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DOBERMANN

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  • Page 1 USER’S MANUAL DOBERMANN...
  • 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 INFLATION ON THE GROUND 11.3 RISERS PLAN 3.2 CHOOSE THE RIGHT PLACE 11.4 SUSPENSION PLAN 3.3 PREPARATION 11.5 DIMENSIONS DOBERMANN 14 3.4 PRE-FLIGHT CHECK LIST 11.6 DIMENSIONS DOBERMANN 16 3.5 WING INFLATION, CONTROL, 11.7 DIMENSIONS DOBERMANN 17 AND TAKE-OFF 11.8 DIMENSIONS DOBERMANN 18...
  • Page 4: Characteristics

    The DOBERMANN is an advanced paraglider designed to be used in all forms of PPG ights but especially targeting experienced pilots looking The aim and objective of our new Niviuk Re ex Pro le (RSP) was to for either a faster, sturdier competition wing or simply enjoy leisurely fun.
  • Page 5: Assembly, Materials

    With a low speed approach, a short nal glide and with the pilot nished under the supervision of our specialists. The jigsaw puzzle of always in total control the DOBERMANN can land in the smallest of areas the assembly process is made easier using this method. We economise with precision and ease.
  • Page 6: Elements, Components

    1.6 PROFILE • The new and efficient profile of the DOBERMANN enables the wing to glide through the air mass with very little resistance. The DOBERMANN project demanded a pro le which would achieve •...
  • Page 7: Procedure

    The following information has to be taken in consideration: 2.4 ASSEMBLY OF THE ACCELERATOR accelerator trimmers brake The acceleration mechanism of the DOBERMANN works when you 100% 100% push with your feet on the accelerator bar. Most harnesses designed for 100% 100% powered ight are equipped with a preinstalled acceleration system.
  • Page 8: Trimmers

    PPG performance. With the trimmers closed and using just the full range off in nil wind conditions but the correct use of the trimmers at this time of brake travel the DOBERMANN is a precise, light to handle and a fun with further enhance an easy take-off.
  • Page 9: The Course Corrector (Cc)

    2.5.3 THE COURSE CORRECTOR (CC) 2.7 DES (DOUBLE EFFECT SYSTEM) With DOBERMANN the CC is connected to the brakes to make it easier and more ef cient to use and more ef cient. This new positions allows WARNING – This technique must only be used by experienced pilots pilots to activate and control it using only one element without changing during slalom competitions.
  • Page 10: The First Flight

    3.5 WING INFLATION, CONTROL, AND TAKE-OFF For the preparation of the wing, please repeat the method shown on the Taking off on Foot or using a Trike the DOBERMANN does not require a chapter 2, Unpacking and Assembly. different technique for each. The control of the DOBERMANN is intuitive and the wing in ates easily and progressively in a controlled manner.
  • Page 11: Landing

    25 each wing size, and even the reactions and solutions to each manoeuvre km/h and take off. The DOBERMANN has been designed to easily and are different on the same size wing when the overall loading (i.e. Pilot/ ef ciently in ate whilst providing exceptional directional stability without harness Weight/ wing load).
  • Page 12: Possible Configurations

    The normal reaction would be a The pro le of the DOBERMANN has been designed to y stable through lateral surge with a turn tendency no greater than 360º before restoring to its entire speed range.
  • Page 13: Using The Accelerator

    If, for any reason at all, you cannot use the brake lines of your The knowledge of the different descent techniques is an important DOBERMANN you will have to pilot the wing using the d-risers and your resource to use in certain situations. The most adequate descent method body weight to y towards the nearest landing.
  • Page 14: Spiral Dive

    The air Although the DOBERMANN has been tested by expert acrobatic pilots in circulation over the pro le is interrupted and the wing enters into a extreme situations, it HAS NOT been designed for acrobatic ight and we situation similar to parachuting.
  • Page 15: Storage

    8.3 CHECKS AND CONTROLS The guarantee does not cover misuse or abnormal use of the materials. You should ensure that your DOBERMANN is periodically serviced and checked at your local repair centre every 100 hours of use or every 24 months (whichever happens rst). This will guarantee that your DOBERMANN will continue to function properly and therefore continue ful lling the homologation certi cate results.
  • Page 16: Technical Data

    11. TECHNICAL DATA 11.1 TECHNICAL DATA DOBERMANN NUMBER CELLS CLOSED AREA 14,5 FLAT SPAN 10,02 10,3 ASPECT RATIO AREA 12,51 13,8 14,66 PROJECTED 15,53 SPAN 7,55 8,17 ASPECT RATIO 4,56 4,56 4,56 4,56 FLATTENING MAXIMUM CORD 1,91 2,01 2,07 2,13...
  • Page 17: Materials Description

    11.2 MATERIALS DESCRIPTION FABRIC CODE SUPPLIER CANOPY UPPER SURFACE 9017 PORCHER IND (FRANCE) BOTTOM SURFACE N 20D MF DOMINICO TEX CO PROFILES 9017 E29 DOMINICO TEX CO DIAGONALS 9018 E29 DOMINICO TEX CO LOOPS LKI - 10 KOLON IND. (KOREA) REIFORCEMENT LOOPS W-420 D-P (GERMANY)
  • Page 18: Risers Plan

    11.3 RISERS PLAN...
  • Page 19: Suspension Plan

    11.4 SUSPENSION PLAN...
  • Page 20: Dimensions Dobermann

    11.5 DIMENSIONS DOBERMANN 14 11.6 DIMENSIONS DOBERMANN 16 DOBERMANN 14 DOBERMANN 16 LINES HEIGHT m/m LINES HEIGHT m/m 5216 5142 5193 5414 5723 5502 5426 5478 5711 6038 5139 5067 5109 5249 5508 5424 5348 5392 5540 5813 5145 5075...
  • Page 21: Dimensions Dobermann

    11.7 DIMENSIONS DOBERMANN 17 11.8 DIMENSIONS DOBERMANN 18 DOBERMANN 17 DOBERMANN 18 LINES HEIGHT m/m LINES HEIGHT m/m 5686 5607 5660 5902 6240 5865 5783 5838 6087 6436 5607 5529 5573 5726 6009 5784 5704 5749 5907 6198 5616 5540...
  • Page 22: Certification Specimen Test

    11.9 CERTIFICATION SPECIMEN TEST DOBERMANN 14 DOBERMANN 16...
  • Page 23 DOBERMANN 17 DOBERMANN 18...
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