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PEAK 4

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  • Page 1 USER’S MANUAL PEAK 4...
  • Page 2: Welcome

    This is the user’s manual that we recommend you to read in detail. The NIVIUK Gliders Team. NIVIUK GLIDERS & AIR GAMES SL C/ DEL TER 6, NAVE D 17165 LA CELLERA DE TER - GIRONA - SPAIN TEL. +34 972 42 28 78 FAX +34 972 42 00 86...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4.5 KNOTS IN FLIGHT USER’S MANUAL 5. LOSING HEIGHT 1. CHARACTERISTICS 5.1 EARS 1.1 WHO IS IT DESIGNED FOR? 5.2 B3 TECHNIQUE – 2C3 ON THE PEAK 4 1.2 CERTIFICATION 5.3 B-LINE STALL 1.3 IN-FLIGHT BEHAVIOR 5.4 SPIRAL DIVE 1.4 ASSEMBLY, MATERIALS 5.5 SLOW DESCENT TECHNIQUE...
  • Page 4: Characteristics

    We recommend paying special attention on the flight test report made by the certification laboratory, and specially attention to the test pilot The PEAK 4 is aimed for those experienced pilots with a good level of comments (Point 25 on the flight test report).
  • Page 5: Assembly, Materials

    Furthermore it is full of small details destined to enhance the pilots’ comfort and to improve the performance of the SLE, STE, RAM The line plan on the PEAK 4 has a total of 196 unsheathed lines, which AIR INTAKE, DRS and TNT.
  • Page 6: Elements, Components

    1.5 ELEMENTS, COMPONENTS 2.2 PROCEDURE The PEAK 4 is delivered to its owner together with a series of Take the paraglider out of the rucksack, open it and spread it open, with...
  • Page 7: Assembly Of The Harness

    This will vary according to the length of the pilot’s legs! The PEAK 4 has been certified on EN D with a harness according to the following rules:...
  • Page 8: The First Flight

    3. THE FIRST FLIGHT check of the wing. The PEAK 4 is especially easy to control in this position in strong winds. However, wind speeds up to 25 to 30 km/h 3.1 CHOOSE THE RIGHT PLACE...
  • Page 9: In Flight

    Asymmetric collapse The PEAK 4’s profile withstands different turbulent conditions thus In spite of the great stability of the profile of the PEAK 4, heavy turbulent allowing the best piloting and stability. It reacts admirably in passive conditions may cause part of the wing to collapse asymmetrically. This flight, thus offering a high level of safety in turbulent conditions.
  • Page 10: Using The Accelerator

    If you cannot the PEAK 4 and it is highly unlikely to happen on this paraglider. If it does undo the tangle, fly to the nearest possible landing spot, control the flying happen, the feeling would be that the wing would not be advancing;...
  • Page 11: Flying Without Brake Lines

    We recommend that you learn to use these maneuvers under the tuition of a competent school. The PEAK 4is a new generation 2 liner D class glider which allows piloting with the back risers. The back risers of the PEAK 4 have handles 5.1 EARS conceived to do that.
  • Page 12: B3 Technique - 2C3 On The Peak

    The PEAK 4 has a relatively short brake travel and it should be noted that to be applied. In fact big ears on wings with a profile of 2 lines can often by reaching for the 3a3 line to make ears it is possible to apply brake prove difficult.
  • Page 13: Slow Descent Technique

    – in order to descend. We have to avoid danger areas when looking for descent zones. Safety is The PEAK 4 is delivered with the N-Kare bag. It is an easy folding bag the most important thing.
  • Page 14: Care And Maintenance

    When the PEAK 4 is folded, the Kargo rucksack is ready to transport it. 8.3 CHECKS AND CONTROLS We strongly recommend that all actions on the glider were advised for 8. CARE AND MAINTENANCE professionals. 8.1 MAINTENANCE Always check all the flying equipment before every flight.
  • Page 15: Repairs

    8.4 REPAIRS If the wing is damaged, you can temporarily repair it by using the rip stop that you’ll find in the repair kit, so long as no stitches are involved in the tear. Any other type of tear must be repaired in a specialized repair shop or by qualified personnel.
  • Page 16: Technical Data

    11. TECHNICAL DATA 11.1 TECHNICAL DATA PEAK 4 CELLS NUMBER CLOSED FLAT AREA 24,5 SPAN 11,95 12,506 12,907 13,297 ASPECT RATIO PROJECTED AREA 17,95 19,666 20,94 22,22 SPAN 9,604 10,051 10,374 10,686 ASPECT RATIO 5,14 5,14 5,14 5,14 FLATTENING CORD...
  • Page 17: Materials Description

    11.2 MATERIALS DESCRIPTION CANOPY FABRIC CODE SUPPLIER MAIN 16560-240 COUSIN (FRANCE) UPPER SURFACE 9017 E25 NCV (FRANCE) MAIN 12950-405 COUSIN (FRANCE) BOTTOM SURFACE N-20-DMF 36 DOMINICO TEX CO MAIN BREAK TNL-280 TEIJIM LIMITED (JAPAN) RIBS 9017 E29 NCV (FRANCE) THREAD SERAFIL 60 AMAN (GERMANY) DIAGONALS...
  • Page 18: Risers Arrangement

    11.3 RISERS ARRANGEMENT...
  • Page 19: Line Plan

    11.4 LINE PLAN...
  • Page 20: Lengths Peak 4 21

    11.5 LENGTHS PEAK 4 21 11.6 LENGTHS PEAK 4 23 LINES HEIGHT m/m LINES HEIGHT m/m 6.651 6.616 6.628 6.772 7.381 7.000 6.968 6.976 7.127 7.724 6.529 6.492 6.481 6.642 6.988 6.865 6.832 6.812 6.982 7.349 6.499 6.463 6.454 6.612 6.842...
  • Page 21: Lengths Peak 4

    11.7 LENGTHS PEAK 4 25 11.8 LENGTHS PEAK 4 27 LINES HEIGHT m/m LINES HEIGHT m/m 7.240 7.207 7.223 7.379 8.036 7.460 7.426 7.429 7.590 8.280 7.101 7.067 7.055 7.230 7.613 7.328 7.292 7.269 7.448 7.844 7.059 7.025 7.012 7.178 7.457...
  • Page 22: Certification Specimen Test

    In accordance with EN standards 926-2:2013 & 926-1:2006: 12. 11. 2015 12. 11. 2015 Date of issue (DMY): Date of issue (DMY): Niviuk Gliders / Air Games S.L. Niviuk Gliders / Air Games S.L. Manufacturer: Manufacturer: Peak 4 21 Peak 4 23...
  • Page 23: Lengths Peak 4

    PEAK 4 25 PEAK 4 27...
  • Page 24 The importance of small details niviuk.com...

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