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USER’S 

MANUAL

ICEPEAK 7 

PRO-MODEL

Summary of Contents for ICEPEAK 7 PRO-MODEL

Page 1: ...USER S MANUAL ICEPEAK 7 PRO MODEL...

Page 2: ...erstand 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 Gliders ICEPEAK 7 PRO M...

Page 3: ...IN FLIGHT 8 4 1 FLYING IN TURBULENCE 8 4 2 POSSIBLE CONFIGURATIONS 8 4 3 USING THE ACCELERATOR 10 4 4 FLYING WITHOUT BRAKE LINES 10 4 5 KNOTS IN FLIGHT 10 5 LOSING HEIGHT 11 5 1 EARS 11 5 2 B3 TECHNI...

Page 4: ...tant to take into account that each size can have a different reaction on the same manoeuvre Furthermore the same size on maximum load or minimum load can experiment a different behaviour Description...

Page 5: ...the sections that compose the different parts of the wing This program not only cuts the pieces of fabric but it also paints the guideline marks that will aid the assembly it also numbers the separate...

Page 6: ...it Check the condition of the fabric and the lines making sure there are no abnormalities Check the maillons which attach the lines to the risers are properly closed Identify and if necessary disentan...

Page 7: ...ing movement of the wing Once the wing is in the 12 o clock position simply apply correct pressure on the brake lines and the ICEPEAK 7 PRO MODEL will sit over your head 2 7 ADJUSTING THE BRAKES The l...

Page 8: ...take off 3 6 LANDING The ICEPEAK 7 PRO MODEL lands excellently it transforms the wing speed into lift on the pilot s demand allowing an enormous margin of error You will not have to wrap the brake lin...

Page 9: ...n the brake lines and let the wing gain speed The normal reaction would be a lateral surge with a turn tendency no greater than 360 before restoring to normal flight conditions Parachutal stall If it...

Page 10: ...s more sensitive to possible turbulence and closer to a possible frontal collapse If you feel a pressure loss you should release the pressure on the accelerator and pull slightly on the brake lines to...

Page 11: ...gh arch concept and applying ears induces more resistance With this new arch the ears don t stick but they do tend to hang Because of this there will be more resistance compared to ears on a standard...

Page 12: ...e 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 leanin...

Page 13: ...of equal width with each section stacked upon the other In order to avoid placing undue stress on the internal structures when packed it is important that each section is folded to the same length as...

Page 14: ...s of the flight zone the climate area temperature humidity wing load cause a different impact over the wing That s why the calibration would be set taking in consideration these factors Only qualified...

Page 15: ...19 20 SPAM 10 41 10 75 ASPECT RATIO 5 68 5 68 FLATTENING 15 15 CORD MAXIMUM 2 13 2 19 MINIMUM 0 5 0 51 AVERAGE 1 73 1 79 LINES TOTAL METERS M 194 200 HEIGHT M 7 74 7 99 NUMBER 212 212 MAIN 6 brake 2...

Page 16: ...DC 040 LIROS GMHB GERMANY UPPER CASCADES 8000 045 EDELRID GERMANY UPPER CASCADES 8000 060 EDELRID GERMANY MIDDLE CASCADES DC 060 LIROS GMHB GERMANY MIDDLE CASCADES 12100 050 EDELRID GERMANY MIDDLE CAS...

Page 17: ...17 11 3 RISER ARRANGEMENT ICEPEAK 7 PRO MODEL...

Page 18: ...18 11 4 LINE PLAN ICEPEAK 7 PRO MODEL...

Page 19: ...ANDARD 500 500 500 500 ACCELERATED 350 425 460 500 TRAVEL 150 75 40 0 LINES HEIGHT m m RISERS LENGTH m m NIVIUK ICEPEAK 7 PRO MODEL 23 A B C D br 1 7 545 7 510 7 494 7 593 8 242 2 7 419 7 382 7 357 7...

Page 20: ...C 14 D 15 A 16 A 17 D 18 C 19 0 20 C 21 C 22 A 23 A 24 A Class D In accordance with EN standards 926 2 2005 926 1 2006 PG_0792 2013 Date of issue DMY 23 12 2013 Manufacturer Niviuk Gliders Air Games...

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