Niviuk ICEPEAK 6, Руководство пользователя

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3. THE FIRST FLIGHT
3.1 CHOOSE THE RIGHT PLACE
We recommend that the first flight with your ICEPEAK 6 is made on a
smooth slope (a school slope) or in your usual flying area.
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 order to avoid possible flight
errors.
3.4 PRE-FLIGHT CHECK LIST
Once you are ready, but before you take-off, carry out another equipment
inspection. Ensure correct installation of all equipment and that all lines
are free of hindrances or knots. Check that the weather conditions are
suited for your flying skills.
3.5 WING INFLATION, CONTROL, AND TAKE-OFF
Smoothly and progressively inflate the wing (chapter 2.6 INSPECTION
AND WING INFLATION ON THE GROUND). The ICEPEAK 6 inflates
easily and does not require excessive energy. It does not tend to over-
take you, so the wing inflation phase is carried out without anguish.
These take off characteristics provide a perfect control phase and
enough time for the pilot to decide whether to accelerate and take off.
Whenever the wind speed allows it, we recommend a reverse launch
technique; this type of launch allows you to carry out a better visual
check of the wing. The ICEPEAK 6 is especially easy to control in this
position in strong winds. However, wind speeds up to 25 to 30 km/h
are considered strong and extra consideration should be given to any
thought of flight.
Preparation and positioning of the wing on the take off is especially
important. Choose a location which is appropriate for the direction of the
wind. Position the paraglider as if it were part of a large circle, taking into
account the shape of the canopy in flight. All this will assist in a trouble
free take-off.
3.6 LANDING
The ICEPEAK 6 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 lines around your hand to get greater braking
efficiency.
4. IN FLIGHT
4.1 FLYING IN TURBULENCE
The ICEPEAK 6’s profile withstands different turbulent conditions thus
allowing the best 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. He/she should stop braking to allow it to fly at
the required wing speed after a correction is made.
Do not maintain any correction for longer than necessary (braked) this