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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...
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.
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.
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...
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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