Niviuk LINK 23, User Manual

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all aspects of flight.
The LINK 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 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’s passive safety
measures should also be accompanied by the passive safety offered
by the rest of the flying equipment, the harness, helmet the emergency
parachute etc. The extraordinary behaviour of the LINK and common-
sense piloting will give you many hours of peaceful flying.
1.4 ASSEMBLY, MATERIALS
The LINK does not only introduce new design methods but also new
manufacturing technologies. Not a single millimetre of error is possible in
the manufacturing process from Olivier’s computer to the cutting of the
fabric. The cutting is done section by section in an extremely meticulous
manner. The numbering and marking of the guideline marks is also done
in the same meticulous way so avoiding errors in this critical process.
The lines are semi-automatically manufactured and all the sewing is
finished under the supervision of our specialists. The jigsaw puzzle of
the assembly process is made easier using this method. We economise
on resources while making the quality control more efficient. All the
different parts of the canopy are cut and assembled under the strict
conditions induced by the automation of the whole process. All NIVIUK
Gliders go through an extremely thorough and efficient final inspection.
Every single line of each glider is measured individually once the final
assembly has concluded.
Each wing is thoroughly inspected at the end of it assembly. Each glider
is packaged following the maintenance and conservation instructions
recommended for the advanced materials. NIVIUK Gliders are made of
first class materials as demanded by the performance, durability, and
homologation requirements of the present-day market.
Information about construction materials is given on the last pages of this
manual.
1.5 ELEMENTS, COMPONENTS
The LINK is delivered to its owner together with a series of components
that, although not fundamental do take an important part in the use,
transport and storage of the paraglider.
The glider is delivered together with a rucksack large enough for all of
the equipment to fit inside once appropriately packed. The rucksack is
designed to make transport on foot as pleasant as possible. The internal
bag intended to protect the LINK from possible damage during storage
is also supplied. The glider strap allows the folded wing to be held in
position. Furthermore you will find an accelerator bar that can be used
with the LINK, a small fabric repair kit made of auto-adhesive ripstop and
an instruction booklet with all the basic information about your LINK. You
will also find a USB pen drive.
1.6 PROFILE
The LINK project demanded a profile which would achieve PPG efficiency
above traditional profiles taking powered flight forward and into the future.
The new profile not only advances the understanding of aerodynamics
and efficiency but also allows the reduction of surface area and the
materials used:
• The SLE on the leading edge allows an easy inflation even in nil wind
conditions.
• The LINK inflates easily and immediately ensuring only short low speed
runs are necessary to take off.
• Once airborne the trim system allows easy and precise adjustment to
achieve cruising speeds substantially higher than the average in the PPG
category.
• The trim system has easy read metric markers to allow accurate and
symmetrical adjustments.
• The new and efficient profile of the LINK enables the wing to glide