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USER’S

MANUAL

ARTIK 4

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Page 1: ...USER S MANUAL ARTIK 4 ...

Page 2: ...nd without limits Fly kilometer after kilometer to wherever your imagination leads you nothing can stop your determination and will to fly We are confident that you will enjoy flying this wing and that you will soon understand the meaning of our slogan The importance of small details This is the user s manual that we recommend you to read in detail The NIVIUK Gliders Team USER S MANUAL NIVIUK Glid...

Page 3: ...10 4 IN FLIGHT 10 4 1 FLYING IN TURBULENCE 10 4 2 POSSIBLE CONFIGURATIONS 10 4 3 USING THE ACCELERATOR 12 4 4 FLYING WITHOUT BRAKE LINES 12 4 5 KNOTS IN FLIGHT 12 5 LOSING HEIGHT 13 5 1 EARS 13 5 2 4B2 TECHNIQUE 13 5 3 B LINE STALL 13 5 4 SPIRAL DIVE 14 5 5 SLOW DESCENT TECHNIQUE 14 6 SPECIAL METHODS 14 6 1 TOWING 14 6 2 ACROBATIC FLIGHT 14 7 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 15 7 1 MAINTENANCE 15 7 2 STORAGE ...

Page 4: ...ight test report made by the certification laboratory and specially attention to the test pilot comments Point 25 on the flight test report On the flight test report there is all necessary information to know how the new paraglider will react on each manoeuvre tested It is important to take into account that each size can have a different reaction on the same manoeuvre Furthermore the same size on...

Page 5: ... reduction demonstrates the effort and accomplishment made to reduce the glider inner bulk and profile resulting more performance enhanced safety and comfort The ARTIK 4 lines are made of Dyneema Liros for the upper cascades and Vectram Cousin for main and middle cascades This is the same material combination found in top gliders Both Dyneema and Vectram are unsheathed lines which are slightly mor...

Page 6: ... on a schooling slope or a flat clear area without too much wind and free of obstacles These conditions will allow you to carry out all the steps required for you to check and inflate the ARTIK 4 We recommend that an instructor or a retailer supervises the entire procedure as only they are competent to resolve any doubt in a safe and professional way 2 2 PROCEDURE Take the paraglider out of the ru...

Page 7: ... neutral position the wing is flying at standard speed and glide With full speed bar the glider will fly at maximum speed but the glide will be worse Released speed bar the A B C D risers are aligned Full speed bar the difference between the A C risers is Size 21 10 5cm Size 23 and 25 15cm Size 27 14cm PLEASE NOTE The use of the speed system results in changes to the speed but also the reactions o...

Page 8: ...ections The system or procedure for connecting the kite knot is exactly the same as the Brummel hooks and can be used in other systems or connection elements 2 5 2 Changing the riser cords In spite of the speed system having pulleys with bearings to reduce friction to a minimum the frequency with which the speed bar is used causes the cord to wear and pilots may need to replace them In all Niviuk ...

Page 9: ... the same length The most recommended knots are the clove hitch knot or bowline knot When changing the brakes length it is necessary to check that they do not act when the accelerator is used When we accelerate the glider rotates over the C riser and the trailing edge elevates We must check that the brake is adjusted taking in consideration this extra length in acceleration 3 THE FIRST FLIGHT 3 1 ...

Page 10: ...ero logical conditions so allowing the best possible piloting and stability It reacts admirably in passive flight thus offering a high level of safety in turbulent conditions Nonetheless the pilot always has to pilot according to the prevailing weather conditions the pilot is the ultimate safety factor We recommend active piloting making the necessary fine adjustments to keep the wing in control H...

Page 11: ...ines forward or rather lean your body to any side WITHOUT PULLING ON THE BRAKE LINES Deep stall The possibility of the ARTIK 4 falling into this configuration during normal flight is very unlikely This could happen if you are flying at a very low speed whilst over steering in a number of manoeuvres and in turbulent conditions To provoke a deep stall you have to take the wing to minimum flight spee...

Page 12: ...ing the incidence It is NOT recommended to accelerate near to the mountainside or in very turbulent conditions If necessary you will have to constantly adjust the movements and pressure on the accelerator whilst constantly adjusting the pressure applied to the brake lines This balance is considered to be active piloting 4 4 FLYING WITHOUT BRAKE LINES If for any reason at all you cannot use the bra...

Page 13: ...ots in 2009 while flying a competition prototype wing which because of its line plan and high aspect ratio would not allow big ears to be applied In fact big ears on wings with a profile of 2 lines can often prove difficult For all these reasons we advise the use of the 4B2 line descent technique This technique ensures a rapid descent is achieved whilst forward wing speed is maintained and so the ...

Page 14: ...y 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 the manoeuvre and know how to carry out the exit methods To exit this manoeuvre you must progressively release the inside brake and also momentarily ...

Page 15: ...equipment in the trunk of your car Temperatures inside a car parked in the sunlight can be very high Inside a rucksack and in the sunlight temperatures can reach 60ºC Weight should not be laid on top of the equipment If the flying gear is stored with organic material such as leaves or insects inside the chemical reaction can cause irreparable damage 7 3 CHECKS AND CONTROLS You should ensure your A...

Page 16: ... the tear Any other type of tear must be repaired in a specialized repair shop or by qualified personnel Do not accept a home repair 8 SAFETY AND RESPONSIBILITY It is well known that paragliding is considered a high risk sport where safety depends on the person who is practising it Wrong use of this equipment may cause severe injuries to the pilot even death Manufacturers and dealers are not respo...

