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SUMMARY

WELCOME 2
USER’S MANUAL 

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1. CHARACTERISTICS  

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1.1 WHO IS IT DESIGNED FOR?  

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1.2 CERTIFICATION 

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1.3 IN-FLIGHT BEHAVIOUR 

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1.4 ASSEMBLY, MATERIALS  

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1.5 ELEMENTS, COMPONENTS 

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2. UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY  

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2.1 CHOOSING THE RIGHT LOCATION 

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2.2 PROCEDURE  

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2.3 CONNECTING THE MOTOR 

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2.4 HARNESS TYPE 

2.5 SPEED SYSTEM ASSEMBLY 

2.6 INSPECTION AND WING            
INFLATION ON THE GROUND 

2.7 ADJUSTING THE BRAKES –            
DOUBLE STEERING SYSTEM 

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2.7.1 ADJUSTING THE BRAKE PULLEY 

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3. THE FIRST FLIGHT 

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3.1 CHOOSE THE RIGHT LOCATION 

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3.2 PREPARATION 

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3.3 FLIGHT PLAN 

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3.4 PRE-FLIGHT CHECK LIST  

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3.5 WING INFLATION, CONTROL               
AND TAKE-OFF  

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3.6 LANDING  

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3.7 FOLDING INSTRUCTIONS 

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4. IN FLIGHT  

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4.1 DES (DOUBLE EFFECT SYSTEM)   

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4.2 DOUBLE STEERING SYSTEM  

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4.3 USING THE SPEED-BAR 

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4.4 FLYING WITHOUT BRAKE LINES 

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4.5 LINE KNOT(S) IN FLIGHT 

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5. LOSING HEIGHT  

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5.1 EARS  

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5.2 B-LINE STALL 

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5.3 SPIRAL DIVE 

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5.4 SLOW DESCENT TECHNIQUE 

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6. SPECIAL METHODS  

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6.1 TOWING  

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6.2 ACROBATIC FLIGHT  

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7. CARE AND MAINTENANCE  

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7.1 MAINTENANCE 

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7.2 STORAGE 

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7.3 CHECKS AND CONTROLS  

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8. SAFETY AND RESPONSIBILITY  

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9. GUARANTEE  

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10. TECHNICAL DATA  

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10.1 TECHNICAL DATA 

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10.2 MATERIALS DESCRIPTION  

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10.3 RISERS LAYOUT 

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10.4 LINE PLAN 

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10.5 LENGTHS DOBERMANN 2 15 

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10.6 LENGTHS DOBERMANN 2 16 

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10.7 LENGTHS DOBERMANN 2 17 

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10.8 LENGTHS DOBERMANN 2 18 

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10.9 LENGTHS DOBERMANN 2 19 

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10.10 LENGTHS DOBERMANN 2 20 

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Summary of Contents for DOBERMANN 2

Page 1: ...USER S MANUAL DOBERMANN 2 ...

Page 2: ...ility and manoeuvrability Speed efficiency and security in PPG Discover the new DOBERMANN 2 and master the challenge of races slalom courses and aerobatics We are confident that you will enjoy flying this wing and will soon understand the meaning of our motto The importance of small details This is the user manual We recommend you read it before your first flight with the wing The NIVIUK Team USER...

Page 3: ...AND TAKE OFF 8 3 6 LANDING 9 3 7 FOLDING INSTRUCTIONS 9 4 IN FLIGHT 9 4 1 DES DOUBLE EFFECT SYSTEM 9 4 2 DOUBLE STEERING SYSTEM 10 4 3 USING THE SPEED BAR 13 4 4 FLYING WITHOUT BRAKE LINES 13 4 5 LINE KNOT S IN FLIGHT 13 5 LOSING HEIGHT 14 5 1 EARS 14 5 2 B LINE STALL 14 5 3 SPIRAL DIVE 14 5 4 SLOW DESCENT TECHNIQUE 15 6 SPECIAL METHODS 15 6 1 TOWING 15 6 2 ACROBATIC FLIGHT 15 7 CARE AND MAINTENAN...

