Niviuk KLIMBER 2 P, User Manual

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1.3 IN-FLIGHT BEHAIVOR
This wing has a great efficiency in flight. Thanks to its 2-liner structure,
the performance has been increased whereas the drag has been
reduced. Its tight and precise turns allow excellent thermal performance.
Another important point to highlight is its great capacity to perform tricky
landings while always remaining under control.
Compared to the first version of the KLIMBER P, the maximum speed
has been increased thanks to the 2-liner condition and the new profile
design. The handling is easy with an optimum gliding. You will easily feel
the air movements so that you will always be correctly placed in the air
mass.
Our know-how acquired during the X-One and Artik 6 developments
has allowed us to achieve very efficient pitch stability, the wing gliding
through the air mass converting it to energy. Moreover, the new Ergo
handles offer a more precise and comfortable control with a direct B-riser
steering.
Due to its lightness, it is very easy to take off in all kinds of weather
conditions, and even with a tail wind the wing inflates easily. It is also
easily manageable in strong winds.
The stabilo is connected directly to the B-riser. This is the way to ensure
that the wing tips stay solid during acceleration, as well as providing
greater control during tricky landings.
The KLIMBER 2 P provides clear and useful feedback. This user-friendly
wing (for pilots with EN-D skills) that is compact and solid even in strong
and turbulent conditions. The pilot will feel comfortable and confident
from the first flight.
1.4 CONSTRUCTION, MATERIALS
The KLIMBER 2 P has all the technological innovations 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 increasing safety and performance.
In the design of all Niviuk products the team aims to ensure development
and continuous improvement. The technologies developed in recent
years have allowed us to develop greater, better wings. It is in this
context that we would like to introduce the technologies included in this
new model.
RAM - The Ram Air Intake system is characterised by the arrangement
of the air inlets, to ensure optimal maintenance of internal pressure
across the the whole range of angles of attack. The result? Having
greater internal pressure means better tolerance of turbulence, greater
consistency of the profile shape across the speed range; excellent
handling at low speed is achieved by allowing the pilot to extend the
braking limit, there is a lower risk of collapse and consequently, greater
control and safety.
TNT (Titanium Technology) - Nitinol is a combination of 50% nickel and
50% titanium. This technology provides three outstanding benefits that
increase the performance of the wing, compared to plastic rods. *With
the incorporation of the Nitinol rods, the weight of the wing is reduced by
13% compared to nylon.
*Nitinol has closely related properties. It has shape memory and
enormous elasticity. This means that the rods maintain their optimum
shape even after ultra-compact or bad folding, so that the wing does not
suffer from deformation unless the radius at the point of bending is less
than 1 cm.
*The leading edge shape is much more rigid and uniform. This means a
much more consistent and progressive inflation; which translates into an
easier take-off. The profile is taut at all times, without creases or wrinkles,
and fully optimised for all flight phases.
In addition, the rods have a plastic protector at their ends to prevent any
damage to the fabric of the wing. Nitinol is now featured in all our wings.
IKS (Interlock system) - Niviuk has developed two types - the IKS1000