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Correctly setting up the wing on the ground before take off is especially
important. Choose an appropriate location facing the wind. Position the
paraglider in a crescent configuration to facilitate inflation. A clean wing
layout will ensure a trouble-free take off.
3.6 LANDING
The TAKOO 5 lands excellently, it converts the wing speed into lift at your
demand, allowing an enormous margin of error. Wrapping the brake lines
around your hand to get greater braking efficiency is not necessary.
3.7 PACKING
The TAKOO 5 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.
Niviuk have designed the Kolipro and the Kolibag rapid pack sacks.
4. IN FLIGHT
We recommend that you read the certification test report.
The report contains all the necessary information on how the TAKOO 5
reacts during each of the tested manoeuvres.
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.
Having the knowledge that the testing house provides through the test
report is fundamental to learning how to deal with possible situations.
To become familiar with the manoeuvres described below, we
recommend practising within the auspices of a licensed training outfit.
4.1 FLYING IN TURBULENCE
The TAKOO 5 has an excellent profile to deal with incidents; it is very
stable in all conditions and has a high degree of passive safety, even in
turbulent conditions.
All paragliders must be piloted for the prevailing conditions and the pilot
is the ultimate safety factor.
We recommend active flying in turbulent conditions, always taking
measures to maintain control of the wing, preventing it from collapsing
and restoring the speed required by the wing after each correction.
Do not correct the glider (braking) for too long in case this induces a stall.
If you have to take corrective action, make the input then re-establish the
correct flying speed.
4.2 POSSIBLE CONFIGURATIONS
To become familiar with the possible incidents described below, we
recommend practising within the environment of a licensed training outfit.
You must adapt your use of the brakes depending on the wing-loading
and avoid over-steering.
It is important to note that the type the reaction to an incident can vary
from one size of wing to another, and even within the same size the
behaviour and reactions may be different depending on the wing-loading.
In the test report, you will find all the necessary information on how to
