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MANUAL

KOYOT 3

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Page 2: ...o better integrate the latest innovations and produce the perfect glider to make the dream of flying and progressing come true We are confident it will bring the essence and joy of flying to many pilots who will soon understand the meaning of our slogan The importance of small details The NIVIUK Team USER S MANUAL Niviuk Gliders KOYOT 3 This manual offers all the necessary information to familiari...

Page 3: ...6 LANDING 8 3 7 FOLDING INSTRUCTIONS 8 4 IN FLIGHT 8 4 1 FLYING IN TURBULENCE 8 4 2 POSSIBLE CONFIGURATIONS 9 4 3 USING THE ACCELERATOR 10 4 4 FLYING WITHOUT BRAKE LINES 11 4 5 LINE KNOT S IN FLIGHT 11 5 LOSING ALTITUDE 11 5 1 EARS 11 5 2 B LINE STALL 11 5 3 SPIRAL DIVE 12 5 4 SLOW DESCENT TECHNIQUE 12 6 SPECIAL METHODS 12 6 1 TOWING 12 6 2 ACROBATIC FLIGHT 12 7 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 13 7 1 mainten...

Page 4: ... BEHAVIOUR Niviuk developed the KOYOT 3 by adopting very defined guidelines the objective was to obtain the greatest level of performance while minimizing gear weight volume for easy transportation harmonize sensations facilitate piloting and above all maintain a very high wing safety level The glider profile was optimized to transmit maximum information in a very understandable and convenient way...

Page 5: ...ccording to each panel s final location and positioning results in a wrinkle free surface with better fabric tension 3D Leading Edge 3DL Adding an extra seam to the longitudinal axis of the glider helps building a cleaner profile with less wrinkles and obtain better load distribution From Olivier s computer to fabric cutting the operation is a zero tolerance process An automated computer laser cut...

Page 6: ...and corresponding risers they must be tangle and or knot free 2 3 HARNESS ASSEMBLY The KOYOT 3 risers come with different colours Right side in green Left side in red This feature helps the pilot to better identify each side during the pre flight phase and in flight Correctly connect the risers to the harness carabiners The risers and lines cannot have any twists and must be in the right order Che...

Page 7: ...g the certification procedure However it can be changed to adapt to the pilot s own flying style In any case we recommend flying for a while using the default line length factory settings before making any adjustment It will enable you to become more familiar with the KOYOT 3 and its unique flying characteristics If you then decide to change the length of the brake lines untie the knot slide the l...

Page 8: ...d your hands to get greater braking efficiency 3 7 FOLDING INSTRUCTIONS The KOYOT 3 has a complex leading and trailing edge designed using a variety of different materials For that reason the use of a correct method is very important to extend the paraglider s lifespan It should be folded in an accordion shape with the leading edge reinforcements flat and positioned one atop the other This method ...

Page 9: ... may have to repeat this pumping action to provoke the re opening of the deflated glider side Do not over brake or slow down the flying side of the wing risk of a stall for having too high an angle of attack Once the collapsed side is open re centre your body under the wing to regain the default flying speed Symmetrical collapse In normal flying conditions and due to the KOYOT 3 design asymmetrica...

Page 10: ...nd counterweight shift opposite to the turn Then locate the line reaching the stabiliser trapped between the other lines It has a different colour and belongs to the outer lines of the B riser Pull on this line until it is tense as it should help undo the wing tangle If ineffective fly down to the nearest possible landing spot control the trajectory with both counterweight shifting and use of the ...

Page 11: ...les If the knot is too tight and cannot be removed carefully and safely fly to the nearest landing zone 5 LOSING ALTITUDE Knowledge of different descent techniques is important and could be extremely useful to have The most adequate descent method will vary depending on any particular situation We recommend learning these manoeuvres within a competent school environment 5 1 EARS Big Ears is a mode...

Page 12: ... intensity of the rotation can be controlled by applying a slight brake line pull with the toggle located on the upper and opposite half side of the wing A paraglider flying at its maximum rotating speed can reach 20 m s equivalent 70 km h vertical descending speed and a stabilized spiral dive will reach from 15 m s onwards These are the reasons why any pilot should become familiar with the manoeu...

Page 13: ...emove it before packing it away 7 2 STORAGE It is important for the wing to be correctly folded when stored Keep it in the in a cool dry place away from solvents fuels oils and UV rays Do not leave the gear inside a car trunk as temperatures can climb up to 60ºC and damage it Weight should not be laid atop the equipment If the flight gear is stored with organic material such as leaves grass or ins...

Page 14: ...E The equipment and components are covered by a 2 year warranty against any manufacturing defect The warranty does not cover misuse of the equipment Disclaimer Paragliding is an activity requiring attention specific knowledge and sound judgment Beware Learn your skills under the supervision and guidance of a certified school Contract a personal insurance and become a licensed pilot Be humble when ...

