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WELCOME We welcome you to our team and thank you for the trust you have placed in us by choosing a Niviuk paraglider. We would like you to share the enthusiasm with which we have created this paraglider and the importance and care with which we have developed the design and manufacture of this new model.
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Equally, we would like to remind you that it is important to carefully read all the contents of your new ARTIK 7 P manual. Misuse of this equipment could lead to severe or irreversible injuries to the pilot, even death. The manufacturers and dealers cannot be held responsible for misuse of the equipment.
CONTENTS THE FIRST FLIGHT 3.1 CHOOSING THE RIGHT LOCATION 3.2 PREPARATION 3.3 FLIGHT PLAN 3.4 PRE-FLIGHT CHECK 3.5 WING INFLATION, CONTROL AND TAKEOFF 3.6 LANDING SPECIAL METHODS CHARACTERISTICS 3.7 PACKING 6.1 TOWING 1.1 WHO IS IT DESIGNED FOR? 6.2 ACROBATIC FLIGHT 1.2 CERTIFICATION 1.3 IN-FLIGHT BEHAVIOR 1.4 TECHNOLOGIES, CONSTRUCTION,...
• Description of the pilot skills required for an EN C wing: The flight test resulted in the following certification of the ARTIK 7 P for the comments of the test pilot. The report contains all the necessary all sizes (20, 22, 23, 24, 26 and 28):...
It incorporates independent and efficiently • Take off in just a few steps: the ARTIK 7 P is an incredibly easy provides the highest level of protection against deformation, heat or oriented diagonals, i.e. following the direction of the cloth.
Every wing is individually checked with a final inspection. condition. Its extremely light weight and ergonomic handle will At only 3.07 kg, the ARTIK 7 P is very compact, with a robust and ultra- make it easy to carry from one place to another, keeping the light internal structure, based on the Klimber P.
2. UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY 2.4 HARNESS TYPE The ARTIK 7 P can be flown with all current harness types. However, 2.1 CHOOSING THE RIGHT LOCATION a harness with a pod is recommended as the wing is designed for flying with this type of harness. If the harness features an adjustable We recommend unpacking and assembling the wing on a training hill or a flat clear area without too much wind and free of obstacles.
To connect it to the harness, please follow the instructions of the use them, remove them, use another type of connector, etc. It is even of the ARTIK 7 P. In case it is necessary to modify the brake length, harness manufacturer. The majority of harnesses have a speed...
For launch, a smooth and progressive inflation is recommended. The perfect condition. The ZipNkare P, on the other hand, performs ARTIK 7 P is easy to inflate and does not require a great deal of physical exactly the same folding procedure and, through a zippered closure, effort.
Normally, the collapsed side The ARTIK 7 P has an excellent profile to deal with incidents; it is very of the wing should then recover and reopen by itself. If it does not, stable in all conditions and has a high degree of passive safety, even in try to weight-shift towards the collapsed side.
5. LOSING ALTITUDE Knowledge of different descent techniques could become vital in A paraglider flying at its maximum rotating speed can reach –20 m/s, certain situations. The most suitable descent method will depend on or the equivalent of a 70 km/h vertical descent, and will stabilise in a the particular situation.
6.2 ACROBATIC FLIGHT Although the ARTIK 7 P was tested by expert acrobatic pilots in extreme situations, it was not designed for it. We do not recommend using this glider for acrobatic flying!!! We consider acrobatic flights to be any form of piloting different than standard flights.
(EN/LTF norm). Any other tears or repairs should be done in a specialist repair shop by The ARTIK 7 P is part of our P Series (feather light) range. In all the qualified personnel. lightweight and ultra-light materials we use, there is a good compromise We strongly recommend that any repairs should be done in a specialist between performance and durability.
The warranty does not cover misuse of the equipment. Any modification of the paraglider or its components invalidates the guarantee and its certification. If you notice any defects in your harness, please contact Niviuk immediately for a more thorough inspection.
The line labels may then be removed but NOT BEFORE completion of the line replacement. Niviuk strongly recommends for any line replacement to be carried out by an authorised professional only, and will not accept responsibility for any damage or injury caused as a result of incorrect re-assembly.
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