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Niviuk Arktik User Manual

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Pure gliding...
... when flying becomes natural
WELCOME
We wish to welcome you to our team and thank you for the confidence that you have
placed in a NIVIUK Glider.
We would like to share with you the thrill and the passion which was involved in the
creation of this glider. The Artik has been created with a wish for desire, a wish to
glide, a wish for freedom, a wish for performance, a wish for happiness and wish to
forget that you are using a devise to glide freely.
We have not only introduced new design methods but we have also used new
production technologies. During the entire process of the development of this wing, the
NIVIUK team, directed by Olivier Nef has achieved excellent behaviour and in-flight
characteristics. These qualities have been confirmed by the excellent results obtained
during the homologation process.
We are sure that you will enjoy flying this wing and that you will soon find out the
meaning of our slogan:
"Give importance to the small details that build up to big things"
This is the user's manual that we recommend you to read in detail.
The NIVIUK Gliders Team.
NIVIUK Gliders
C/ Doctor Codina, 29 bajos
17165 La Cellera de Ter
Girona – SPAIN
Tel. +34 972 42 28 78 - Fax. +34 972 42 00 86
info@niviuk.com - www.niviuk.com
NIVIUK Gliders
ARTIK – User's Manual – version 07-06
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  • Page 1 We have not only introduced new design methods but we have also used new production technologies. During the entire process of the development of this wing, the NIVIUK team, directed by Olivier Nef has achieved excellent behaviour and in-flight characteristics. These qualities have been confirmed by the excellent results obtained during the homologation process.
  • Page 2 NIVIUK Gliders ARTIK – User’s Manual – version 07-06 Page 2/30...
  • Page 3 USER’S MANUAL NIVIUK Gliders ARTIK This manual offers all the necessary information that will familiarize you with the main characteristics of your new paraglider. Although this manual informs you about your glider, it does not offer the instruction requirements necessary for you to be able to pilot this type of wing.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    LANDING ____________________________________________________ 11 IN FLIGHT___________________________________________________ 11 FLYING IN TURBULENCE ______________________________________ 11 POSSIBLE CONFIGURATIONS __________________________________ 13 USING THE ACCELERATOR ____________________________________ 15 FLYING WITHOUT BRAKE LINES _______________________________ 15 KNOTS IN FLIGHT_____________________________________________ 17 NIVIUK Gliders ARTIK – User’s Manual – version 07-06 Page 4/30...
  • Page 5 LINE PLAN ___________________________________________________ 25 11.5 LENGTHS ARTIK XS___________________________________________ 26 11.6 LENGTHS ARTIK S ____________________________________________ 27 11.7 LENGTHS ARTIK M ___________________________________________ 28 11.8 LENGTHS ARTIK L ____________________________________________ 29 11.9 CERTIFICATION SPECIMEN ____________________________________ 30 NIVIUK Gliders ARTIK – User’s Manual – version 07-06 Page 5/30...

  • Page 6: Characteristics

    Check the homologation results and figures on the last pages of this manual. IN-FLIGHT BEHAVIOUR In order to accomplish the second demand required by the ARTIK, the NIVIUK Team have carried out extensive and meticulous design work. As a consequence of several prototypes and many hours of test flights numerous adjustments were made.

  • Page 7: Assembly, Materials

    All NIVIUK Gliders go through an extremely thorough and efficient final inspection. Every single line of each glider is measured individually once the final assembly has concluded.

  • Page 8: Elements, Components

    Correctly place the risers on the harness karabiners. The risers and lines should not have any twists and they should be in the right order. Check that the harness buckles are correctly locked. NIVIUK Gliders ARTIK – User’s Manual – version 07-06 Page 8/30...

  • Page 9: Type Of Harness

    Once the wing is in the 12 o’clock position, simply apply correct pressure on the brake lines and the ARTIK will sit over your head. NIVIUK Gliders ARTIK – User’s Manual – version 07-06 Page 9/30...

  • Page 10: Adjusting The Brakes

    Once you are ready, but before you take-off, carry out another equipment inspection. Ensure correct installation of all equipment and that all lines are free of hindrances or knots. Check that the weather conditions are suited for your flying skills. NIVIUK Gliders ARTIK – User’s Manual – version 07-06 Page 10/30...

  • Page 11: Wing Inflation, Control, And Take-Off

    Do not maintain any correction for longer than necessary (braked) this would cause the wing to enter NIVIUK Gliders ARTIK – User’s Manual – version 07-06...
  • Page 12 Whenever necessary, control a situation, react to it and then re-establish the required speed. NIVIUK Gliders ARTIK – User’s Manual – version 07-06 Page 12/30...

  • Page 13: Possible Configurations

    The normal reaction would be a lateral surge with a turn tendency no greater than 360º before restoring to normal flight conditions. NIVIUK Gliders ARTIK – User’s Manual – version 07-06 Page 13/30...
  • Page 14 Then locate the line that NIVIUK Gliders ARTIK – User’s Manual – version 07-06 Page 14/30...