Page 15: ...3 13 13 13 CORD MAXIMUM m 2 55 2 67 2 78 2 88 3 03 MINIMUM m 0 66 0 69 0 72 0 75 0 79 AVERAGE m 2 11 2 20 2 29 2 38 2 50 LINES TOTAL METERS m 264 276 287 299 315 HEIGHT m 6 59 6 88 7 16 7 43 7 82 NUMBER 206 206 206 206 206 MAIN 2 1 3 4 2 1 3 4 2 1 3 4 2 1 3 4 2 1 3 4 RISERS NUMBER 3 A A B C A A B C A A B C A A B C A A B C TRIMS NO NO NO NO NO ACCELERATOR m m 110 110 110 110 110 SPLIT A s YES YES Y...

Page 16: ...ORTWARE CO CHINA THREAD SERAFIL 60 AMAN Germany SUSPENSION LINES FABRIC CODE SUPPLIER UPPER CASCADES TNL 080 TEIJIM LIMITED JAPAN MIDDLE CASCADES TNL 080 TEIJIM LIMITED JAPAN MIDDLE CASCADES TNL 140 TEIJIM LIMITED JAPAN MAIN TNL 220 TEIJIM LIMITED JAPAN MAIN TNL 280 TEIJIM LIMITED JAPAN MAIN BREAK TNL 280 TEIJIM LIMITED JAPAN THREAD Serafil 60 AMAN Germany RISERS FABRIC CODE SUPPLIER MATERIAL WD10...

Page 17: ...10 3 risers layout 17 ...

Page 18: ... b10 b9 b13 st2 st3 c5 c4 c3 c2 c6 c8 c7 c9 c10 c11 c12 c13 d6 d5 d4 d3 d2 d7 d9 d8 d12 d11 d10 br1 br4 br2 br3 br5 br6 br9 br8 br7 2A1 2A2 2A3 2A4 2A5 2A6 2B1 2B2 2B3 2B4 2B5 2B6 2C1 2C2 2D1 2D2 2C3 2C4 2D3 2D4 2C5 2C6 2D5 2D6 2st1 2st2 S T m a in 3A1 3B1 3 C 1 3A2 3B2 3 C 2 BR1 BR2 BR3 BR main 3 A 3 3B3 3 C 3 10 4 Line PLAN 18 ...

Page 19: ...7 13 5 785 5 751 5 797 stb 5 669 5 680 5 748 RISERS LENGTH m m A A B C 470 470 470 470 Standard 360 360 390 470 Accelerated LINES HEIGHT m m A B C D br 1 5 964 5 902 6 005 6 132 6 582 2 5 921 5 855 5 943 6 074 6 345 3 5 900 5 833 5 927 6 042 6 296 4 5 944 5 872 5 959 6 069 6 204 5 5 896 5 842 5 936 6 057 6 092 6 5 847 5 792 5 877 5 998 6 104 7 5 834 5 779 5 862 5 978 6 031 8 5 858 5 802 5 894 6 00...

Page 20: ...4 13 6 049 6 014 6 062 stb 5 928 5 940 6 011 RISERS LENGTH m m A A B C 470 470 470 470 Standard 360 360 390 470 Accelerated LINES HEIGHT m m A B C D br 1 6 873 6 797 6 921 7 065 7 550 2 6 828 6 748 6 853 7 002 7 287 3 6 808 6 726 6 837 6 969 7 238 4 6 861 6 774 6 877 7 003 7 140 5 6 811 6 749 6 857 6 996 7 016 6 6 756 6 694 6 791 6 930 7 032 7 6 743 6 681 6 777 6 910 6 943 8 6 771 6 709 6 814 6 93...

Page 21: ...2 7 541 5 7 197 7 132 7 246 7 391 7 413 6 7 141 7 075 7 177 7 323 7 432 7 7 128 7 062 7 163 7 303 7 349 8 7 159 7 093 7 203 7 334 7 186 9 7 131 7 069 7 146 7 236 6 962 10 7 060 7 003 7 073 7 162 11 6 965 6 920 6 982 7 046 12 6 935 6 895 6 953 7 011 13 6 669 6 631 6 683 stb 6 535 6 548 6 625 RISERS LENGTH m m A A B C 470 470 470 470 Standard 360 360 390 470 Accelerated 21 ...

Page 22: ...arness used for testing max weight Inspections whichever happens first Harness type ABS every 24 months or every 100 flying hours Harness brand Flugsau Warning Before use refer to user s manual Harness model XX Lite Person or company having presented the glider for testing None Harness to risers distance cm 40 Distance between risers cm 40 1 A 2 A 3 A 4 A 5 A 6 A 7 A 8 A 9 A 10 A 11 A 12 A 13 A 14...

Page 23: ...KOYOT 3 26 KOYOT 3 28 23 ...

Page 24: ...m2 26 83 Harness used for testing max weight Inspections whichever happens first Harness type ABS every 24 months or every 100 flying hours Harness brand Gin Gliders Warning Before use refer to user s manual Harness model Gingo 2 L Person or company having presented the glider for testing None Harness to risers distance cm 43 Distance between risers cm 46 1 A 2 A 3 A 4 A 5 A 6 A 7 A 8 A 9 A 10 A 1...

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