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1. can be found It is important to stress that the reaction to the manoeuvres is different in each wing size and even the reactions and solutions to each manoeuvre are different on the same size wing when the overall loading i e Pilot harness Weight differs It is essential to know the results of the Certification report in order to know how to deal possible situations appropriately The LINK has been certified EN B We recommend that training to master these manoeuvres be carried out under the supervision of a competent school 4 1 FLYING IN TURBULENCE The high level of passive security in flight offered by the LINK is reflected by the excellent results achieved during the certification tests The LINK profile maintains a high internal pressure and solidity at high speeds not yet seen in a wing of this category It comfortably absorbs moderate turbulence in either normal or accelerated flight minimising any bouncing effect The glider is stable in all flyable conditions The most important safety and security feature of every glider is the pilot Active piloting is recommended with the pilot constantly assessing and making the necessary fine adjustments to maintain ultimate control the wing After a correction has been made the pilot should release the brakes to allow the wing to regain normal airspeed and normal flight Do not maintain corrections braking for longer than necessary this may cause the wing to enter into a critical flying2. e c 18 NIVIUK 11 5 LENGTHS LINK 23 11 6 LENGTHS LINK 25 NIVIUK LINK 23 NIVIUK LINK 25 LINES HEIGHT m m LINES HEIGHT m m A B D br A B D br 1 6380 6300 6320 6430 7000 1 6655 6570 6590 6710 7270 2 6340 6265 6275 6380 6805 2 6610 6530 6545 6655 7070 3 6305 6230 6245 6350 6660 3 6575 6495 6515 6625 6915 4 6325 6250 6270 6385 6620 4 6595 6520 6540 6655 6875 5 6275 6210 6220 6325 6505 5 6545 6470 6495 6595 6750 6 6240 6175 6180 6280 6425 6 6510 6435 6455 6545 6670 7 6215 6155 6165 6250 6420 7 6475 6415 6430 6515 6660 8 6230 6180 6190 6280 6475 8 6495 6435 6455 6550 6720 9 6080 6045 6070 6135 6340 9 6332 6295 6325 6390 6575 10 6030 5995 6020 6085 6270 10 6277 6250 6275 6340 6505 11 5865 5845 5860 5910 6105 11 6102 6090 6100 6150 6335 12 5840 5825 5830 5875 12 6077 6065 6070 6115 13 5595 5565 13 5800 5770 14 5480 5485 5520 14 5680 5690 5725 15 15 RISERS LENGHT m m RISERS LENGHT m m A B D A B D 480 480 480 480 STANDARD 480 480 480 480 STANDARD 480 480 525 570 TRIMMER OPENED 480 480 525 570 TRIMMER OPENED 880 410 440 480 ACCELERATED 880 410 440 480 ACCELERATED K 19 11 7 LENGTHS LINK 27 11 8 LENGTHS LINK 29 NIVIUK LINK 27 NIVIUK LINK 29 LINES HEIGHT m m LINES HEIGHT m m A B D br A B D br 1 6915 6830 6850 6975 7535 1 7245 7151 7182 7309 7900 2 6875 6790
3. 6805 6920 7325 2 7199 7106 7132 7249 7680 3 6830 6755 6770 6885 7165 3 7153 7077 7097 7213 7510 4 6855 6775 6800 6920 7120 4 7180 7099 7130 7249 7465 5 6805 6730 6750 6855 6995 5 7127 7047 7072 7179 7340 6 6765 6695 6705 6800 6910 6 7087 7014 7027 7123 7250 7 6730 6670 6685 6770 6905 7 7053 6989 7000 7092 7240 8 6755 6695 6715 6805 6965 8 7077 7014 7029 7128 7305 9 6580 6545 6570 6645 6825 9 6899 6858 6877 6951 7160 10 6525 6495 6520 6590 6750 10 6840 6801 6826 6897 7080 11 6345 6330 6345 6400 6575 11 6654 6639 6646 6701 6890 12 6320 6305 6310 6360 12 6627 6609 6609 6656 13 6030 6010 13 6334 6297 14 5920 5930 5970 14 6204 6213 6259 15 15 RISERS LENGHT m m RISERS LENGHT m m A B D A B D 480 480 480 480 STANDARD 480 480 480 480 STANDARD 480 480 525 570 TRIMMER OPENED 480 480 525 570 TRIMMER OPENED 380 410 440 480 ACCELERATED 380 410 440 480 ACCELERATED 20 11 9 CERTIFICATION SPECIMEN TEST para test com AIG prada taj aw Class B In accordance with EN standards 926 2 2005 8 926 1 2006 Date of issue DMV Ar Turguose 9 Me du Aba Comte B 041054 12 136565 1 motis n 7320252 3 nodos test com J FAC NIVIUK PG 0489 2011 03 01 2012 Manufacturer Niviuk Gliders Air Games S L Link 23 Model Serial number Configuration during flight tests Paraglider Maximum weight in flight kg 85 Minimum weight in flight kg 65 Glider s weight kg 5 2 Num
