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- Page 1 Version 1/2015 © This manual is copyrighted. Partial reproduction is allowed only after prior approval by ICARO paragliders, all other rights are reserved.
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Page 2: Verification Of Checks And Repairs
Page 2 Verification of Checks and repairs NIKITA 4 Serial number: ………………………….…………… …………………………. Name/ Stamp ICARO incoming test/ date: ……….……..………… Check (C) Which repair/ Check? Performed by/ date Repair (R) Measured porosity data Measured data of the lines Estimated condition... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Page 3 LIST OF CONTENTS ..............2 ERIFICATION OF HECKS AND REPAIRS TO GET TO KNOW YOUR NIKITA 4 ..............6 ........................6 ANOPY ........................6 INES ........................6 ISERS FLYING WITH THE NIKITA 4 ................. 6 ............... 7 LYING WITH WEIGHT SHIFT AND BRAKE .................... - Page 4 Before you get to know your glider please read the manual, there are any important items. • Your NIKITA 4 is not pattern tested valid using any harness which has been categorized by “GH” and may be only used for those purposes described in this manual.
- Page 5 Page 5 • Each alteration of the glider (lines, canopy, and risers) is dangerous reactions of the glider are not predictable. Your glider will lose its pattern test result and guarantee. • You can only fly your glider with a valid flying license and in accordance with local rules and regulations.
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Page 6: To Get To Know Your Nikita 4
The design and materials of the new NIKITA 4 were adapted to the stress in Infinity Tumbling. The NIKITA 4 has no seal of quality; the cap was only undergoing a load test. Lines The lines of NIKITA 4 been dimensioned so that the maximum resistance is ensured at all dynamic maneuvers. -
Page 7: Flying With Weight Shift And Brake
The lines should be regularly checked when packing. Despite the high wing loading can thermal flying with NIKITA 4 be fun. The art is to keep the wing flat as possible, but still fly very tight radii. Suffice it a slight weight shift to the inside of the curve. -
Page 8: Acceleration
The NIKITA 4 flair can be wonderful. However, for a small Acro glider always pay attention to the higher trim speed. Due to the short way to control NIKITA 4 can be brought very quickly into the stall. This is avoided through reason. -
Page 9: Spiral Dive
A cravat matters on a flight failure during a maneuver or after a botched D-bag activation. The NIKITA 4 turns off very quickly, and can be stabilized with the outer brake only with much feeling. -
Page 10: Emergency Steering
Emergency Steering Should it no longer be possible to steer your NIKITA 4, for example due to a broken line, the glider may be steered by gently pulling on either back riser. Handling will be more direct so being careful not to pull too hard. A good way to get practice is during ground handling. -
Page 11: Repairs
Nikita Tuning Smooth: The new NIKITA 4 is delivered in the Smooth trim. The NIKITA 4 is equipped with a larger shackle on the A-level. With this setting, NIKITA 4 has a large stall window, which allows the pilot more time at Helicopter reconciliations. -
Page 12: Inspection
If your NIKITA 4 needs to be repaired, please contact your local ICARO Paragliders dealer. Inspection Your NIKITA 4 has no label, so they must also not require to inspection but it is very important to check the glider, too. Below you find the regulations for checks of certified gliders. - Page 13 A copy of the results of each inspection must be sent on to ICARO paragliders. The technician must report any unusual faults to ICARO paragliders within 3 days. Inspection Reference Only an authorized technician who has been trained by ICARO paragliders is...
- Page 14 Dispatch protocol/ Delivery content Piece check complete Inner bag Compression band Risers bag Outer rucksack Manual Repair set Gift Sticker ............Date Signature...
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