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- Page 1 USER’S MANUAL IKUMA...
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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
SUMMARY 4.4 FLYING WITHOUT BRAKE LINES WELCOME 4.5 KNOTS IN FLIGHT USER’S MANUAL 5. LOSING HEIGHT 1. CHARACTERISTICS 5.1 EARS 1.1 WHO IS IT DESIGNED FOR? 5.2 4B2 TECHNIQUE 1.2 CERTIFICATION 5.3 B-LINE STALL 1.3 IN-FLIGHT BEHAVIOR 5.4 SPIRAL DIVE 1.4 ASSEMBLY, MATERIALS 5.5 SLOW DESCENT TECHNIQUE 2. -
Page 4: Characteristics
The IKUMA has a completely new design compared with all the other Check the certification results and figures on the last pages of this Niviuk gliders. A new concept designed for those pilots who want a new manual or at www.niviuk.com... - Page 5 (better and more efficient when turning) and more control and precision. All NIVIUK Gliders go through an extremely thorough and efficient final inspection. TNT.- It is a technical revolution. It underlines building the internal...
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Page 6: Unpacking And Assembly
• European Standard EN1651 2. UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY • European Standard EN12491 2.1 CHOOSE THE RIGHT PLACE This certification allows it to be flown with most of the harnesses on the We recommend that you unpack and assemble your wing on a schooling market, even the ones that use cocoon. -
Page 7: Inspection And Wing Inflation On The Ground
We recommend that you try the correct fitting of the acceleration system 3. THE FIRST FLIGHT on equipment designed to do this, most paragliding schools have this sort of equipment. 3.1 CHOOSE THE RIGHT PLACE 2.6 INSPECTION AND WING INFLATION ON THE GROUND We recommend that the first flight with your IKUMA is made on a smooth slope (a school slope) or in your usual flying area. -
Page 8: Landing
check of the wing. The IKUMA is especially easy to control in this The IKUMA has an excellent profile to withstand the very different aero- position in strong winds. However, wind speeds up to 25 to 30 km/h logical conditions so allowing the best possible piloting and stability. It are considered strong and extra consideration should be given to any reacts admirably in passive flight, thus offering a high level of safety in thought of flight. - Page 9 provoke the re-opening. Take care not to over-brake on the side that is side WITHOUT PULLING ON THE BRAKE LINES. still flying (turn control) and when the collapse has been solved; remember to let the wing recover its flying speed. Deep stall Symmetric collapse The possibility of the IKUMA falling into this configuration during normal...
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Page 10: Using The Accelerator
reaches the stabilizer that is trapped between the other lines. This line has movements and pressure on the accelerator whilst constantly adjusting a different color and belongs to the external lines of the Criser. the pressure applied to the brake lines. This balance is considered to be “active piloting.”... -
Page 11: Losing Height
5. LOSING HEIGHT because of its line plan and high aspect ratio would not allow big ears to be applied. In fact big ears on wings with a profile of 2 lines can often The knowledge of the different descent techniques is an important prove difficult. -
Page 12: Spiral Dive
To carry out this maneuver you have to take the B and B’-risers below know how to carry out the exit methods. the maillons and symmetrically pull both of them down (approx. 20-30 To exit this maneuver you must progressively release the inside brake and cms) and then hold this position. -
Page 13: Care And Maintenance
you should attend lessons, which are carried out and supervised by a should not be laid on top of the equipment. qualified instructor over water. Extreme maneuvers take you and your wing to centrifugal forces that can reach 4 to 5g. If the flying gear is stored with organic material (such as leaves or insects) Materials will wear more quickly than in normal flight. - Page 14 The entire equipment and components are covered by a 2-year guarantee against any manufacture fault. The guarantee does not cover misuse or abnormal use of the materials.
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Page 15: Technical Data
10. TECHNICAL DATA 10.1 TECHNICAL DATA IKUMA CELLS NUMBER CLOSED FLAT AREA 24,5 26,5 SPAN 10,94 11,45 11,82 12,29 12,86 ASPECT RATIO PROJECTED AREA 17,83 19,53 20,75 22,44 24,56 SPAN 8,72 9,13 9,42 10,25 ASPECT RATIO 4,26 4,26 4,26 4,26 4,26 FLATTENING CORD... -
Page 16: 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 N20DMF DOMINICO TEX CO (KOREA) COLOR INDICATOR TECNI SANGLES (FRANCE) RIBS 9017 E29 PORCHER IND (FRANCE) THREAD N/F-66 YOUNG CHANG T&C LTD... -
Page 17: Arrangement Arrangement
10.3 RISERS ARRANGEMENT... -
Page 18: Line Plan
10.4 LINE PLAN br10... - Page 19 10.5 LENGTHS IKUMA 21 10.6 LENGTHS IKUMA 23 LINES HEIGHT m/m LINES HEIGHT m/m 6213 6127 6233 6304 6972 6517 6427 6538 6614 7308 6097 6012 6080 6161 6545 6397 6309 6379 6466 6862 6048 5966 6044 6123 6326 6355 6270 6350 6435...
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Page 20: Lengths Ikuma
10.7 LENGTHS IKUMA 25 10.8 LENGTHS IKUMA 27 LINES HEIGHT m/m LINES HEIGHT m/m 6750 6657 6771 6856 7558 7039 6943 7062 7146 7880 6627 6536 6608 6704 7098 6913 6819 6893 6989 7403 6577 6490 6571 6665 6865 6863 6772 6856 6950... -
Page 21: Lengths Ikuma
10.9 LENGTHS IKUMA 29 LINES HEIGHT m/m 7386 7286 7409 7500 8266 7256 7157 7235 7337 7767 7205 7110 7197 7297 7515 7245 7156 7310 7395 7559 7147 7072 7169 7272 7422 7015 6953 7017 7123 7293 6923 6875 6933 7296 6875 6834... -
Page 22: Certification Specimen Test
In accordance with EN standards 926-2:2013 & 926-1:2006: 13. 11. 2015 13. 11. 2015 Date of issue (DMY): Date of issue (DMY): Niviuk Gliders / Air Games S.L. Niviuk Gliders / Air Games S.L. Manufacturer: Manufacturer: Ikuma 21 Ikuma 23... -
Page 23: Lengths Ikuma
In accordance with EN standards 926-2:2013 & 926-1:2006: 13. 11. 2015 13. 11. 2015 Date of issue (DMY): Date of issue (DMY): Niviuk Gliders / Air Games S.L. Niviuk Gliders / Air Games S.L. Manufacturer: Manufacturer: Ikuma 25 Ikuma 27... - Page 24 IKUMA 29 Class: PG_0965.2015 In accordance with EN standards 926-2:2013 & 926-1:2006: 13. 11. 2015 Date of issue (DMY): Niviuk Gliders / Air Games S.L. Manufacturer: Ikuma 29 Model: Toniuk 1-29 Serial number: Configuration during flight tests Paraglider Accessories Maximum weight in flight (kg) Range of speed system (cm) 12.5...
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