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- Page 1 TAKOO 4 User’s manual...
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Page 2: Welcome
This is the user manual and we recommend you read it carefully. The NIiviuk 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
10.2 MATERIALS DESCRIPTION 3.4 PRE-FLIGHT CHECK 10.3 RISERS PLAN 3.5 WING INFLATION, CONTROL 10.4 LINE PLAN AND TAKE-OFF 10.5 DIMENSIONS TAKOO 4 39 3.6 LANDING 10.6 DIMENSIONS TAKOO 4 42 3.7 PACKING 10.7 DIMENSIONS TAKOO 4 44 4. IN FLIGHT 10.8 CERTIFICATION... -
Page 4: Characteristics
The Takoo 4 is the first of a new generation where high tested manoeuvres. performance for the professional and the comfort for the recreational pilot are combined to offer incredible adventures. -
Page 5: Construction, Materials
Nitinol provides the highest level of protection against deformation, heat or breaks. The TAKOO 4 flies efficiently. It enters thermals with sufficient speed to centre in the lift and climbs progressively. The handling is progressive... -
Page 6: Elements, Components
For the construction process of the TAKOO 4 we use the same criteria, Each glider is packed following specific maintenance instructions as quality controls and manufacturing processes as in the rest of our range. -
Page 7: Unpacking And Assembly
2.4 HARNESS TYPE the TAKOO 4. The TAKOO 4 was certified EN B when tested with harnesses which We recommend that a qualified instructor is present to supervise the conformed to the following norms: entire procedure, as only they can address any doubts in a safe and professional way. - Page 8 However, the pilot must assess the conditions and adjust the trimmers for each landing. The TAKOO 4 always helps the pilot in this phase, allowing them to perform the landing manoeuvre with full control either using the neutral position or with the trimmers fully open.
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Page 9: Inspection And Wing Inflation On The Ground
After your gear has been thoroughly checked and the weather conditions using a clove hitch or bowline knot. deemed favourable for flying, inflate your TAKOO 4 as many times as necessary to familiarise yourself with its behaviour. The TAKOO 4 inflates easily and smoothly. -
Page 10: Pre-Flight Check
The TAKOO 4 lands excellently, it converts the wing speed into lift at your vary. -
Page 11: Flying In Turbulence
In this The TAKOO 4 has an excellent profile to deal with incidents; it is very case the glider conveys a loss of pressure through the brake lines and stable in all conditions and has a high degree of passive safety, even in the harness. - Page 12 It is most important to maintain brake pressure until the glider has The TAKOO 4 was designed to recover by itself in most cases. Do not try returned to its default overhead flying position.
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Page 13: Accelerated Flight
To become familiar with the manoeuvres described below, we recommend practising within the environment of a competent training If, for any reason at all, the TAKOO 4’s brake lines become disabled in outfit. flight, it will become necessary to pilot the wing with the D-risers and weight shifting until landing. -
Page 14: B-Line Stall
SYSTEM, which we already used in the first TAKOO. the angle of attack, particularly flying near the ground. The TAKOO 4 comes with the EAR LOCK SYSTEM (ELS) as standard. In a simple and effective way, this improved system for pulling big ears assists the tandem pilot when performing this descent technique. -
Page 15: Spiral Dive
To start the manoeuvre, first weight shift and pull the brake handle located on the inner side of the turn. The intensity of the turn can be The TAKOO 4 does not experience any problem whilst being towed. Only controlled by braking slightly using the outer brake handle. -
Page 16: Acrobatic Flight
The fabric and the lines do not need to be washed. If they become dirty, clean them with a soft damp cloth, using only water. Do not use Although the TAKOO 4 was tested by expert acrobatic pilots in extreme detergents or other chemicals. -
Page 17: Checks And Inspection
Inspections Incorrect use of this equipment may cause severe, life-changing injuries The TAKOO 4 must be periodically serviced. An inspection must be to the pilot, or even death. Manufacturers and dealers cannot be held scheduled every 100 flying hours or every two years whichever comes responsible for your decisions, actions or accidents that may result from first (EN/LTF norm). -
Page 18: Annexes
10. TECHNICAL DATA 10.1 TECHNICAL DATA TAKOO 4 CELLS NUMBER CLOSED FLAT AREA 38,5 SPAN 14,55 15,02 15,55 ASPECT RATIO PROJECTED AREA 32,65 34,77 37,32 SPAN 11,62 11,98 12,42 ASPECT RATIO 4,13 4,13 4,13 FLATTENING CORD MAXIMUM 3,31 3,41 3,54... -
Page 19: Materials Description
10.2 MATERIALS DESCRIPTION CANOPY FABRIC CODE SUPPLIER UPPER SURFACE 9017 E25 PORCHER IND (FRANCE) BOTTOM SURFACE 70032 E3W PORCHER IND (FRANCE) PROFILES 9017 E29 PORCHER IND (FRANCE) DIAGONALS 9017 E29 PORCHER IND (FRANCE) LOOPS LKI - 10 KOLON IND. (KOREA) REIFORCEMENT LOOPS W-420 D-P (GERMANY) -
Page 20: Risers Plan
10.3 RISERS PLAN... -
Page 21: Line Plan
10.4 SUSPENSION PLAN br12 br11 br10... -
Page 22: Dimensions Takoo 4
10.5 DIMENSIONS TAKOO 4 39 10.6 DIMENSIONS TAKOO 4 42 LINES HEIGHT + RISER m/m LINES HEIGHT + RISER m/m 8611 8503 8567 8699 8771 9044 8887 8775 8842 8978 9051 9352 8567 8460 8494 8612 8689 8840 8842 8731... -
Page 23: Dimensions Takoo 4
10.7 DIMENSIONS TAKOO 4 44 LINES HEIGHT + RISER m/m 9208 9091 9161 9301 9377 9672 9161 9046 9083 9208 9290 9456 9127 9016 9053 9175 9254 9301 9141 9032 9103 9241 9308 9371 9091 8982 9198 9302 9374 9053...
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