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is required to achieve the desired forward speed of 25 km/h and take
off. The QUBIK 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 QUBIK, simply set the trimmers to the correct
positions (see 2.6)
3.6 LANDING
The QUBIK offers the comfort of ending the flight with the perfect
landing; large areas and long runs are no longer required.
Please note 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 a 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 QUBIK very efficiently transforms forward speed into lift and
inherently allows a wide margin for error either with or without wind.
3.7 PACKING
The QUBIK has a complex leading edge, manufactured using a variety
of different materials and it must be packed carefully. A correct folding
method is very important to extend the useful life of your paraglider.
It should be concertina-packed, with the leading edge reinforcements flat
and the flexible rods stacked one on top of the other. This method will
keep the profile in its original shape and protect the integrity of the wing
over time. Make sure the reinforcements are not bent or folded. It should
not be folded too tightly to avoid damage to the cloth and/or lines.
At Niviuk we have designed the NKare Bag, a bag designed to assist you
with rapid packing which helps maintain the integrity of the leading edge
and its internal structures in perfect condition.
The NKare Bag guides you through the folding process, allowing you to
concertina pack the wing with each rod on top of the other and then fold
the wing as required. This folding system ensures that both the fabric and
the reinforcements of the internal structure are kept in perfect condition.
4. IN FLIGHT
It is important to point out that the appropriate response to each adverse
manoeuvre can vary from size to size; even within the same size at
maximum or minimum load the behaviour and reactions of the wing may
vary.
The performance and speed of the QUBIK depend directly on the engine
power and wing-loading.
With the RSP (Reflex System Profile) the engine does not need much
power to achieve greater thrust, resulting in less consumption, more
autonomy, less need for power, better durability, mechanical efficiency
and increased performance.
However, in order to get the maximum power out of this wing, we will
need an engine that is able to push a highly loaded wing. Without the
right wing-loading and without the required power, the wing will not
operate to its full potential.