Niviuk ICEPEAK EVOX 20, User Manual

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1. CHARACTERISTICS
1.1 WHO IS IT DESIGNED FOR?
The ICEPEAK EVOX is intended for pilots with passion, the instinct to
excel, who have experience and the ambition to feel the excitement of
high-level competition with a top performance wing.
A glider without precedent, it is the result of years of research by our R &
D team. We aimed to make sure that every detail reaches the maximum of
its possibilities. Basically, a wing that offers much and demands little.
1.2 CERTIFICATION
The ICEPEAK EVOX was presented for certification in accordance with
the CIVL COMPETITION CLASS
All certification tests were performed at the Swiss testing house Air
Turquoise. All sizes passed the load, shock and flight tests.
The load test proved that the wing can withstand the stipulated 8G.
The shock test proved that he wing can resist 1000 daN of force.
The flight test resulted in the following certification of the ICEPEAK EVOX
for all sizes:
CCC
We recommend that only pilots who are familiar with gliders of this
certification fly this paraglider.
Only the aeronautical authorities of respective countries can determine
pilot competence.
We recommend pilots read the flight test report carefully,
especially the comments of the test pilot. The report contains all the
necessary information on how the paraglider reacts during each of the
tested manoeuvres.
It is important to note that different size wings will react differently during
manoeuvres. Even within the same size, at maximum or minimum load,
the behaviour and reactions of the wing may vary.
Description of flight characteristics of CCC paragliders:
Paragliders with demanding and unique flight characteristics with
potentially violent reactions in turbulence and to pilot errors.
Normal flight recovery requires precise pilot intervention.
- Description of the pilot skills required for an CCC wing:
For pilots trained in recovery techniques, who fly very actively, have
significant experience of flying in turbulent conditions and who accept the
consequences of flying with this type of wing.
For further information on the flight test and the corresponding
certification number, please see the final pages of this manual or see
www.niviuk.com
1.3 IN-FLIGHT BEHAVIOUR
Niviuk developed this wing by adopting very specific goals: to improve
performance, excellent handling; to facilitate more control for the pilot.
To increase performance while maintaining the highest level of
safety. To ensure that the wing transmits the maximum feedback in
an understandable and comfortable way so that the pilot can focus
on piloting and enjoying the flight. And, with smooth handling, take
advantage of all favourable conditions.
In all aspects of flight, the wing is very solid and stable. The glide is