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1. CHARACTERISTICS
1.1 WHO IS IT DESIGNED FOR?
The KLIMBER P is a wing for very experienced and skilled pilots. It was
designed for pilots who want maximum performance in combination with
very little weight, but who also want the safety of a certified wing.
The KLIMBER P is especially suitable for hike & fly and is ideal for vol-biv.
It offers pilots top performance, confidence, comfort and handling with
minimal weight (only 3.56 kg in the largest size).).
The KLIMBER P conforms to both EN and LTF norms and has been
certified D.
We recommend that only advanced pilots with experience of flying LTF/
EN D wings use this paraglider.
Description of the skills, experience and level required of the pilot:
this wing is suitable for pilots trained in recovery techniques, able to fly
very actively, with significant flying experience in turbulent conditions and
who accept the consequences of flying this level of wing.
Only the aeronautical authorities of respective countries can determine
pilot competence.
1.2 CERTIFICATION
The KLIMBER P was certified in accordance with the following norms:
EN 926-2:2013, EN 926-1:2015 & LTF 91/09
All certification tests were conducted by the Air Turquoise testing centre
in Switzerland. All sizes passed the certification tests.
Shock test to 1.000 kg.
Load test to 864 kg.
Certification number:
- Size 22 PG_1131.2016
- Size 24 PG_1132.2016
The KLIMBER P was certified as a LTF/EN D in all sizes.
Description of flight characteristics of LTF/EN D 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.
We recommend pilots read the flight test report by the certification
testing centre. 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 sized 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.
For further information on the flight test and the corresponding
certification number, please see the final pages of this manual.
1.3 IN-FLIGHT BEHAVIOUR
Niviuk developed this wing by adopting very specific goals: to achieve
maximum performance while minimising weight, 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 take
advantage of all good conditions.
In all aspects of flight, the wing is very solid and stable. The glide is
smooth, even when fully accelerated. During glides, the wing maintains
altitude and the wing remains stable. The high-speed tip improves
the turn precision and is therefore less physical and provides better
feedback. Inflating the wing is much easier and gentler without
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