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USER’S 
MANUAL

TAKOO 3

Summary of Contents for TAKOO 3

Page 1: ...USER S MANUAL TAKOO 3...

Page 2: ...the glider the more the passenger does 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 use...

Page 3: ...D TAKE OFF 7 3 6 LANDING 8 4 IN FLIGHT 8 4 1 FLYING IN TURBULENCE 8 4 2 POSSIBLE CONFIGURATIONS 8 4 3 USING THE TRIM DISPLAY 10 4 4 FLYING WITHOUT BRAKE LINES 10 4 5 KNOTS IN FLIGHT 10 5 LOSING HEIGHT...

Page 4: ...Different prototypes were then tested in all types of flight conditions This intense development work supported by the combined experience of the whole team has achieved a wing with unbeatable behavio...

Page 5: ...ced materials NIVIUK Gliders are made of first class materials as demanded by the performance durability and homologation requirements of the present day market Information about construction material...

Page 6: ...mend to set the trims in the first position of the acceleration range However the pilot should change the speed of the trims to the landing circumstances The TAKOO 3 offers to the pilot excellent cont...

Page 7: ...y a qualified instructor 3 2 PREPARATION Repeat the procedures detailed in chapter 2 UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY in order to prepare your equipment 3 3 FLIGHT PLAN Draw out a flight plan before take off in...

Page 8: ...the flight test report there is all necessary information to know how the new glider will react on each manoeuvres tested It is important to take into account that each size can have a different reac...

Page 9: ...ng 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 speed by symmetrically pulling the...

Page 10: ...ally on both the D risers This braking method is not as effective as using the brake lines so you will land at a higher speed 4 5 KNOTS IN FLIGHT The best way to avoid these knots and tangles is to in...

Page 11: ...groove Ears ELS OFF To Release pull the ear line down and release the knot from the V groove Then guide it vertically as it goes upward and back through the ELS Lock System It is better to release th...

Page 12: ...ulate the intensity 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...

Page 13: ...voided 8 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 8 1 MAINTENANCE Careful maintenance of your equipment will ensure continued performance The fabric and the lines do not need to be washed if they become dirty clean them...

Page 14: ...y depends on the person who is practicing it Wrong use of this equipment can cause severe injuries to the pilot even death Manufacturers and dealers are not responsible for any act or accident that ma...

Page 15: ...T RATIO 4 4 4 FLATTENING 15 15 15 CORD MAXIMUM m 3 33 3 44 3 49 MINIMUM m 0 68 0 7 0 77 AVERAGE m 2 68 2 77 2 82 LINES TOTAL METERS m 366 376 385 HEIGHT m 8 63 8 91 9 07 NUMBER 250 250 250 MAIN 3 3 3...

Page 16: ...RIC CODE SUPPLIER UPPER CASCADES PPSL 120 LIROS GMHB GERMANY MIDDLE CASCADES PPSL 120 LIROS GMHB GERMANY MIDDLE CASCADES TNL 080 TEIJIM LIMITED JAPAN MIDDLE CASCADES TNL 140 TEIJIM LIMITED JAPAN MIDDL...

Page 17: ...16 11 3 RISER ARRANGEMENT TAKOO 3...

Page 18: ...17 11 4 LINE PLAN TAKOO 3...

Page 19: ...7 389 15 7220 7244 7255 7353 RISERS LENGHT m m A B C D 380 380 380 380 STANDARD 380 410 440 505 TRIMMER 0 30 60 125 TRAVEL LINES HEIGHT m m A B C D br 1 8 556 8 422 8 459 8 599 9 374 2 8 491 8 355 8...

Page 20: ...790 8 910 6 8 566 8 454 8 574 8 688 8 855 7 8 540 8 440 8 483 8 597 8 899 8 8 559 8 469 8 496 8 618 8 667 9 8 456 8 390 8 417 8 525 8 547 10 8 324 8 273 8 360 8 440 8 504 11 8 187 8 150 8 337 8 426 8...

Page 21: ...isers cm 55 1 A 2 A 3 A 4 A 5 0 6 0 7 A 8 A 9 B 10 B 11 A 12 A 13 A 14 B 15 A 16 A 17 A 18 A 19 A 20 B 21 0 22 A 23 A 24 0 Class B In accordance with EN standards 926 2 2005 926 1 2006 PG_0798 2013 Da...

Page 22: ...The importance of small details niviuk com...

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