ICARO paragliders Nikita 2 Manual Download

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ACRO

MANUAL

Fly & more Handels GmbH ICARO Paragliders

Version: 1.6 – E, 19.06.2011

Fly & more Handels GmbH ICARO paragliders
Hochriesstraße 1, 83126 Flintsbach, Germany

Telephone: +49-(0) 8034-909 700 Fax: +49-(0) 8034-909 701

Email:

Web:

http://www.icaro-paragliders.com

Summary of Contents for Nikita 2

Page 1: ...RO Paragliders Version 1 6 E 19 06 2011 Fly more Handels GmbH ICARO paragliders Hochriesstra e 1 83126 Flintsbach Germany Telephone 49 0 8034 909 700 Fax 49 0 8034 909 701 Email office icaro wings com...

Page 2: ...ts All technical data and instructions in this manual were drawn up with great care Fly more Handels GmbH ICARO Paragliders cannot be made responsible for any possible errors in this manual Any import...

Page 3: ...11 SYMMETRIC COLLAPSE 12 CRAVAT 12 EMERGENCY STEERING 12 FULL STALL 12 V SERVICE REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 13 CARE INSTRUCTIONS 13 HOW TO PACK YOUR GLIDER 13 TRIMMING 14 ADHESIVE LOGOS 14 OVERLOADING 15...

Page 4: ...LIDER IS NOT COVERED BY PRODUCT LIABILITY INSURANCE DO NOT FLY UNLESS YOU ARE PERSONALLY WILLING TO ASSUME ALL RISKS INHERENT IN THE SPORT OF PARAGLIDING AND ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY PROPERTY DAMAGE...

Page 5: ...EAD IN THE SECTION GUARANTEE TERMS IN THIS MANUAL CAN ONLY BE PUT TO A CLAIM IF THE CORRECTLY COMPLETED GUARANTEE CARD IS FILLED OUT CAN BE FOUND IN THIS MANUAL OR ON OUR WEBSITE WWW ICARO PARAGLIDERS...

Page 6: ...ith the new NIKITA 2Solo II is the No 3 overall in the World Cup 2008 The NIKITA 2 can be flown in a variety of weight ranges The figures rhythmics Infinite and all connection heli maneuvers are flyab...

Page 7: ...s are adapted to high loads during the flight Also own Acro harness place for two second chances for double security II FLYING TIPS Flying with the NIKITA 2 Despite the small air intake openings the N...

Page 8: ...d braking Due to a lower angle of attack in accelerated flight the front part of the wing becomes more sensitive to turbulence By simultaneously braking is now shifting the lift in the rear of the win...

Page 9: ...tow III Descent Techniques Attention Training of descent techniques simulation of flight incidents SFI and aerobatic training should only take place at professional training seminars with professiona...

Page 10: ...get the necessary information Knots The best way to avoid knots and tangles is to inspect the lines before you inflate the wing for take off If you notice a knot before take off immediately stop runni...

Page 11: ...e likely to happen with new wings where the cloth is still highly hydrophobic and the drops thus do not penetrate but remain on the surface We know from computer simulations and practical tests that t...

Page 12: ...parachute Emergency Steering Should it no longer be possible to steer your NIKITA 2 for example due to a broken line the glider may be steered by gently pulling on either D riser Attention Handling wi...

Page 13: ...either at the trailing edge or at the leading edge The pilot stands at the leading edge by the outspread glider and a helper at the trailing edge Both start on the inner side and putting one lane onto...

Page 14: ...eristics again lines have to be reduced Attention For security reasons the trimming should be done at the loop on the cap and not as usual from the locks of the ropes The Kevlar lines on the locks of...

Page 15: ...tergents the simple mechanical abrasion will quickly finish the canopy and render it useless Also avoid dipping it in a swimming pool the chlorine will damage the cloth If you must rinse or clean your...

Page 16: ...e leading trailing edge reinforcements Each cell must be checked Visual Control of the Risers and Lines Check the risers the trimmers the stitching at each line loop the brake lines all seams and line...

Page 17: ...ree years Harnesses and Rescue systems 3 years This period applies from registered year of construction What are the conditions of the guarantee Fly Handels GmbH needs to be informed immediately after...

Page 18: ...ater insects sun sand humidity or debag jumps Damage caused by force majeure How can I claim guarantee In order to claim a guarantee Fly Handels GmbH ICARO paragliders needs to be informed immediately...

Page 19: ...has been developed and produced by modern technology and will give you years of pleasurable and unforgettable flight experiences This paraglider will not protect you from the dangers of rash flight ma...

Page 20: ...sure Competition Training Professional Acro Powered commercially Datas above glider harness rescue system Type und size of glider harness rescue system Purchasing date Serial number Dealer Icaro agenc...

Page 21: ...Page 21 LINEPLAN Fly more Handels GmbH Hochriesstra e 1 83126 Flintsbach Telefon 49 0 8034 909 700 Telefax 49 0 8034 909 701 E Mail office icaro wings com Internet www icaro paragliders com...

Page 22: ...Dispatch protocol Delivery content Piece check complete Inner bag Compression band Speedsystem Outer rucksack Operating instructions Customer questionnaire Repair set T Shirt Sticker Date Signature...