4. 7 11 7 41 7 72 NUMBER 218 218 218 218 MAIN 3 3 4 2 3 3 4 2 3 3 4 2 3 3 4 2 RISERS NUMBER 4 A B C D A B G D A B G D A B C D TRIMS m m 90 90 90 90 ACCELERATOR m m 100 100 100 100 TOTAL WEIGHT MINIMUM KG 65 80 95 110 IN FLIGHT MAXIMUM KG 120 140 160 180 GLIDER WEIGHT KG 5 2 5 5 5 8 6 1 CERTIFICATION EN LTF B B B B rik 15 16 11 2 MATERIALS DESCRIPTION CANOPV FABRIC CODE SUPPLIER UPPER SURFACE SKYTEX 40 9017 E77 PORCHER IND FRANCE BOTTOM SURFACE N 20 MF DOMINICO TEX CO PROFILES 30D FM DOMINICO TEX CO DIAGONALS 30D FM DOMINICO TEX CO LOOPS LKI 10 KOLON IND KOREA REIFORCEMENT LOOPS W 420 D P GERMANY TRAILING EDGE REIFORCEMENT MYLAR D P GERMANY RIBS REIFORCEMNET W 420 D P GERMANY THREAD SERAFIL 60 AMAN GERMANY SUSPENSION LINES FABRIC CODE SUPPLIER UPPER CASCADES TNL 080 EDELRID GERMANY MIDDLE CASCADES TNL 080 TEIJIM LIMITED JAPAN MIDDLE CASCADES TNL 140 TEIJIM LIMITED JAPAN MAIN TNL 280 TEIJIM LIMITED JAPAN MAIN TNL 220 TEIJIM LIMITED JAPAN MAIN TNL 140 TEIJIM LIMITED JAPAN MAIN BREAK TNL 400 TEIJIM LIMITED JAPAN THREAD SERAFIL 60 AMAN GERMANY RISERS FABRIC CODE SUPPLIER MATERIAL G R 22 TECNI SANGLES FRANCE COLOR INDICATOR PAD TECNI SANGLES FRANCE THREAD V138 COATS ENGLAND MAILLONS MRIA ANSUNG PRECISION KOREA PULLEYS 224 HARKEN USA NIVIUK 11 3 RISER ARRANGEMENT 11 4 LINE PLAN
5. intense development work supported by the combined experience of the whole team has achieved a wing with unbeatable behaviour Light handling precise response manoeuvrability safety and a high stability achieved thanks to the leading edge reinforcements the SLE Structured Leading Edge These are some of the qualities of this wing NIVIUK which is perfectly adapted to the powered flight needs Its inflation behaviour is the first step to appreciate its obedient disposition Its lightness of weight and controls determine all the actions during the flight with total freedom The addition of SLE technology with its light weight and structured cells ensures that every inflation and take off remains simple and uneventful Thanks to the LINK s controlled and progressive inflation rate the pilot remains in complete control of the wing throughout all stages of take off This allows extra time to position the wing in the perfect pre launch position directly above the head The running phase is perhaps one of the most critical when taking off with a powered wing so any technological assistance is an advantage to take off easily and safely On takeoff in order to create sufficient lift traditional profiles demand high forward speed in other words a long and fast run The new technological features on the LINK facilitate early lift and take off therefore reducing the amount of time and physical effort required when running Once airborne the LI
6. master acrobatic manoeuvres you should attend lessons which are carried out and supervised by a qualified instructor over water Extreme manoeuvres take you and your wing to centrifugal forces that can reach 4 to 5 g Materials will wear more quickly than in normal flight If you practice extreme manoeuvres we recommend sending the wing for a full inspection of the lines and the wing every six months Historically packing a paraglider used to be a case of simply folding the wing in the easiest and most convenient way possible and then placing it into the backpack However modern design and the introduction of technically advanced materials dictate that the folding of wings now requires more care and attention The LINK features the SLE Structured Leading Edge and to preserve the integrity of this