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HOOK 4

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  • Page 1 USER’S MANUAL HOOK 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

    11.2 MATERIALS DESCRIPTION 3.2 PREPARATION 11.3 RISERS PLAN 3.3 FLIGHT PLAN 11.4 SUSPENSION PLAN 3.4 PRE-FLIGHT CHECK LIST 11.5 DIMENSIONS HOOK 4 21 3.5 WING INFLATION, CONTROL, 11.6 DIMENSIONS HOOK 4 23 AND TAKE-OFF 11.7 DIMENSIONS HOOK 4 25 3.6 LANDING 11.8 DIMENSIONS HOOK 4 27...
  • Page 4: Characteristics

    HOOK 4, for you to enjoy it. But in spite of evolution, the HOOK 4 is a Hook glider and it will provide you what is expected of it. HOOK 4 is a 1.2 CERTIFICATION...
  • Page 5: Elements, Components

    Gaining turbulent air absorption in the leading edge, more consistent at every speed and a better performance while assuring maximum security. The HOOK 4 is delivered to its owner together with a series of (See http://www.niviuk.com/technology.asp?id=JNKQKNP4) components that, although not fundamental, do take an important part in the use, transport and storage of the paraglider.
  • Page 6: Unpacking And Assembly

    12 o’clock position, simply apply correct This certification allows it to be flown with most of the harnesses on the pressure on the brake lines and the HOOK 4 will sit over your head. market, even the ones that use cocoon.
  • Page 7: The First Flight

    3. THE FIRST FLIGHT check of the wing. The HOOK 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 8: In Flight

    Asymmetric collapse since it varies depending on the circumstances. Remember that you In spite of the great stability of the profile of the HOOK 4, heavy turbulent should restore the relative air speed over the wing. To achieve this, conditions may cause part of the wing to collapse asymmetrically. This...
  • Page 9: Using The Accelerator

    If you have to control a possible symmetrical front stall, briefly and symmetrically pull on the brake lines and let go even when the The profile of the HOOK 4 has been designed to fly stable through its wing is still ahead of you.
  • Page 10: Flying Without Brake Lines

    4.4 FLYING WITHOUT BRAKE LINES of a competent school. If, for any reason at all, you cannot use the brake lines of your HOOK 4 5.1 SPLIT A you will have to pilot the wing using the C-risers and your body weight to fly towards the nearest landing.
  • Page 11: Spiral Dive

    6.1 TOWING all horizontal movement and its reactions are very different compared to normal flight. The HOOK 4 does not experience any problem when being towed. Only qualified personnel should handle the qualified equipment to carry out this 5.3 SPIRAL DIVE operation.
  • Page 12: Folding Instructions

    100 hours of use or two years (whichever the material and or the lines. happens first). This is the only way to guarantee that your HOOK 4 will continue to function properly and therefore continue fulfilling the To assist in this folding process Niviuk has designed the NKare folding homologation certificate results.
  • Page 13: Guarantee

    10. GUARANTEE The entire equipment and components are covered by a 2 year guarantee for any manufacture fault. The guarantee does not cover misuse or abnormal use of the materials.
  • Page 14: Technical Data

    11. TECHNICAL DATA 11.1 TECHNICAL DATA HOOK 4 CELLS NUMBER CLOSED FLAT AREA SPAN 10,65 11,15 11,62 12,08 12,51 ASPECT RATIO PROJECTED AREA 17,85 19,55 21,25 22,95 24,65 SPAN 8,45 8,84 9,22 9,58 9,93 ASPECT RATIO FLATTENING CORD MAXIMUM 2,47...
  • Page 15: Materials Description

    11.2 MATERIALS DESCRIPTION CANOPY RISERS FABRIC CODE SUPPLIER FABRIC CODE SUPPLIER 9017 E25 PORCHER IND (FRANCE) MATERIAL WD103 COUSIN (FRANCE) UPPER SURFACE BOTTOM SURFACE N20DMF DOMINICO TEX CO (KOREA) COLOR INDICATOR TECNI SANGLES (FRANCE) RIBS 9017 E29 PORCHER IND (FRANCE) THREAD V138 COATS (ENGLAND)
  • Page 16: Risers Plan

    11.3 RISERS PLAN...
  • Page 17: Suspension Plan

    11.4 SUSPENSION PLAN...
  • Page 18: Dimensions Hook 4

    11.5 DIMENSIONS HOOK 4 21 11.6 DIMENSIONS HOOK 4 23 LINES HEIGHT m/m LINES HEIGHT m/m 5994 5906 5998 6097 6751 6298 6197 6301 6410 7125 5933 5846 5912 6015 6435 6234 6135 6212 6324 6795 5893 5808 5867 5966...
  • Page 19: Dimensions Hook 4

    11.7 DIMENSIONS HOOK 4 25 11.8 DIMENSIONS HOOK 4 27 LINES HEIGHT m/m LINES HEIGHT m/m 6586 6488 6600 6705 7413 6866 6763 6880 6993 7688 6521 6424 6508 6616 7070 6799 6696 6784 6902 7332 6481 6386 6461 6565...
  • Page 20: Dimensions Hook 4

    11.9 DIMENSIONS HOOK 4 29 LINES HEIGHT m/m 7130 7027 7144 7261 7990 7060 6958 7045 7166 7621 7020 6921 6997 7113 7435 7045 6947 7050 7161 7304 7009 6981 7070 7175 7158 6963 6920 6982 7083 7114 6909 6828...
  • Page 21: Certification Specimen Test

    In accordance with EN standards 926-2:2013 & 926-1:2006: 17. 09. 2015 17. 09. 2015 Date of issue (DMY): Date of issue (DMY): Niviuk Gliders / Air Games S.L. Niviuk Gliders / Air Games S.L. Manufacturer: Manufacturer: Hook 4 21 Hook 4 23...
  • Page 22 In accordance with EN standards 926-2:2013 & 926-1:2006: 17. 09. 2015 17. 09. 2015 Date of issue (DMY): Date of issue (DMY): Niviuk Gliders / Air Games S.L. Niviuk Gliders / Air Games S.L. Manufacturer: Manufacturer: Hook 4 25 Hook 4 27...
  • Page 23: Dimensions Hook 4

    HOOK 4 29 Class: PG_0961.2015 In accordance with EN standards 926-2:2013 & 926-1:2006: 17. 09. 2015 Date of issue (DMY): Niviuk Gliders / Air Games S.L. Manufacturer: Hook 4 29 Model: Hook 4 1-29 Serial number: Configuration during flight tests...
  • Page 24 The importance of small details niviuk.com...

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