Niviuk Hook 4, User Manual

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leading edge preventing any deformation during turbulence. The airflow
is also vastly improved over the entire front span of the glider.
(See
http://niviuk.com/technology.asp?id=JNKPKPN4 )
With the DRS, the trailing edge has been reinforced with small ribs that
make thispart flatter in order to spread the pressure out evenly. It means
better air-flow and less drag on this important part of the glider. The
addition of theseribs gives exceptional handling (better and more efficient
whenturning) and more control and precision.
The TNT is a technical revolution. It underlines building the internal
structure of the glider with Nitinol to make the profile more uniform and
the glider lighter for better flight performance. Moreover, the nitinol is
resistant to deformations, hot temperatures and breaks as well as more
resistant to the glider folding process.
The RAM AIR INTAKE technology presents and internal situation for the
air entrance to allow an optimal maintenance of the internal pressure as
well as an improving of the laminar flow on intrados. What’s the result?
Gaining turbulent air absorption in the leading edge, more consistent at
every speed and a better performance while assuring maximum security.
(See
http://www.niviuk.com/technology.asp?id=JNKQKNP4 )
Not a single millimetre of error is possible in the manufacturing process
from Olivier’s computer to the cutting of the fabric. An automatic process
controlled by a laser-cutting program cuts each of the sections that
compose the different parts of the wing. This program not only cuts the
pieces of fabric but it also paints the guideline marks that will aid the
assembly; it also numbers the separate pieces of material. All this is
carried out before human handling of the pieces begins. So we eliminate
possible and understandable errors that may occur during this delicate
procedure.
The lines are semi-automatically manufactured and all the sewing is
finished under the supervision of our specialists. The jigsaw puzzle of the
assembly process is made easier using this method. We minimise the
processes while making the quality control more efficient. All the different
parts of the canopy are cut and assembled under the strict conditions
induced by the automation of the whole process.
All NIVIUK Gliders go through an extremely thorough and efficient final
inspection.
Every single line of each glider is measured individually once the final
assembly has concluded. Each wing is then individually inflated for the
last visual revision.
Each glider is packaged following the maintenance and conservation
instructions recommended for the advanced materials. NIVIUK Gliders
are made of first class materials as demanded by the performance,
durability, and homologation requirements of the present-day market.
Information about construction materials is given on the last pages of this
manual.
1.5 ELEMENTS, COMPONENTS
The HOOK 4 is delivered to its owner together with a series of
components that, although not fundamental, do take an important part
in the use, transport and storage of the paraglider. The glider is delivered
together with a rucksack, large enough for all of the equipment to fit
inside, once appropriately packed. The rucksack is designed to make
transport on foot as pleasant as possible. The internal bag, intended
to protect the HOOK 4 from possible damage, during storage is also
supplied.
The glider strap allows you to fold the wing as small as possible.
Furthermore you will find the accelerator bar that completes the
acceleration gear of the wing, a small fabric repair kit made of auto
adhesive rips top, a user’s manual with the answers all our questions
about our new HOOK 4 and an instruction booklet.