Niviuk LINK 2, User Manual

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•Trimmers closed or in the neutral position: The A, B, C, D risers are 
aligned.
•Trimmers fully open: the difference between the A - C-risers becomes:
17cm in all sizes

Take off 

Thanks to the profile of the LINK 2, all aspects of take off can be 
controlled using the trimmers. 
The SLE system optimally positions the cells openings of the leading 
edge and thus assuring the rapid formation of the wing profile. This 
contribution is in itself already a huge advantage when attempting to 
take off in nil wind conditions, but the correct use of the trimmers at 
this time will further facilitate an easy take-off. In nil wind and without 
the application of trimmers the LINK 2 inflates easily and effortlessly. 
However, by adjusting the trimmers we can control both the inflation and 
the speed at which the wing rises. We should not confuse the speed of 
the inflation with the speed of the forward run required. It is important to 
remember that the minimum take-off speed is achieved with the trimmers 
closed and as the trimmers are opened more speed will be required. 
Therefore every pilot should be aware of the trimmer settings and make 
any necessary adjustments appropriate to the conditions, the terrain and 
pilot skill.
 

In flight 

The trimmers on the LINK 2 are highly and precisely adjustable, allowing 
the pilot to either increase speed by opening the trimmers or conversely 
decrease speed by closing them. Each trimmer is equipped with a clearly 
numbered scale to allow the pilot to easily check and confirm the exact 
setting of each. Each trimmer may be set to compensate for the torque 
effect of the engine, allowing fine tuning to ensure the wing remains 
in symmetrical flight. The pilot will very quickly become familiar with 
the scale and after just a few flights be able to optimise every 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 
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 LINK 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 LINK 2 as many times as 
necessary to familiarise yourself with its behaviour. Inflating the LINK 2 
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.