  • Page 15: Using The Accelerator

    To land you have to let the wing fly at full speed and before reaching the ground you will have to pull NIVIUK Gliders ARTIK – User’s Manual – version 07-06...
  • Page 16 D-risers. This braking method is not as effective as using the brake lines so you will land at a higher speed. NIVIUK Gliders ARTIK – User’s Manual – version 07-06 Page 16/30...

  • Page 17: Knots In Flight

    The ARTIK is fitted with big ear pulleys which makes both locating the right line and the manoeuvre easier. These big ear pulleys can be removed whenever the pilot wishes. NIVIUK Gliders ARTIK – User’s Manual – version 07-06 Page 17/30...

  • Page 18: B-Line Stall

    This exit manoeuvre has to be carried out gradually and with smooth movements so you can feel the pressure and speed changes at the same time. NIVIUK Gliders ARTIK – User’s Manual – version 07-06 Page 18/30...

  • Page 19: Special Methods

    Be careful that the reinforcements are not bent or twisted. The wing does not have to be tightly folded, if you do so it may damage the material or the lines. NIVIUK Gliders ARTIK – User’s Manual – version 07-06...

  • Page 20: Care And Maintenance

    The ARTIK XP has to endure a line inspection in function of the use and the terrain abrasion in which you evolve. NIVIUK Gliders ARTIK – User’s Manual – version 07-06 Page 20/30...

  • Page 21: Repairs

    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. NIVIUK Gliders ARTIK – User’s Manual – version 07-06 Page 21/30...

  • Page 22: Technical Data

    A/B/C/D 3/3/4/2 3/3/4/2 3/3/4/2 3/3/4/2 Risers A/B/C/D A/B/C/D A/B/C/D A/B/C/D Total weight in flight 60-80 75-95 90-110 105-130 Glider weight Homologation DHV 2 DHV 2 DHV 2 DHV 2 NIVIUK Gliders ARTIK – User’s Manual – version 07-06 Page 22/30...

  • Page 23: Materials Description

    Fabric code Supplier Material G-R 22 Techni Sangles (France) Color indicator Techni Sangles (France) Thread N/F-66 Young Chang T&C LTD Maillons MRI4 Ansung Precision (Korea) Pulleys PY-1304 Ansung Precision (Korea) NIVIUK Gliders ARTIK – User’s Manual – version 07-06 Page 23/30...

  • Page 24: Riser Arrangement

    11.3 RISER ARRANGEMENT NIVIUK Gliders ARTIK – User’s Manual – version 07-06 Page 24/30...

  • Page 25: Line Plan

    11.4 LINE PLAN NIVIUK Gliders ARTIK – User’s Manual – version 07-06 Page 25/30...

  • Page 26: Lengths Artik Xs

    11.5 LENGTHS ARTIK XS Niviuk ARTIK XS Lines height cm. 661,5 653,5 655,5 667,5 651,5 645,5 656,5 712,5 650,5 696,5 643,5 638,5 689,5 626,5 671,5 631,5 628,5 623,5 619,5 621,5 657,5 610,5 619,5 660,5 605,5 600,5 598,5 598,5 603,5 650,5...

  • Page 27: Lengths Artik S

    11.6 LENGTHS ARTIK S Niviuk ARTIK S Lines height cm. 696,5 688,5 686,5 678,5 691,5 677,5 677,5 670,5 672,5 684,5 728,5 662,5 709,5 664,5 659,5 698,5 653,5 654,5 644,5 644,5 635,5 635,5 692,5 632,5 630,5 630,5 608,5 684,5 678,5 Risers lengths cm.

  • Page 28: Lengths Artik M

    11.7 LENGTHS ARTIK M Niviuk ARTIK M Lines height cm. 715,5 717,5 713,5 777,5 718,5 699,5 709,5 692,5 686,5 697,5 685,5 688,5 697,5 721,5 682,5 677,5 680,5 688,5 672,5 668,5 662,5 659,5 665,5 715,5 654,5 654,5 710,5 632,5 706,5 Risers lengths cm.

  • Page 29: Lengths Artik L

    11.8 LENGTHS ARTIK L Niviuk ARTIK L Lines height cm. 746,5 836,5 735,5 749,5 734,5 737,5 734,5 729,5 741,5 718,5 766,5 720,5 715,5 712,5 710,5 699,5 754,5 689,5 748,5 684,5 689,5 657,5 660,5 Risers lengths cm. Standard Accelerated NIVIUK Gliders ARTIK –...

  • Page 30: Certification Specimen

    11.9 CERTIFICATION SPECIMEN NIVIUK Gliders ARTIK – User’s Manual – version 07-06 Page 30/30...

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