Niviuk R-BUS, User Manual

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Piloting the wing is smooth and accurate. The wing turns efficiently
without requiring major effort and without affecting the sink rate. Even at
maximum load, the wing keeps its Niviuk DNA and turns easily.
Depending on the pilot’s needs and requirements, the trimmers ensure
that a proper cruising speed can be maintained.
During the landing, the R-BUS shows its full potential and retains its
speed like a real cruise liner of the air. These are not just empty words,
we know this wing will land as you have always wanted to when flying
with a passenger. Easy, well and safe!
PLEASE NOTE!
It is very important to become familiar with the correct use of the main
steering elements: the trimmers, High Speed Tip and the main brakes.
We recommend paying particular attention and concentration when using
the different steering elements.
1.4 ASSEMBLY, MATERIALS
The R-BUS has all the technological innovations used on other Niviuk
gliders. It is built with the most careful selection of current materials,
technology and accessories available, to improve pilot comfort whilst
increasing safety and performance.
The RAM Air Intake system (RAM). - Is characterised by the
arrangement of the air inlets, to ensure optimal internal pressure is
maintained. Thanks to this design, we were able to reduce their size,
while maintaining the same air flow at all angles to improve laminar flow.
Having greater internal pressure means better tolerance of turbulence,
greater consistency of the profile shape across the speed range;
excellent handling at low speed is achieved by allowing the pilot
to extend the braking limit, there is a lower risk of collapse and
consequently, greater control and stability.
Titanium Technology (TNT).
– A revolutionary technique using titanium.
Using Nitinol for the internal wing construction offers great advantages:
on the one hand it reduces the overall wing weight, which reduces the
inertia and improves the manoeuvrability and launch inflation.
On the other hand, 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.
3D Pattern Cut Optimisation (3DP) .– The latest generation of wings
require a new fabric panel pattern and cutting system. Creating separate
panels for each of the sections at the front of the wing means the sail
fabric is more taut and crease-free. During the cutting, the optimal
orientation of the fabric section is selected, depending on its final
location. If the fabric pattern is properly aligned with the axes of load, it
suffers less deformation after repeated use, to the long-term benefit of
the leading edge.
3D Leading Edge (3DL). - Adding an extra seam to the longitudinal
axis of the glider helps, on the one hand, give more consistency and
volume to the profile (a more efficient 3D contour) and on the other, joins
and shapes the leading edge panels. The fabric is guided by the panel
position to ensure fewer creases and better load distribution. The result
is a cleaner profile, which benefits the wing in terms of performance and
durability.
Reflex System Profile (RSP). - The reflex profile of the R-BUS is