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- Page 1 USER MANUAL IKUMA P...
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Page 2: Welcome
The NIVIUK 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 info@niviuk.com www.niviuk.com... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
10.2 MATERIALS DESCRIPTION 3.3 FLIGHT PLAN 10.3 RISERS LAYOUT 3.4 PRE-FLIGHT CHECK LIST 10.4 LINE PLAN 3.5 WING INFLATION, CONTROL 10.5 LENGTHS IKUMA P 21 AND TAKE-OFF 10.6 LENGTHS IKUMA P 23 3.6 LANDING 10.7 LENGTHS IKUMA P 25 3.7 FOLDING INSTRUCTIONS 10.8 LENGTHS IKUMA P 27... -
Page 4: Characteristics
If this is the first time you pilot a Niviuk glider, just enjoy it! If the Ikuma was a wing designed for discovering new areas, going off 1.4 ASSEMBLY, MATERIALS... - Page 5 5. Continue with the procedure in a counter-clockwise motion by pushing harness. For that specific function, Niviuk developed the IKS3000. For the looped end through the riser.
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Page 6: Elements, Components
1.5 ELEMENTS, COMPONENTS 10. Check the entire assembly The IKUMA P is delivered with a small fabric repair kit, including self- The IKUMA P’s line set is made from Edelrid Aramid. The Aramid adhesive ripstop matching the wing’s colour scheme, a compression lines are not sheathed, thus directly exposed to potential abrasions. -
Page 7: Harness Assembly
After fitting, The IKUMA P has been certified as an EN B with a harness according to take into account that you will have to adjust the length of the accelerator the following norms: lines for correct use. -
Page 8: Adjusting The Brake Lines And Toggles
However, wind speeds up to 25 to 30 km/h are considered strong and extra consideration should The first flights with the IKUMA P should be made in low wind speeds, be given as whether or not to fly. -
Page 9: In Flight
Asymmetric collapse to extend the useful life of your paraglider. It should be concertina-packed, In spite of the IKUMA P’s profile stability, strong turbulent air may cause with the leading edge reinforcements flat and the Nitinol flexible rods the wing to collapse asymmetrically if the pilot was unable to predict stacked up on top of each other. - Page 10 It incidents. The IKUMA P was designed to recover by itself in most cases. is most important to maintain brake pressure until the glider has returned Do no not try to over-correct it! to its default overhead flying location.
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Page 11: Using The Accelerator
Knowledge of different descent techniques could become vital in certain situations. The most adequate descent method will depend on the If, for any reason at all, the IKUMA P’s brake lines become disabled in particular situation. flight, piloting the wing with the ‘C’ risers and weight shifting will become necessary. -
Page 12: 3B2 Technique
The airflow over the profile is interrupted and the wing enters a situation similar to parachuting. This new rapid descent technique was first discovered by our Niviuk team Pilots in 2009 while flying a competition prototype wing, which To carry out this manoeuvre you have to take the B and B’-risers below because of its line plan and high aspect ratio would not allow big ears to the maillons and symmetrically pull both of them down (approx. -
Page 13: Spiral Dive
(g-force), which can cause a loss of orientation and consciousness (blackout). This manoeuvre must The IKUMA P is suitable for towing. Only a qualified tow operator therefore be done gradually to increase one’s capacity to resist the should be in charge of operating a certified paragliding winch. -
Page 14: Storage
7.3 CHECKS AND INSPECTIONS The equipment and components are covered by a 2-year warranty The IKUMA P must be periodically serviced. An inspection must be against any manufacturing defect. The warranty does not cover misuse scheduled every 100 flying hours or every twenty four months whichever of the equipment. - Page 15 Niviuk cannot be held responsible for your actions. Fly at your own risk!
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Page 16: Technical Data
10. TECHNICAL DATA 10.1 TECHNICAL DATA IKUMA P CELLS NUMBER CLOSED FLAT AREA 24,5 26,5 SPAN 10,94 11,45 11,82 12,29 ASPECT RATIO PROJECTED AREA 17,83 19,53 20,75 22,44 SPAN 8,72 9,13 9,42 ASPECT RATIO 4,26 4,26 4,26 4,26 FLATTENING CORD... -
Page 17: Materials Description
10.2 MATERIALS DESCRIPTION CANOPY FABRIC CODE SUPPLIER RISERS FABRIC CODE SUPPLIER UPPER SURFACE (LEADING EDGE) 9017 E25 PORCHER IND (FRANCE) MATERIAL 10148 LIROS GMHB (GERMANY) UPPER SURFACE (REMAINDER) 70000 E3H PORCHER IND (FRANCE) COLOR INDICATOR TECNI SANGLES (FRANCE) LOWER SURFACE 70000 E3H PORCHER IND (FRANCE) THREAD... -
Page 18: Risers Layout
10.3 RISERS LAYOUT... -
Page 19: Line Plan
10.4 LINE PLAN... -
Page 20: Lengths Ikuma P 21
10.5 LENGTHS IKUMA P 21 10.6 LENGTHS IKUMA P 23 LINES HEIGHT m/m LINES HEIGHT m/m 6213 6127 6233 6304 6972 6517 6427 6538 6614 7308 6097 6012 6080 6161 6545 6397 6309 6379 6466 6862 6048 5966 6044 6123... -
Page 21: Lengths Ikuma P
10.7 LENGTHS IKUMA P 25 10.8 LENGTHS IKUMA P 27 LINES HEIGHT m/m LINES HEIGHT m/m 6750 6657 6771 6856 7558 7039 6943 7062 7146 7880 6627 6536 6608 6704 7098 6913 6819 6893 6989 7403 6577 6490 6571 6665... -
Page 22: Certification Specimen Test
In accordance with EN standards 926-2:2013 & 926-1:2006: 13. 05. 2016 13. 05. 2016 Date of issue (DMY): Date of issue (DMY): Niviuk Gliders / Air Games S.L. Niviuk Gliders / Air Games S.L. Manufacturer: Manufacturer: Ikuma P 21 Ikuma P 23... -
Page 23: Lengths Ikuma P
In accordance with EN standards 926-2:2013 & 926-1:2006: 13. 05. 2016 13. 05. 2016 Date of issue (DMY): Date of issue (DMY): Niviuk Gliders / Air Games S.L. Niviuk Gliders / Air Games S.L. Manufacturer: Manufacturer: Ikuma P 25 Ikuma P 27... - Page 24 The importance of small details niviuk.com...
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