Niviuk ARTIK P, Руководство пользователя

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The accelerator is not supplied with the equipment. The pilot engages
the ARTIK P’s accelerator by pushing his feet on the speed-bar. The
system is easy to install and must be properly adjusted before the flight.
The connection is made through a simple knot stopped by a lark’s head
loop which ensures the same safety level as when using crimped split-
hooks, while reducing the weight of the accelerator - The length will be
set according to the size of the pilot’s legs length.
We recommend installing and adjusting the speed-bar/accelerator during
a hang-test first: most schools have such equipment. If in doubt, seek
advice from a qualified professional outfit.
2.6 INSPECTION AND WING INFLATION ON THE GROUND
Once your gear has been checked and made sure that the weather
conditions are favourable, inflate your ARTIK P as many times as
necessary to become familiar with its behaviour. The ARTIK P inflates
easily and smoothly. An over energetic inflation is not necessary to bring
the wing overhead as it will climb gently with minimum pressure on the
harness when moving forward. The inflation sequence can be made
easier by using the A risers. Do not pull on them; just accompany the
natural rising arcing movement of the wing. Once the wing has climbed
overhead, simply apply the correct amount of brake pressure to keep the
ARTIK P above you.
2.7 ADJUSTING THE BRAKES
The length of the main brake lines is adjusted at the factory to the length
established during certification. However, the length 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 factory settings before making
any adjustment to them. It will enable you to become more familiar with
the ARTIK P and its unique flying characteristics. If you then decide to
change the length of the brake lines, untie the knot, slide the line through
the brake link to the desired length, and strongly re-tie the knot. Qualified
personnel should carry out this adjustment. You must ensure that this
adjustment does not slow the glider down without pilot input. Both brake
lines should be symmetrical and measure the same length. The most
recommended knots are the clove hitch or bowline knot.
When changing the brakes length, it is necessary to check that they
do not act when the accelerator is used. When accelerated, the glider
rotates over the C risers, the trailing edge rises. The brake lines should
be checked for proper adjustment, while taking this extra length into
consideration.
3. THE FIRST FLIGHT
3.1 CHOOSE THE RIGHT PLACE