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- Page 1 USER’S MANUAL ARTIK 4...
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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
10.2 MATERIALS DESCRIPTION 3.4 PRE-FLIGHT CHECK LIST 10.3 RISERS PLAN 3.5 WING INFLATION, CONTROL, 10.4 SUSPENSION PLAN AND TAKE-OFF 10.5 DIMENSIONS ARTIK 4 21 3.6 LANDING 10.6 DIMENSIONS ARTIK 4 23 3.7 FOLDING INSTRUCTIONS 10.7 DIMENSIONS ARTIK 4 25 4. IN FLIGHT 10.8 DIMENSIONS ARTIK 4 27... -
Page 4: Characteristics
It is important to take into account that each size can have a different The Artik 4 is an EN C glider. Please, do not use it if you do not have reaction on the same manoeuvre. Furthermore, the same size on enough experience to fly this wing category. -
Page 5: Assembly, Materials
The glider turns more The ARTIK 4 lines are made of Dyneema Liros for the upper cascades precisely and effortlessly. Having it all under control you can then, make and Vectram Cousin for main and middle cascades. -
Page 6: Elements, Components
- A small fabric repair kit including auto adhesive rips top with matching 2.4 TYPE OF HARNESS wing color scheme and replacement maillon blockers. The Artik 4 can be flown with any kind of harness, including cocoon type models. The chest strap harness distance for each size: 2. UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY Sizes 23 and 25 (42cm) / Sizes 27 and 29 (46 cm). -
Page 7: Speed-Bar
Once the pilot has chosen the type of speed-bar they certification. prefer, they must install it. Some considerations: The ARTIK 4 P includes a speed system with maximum travel depending • The pilot should use the type of speed-bar that they consider on its size (see Full speed-bar). - Page 8 1. We make a knot in the speed-bar cord and we pass this through the In all Niviuk gliders the speed system cords on the risers are completely cord connections on the risers.
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Page 9: Inspection And Wing Inflation On The Ground
ARTIK 4 as many times as necessary in order to become acquainted with the wing’s behaviour. We recommend that the first flight with your ARTIK 4 is made on a The ARTIK 4 inflates easily and smoothly. An excess of energy is not smooth slope (a school slope) or in your usual flying area. -
Page 10: Landing
The ARTIK 4 is especially easy to control in this 4. IN FLIGHT position in strong winds. However, wind speeds up to 25 to 30 km/h are considered strong and extra consideration should be given to any 4.1 FLYING IN TURBULENCE... - Page 11 Symmetric collapse conditions. To provoke a deep stall you have to take the wing to minimum In normal flying conditions the design of the ARTIK 4 ensures that a flight speed by symmetrically pulling the brake lines, when you reach this symmetric collapse is quite improbable.
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Page 12: Using The Accelerator
Be careful when attempting to undo a tangle if you If, for any reason at all, you cannot use the brake lines of your ARTIK 4 are flying near a mountainside or near to other paragliders, you may lose you will have to pilot the wing using the C-risers and your body weight control of the flying course and a collision may occur. -
Page 13: Losing Height
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-risers below the... -
Page 14: Spiral Dive
(blackouts). These are the reasons why it is best to carry out this manoeuvre gradually so your capacity to resist the G forces increases The ARTIK 4 does not experience any problem whilst being towed. Only and you will learn to fully appreciate and understand the manoeuvre. -
Page 15: Care And Maintenance
The ARTIK 4 mechanic and UV resistance are one of the highest for this type If your wing gets wet with salty water, immerse it in fresh water and dry it of line. -
Page 16: Repairs
The guarantee does not cover misuse or abnormal use of the materials. only. Do not modify you glider in anyway or any reason. Contact your authorized dealer or Niviuk if in doubt on how to proceed in case of needed repairs. -
Page 17: Technical Data
10. TECHNICAL DATA 10.1 TECHNICAL DATA ARTIK 4 CELLS NUMBER CLOSED FLAT AREA 24,5 26,5 SPAN 11,32 11,85 12,23 12,71 13,3 ASPECT RATIO PROJECTED AREA 17,8 19,5 20,77 22,46 24,59 SPAN 9,01 9,43 9,73 10,12 10,59 ASPECT RATIO FLATTENING CORD... -
Page 18: Materials Description
10.2 MATERIALS DESCRIPTION CANOPY FABRIC CODE SUPPLIER RISERS FABRIC CODE SUPPLIER UPPER SURFACE 9017 E25 PORCHER IND (FRANCE) MATERIAL 3455 COUSIN (FRANCE) BOTTOM SURFACE D20DMF-36 DOMINICO TEX CO (KOREA) COLOR INDICATOR TECNI SANGLES (FRANCE) RIBS 9017 E29 PORCHER IND (FRANCE) THREAD V138 COATS (ENGLAND) -
Page 19: Risers Plan
10.3 RISERS PLAN... -
Page 20: Suspension Plan
10.4 SUSPENSION PLAN br12 br11 br10... -
Page 21: Dimensions Artik 4
10.5 DIMENSIONS ARTIK 4 21 10.6 DIMENSIONS ARTIK 4 23 LINES HEIGHT m/m LINES HEIGHT m/m 6463 6374 6545 6630 7132 6786 6693 6882 6973 7482 6327 6240 6446 6539 6857 6645 6554 6780 6879 7195 6290 6205 6322 6425... -
Page 22: Dimensions Artik 4
10.7 DIMENSIONS ARTIK 4 25 10.8 DIMENSIONS ARTIK 4 27 LINES HEIGHT m/m LINES HEIGHT m/m 7020 6923 7119 7219 7739 7330 7230 7433 7539 8089 6875 6781 7013 7122 7443 7181 7083 7323 7438 7781 6838 6747 6880 7000... -
Page 23: Dimensions Artik 4
10.9 DIMENSIONS ARTIK 4 29 LINES HEIGHT m/m 7695 7590 7791 7903 8444 7541 7438 7677 7797 8123 7504 7399 7533 7661 7879 7505 7405 7510 7637 7881 7444 7353 7466 7586 7766 7269 7188 7452 7573 7620 7219 7147... -
Page 24: Certification Specimen Test
In accordance with EN standards 926-2:2013 & 926-1:2006: 03. 03. 2015 14. 11. 2014 Date of issue (DMY): Date of issue (DMY): Niviuk Gliders / Air Games S.L. Niviuk Gliders / Air Games S.L. Manufacturer: Manufacturer: Artik 4 21 Artik 4 23... - Page 25 In accordance with EN standards 926-2:2013 & 926-1:2006: 18. 11. 2014 14. 11. 2014 Date of issue (DMY): Date of issue (DMY): Niviuk Gliders / Air Games S.L. Niviuk Gliders / Air Games S.L. Manufacturer: Manufacturer: Artik 4 27 Artik 4 25...
- Page 26 ARTIK 4 29 Class: PG_0895.2014 In accordance with EN standards 926-2:2013 & 926-1:2006: 10. 02. 2015 Date of issue (DMY): Niviuk Gliders / Air Games S.L. Manufacturer: Artik 4 29 Model: Serial number: Configuration during flight tests Paraglider Accessories Maximum weight in flight (kg)
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