Niviuk SKIN 2 P, User Manual

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Page 2: ...e 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 NIVIUK GLIDERS SKIN 2 P This manual provides you with...

Page 3: ...5 WING INFLATION CONTROL AND TAKE OFF 10 3 6 LANDING 10 3 7 PACKING 10 4 IN FLIGHT 10 4 1 FLYING IN TURBULENCE 10 4 2 POSSIBLE CONFIGURATIONS 11 4 3 ACCELERATED FLIGHT 12 4 4 FLYING WITHOUT BRAKE LINE...

Page 4: ...inimum load the behaviour and reactions of the wing may vary For further information on the flight test and the corresponding certification number please see the final pages of this manual 1 3 IN FLIG...

Page 5: ...timises 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 protectio...

Page 6: ...llimetre of error The cutting of each wing component is performed by a rigorous extremely meticulous automated computer laser cutting robotic arm This program also paints the guideline markers and num...

Page 7: ...to the correct side and helps prevent pre flight errors Correctly connect the risers to attachment points so that the risers and lines are correctly ordered and free of twists Check that the IKS and c...

Page 8: ...lease change the position When the trimmer is in the neutral position the wing will fly at a lower speed with greater glide when the trimmer is released the wing will fly with higher speed and worse g...

Page 9: ...used to the actual behaviour of the SKIN 2 P 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 fir...

Page 10: ...3 6 LANDING Landing the SKIN 2 P is like landing any other paraglider Correctly executing the different landing phases will make the touchdown more accurate and safe even in nil wind On final glide i...

Page 11: ...ck If the collapse does happen the SKIN 2 P 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...

Page 12: ...wing needs to accelerate to pull away from the stall configuration If you have to control a possible frontal collapse briefly pull both brake handles down to bring the wing back up and release them i...

Page 13: ...if the knot can be undone or try to locate the problem line Try pulling it to see if the knot can be undone Beware of trying to clear a knotted line or untangle a line in flight when close to the ter...

Page 14: ...oeuvres at sufficient altitude and with moderation 5 3 SLOW DESCENT TECHNIQUE This technique allows descent without straining the wing or taxing the pilot Glide normally while searching for descending...

Page 15: ...ay damage the wing s materials and cause premature aging After landing do not leave the wing exposed to the sun Pack it properly and stow it away in its backpack If your wing is wet from contact with...

Page 16: ...es must be repaired or exchanged immediately Please refer to the line plan at the end of this manual Please refer to the line plan at the end of this manual Any repair should be done in a specialist r...

Page 17: ...17 Niviuk s liability for damages covers only its own products Niviuk can take no responsibility for your actions When flying accept the risk involved...

Page 18: ...ECT RATIO 4 12 4 12 4 12 FLATTENING 15 15 15 CORD MAXIMUM m 2 11 2 24 2 36 MINIMUM m 0 44 0 46 0 49 AVERAGE m 1 71 1 81 1 9 LINES TOTAL METERS m 383 407 429 HEIGHT m 5 9 6 3 6 6 NUMBER 396 396 396 MAI...

Page 19: ...ER CASCADES DC 40 LIROS GMHB GERMANY UPPER CASCADES 8000 U 50 EDELRID GERMANY UPPER CASCADES 8000 U 70 EDELRID GERMANY MIDDLE CASCADES DC 40 LIROS GMHB GERMANY MIDDLE CASCADES DC 60 LIROS GMHB GERMANY...

Page 20: ...20 10 3 RISERS LAYOUT...

Page 21: ...2C3 3 C 2 d7 d8 d9 2D3 2D4 d10 d11 d12 3 D 2 e7 f7 e8 e9 2F3 f8 f9 2E3 2E4 e10 e11 e12 f12 f11 f10 2F4 3 E 2 br5 2BR1 3 B R 1 br6 3BR2 2 B R 4 br8 brmain a13 b13 b14 a14 A 1 3 A 1 5 A14 a15 b15 2A6 2A...

Page 22: ...791 4797 20 4755 4763 4760 4784 RISERS LENGHT m m A B C D 480 480 480 480 STANDARD 480 495 510 535 TRIM OPEN 0 15 30 55 TRAVEL LINES HEIGHT m m A B C D E F br 1 5965 5945 5909 5898 5941 5955 6465 2 59...

Page 23: ...6083 6051 6025 6047 6056 6027 9 6070 6025 5985 5970 6015 6081 5994 10 6044 6000 5962 5948 5991 6052 5922 11 6025 6015 5986 5966 5988 5991 5909 12 6047 6040 6012 5993 6015 6023 5954 13 5967 5944 5907...

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