Niviuk LINK 23, User Manual

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oscillation or required course correction can easily be controlled with
gentle pilot input
When the decision has been made to takeoff only a short run is required
and the LINK will quickly transform the forward speed and thrust of the
engine into lift. Even with the Trike only a very short rolling distance is
required to achieve the desired forward lift speed of 25 km/h and take
off. The LINK has been designed to easily and efficiently inflate whilst
providing exceptional directional stability without pitching or hanging back
behind the pilot.
Excessive amounts of energy are not required when taking off with the
LINK, simply set the trimmers to the correct positions (see 2.7) and gently
lift the risers whilst gaining forward momentum. Taking off in nil wind
conditions is not a problem for the LINK.
3.6 LANDING
The LINK offers the comfort of ending the flight with the perfect landing,
large areas and long runs are no longer required.
It must be remember that in wind nil conditions the forward ground speed
encountered may be significantly higher and during landing that speed
must be decreased as safely as possible. This can be achieved by fully
closing the trimmers and proportionately applying the brakes. If necessary
as the pilot reaches the ground a longer run off should also be carried out.
When landing in moderate wind conditions, the ground speed is reduced
so simple and progressive application of the brakes will be enough for a
perfect landing.
Landing with open or half open trimmers is possible, but it will be
necessary to balance the application of the brakes to the position of the
trimmers and the forward ground speed being experienced. Of course
open trimmers and an increase in forward ground speed when landing
may require a larger landing area as opposed to when the trimmers are
closed. The LINK very efficiently transforms forward speed into lift and
inherently allows a wide margin for error either with or without wind.
4. IN FLIGHT
We recommend that you read very carefully the certification test results
published by the Certification Test Laboratory (see Niviuk.com download
section)
In the Certification report all the necessary information in order to
anticipate how the LINK will react to each of the 24 tested manoeuvres
can be found. It is important to stress that the reaction to the
manoeuvres is different in each wing size, and even the reactions and
solutions to each manoeuvre are different on the same size wing when
the overall loading (i.e. Pilot/harness Weight) differs. It is essential to
know the results of the Certification report in order to know how to deal
possible situations appropriately.
The LINK has been certified EN-B. We recommend that training to master
these manoeuvres be carried out under the supervision of a competent
school.
4.1 FLYING IN TURBULENCE
The high level of passive security in flight offered by the LINK is reflected
by the excellent results achieved during the certification tests. The LINK
profile maintains a high internal pressure and solidity at high speeds not
yet seen in a wing of this category.
It comfortably absorbs moderate turbulence in either normal or
accelerated flight, minimising any bouncing effect. The glider is stable in
all flyable conditions.
The most important safety and security feature of every glider is the pilot.
Active piloting is recommended with the pilot constantly assessing and
making the necessary fine adjustments to maintain ultimate control the
wing. After a correction has been made the pilot should release the
brakes to allow the wing to regain normal airspeed and normal flight. Do
not maintain corrections (braking) for longer than necessary, this may
cause the wing to enter into a critical flying situation.
When necessary, react to and control a situation and then re-establish
normal flight.