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- Page 1 HOOK 5 User’s manual...
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Page 2: Welcome
“The importance of small details”. 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 PLAN 3.3 FLIGHT PLAN 10.4 SUSPENSION PLAN 3.4 PRE-FLIGHT CHECK LIST 10.5 DIMENSIONS HOOK 5 22 3.5 WING INFLATION, CONTROL, 10.6 DIMENSIONS HOOK 5 24 AND TAKE-OFF 10.7 DIMENSIONS HOOK 5 26 3.6 LANDING 10.8 DIMENSIONS HOOK 5 28... -
Page 4: Characteristics
1.3 IN-FLIGHT BEHAIVOR The shock test proved that he wing can resist 1000 daN of force. Niviuk developed this wing by adopting very specific goals: to improve performance, excellent handling; to facilitate more control for the pilot. The flight test resulted in the following certification for all sizes:... -
Page 5: Assembly, Materials
Thanks to this design, we were able to reduce their size, while maintaining the same For the construction process of the HOOK 5 we use the same criteria, air flow at all angles to improve laminar flow. More consistency across quality controls and manufacturing processes as in the rest of our range. -
Page 6: Elements, Components
A, B and C-lines, the brake lines and corresponding risers. Make sure 1.5 ELEMENTS, COMPONENTS that there are no knots The HOOK 5 is delivered with a series of accessories that will greatly 2.3 CONNECTING THE HARNESS assist you in the maintenance of your paraglider: The HOOK 5 risers are colour-coded. -
Page 7: Type Of Harness
Using full speed-bar, the wing will fly at maximum speed, but the glide will be adversely affected. The HOOK 5 can be flown with all current harness types. We recommend setting the chest strap to the distance specified in the certification report - •Released speed-bar: the A, B, C-risers are aligned. -
Page 8: Inspection And Wing Inflation On The Ground
In all Niviuk gliders the speed system cords on the risers are completely HOOK 5. In case it is necessary to modify the brake length, loosen the removable and easily replaceable. You can use the Brummel hooks, not knot, slide the line through the brake handle to the desired point and use them, remove them, use another type of connector, etc. -
Page 9: The First Flight
3.6 LANDING 3.2 PREPARATION The HOOK 5 lands excellently, it converts the wing speed into lift at your demand, allowing an enormous margin of error. Wrapping the brake lines Repeat the procedures detailed in chapter 2 UNPACKING AND around your hand to get greater braking efficiency is not necessary. -
Page 10: In Flight
In this case the glider The HOOK 5 has an excellent profile to deal with incidents; it is very conveys a loss of pressure through the brake lines and the harness. - Page 11 Deep Stall line has a different colour and is located on the outside position of the The possibility of the HOOK 5 stalling during normal flight is very unlikely. B-riser. It could only happen if you are flying at a very low air speed, whilst over-...
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Page 12: Accelerated Flight
The HOOK 5 was designed to recover by itself in most cases. Do not try ground speed. -
Page 13: Losing Altitud
The HOOK 5 is designed with little chord, which is good in normal flight 5.1 BIG EARS conditions. However, this same damping is what can cause us to have problems to regain normal flying speed after a high increase of the angle The “Big ears”... -
Page 14: Spiral Dive
Initiating the maneuver is physically demanding because it can take Good enough reasons to familiarise yourself with the manoeuvre and some strength to pull the risers down until the wing is deformed. After understand how to exit it. this, the physical effort is less. Continue to hold the risers in position. Once the wing is deformed, its horizontal speed will drop to 0 km/h;... -
Page 15: Special Methods
7. FOLDING INSTRUCTIONS 6.1 TOWING 7.1 MAINTENANCE The HOOK 5 does not experience any problem whilst being towed. Only Niviuk we are firmly committed to make technology accessible to all qualified winch personnel should handle the certified equipment to carry pilots. -
Page 16: Storage
7.3 CHECKS AND INSPECTIONS Manufacturers and dealers cannot be held responsible for your The HOOK 5 must be periodically serviced. An inspection must be decisions, actions or accidents that may result from participating in this scheduled every 100 flying hours or every two years whichever comes sport. -
Page 17: Guarantee
9. GARANTEE The equipment and components are covered by a 2-year warranty against any manufacturing defect. The warranty does not cover misuse of the equipment. 10. ANNEXES... -
Page 18: Technical Data
10. TECHNICAL DATA 10.1 TECHNICAL DATA NUMBER CELLS ASPECT RATIO FLAT AREA FLAT 17,06 18,76 20,47 22,17 23,88 26,44 PROJECTED CORD MAXIMUM 2,42 2,54 2,66 2,76 2,87 3,02 LINES TOTAL 2/1/3/2 2/1/3/2 2/1/3/2 2/1/3/2 2/1/3/2 2/1/3/2 MAIN A/A'/B/C A/A'/B/C A/A'/B/C A/A'/B/C A/A'/B/C A/A'/B/C... -
Page 19: Materials Description
10.2 MATERIALS DESCRIPTION CANOPY FABRIC CODE SUPPLIER RISERS FABRIC CODE SUPPLIER UPPER SURFACE N20 DMF DOMINICO TEX CO (KOREA) MATERIAL WD103 COUSIN (FRANCE) BOTTOM SURFACE N20 DMF DOMINICO TEX CO (KOREA) COLOR INDICATOR 210D TECNI SANGLES (FRANCE) PROFILES 9017 E29 PORCHER IND (FRANCE) THREAD V138... -
Page 20: Risers Plan
10.3 RISERS PLAN... -
Page 21: Suspension Plan
10.4 SUSPENSION PLAN br11 br10... -
Page 22: Dimensions Hook 5
10.5 DIMENSIONS HOOK 5 22 10.6 DIMENSIONS HOOK 5 24 LINES HEIGHT mm LINES HEIGHT mm 6161 6064 6110 6223 6770 6456 6347 6411 6526 7093 6107 6005 6055 6167 6570 6400 6288 6354 6470 6885 6038 6008 6089 6196... -
Page 23: Dimensions Hook 5
10.7 DIMENSIONS HOOK 5 26 10.8 DIMENSIONS HOOK 5 28 LINES HEIGHT mm LINES HEIGHT mm 6743 6627 6690 6812 7396 6980 6866 6933 7061 7673 6686 6569 6640 6760 7181 6931 6807 6880 7011 7447 6617 6578 6669 6782... -
Page 24: Dimensions Hook 5
10.9 DIMENSIONS HOOK 5 31 LINES HEIGHT mm 6980 6866 6933 7061 7673 6931 6807 6880 7011 7447 6898 6854 6952 7075 7361 6812 6713 6794 6904 7298 6745 6650 6722 7114 6592 6552 6632 7039 6500 6513 6612 7088... -
Page 25: Certification Specimen Test
2:2013, EN 926-1:2015 & LTF 91/09: 2:2013, EN 926-1:2015 & LTF 91/09: 28.02.2019 Date of issue (DMY): 28.02.2019 Date of issue (DMY): Niviuk Gliders / Air Games S.L. Manufacturer: Niviuk Gliders / Air Games S.L. Manufacturer: Hook 5 24 Model:... - Page 26 HOOK 5 26 Classification: In accordance with standards EN 926- PG_1421.2018 2:2013, EN 926-1:2015 & LTF 91/09: 28.02.2019 Date of issue (DMY): Niviuk Gliders / Air Games S.L. Manufacturer: Hook 5 26 Model: NIPS10220182 Serial number: Configuration during flight tests...
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