1 Connecting the speed bar using a Brummel hook 2 5 2 Changing the riser cords In spite of the speed system having pulleys with bearings to reduce friction to a minimum the frequency with which the speed bar is used causes the cord to wear and you may need to replace them In all Niviuk gliders the speed system cords on the risers are c...

Page 9: ...ery flight by adjusting the trimmers to their most efficient setting With the trimmers closed and using just the full range of brake travel the LINK is a precise light to handle and a fun machine to fly Landing The LINK 2 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...

Page 10: ...ed in section 2 UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY to prepare your equipment 3 3 FLIGHT PLAN Planning a flight before taking off to avoid possible problems later is always a good idea 3 4 PRE FLIGHT CHECK Once ready but before taking off conduct another equipment inspection Conduct a thorough visual check of your gear with the wing fully open the lines untangled and properly laid out on the ground to ensure t...

Page 11: ...to assist you with rapid packing which helps maintain the integrity of the leading edge and its internal structures in perfect condition 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 ar...

Page 12: ...ng or exiting powerful thermals Frontal collapses usually re inflate without the glider turning but a symmetrically applied quick braking action with a quick deep pump of both brakes will accelerate the re inflation if necessary Release the brake lines immediately to return to default glider air speed Negative spin A negative spin does not conform to the LINK 2 s normal flight behaviour Certain ci...

Page 13: ...in or other paragliders it may not be possible to continue on the intended flight path Over controlling Most flying problems are caused by wrong pilot input which then escalates into a cascade of unwanted and unpredicted incidents We should note that the wrong inputs can lead to loss of control of the glider The LINK 2 was designed to recover by itself in most cases Do not try to over correct it G...

Page 14: ...ferent descent techniques could become vital in certain situations The most suitable descent method will depend on the particular situation To become familiar with the manoeuvres described below we recommend practising within the environment of a licensed training outfit 5 1 BIG EARS Big ears is a moderate descent technique able to increase the sink rate to 3 or 4 m s and reduces the ground speed ...

Page 15: ...to pull the risers down until the wing is deformed After this the physical effort is less Continue to hold the risers in position Once the wing is deformed its horizontal speed will drop to 0 km h vertical descending speed increases to 6 to 8 m s depending on the conditions and how the manoeuvre is performed To exit the manoeuvre simultaneously release both risers The wing will then slightly surge...

Page 16: ...esigned for it We do not recommend using this glider for acrobatic flying We consider acrobatic flights to be any form of piloting different than standard flights Learning acrobatic manoeuvres should be conducted under the supervision of qualified instructors within a school environment and over water with all safety rescue elements in place Centrifugal forces as high as 4 to 5 g can be exerted on...

Page 17: ...acked In case of long term storage it is advisable if possible that the wing is not compressed and it should be stored loosely without direct contact with the ground Humidity and heating can have an adverse effect on the equipment 7 3CHECKS AND INSPECTION Inspections The LINK 2 must be periodically serviced An inspection must be scheduled every 100 flying hours or every two years whichever comes f...

Page 18: ...t any informal training from anyone who is not properly qualified as a flight instructor 9 GARANTEE The equipment and components are covered by a 2 year warranty against any manufacturing defect The warranty does not cover misuse of the equipment DISCLAIMER Paragliding is an activity that requires concentration specific knowledge and common sense Take care You should learn to paraglide under the a...

Page 19: ...mm 170 170 170 170 mm 85 85 85 85 km h TRIM 38 47 MAX 55 kg 55 100 70 120 90 145 105 170 kg 4 8 5 1 5 5 6 0 DGAC EN 926 1 10 TECHNICAL DATA 10 1 TECHNICAL DATA LINK 2 CELLS NUMBER ASPECT RATIO FLAT AREA FLAT PROJECTED CORD MAXIMUM LINES TOTAL MAIN RISERS NUMBER TRIMS ACCELERATOR SPEED RANGE TOTAL WEIGHT IN FLY MIN MAX GLIDER WEIGHT CERTIFICATION ...

Page 20: ...TICK SPORTWARE CO CHINA THREAD SERAFIL 60 AMAN GERMANY SUSPENSION LINES FABRIC CODE SUPPLIER UPPER CASCADES TNL 80 TEIJIM LIMITED JAPAN MIDDLE CASCADES TNL 80 TEIJIM LIMITED JAPAN MIDDLE CASCADES TNL 140 TEIJIM LIMITED JAPAN MAIN TNL 140 TEIJIM LIMITED JAPAN MAIN TNL 220 TEIJIM LIMITED JAPAN MAIN TNL 280 TEIJIM LIMITED JAPAN MAIN BREAK TNL 280 TEIJIM LIMITED JAPAN THREAD SERAFIL 60 AMAN GERMANY RI...

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