Niviuk TAKOO 3, User Manual

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position. The initial phase is quite physical (hard resistance) which means
that you will have to pull strongly until the profile of the wing is deformed,
when this happens the required force will then significantly reduce. To
maintain this manoeuvre you must continue to hold the B Lines in the
pulled down position. The wing will then become deformed, horizontal
speed drops to 0 km/h and vertical speed increases to –6 to –8 m/s
depending on the conditions and how the manoeuvre has been carried
out.
To exit the manoeuvre, simultaneously release both risers, the wing will
then slightly surge forward and then automatically return to normal flight.
It is better to let go of the lines quickly rather than slowly. This is an easy
manoeuvre but you must remember that the wing stops flying, it loses
all horizontal movement and its reactions are very different compared to
normal flight.
This manoeuvre is difficult without the help of the passenger.
5.3 SPIRAL DIVE
This is a more effective way for rapidly losing height. You have to
know that, the wing can gain a lot of vertical speed and rotation speed
(G force). This can cause a loss of orientation and consciousness
(blackouts). These are the reasons why it is best to carry out this
manoeuvre gradually so your capacity to resist the G forces increases
and you will learn to fully appreciate and understand the manoeuvre.
Always practice this manoeuvre when flying at high altitude.
To start the manoeuvre, first lean your bodyweight and pull the brake line
to the side to which you are leaning. You can regulate the intensity of the
turn by applying a little outside brake.
A paraglider flying at its maximum turn speed can reach –20 m/s,
equivalent 70 km/h vertical speed and stabilize in a spiral dive from 15
m/s onwards.
These are the reasons why you should be familiar with and know how to
carry out the exit methods.
To exit this manoeuvre you must progressively release the inside brake
and also momentarily apply outside brake. Whilst doing this you must
also lean your bodyweight towards the outside. This exit manoeuvre has
to be carried out gradually and with smooth movements so you can feel
the pressure and speed changes at the same time.
The after effect of the exit manoeuvre is that the glider will rock briefly
with lateral surge, depending on how the manoeuvre has been carried
out.
Practice these movements at sufficient altitude and with moderation.
5.4 SLOW DESCENT TECHNIQUE
Using this technique (do not hurry to descend) we will fly normally,
without forcing neither the material nor the passenger. It means looking
for descending air areas and turn as it was a thermal – in order to
descend. We have to avoid danger areas when looking for descent
zones. Safety is the most important thing.
6. SPECIAL METHODS
6.1 TOWING
The TAKOO 3 does not experience any problem when being towed. Only
qualified personnel should handle the qualified equipment to carry out
this operation. The wing has to be inflated in the same way as in normal
flight.
6.2 ACROBATIC FLIGHT
Although the TAKOO 3 has been tested by expert acrobatic pilots in
extreme situations, it HAS NOT been designed for acrobatic flight and we
DO NOT recommend continued use in this type of flight. Acrobatic flight
is the youngest discipline in free flight. We consider acrobatic flight to be