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- Page 1 QUBIK User’s manual...
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Page 2: User Manual
This is the user manual and we recommend you read it carefully. The Niviuk 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
3.2 PREPARATION 10.2 MATERIALS DESCRIPTION 3.3 FLIGHT PLAN 10.3 RISERS PLAN 3.4 PRE-FLIGHT CHECK 10.4 LINE PLAN 3.5 WING INFLATION, CONTROL 10.5 DIMENSIONS QUBIK 19 AND TAKE-OFF 10.6 DIMENSIONS QUBIK 21 3.6 LANDING 10.7 DIMENSIONS QUBIK 23 3.7 PACKING 10.8 DIMENSIONS QUBIK 25 4. -
Page 4: Characteristics
Niviuk wings. Pilots will also benefit from the latest advances and technologies of our sport. This intense development work was underpinned by the combined experience of the whole team and has resulted in a wing with incredible 1.2 CERTIFICATION... -
Page 5: Construction, Materials
In the design of all Niviuk products the team aims to ensure development It will very quickly become apparent to the pilot that the handling and and continuous improvement. The technologies developed in recent manoeuvrability of the QUBIK remains light and efficient during all years have allowed us to develop greater, better wings. -
Page 6: Elements/Components
All Niviuk gliders go through an extremely thorough and detailed final location. If the fabric pattern is properly aligned with the axes of load, it inspection. -
Page 7: Unpacking And Assembly
and with plenty of space. The QUBIK risers are colour-coded. - An inner bag to protect the wing during storage and transport. - An adjustable compression strap to compress the inner bag and reduce - Right: green its volume. - Left: red - A repair kit with self-adhesive Ripstop tape in the same colour as the wing and spare parts to protect the maillons. - Page 8 In all Niviuk gliders the speed system cords on the risers are completely •Released speed-bar: the A, B, C and D-risers are aligned.
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Page 9: Inspection And Wing Inflation On The Ground
•Trimmers closed or in the neutral position: The A, B, C, D risers are Landing aligned. The QUBIK offers the comfort of ending the flight with the perfect •Trimmers fully open: the difference between the A - C-risers becomes: landing; large areas and long runs are no longer required. 24.5 cm in all sizes Please note that in wind nil conditions the forward ground speed encountered may be significantly higher and during landing that speed... -
Page 10: Adjusting The Brakes
2.8 ADJUSTING THE BRAKES 3. THE FIRST FLIGHT The length of the main brake lines are adjusted at the factory and 3.1 CHOOSING THE RIGHT LOCATION conform to the length stipulated during certification. However, they can be changed to suit your flying style. It is advisable to fly with the For the first flight we recommend going to your usual flying area and that original setting for a period of time to get used to the actual behaviour a qualified instructor is present and supervising the entire procedure. -
Page 11: Landing
QUBIK, simply set the trimmers to the correct positions (see 2.6) At Niviuk we have designed the NKare Bag, a bag designed to assist you with rapid packing which helps maintain the integrity of the leading edge 3.6 LANDING... -
Page 12: Double Steering System
DOUBLE STEERING SYSTEM The High Speed Tip is a very efficient tool to compensate for the natural Double Steering System equal and opposite effect caused by engine inertia or torque. This line The QUBIK has two brake lines: the main brake (conventional brake) and can be adjusted or set according to the needs of the pilot. - Page 13 information is crucial to know how to react during these manoeuvres in trying to turn when flying at very low air speed whilst applying a lot of real flight, so you can deal with these situations as safely as possible. brake).
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Page 14: Accelerated Flight
release the brake line tension to regain air speed. When the wing reaches much input, are due to the length of time the pilot continues to over– the overhead position, the brakes must be fully released. The wing will control the wing. You have to allow the glider to re-establish normal flying then surge forward to regain full air speed. -
Page 15: Line Knot(S) In Flight
4.5 LINE KNOT(S) IN FLIGHT To perform the ‘Big ears’ manoeuvre, take the outermost line on each A-riser and simultaneously, smoothly pull them outward and downward. The best way to avoid knots and tangles is to thoroughly inspect the lines The wingtips will fold in. -
Page 16: B3 Technique
This new rapid descent technique was first discovered by our Niviuk The airflow over the profile is interrupted and the wing enters a situation team pilots in 2009 while flying a competition prototype wing, which, similar to parachuting. -
Page 17: Special Methods
7.1 MAINTENANCE acceleration and dive, depending on how the manoeuvre was carried out. Niviuk we are firmly committed to make technology accessible to all Practise these manoeuvres at sufficient altitude and with moderation. pilots. Therefore our wings are equipped with the latest technological advances gained from the experience of our R&D team. -
Page 18: Storage
performance. Apart from the general checks, we recommend actively It is important for the wing to be correctly folded when stored. Keep it in maintaining your equipment. the in a cool, dry place away from solvents, fuels, oils. A pre-flight check is obligatory before each flight. Do not leave your gear inside a car boot, as cars left in the sun can If there is any damage to the equipment or you suspect any areas of become very hot. -
Page 19: Checks And Inspection
Please refer to the line plan at the end of this manual. At Niviuk we have designed the NKare Bag, a bag designed to assist you with rapid packing which helps maintain the integrity of the leading edge Any repair should be done in a specialist repair shop by qualified and its internal structures in perfect condition. - Page 20 Be modest when you evaluate your skill level in terms of meteorology. Niviuk’s liability for damages covers only its own products. Niviuk can take no responsibility for your actions. When flying, accept the risk involved.
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Page 22: Technical Data
10. TECHNICAL DATA 10.1 TECHNICAL DATA QUBIK CELLS NUMBER ASPECT RATIO FLAT AREA FLAT 25,5 27,5 PROJECTED 16,47 18,2 19,94 22,1 23,84 CORD MAXIMUM 2,29 2,41 2,52 2,66 2,76 LINES TOTAL MAIN 2+1/4/3/2 RISERS NUMBER A+A’/B/C/D TRIMS ACCELERATOR SPEED RANGE km/h TRIM = 40-56 MAX. -
Page 23: 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 TECNI SANGLES (FRANCE) PROFILES 30 DFM PDOMINICO TEX CO (KOREA) THREAD V138 COATS (ENGLAND) -
Page 24: Risers Plan
10.3 RISERS PLAN... - Page 25 10.4 SUSPENSION PLAN...
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Page 26: Dimensions Qubik
10.5 DIMENSIONS QUBIK 19 10.6 DIMENSIONS QUBIK 21 LINES HEIGHT MM LINES HEIGHT MM 5970 5881 5919 6027 7075 5660 5576 5612 5714 6760 5617 5534 5561 5656 6367 5926 5838 5865 5966 6669 5580 5500 5526 5624 6188 5888... -
Page 27: Dimensions Qubik
10.7 DIMENSIONS QUBIK 23 10.8 DIMENSIONS QUBIK 25 LINES HEIGHT MM LINES HEIGHT MM 6265 6173 6212 6326 7354 6617 6519 6561 6681 7720 6219 6128 6156 6262 6936 6569 6472 6503 6615 7287 6182 6094 6122 6231 6757 6533 6440 6470 6585... -
Page 28: Dimensions Qubik
10.9 DIMENSIONS QUBIK 27 LINES HEIGHT MM 6886 6785 6827 6953 8056 6837 6737 6768 6885 7611 6801 6704 6735 6855 7430 6831 6735 6777 6908 7281 6792 6704 6739 6930 7159 6757 6672 6696 6860 7102 6747 6677 6704 6792 7149 6782... - Page 29 QUBIK 19 QUBIK 21...
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