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10. TECHNICAL DATA

10.1 TECHNICAL DATA

19

20

22

24

26

28

47

47

47

47

47

5,3

5,3

5,3

5,3

5,3

m2

20

22

24

26

28

m2

17,06

18,76

20,47

22,17

23,88

m

2,42

2,54

2,66

2,76

2,87

m

207

218

228

238

247

2/1/3/2

2/1/3/2

2/1/3/2

2/1/3/2

2/1/3/2

3+1

A/A'/B/C

A/A'/B/C

A/A'/B/C

A/A'/B/C

A/A'/B/C

mm

130

130

130

130

130

kg

3,15*

3,4

3,7

3,9*

4,15*

kg

55-70

60-80

70-92

82-105

95-120

A+

A+

A+

A+

A+

kg

55-85

60-95

70-105

82-120

-

B

B

B

B

B

CELLS

NUMBER

ASPECT RATIO

FLAT 

AREA

FLAT 

PROJECTED

CORD

MAXIMUM

LINES

TOTAL 

MAIN

RISERS

NUMBER

ACCELERATOR

GLIDER WEIGHT

TOTAL WEIGHT IN FLIGHT (TWF)

MIN - MAX

CERTIFICATION TWF

EN/LTF

TWF EXTENDED

MIN - MAX

CERTIFICATION TWF EXTENDED

EN/LTF

Summary of Contents for HOOK 5 P

Page 1: ...HOOK 5 P User s manual...

Page 2: ...ying this glider and will soon discover the meaning of our name The importance of small details This is the user manual and we recommend you read it carefully The NIVIUK Gliders Team USER S MANUAL NIV...

Page 3: ...7 PACKING 11 4 IN FLIGHT 12 4 1 FLYING IN TURBULENCE 12 4 2 POSSIBLE CONFIGURATIONS 12 4 3 ACCELERATED FLIGHT 14 4 4 FLYING WITHOUT BRAKE LINES 14 4 5 KNOT S IN FLIGHT 14 5 LOSING ALTITUD 15 5 1 BIG E...

Page 4: ...following certification for all sizes EN A LTF A If the wing is loaded above the maximum certified take off weight the certification changes as follows EN B LTF B We recommend that only pilots who ar...

Page 5: ...tions 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 increas...

Page 6: ...igned and dimensioned as a connection system between the risers and the lines It has a breaking load of 1055 kg which greatly exceeds that of the classic 3mm 550 kg maillon but with much less weight T...

Page 7: ...ailed final inspection The canopy is cut and assembled under strict quality control conditions facilitated by the automation of this process Every wing is individually checked with a final visual insp...

Page 8: ...l current harness types including those with a pod We recommend setting the chest strap to the distance specified in the certification report this will vary depending on size We recommend adjusting th...

Page 9: ...s please follow the instructions of the harness manufacturer The majority of harnesses have a speed system pre installed The standard connection of the speed bar to the speed system is via Brummel hoo...

Page 10: ...e It is advisable to fly with the original setting for a period of time to get used to the actual behaviour of the HOOK 5 In case it is necessary to modify the brake length loosen the knot slide the l...

Page 11: ...ld not be folded too tightly to avoid damage to the cloth and or lines At Niviuk we have designed the NKare Bag a bag designed to assist you with rapid packing which helps maintain the integrity of th...

Page 12: ...lapsed side decisively and quickly all the way 100 down and release it back up immediately You may have to repeat this action to provoke the re opening of the collapsed glider side Do not over brake o...

Page 13: ...ed in case of an asymmetric collapse control the turn spin by applying tension on the opposite brake and weight shift opposite to the turn Then locate the 3STI stabilo line attached to the wing tip tr...

Page 14: ...rying to clear a knotted line or untangle a line in flight when close to the terrain If the knot is too tight and cannot be undone carefully and safely fly to the nearest landing zone Be careful do no...

Page 15: ...g enters a situation similar to parachuting To enter this manoeuvre the B risers are gripped below the maillons and symmetrically pulled down together approx 20 30 cm and maintained in that position I...

Page 16: ...thermal but with the intention to sink Common sense has to be used to avoid dangerous areas of rotor when looking for descending air Safety first 6 SPECIAL METHODS 6 1 TOWING The HOOK 5 P does not exp...

Page 17: ...ty clean them with a soft damp cloth using only water Do not use detergents or other chemicals If your wing is wet from contact with water place it in a dry area air it and keep it away from direct su...

Page 18: ...epends on the person who is practicing it Incorrect use of this equipment may cause severe life changing injuries to the pilot or even death Manufacturers and dealers cannot be held responsible for yo...

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Page 20: ...2 2 1 3 2 3 1 A A B C A A B C A A B C A A B C A A B C mm 130 130 130 130 130 kg 3 15 3 4 3 7 3 9 4 15 kg 55 70 60 80 70 92 82 105 95 120 A A A A A kg 55 85 60 95 70 105 82 120 B B B B B CELLS NUMBER A...

Page 21: ...PPER CASCADES A 8000 U 50 EDELRID GERMANY UPPER CASCADES A 8000 U 70 EDELRID GERMANY UPPER CASCADES A 8000 U 130 EDELRID GERMANY MIDDLE CASCADES A 8000 U 50 EDELRID GERMANY MIDDLE CASCADES A 8000 U 90...

Page 22: ...10 3 RISERS PLAN 21...

Page 23: ...10 4 SUSPENSION PLAN 22...

Page 24: ...470 340 380 470 A B C D br 1 6161 6064 6109 6222 6770 2 6106 6004 6054 6166 6569 3 6037 6008 6089 6196 6487 4 5960 5886 5945 6043 6434 5 5901 5822 5880 6270 6 5769 5731 5798 6200 7 5677 5698 5782 624...

Page 25: ...470 340 380 470 A B C D br 1 6742 6626 6689 6811 7396 2 6686 6569 6639 6760 7181 3 6616 6578 6668 6781 7095 4 6540 6449 6509 6618 7034 5 6473 6379 6445 6857 6 6331 6282 6359 6785 7 6237 6247 6338 683...

Page 26: ...7361 4 6811 6713 6794 6903 7297 5 6744 6649 6721 7113 6 6592 6551 6631 7039 7 6499 6512 6611 7087 8 6434 6511 6632 7042 9 6161 6142 6112 6900 10 6029 6033 6779 11 6761 12 A B C 470 470 470 340 380 47...

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