structure a degree of care should be taken when folding When the correct technique is applied to the folding process it will ensure that the wing maintains its high performance safety and durability Folding should be carried out cell to cell accordion style with the SLE ribs remaining parallel to the leading edge at all times The wing does not have to be tightly folded if you do so it may damage the material and or the lines To assist in this folding process Niviuk has designed the NKare folding bag supplied as an option The NKare Bag will help to ensure the correct folding process is carried out maintaining the profile and integritv of
7. the internal SLE structure as described above 8 1 MAINTENANCE Careful maintenance of your equipment will ensure continued performance 14 The fabric and the lines do not need to be washed if thev become dirtv clean them gentiv with a soft damp cloth If your wing becomes wet with salty water immerse it in fresh water and dry it away from direct sunlight The sunlight may damage the materials of your wing and cause premature aging Once you have landed do not leave the wing in the sun store it properly If you use your wing in a sandy area try to avoid the sand from entering the cell openings of the leading edge If sand is inside the wing remove it before folding 8 2 STORAGE It is important that the wing is correctly folded when stored Store your flying equipment in a cool dry place away from solvents fuels or oils It is not advisable to store your flying equipment in the trunk of your car Temperatures inside a car parked in the sunlight can be very high Inside a rucksack in the sunlight temperatures can reach 60 C Weight should not be laid on top of the equipment 8 3 CHECKS AND CONTROLS You should ensure that your LINK is periodically serviced and checked at your local repair centre every 100 hours of use or every 2 years whichever happens first This will guarantee that your LINK will continue to function properly and therefore continue fulfilling the homologation certificate results 8 4 REPAIRS If the wi
8. the handles and also without obstruction easily reach and operate the trimmers on both sides The LINK is delivered with a double installation ready so the pilot can adequate hassle free the brake point at the best position see brakes 2 8 2 5 ASSEMBLY OF THE ACCELERATOR The acceleration mechanism of the LINK works when you push with your feet on the accelerator bar Most harnesses designed for powered flight are equipped with a preinstalled acceleration system When fitting any accelerator system ensure that all preinstalled items within the harness such as roller pulleys are used correctly After fitting take into account that you will have to adjust the length of the accelerator lines for correct use This will vary according to the length of the pilots legs We recommend that you try the correct fitting of the acceleration system on equipment designed to do this most paragliding schools have this sort of equipment 2 6 INSPECTION AND WING INFLATION ON THE GROUND Once all the equipment has been thoroughly checked and the wind conditions are favourable inflate your LINK as many times as necessary in order to become acquainted with the wings behaviour The LINK inflates easily and smoothly An excess of energy is not necessary and the wing will inflate with minimum pressure on the harness when you move forward This may be assisted by using the A lines Do not pull merely support them as they rise naturally with the movement of the
