Niviuk LINK 2, User Manual

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required when running.
Once airborne, the LINK 2 wing impresses with precision in response,
handling, safety, a sporty look and good performance. These are
achieved thanks to the same SLE technology that brought us so many
successes in high-level competitions and which we have now perfectly
adapted to this paramotor wing.
It will very quickly become apparent to the pilot that the handling and
manoeuvrability of the LINK 2 remains light and efficient during all
aspects of flight and even in the most adverse conditions every pilot
input is met with an immediate and precise response.
When the trimmers are opened the wing’s profile changes and
accelerates, penetrating without any problems. The brakes are usable in
all the trimmer positions, even accelerated.
The performance of this new wing is substantially above average for
this type of glider.. The power required of the engine is in the low to
medium range. Its consumption is much less than most wings due to the
effectiveness of a glider perfectly designed to ensure the top stability and
performance in all aspects of flight.
The LINK 2 has the same advantages when landing as it does on take-
off. With a low speed approach, a short final glide and with the pilot
always in total control the LINK 2 can land in the smallest of areas with
precision and ease.
It is worthwhile remembering that the best paraglider in the hands of
a bad pilot does not guarantee a happy ending. The LINK 2’s passive
safety measures should also be complemented by the passive safety
offered by the pilot’s other flying equipment, i.e. the harness, helmet, the
emergency parachute etc. The extraordinary smooth behaviour of the
LINK 2 and common sense piloting will give you many hours of peaceful
flying.
1.4 CONSTRUCTION, MATERIALS
The LINK 2 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 Air Intake - this system is characterised by the arrangement of the
air inlets, to ensure optimal maintenance of internal pressure. Thanks to
this design, we were able to reduce their size, while maintaining the same
air flow at all angles to improve laminar flow. More consistency across
the whole speed range and better performance without compromising on
safety.
Titanium Technology (TNT ) - a revolutionary technique using titanium.
Using Nitinol in the internal construction provides a more uniform profile
and reduces the weight to gain efficiency in flight. Nitinol provides the
highest level of protection against deformation, heat or breaks. The
leading edge is more rigid and the wing surface remains perfectly taut,
without creases or parasitic drag. This optimises glide in all phases of
the flight. Because the flexible rods always return to their original shape,
the integrity of the profile is never affected. Nitinol provides the highest
level of protection against deformation, heat or breaks.
Structured Leading Edge (SLE) - the use of the SLE considerably
reduces the amount of Mylar which was used in previous Niviuk wings
and this also reduces the weight of the leading edge. Therefore it is
easier to inflate this wing than a paraglider without this system.