Niviuk LINK 23, Руководство пользователя

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through the air mass with very little resistance.
• The SLE ensures a solid leading edge in all conditions and is highly
resistant to deflations.
• A significant reduction in the total number of lines reduces parasite drag
adding to the improvement of fuel consumption and optimising the thrust.
• During acceleration the LINK will remain on an equal axis experiencing
minimum torsion influence from the rotational forces of the propeller.
• During all manoeuvres the handling and turning remain smooth, precise
and dynamic yet completely predictable and balanced throughout.
• High stability throughout the wide speed range allowing confident slow
low level flights to high altitude high speed cruising.
2. UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY
2.1 CHOOSE THE RIGHT PLACE
We recommend that you unpack and assemble your wing on a schooling
slope or a flat clear area without too much wind and free of obstacles.
These conditions will allow you to carry out all the steps required for you
to check and inflate the LINK.
We also recommend before flying the LINK to check the wing with the
engine assembled, sit in the harness and check that the pilot reaches the
breaks and the trimmers easily.
We recommend that an instructor or a retailer supervise the entire
procedure as only they are competent to resolve any doubt in a safe and
professional way.
2.2 PROCEDURE
Take the paraglider out of the rucksack, open it and spread it open with
the lines on top of the underside, position the wing as if you were to
inflate 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 disentangle the lines from A, B,
and C risers, the brake lines and the corresponding risers. Make sure that
there are no ties or knots.
2.3 ASSEMBLY TO THE ENGINE
After carefully laying out the wing connect the risers to the harness/engine
according to the paramotor manufacturer instructions
2.4 TYPE OF HARNESS
The LINK has been carefully and specifically designed for powered flight,
however, it can also be used for free flight (without power). If the LINK is
used for free flight it is important to use a harness which is suitable for
that purpose and certified (see certification),
For powered flight the manufacturer and/or the supplier of the engine
should have provided the correct type of karabiners.
Before any flight commences it is strongly recommended that the pilot
checks the connection of the wing to the harness/engine and whilst
seated in the harness checks the length of the brake lines, that they can
easily reach the handles and also without obstruction easily reach and
operate the trimmers on both sides.
The LINK is delivered with a double installation ready so the pilot can
adequate hassle free the brake point at the best position. (see brakes 2.8).
2.5 ASSEMBLY OF THE ACCELERATOR
The acceleration mechanism of the LINK works when you push with your
feet on the accelerator bar. Most harnesses designed for powered flight
are equipped with a preinstalled acceleration system. When fitting any
accelerator system ensure that all preinstalled items within the harness,
such as roller pulleys are used correctly. After fitting, take into account
that you will have to adjust the length of the accelerator lines for correct
use. This will vary according to the length of the pilots’ legs!