Page 4: ...ective was to seek utmost performance faster steadier and better in turns Better feel for the wing and easier piloting The glider profile was optimised to provide feedback in a very understandable and convenient way helping the pilot concentrate on the feel of the wing and their technique In all aspects of flight the profile is very solid smooth in glide during acceleration deceleration turns and ...

Page 5: ...ension RAM Air Intake RAM The RAM Air Intake 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 Having greater internal pressure means better absorption of turbulence greater consistency of the profile across ...

Page 6: ... 2 2 PROCEDURE Take the paraglider out of the rucksack open and unfold it on the ground with the lines positioned on the undersurface facing the sky Lay out the wing in a crescent shape with the cells openings pointing into wind as if you were to inflate it Check the condition of the fabric and the lines for defects Pay attention to the maillons connecting the lines to the risers to make sure they...

Page 7: ...ctory However it can be changed to adapt to the pilot s own flying style In any case we recommend flying for a while using the default line length factory settings before making any adjustment It will enable you to become more familiar with the DOBERMANN 2 and its unique flying characteristics If you then decide to change the length of the brake lines untie the knot slide the line through the brak...

Page 8: ...conditions are suited for your flying skill level 3 5 WING INFLATION CONTROL AND TAKE OFF Smoothly and progressively inflate the wing see chapter 2 6 INSPECTION AND WING INFLATION ON THE GROUND The DOBERMANN 2 comes up easily without excessive energy and does not overfly the pilot It is a straight forward exercise leaving enough time for the pilot to decide whether to run and take off or not Whene...

Page 9: ...ower the use of DES and wing loading DOBERMANN 2 kg 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 120 125 130 135 140 145 150 SIZE 15 SIZE 16 SIZE 17 SIZE 18 SIZE 19 SIZE 20 LEVEL POWERFUL NOT RECOMENDED LOAD INTERMEDIATE SMOOTH With the RSP Reflex System Profile the engine does not need much power to achieve a greater thrust resulting in less consumption more autonomy less need for power durability mec...

Page 10: ...ases the trimmers At its peak the pilot can use 100 accelerator and 100 of the trimmers with the wing working with the reflex to 100 When you release the accelerator the DES is responsible for returning the profile to neutral The pilot can adjust the amount of trimmer to be released even during flight It is not always necessary to accelerate to 100 and open the trimmers 100 The pilot can choose th...

Page 11: ...he Double Steering System a single command allows the pilot to expand the possibilities of turning without losing control over the brakes Brakes vertical movements High speed tip horizontal movements The amplitude of these movements is at the discretion of the pilot Depending on the requirements of the pilot it is also possible to have a more precise adjustment of the length of the brake and high ...

Page 12: ... applying a lot of brake and applying even more brake pressure on one side It is not easy to give any specific recommendation about this situation other than quickly restoring the wing s default air speed and angle of attack by progressively reducing the tension on the brake lines The normal wing reaction will be to have a lateral surge on the re accelerated side with a rotation not greater than 3...

Page 13: ...y type of incident 4 3 USING THE SPEED BAR The DOBERMANN 2 profile was designed for stable flight throughout its entire speed range When accelerating the wing the profile becomes more sensitive to turbulence and closer to a possible frontal collapse If a loss in internal wing pressure is felt tension on the speed bar should be reduced to a minimum and a slight pull on the brake lines is recommende...

Page 14: ...ally without altering the angle of incidence especially when flying near the ground or flying in turbulence 5 2 B LINE STALL When carrying out this manoeuvre the wing stops flying loses all horizontal speed and the pilot is no longer in control of the paraglider The airflow over the profile is interrupted and the wing enters a situation similar to parachuting To enter this manoeuvre the B risers a...

Page 15: ...while descending Safety comes first 6 SPECIAL METHODS 6 1 TOWING The DOBERMANN 2 does not experience any problem whilst being towed Only qualified winch personnel should handle the certified equipment to carry out this operation The wing must be inflated similarly as during a normal mountain or ridge takeoff 6 2 ACROBATIC FLIGHT Although the DOBERMANN 2 was tested by expert acrobatic pilots in ext...