Page 17: ... 6 4 6 4 6 FLATTENING 15 15 15 15 15 CORD MAXIMUM M 2 28 2 4 2 47 2 56 2 68 MINIMUM M 0 53 0 55 0 57 0 59 0 62 AVERAGE M 1 85 1 94 2 2 08 2 18 LINES TOTAL METERS M 226 237 245 255 267 HEIGHT M 6 9 7 22 7 46 7 75 8 11 NUMBER 227 227 227 227 227 MAIN 2 3 2 1 1 2 3 1 1 2 3 2 3 2 2 3 2 RISERS NUMBER 3 4 A B C A A B C A A B C A B C A B C TRIMS NO NO NO NO NO ACCELERATOR M M 105 150 150 150 150 TOTAL WE...

Page 18: ...ERMANY UPPER CASCADES DC 60 LIROS GMHB GERMANY UPPER CASCADES DC 100 LIROS GMHB GERMANY UPPER CASCADES 12100 50 COUSIN FRANCE MIDDLE CASCADES DC 40 LIROS GMHB GERMANY MIDDLE CASCADES DC 60 LIROS GMHB GERMANY MIDDLE CASCADES DC 100 LIROS GMHB GERMANY MIDDLE CASCADES 12240 115 COUSIN FRANCE MIDDLE CASCADES 12470 200 COUSIN FRANCE MIDDLE CASCADES 16140 70 COUSIN FRANCE MIDDLE CASCADES 16330 145 COUSI...

Page 19: ...19 10 3 RISERS PLAN ...

Page 20: ... d7 2D2 2C2 3C1 4 C 1 3C2 2C4 2C3 2D3 c6 c7 c8 2D4 d8 4 B 1 2B1 2B2 b1 b2 b3 b4 a1 a2 a3 a4 2A1 2A2 4A1 d9 d10 d11 2D5 c9 c10 2C5 c11 c12 c13 3C3 2C6 4 C 2 4B2 c14 c15 2C7 3C4 b5 b6 b7 b8 b9 b10 2B3 2B4 3B1 a8 2B5 a5 a6 a7 a9 a10 2A3 4A2 2A4 3A1 2A5 a11 a12 b11 b12 c16 2AB2 2 A B 1 s t a b 1 2 3 4 6 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 stab 2 ...

Page 21: ...6757 13 6318 14 6340 15 6425 16 5858 RISERS LENGHT m m A A B C 470 470 470 470 STANDARD 312 332 352 470 ACCELERATED 158 138 118 0 TRAVEL LINES HEIGHT m m A B C D br 1 6463 6374 6545 6630 7132 2 6327 6240 6446 6539 6857 3 6290 6205 6322 6425 6647 4 6285 6205 6306 6403 6647 5 6229 6151 6265 6361 6544 6 6078 6010 6251 6350 6414 7 6034 5974 6297 6389 6345 8 5967 5915 6343 6426 6385 9 5945 5896 6224 63...

Page 22: ...6981 13 6541 14 6563 15 6652 16 6067 RISERS LENGHT m m A A B C 470 470 470 470 STANDARD 312 332 357 470 ACCELERATED 158 138 113 0 TRAVEL LINES HEIGHT m m A B C D br 1 7330 7230 7433 7539 8089 2 7181 7083 7323 7438 7781 3 7144 7049 7186 7312 7547 4 7143 7053 7163 7288 7549 5 7084 7002 7120 7234 7437 6 6916 6846 7106 7221 7293 7 6868 6801 7160 7267 7216 8 6793 6735 7212 7310 7263 9 6769 6715 7086 71...

Page 23: ...05 7510 7637 7881 5 7444 7353 7466 7586 7766 6 7269 7188 7452 7573 7620 7 7219 7147 7509 7622 7541 8 7141 7078 7564 7667 7591 9 7116 7057 7446 7535 7536 10 7133 7098 7361 7451 7502 11 6770 6733 7251 7338 7528 12 6615 6612 7229 7627 13 7182 14 7206 15 7293 16 6666 RISERS LENGHT m m A B C 470 470 470 STANDARD 312 352 470 ACCELERATED 158 118 0 TRAVEL ...

Page 24: ... between risers cm 44 1 A 2 A 3 A 4 C 5 A 6 A 7 A 8 A 9 A 10 B 11 A 12 A 13 A 14 C 15 A 16 A 17 A 18 A 19 A 20 A 21 B 22 A 23 0 24 Class C In accordance with EN standards 926 2 2013 926 1 2006 PG_0891 2014 Date of issue DMY 03 03 2015 Manufacturer Niviuk Gliders Air Games S L Model Artik 4 21 Serial number Configuration during flight tests Paraglider Accessories Maximum weight in flight kg 73 Rang...

Page 25: ...A 5 A 6 A 7 A 8 A 9 A 10 B 11 B 12 A 13 A 14 C 15 A 16 A 17 A 18 A 19 A 20 B 21 A 22 A 23 0 24 ARTIK 4 27 ARTIK 4 25 Class C In accordance with EN standards 926 2 2013 926 1 2006 PG_0893 2014 Date of issue DMY 14 11 2014 Manufacturer Niviuk Gliders Air Games S L Model Artik 4 25 Serial number Configuration during flight tests Paraglider Accessories Maximum weight in flight kg 95 Range of speed sys...

Page 26: ...der s weight kg 6 Range of trimmers cm 0 Number of risers 3 Total speed range with accessories km h 31 Projected area m2 24 59 Harness used for testing max weight Inspections whichever happens first Harness type ABS every 24 months or every 100 flying hours Harness brand Niviuk Warning Before use refer to user s manual Harness model Hamak XL Person or company having presented the glider for testin...

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