We would like to share with you the thrill and the passion which was involved this manual offers all the necessary information that will familiarize you with in the creation of this glider. the artiK 2 has been created with a wish for the main characteristics of your new paraglider. although this manual informs...
2.7 aDjUStinG tHe braKeS 11.3 riSer arranGeMent 3. THe FIrsT FlIGHT 11.4 Line PLan 3.1 CHooSe tHe riGHt PLaCe 11.5 LenGtHS artiK 2 23 3.2 PreParation 11.6 LenGtHS artiK 2 25 3.3 FLiGHt PLan 11.7 LenGtHS artiK 2 27 3.4 Pre-FLiGHt CHeCK LiSt 11.8 LenGtHS artiK 2 29...
2’s passive safety measures should also be accompanied by the passive safety offered by the rest of the artiK 2 has been designed for pilots who want to open the door of the the flying equipment. the harness, helmet, emergency parachute etc. the cross country world.
1.5 eleMeNTs, COMPONeNTs 2.3 AsseMBlY OF THe HArNess the artiK 2 is delivered to its owner together with a series of components Correctly place the risers on the harness karabiners. the risers and lines that, although not fundamental, do take an important part in the use, should not have any twists and they should be in the right order.
Whenever the wind speed allows it, we recommend a reverse launch technique, this type of launch allows you to carry out a better visual check of the wing. the artiK 2 is especially easy to control in this position in strong 3. THE FIRST FLIGHT winds.
3.6 lANdING Asymmetric collapse in spite of the great stability of the profile of the artiK 2, heavy turbulent conditions may cause part of the wing to collapse asymmetrically. this the artiK 2 lands excellently, it transforms the wing speed into lift on the pilot’s demand, allowing an enormous margin of error.
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2 and it is highly unlikely to happen on this paraglider. if it does a wing tangle may happen after an asymmetric collapse, the end of the happen, the feeling would be that the wing would not be advancing, you wing is trapped between the lines.
We recommend that you learn to use these manoeuvres under the tuition of a competent school. if, for any reason at all, you cannot use the brake lines of your artiK 2 you will have to pilot the wing using the D-risers and your body weight to fly 5.1 BIG eArs...
You have to know that, although the artiK 2 has been tested by expert acrobatic pilots in extreme situations, it HaS not been designed for acrobatic flight and we Do not the wing can gain a lot of speed and the increase in g’s will be substantial.
8. CARE AND MAINTENANCE results. the artiK 2 has to endure a line inspection in function of the use and the 8.1 MAINTeNANCe terrain abrasion in which you evolve. i you take good care of your equipment it will performance will be 8.4 rePAIrs...
10. GUARANTEE the entire equipment and components are covered by a 2 year guarantee for any manufacture fault. the guarantee does not cover misuse or abnormal use of the materials.
In accordance with EN standards 926-2:2005 & 926-1:2006: 14. 05. 2009 14. 04. 2009 Date of issue (DMY): Date of issue (DMY): Niviuk Gliders / Air Games S.L. Niviuk Gliders / Air Games S.L. Manufacturer: Manufacturer: Artik II 23 Artik II 25...
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In accordance with EN standards 926-2:2005 & 926-1:2006: 14. 04. 2009 14. 05. 2009 Date of issue (DMY): Date of issue (DMY): Niviuk Gliders / Air Games S.L. Niviuk Gliders / Air Games S.L. Manufacturer: Manufacturer: Artik II 27 Artik II 29...
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