Page 16: ...hould be done in a specialist repair shop by qualified personnel Niviuk can not be held responsible for any damage caused by incorrect repairs 8 SAFETY AND RESPONSIBILITY It is well known that paragliding is considered a high risk sport where safety depends on the person who is practicing it Wrong use of this equipment may cause severe injuries to the pilot or even death Manufacturers and dealers ...

Page 17: ... 53 0 54 AVERAGE m 1 57 1 65 1 70 1 75 1 79 1 84 LINES TOTAL METERS m 257 271 280 289 297 305 HEIGHT m 5 72 6 01 6 19 6 37 6 55 6 72 NUMBER 178 178 178 178 178 178 MAIN 2 1 4 3 1 2 1 4 3 1 2 1 4 3 1 2 1 4 3 1 2 1 4 3 1 2 1 4 3 1 RISERS NUMBER 4 A A B C D A A B C D A A B C D A A B C D A A B C D A A B C D TRIMS m m 150 150 150 150 150 150 ACCELERATOR m m 180 180 180 180 180 180 COURSE CORRECTION YES...

Page 18: ...IN FRANCE UPPER CASCADES 16140 COUSIN FRANCE UPPER CASCADES DC 40 LIROS GMHB GERMANY UPPER CASCADES DC 60 LIROS GMHB GERMANY UPPER CASCADES DC 100 LIROS GMHB GERMANY MIDDLE CASCADES 16330 COUSIN FRANCE MIDDLE CASCADES 12240 COUSIN FRANCE MIDDLE CASCADES 16140 COUSIN FRANCE MIDDLE CASCADES TNL 80 TEIJIM LIMITED JAPAN MAIN 12950 COUSIN FRANCE MAIN 16560 COUSIN FRANCE MAIN 16330 COUSIN FRANCE MAIN 12...

Page 19: ...19 10 3 RISERS LAYOUT ...

Page 20: ...20 10 4 LINE PLAN SUSPENSION PLAN ...

Page 21: ... 4721 4563 12 4509 4496 4744 RISERS LENGTH m m A B C D 480 480 480 480 STANDARD 480 530 580 670 ACCELERATED 305 415 580 760 TRAVEL LINES HEIGHT m m A B C D br 1 5435 5382 5443 5674 5991 2 5355 5301 5352 5496 5840 3 5355 5302 5351 5455 5823 4 5317 5265 5308 5422 5713 5 5242 5195 5228 5400 5609 6 5220 5177 5212 5480 5586 7 5137 5105 5156 5207 5488 8 5020 4990 5011 5082 5406 9 4968 4943 4987 5017 535...

Page 22: ... 5165 4998 12 4934 4920 5190 RISERS LENGTH m m A B C D 480 480 480 480 STANDARD 480 530 580 670 ACCELERATED 305 415 580 760 TRAVEL LINES HEIGHT m m A B C D br 1 5795 5738 5802 6048 6378 2 5712 5654 5707 5861 6220 3 5714 5657 5709 5820 6204 4 5675 5620 5665 5787 6090 5 5597 5546 5581 5763 5981 6 5574 5529 5566 5848 5958 7 5486 5452 5507 5561 5856 8 5362 5330 5353 5428 5769 9 5307 5280 5328 5360 571...

Page 23: ... 5497 5323 12 5252 5237 5523 RISERS LENGTH m m A B C D 480 480 480 480 STANDARD 480 530 580 670 ACCELERATED 305 415 580 760 TRAVEL LINES HEIGHT m m A B C D br 1 6135 6075 6141 6402 6746 2 6049 5988 6043 6206 6581 3 6053 5993 6047 6165 6565 4 6013 5955 6003 6131 6446 5 5932 5879 5916 6106 6334 6 5910 5861 5901 6197 6310 7 5817 5781 5839 5895 6203 8 5686 5652 5677 5756 6112 9 5628 5599 5651 5684 605...

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