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- Page 1 USER’S MANUAL SKIN...
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Page 2: User's Manual
This is the user’s manual we recommend you to comprehensively read. 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
10.2 MATERIALS DESCRIPTION 3.2 PREPARATION 10.3 RISERS LAYOUT 3.3 FLIGHT PLAN 10.4 LINE PLAN 3.4 PRE-FLIGHT CHECK LIST 10.5 LENGTHS SKIN 16 3.5 WING INFLATION, CONTROL 10.6 LENGTHS SKIN 18 AND TAKE-OFF 10.7 LENGTHS SKIN 20 3.6 LANDING 3.7 FOLDING INSTRUCTIONS 4. -
Page 4: Characteristics
We want to emphasize the fact that the Skin is not just a descent The wing reads the air mass effectively and cores thermal progressively. -
Page 5: Elements, Components
1.5 ELEMENTS, COMPONENTS The Aramid lines are not sheathed and thus more exposed to abrasive The SKIN is delivered with a small fabric repair kit including self adhesive materials often found in mountainous terrains. This particularity demands ripstop matching the wing’s colour scheme, and maillon blocker a specific maintenance schedule as a result. -
Page 6: Harness Setup
2.3 HARNESS SETUP the SKIN, the pilot must extend his legs and push on the speed-bar with his feet. Correctly connect the risers to the harness’s carabiners. The risers and lines should not have any twists and be displayed in the right order. -
Page 7: The First Flight
3.6 LANDING 3.3 FLIGHT PLAN The SKIN lands easily with a faire amount of ground effect on demand by wrapping one’s hands a few times for greater braking efficiency. Planning a flight before taking off to avoid possible problems later, is always a good idea. -
Page 8: Possible Configurations
The SKIN has a sturdy profile able to withstand various aerological Symmetrical collapse conditions under pilot’s command. It reacts admirably in passive flights, and brings a high level of safety in turbulent conditions. Nonetheless, During normal flying conditions, the SKIN design makes symmetrical the pilot must always handle the wing according to the conditions of the collapses quite improbable. -
Page 9: Using The Accelerator
The wing will then The SKIN was designed to sturdily fly through its entire speed range. It is surge violently forward and could reach a point below the horizontal line. It... -
Page 10: Losing Height
overhead during the running phase, an immediate stop must take place accelerator/speed-bar will partially restore the wing’s horizontal speed to abort launch. and angle of attack. If the problem is discovered after takeoff, a possible drift of the wing To activate the “Big ears” manoeuvre, pull the outer lines 3A3 could take place on the knotted side of the wing. -
Page 11: Slow Descent Technique
If in doubt about the gear’s integrity, frayed line, damaged ripstop, loose stitches, etc..., do not takeoff and have the wing inspected and repaired The SKIN does not experience any problem whilst being towed. Only at a certified outfit if necessary and as soon as possible. -
Page 12: Checks And Controls
100 flying hours or every twenty four months (whichever comes first). Regular maintenance is the only way to guarantee the SKIN’s integrity and keep it functioning as it should while still conforming 9. GUARANTEE with the certification criteria. -
Page 13: Technical Data
10. TECHNICAL DATA 10.1 TECHNICAL DATA SKIN CELLS NUMBER FLAT AREA SPAN 9,38 9,95 10,5 ASPECT RATIO PROJECTED AREA 13,5 15,2 16,9 SPAN 7,46 7,92 8,34 ASPECT RATIO 4,13 4,13 4,13 FLATTENING CORD MAXIMUM 2,11 2,24 2,37 MINIMUM 0,44 0,46... -
Page 14: Materials Description
10.2 MATERIALS DESCRIPTION CANOPY FABRIC CODE SUPPLIER RISERS FABRIC CODE SUPPLIER 9017 E25 PORCHER IND (FRANCE) UPPER SURFACE MATERIAL WD103 COUSIN (FRANCE) BOTTOM SURFACE 9017 E25 PORCHER IND (FRANCE) COLOR INDICATOR TECNI SANGLES (FRANCE) RIBS 9017 E29 PORCHER IND (FRANCE) THREAD V138 COATS (ENGLAND) -
Page 15: Risers Layout
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Page 16: Line Plan
10.4 LINE PLAN... -
Page 17: Lengths Skin
10.5 LENGTHS SKIN 16 10.6 LENGTHS SKIN 18 LINES HEIGHT m/m LINES HEIGHT m/m 5470 5435 5391 5402 5441 5512 5770 5831 5794 5746 5758 5801 5875 6152 5408 5374 5323 5335 5363 5397 5602 5766 5730 5676 5688 5718... -
Page 18: Lengths Skin
10.7 LENGTHS SKIN 20 LINES HEIGHT m/m 6172 6133 6082 6094 6141 6220 6514 6104 6066 6009 6022 6055 6093 6329 6092 6054 6001 6008 6034 6087 6300 6061 6024 5969 5969 6016 6065 6229 6065 6031 5970 5968 6010... - Page 19 The importance of small details niviuk.com...
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