9. the trim system allows easy and precise adjustment to achieve cruising speeds substantially higher than the average in the PPG category e The trim system has easy read metric markers to allow accurate and symmetrical adjustments e The new and efficient profile of the LINK enables the wing to glide through the air mass with verv little resistance e The SLE ensures a solid leading edge in all conditions and is highly resistant to deflations e A significant reduction in the total number of lines reduces parasite drag adding to the improvement of fuel consumption and optimising the thrust e During acceleration the LINK will remain on an equal axis experiencing minimum torsion influence from the rotational forces of the propeller e During all manoeuvres the handling and turning remain smooth precise and dvnamic vet completelv predictable and balanced throughout e High stabilitv throughout the wide speed range allowing confident slow low level flights to high altitude high speed cruising 2 1 CHOOSE THE RIGHT PLACE We recommend that vou unpack and assemble vour wing on a schooling slope or a flat clear area without too much wind and free of obstacles These conditions will allow you to carry out all the steps required for you to check and inflate the LINK We also recommend before flying the LINK to check the wing with the engine assembled sit in the harness and check that the pilot reaches the breaks and the trimmers easily We rec
10. this type of wing Flying instruction can only be taught at a paragliding school recognised by the Flying Federation of your country Nevertheless we remind you that it is important that you carefully read all the contents of the manual for your new LINK glider Severe injuries to the pilot can be the consequence of the misuse of this equipment WELCOME 2 4 5 KNOTS IN FLIGHT 11 USER S MANUAL 2 5 LOSING HEIGHT 12 1 CHARACTERISTICS 4 5 1 SPLITA 12 1 1 WHO IS IT DESIGNED FOR 4 5 2 B LINE STALL 12 1 2 CERTIFICATION 4 5 3 SPIRAL DIVE 12 1 3 IN FLIGHT BEHAVIOUR 4 6 SPECIAL METHODS 13 1 4 ASSEMBLY MATERIALS 5 6 1 TOWING 13 1 5 ELEMENTS COMPONENTS 5 6 2 ACROBATIC FLIGHT 13 1 6 PROFILE 5 7 FOLDING INSTRUCTIONS 13 2 UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY 6 8 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 13 2 1 CHOOSE THE RIGHT PLACE 6 8 1 MAINTENANCE 13 2 2 PROCEDURE 6 8 2 STORAGE 14 2 3 ASSEMBLY TO THE ENGINE 6 8 3 CHECKS AND CONTROLS 14 2 4 TYPE OF HARNESS 6 8 4 REPAIRS 14 2 5 ASSEMBLY OF THE ACCELERATOR 6 9 SAFETY AND RESPONSIBILITY 14 2 6 INSPECTION AND WING INFLATION 10 GUARANTEE 14 ON THE GROUND T 11 TECHNICAL DATA 15 2 7 TRIMMERS 7 11 1 TECHNICAL DATA 15 2 8 ADJUSTING THE BRAKES 8 11 2 MATERIALS DESCRIPTION 16 3 THE FIRST FLIGHT 8 11 3 RISER ARRANGEMENT 17 3 1 CHOOSE THE RIGHT PLACE 8 11 4 LINE PLAN 18 3 2 PREPARATION 8 11 5 LENGTHS LINK 23 19 3 3 FLIGHT PLAN 8 11 6 LENGTHS LI
11. trimmers or converselv decrease speed by closing them Each trimmer is equipped with a scale clearly numbered so allowing the pilot to easily check and confirm the exact setting of each Each trimmer may be set to compensate for the torque effect of the engine allowing fine tuning to ensure the wing remains in symmetrical flight The pilot will very quickly become familiar with the scale and after just a few flights be able to optimise every flight by adjusting the trimmers to their most efficient setting With the trimmers closed and using just the full range of brake travel the LINK is a precise light to handle and a fun machine to fly Landing The LINK offers the comfort of ending the flight with the perfect landing large areas and long runs are no longer required It must be remember that in wind nil conditions the forward ground speed encountered may be significantly higher and during landing that speed must be decreased as safely as possible This can be achieved by fully closing the trimmers and proportionately applying the brakes If necessary as the pilot reaches the ground a longer run off should also be carried out When landing in moderate wind conditions the ground speed is reduced so a simple and progressive application of the brakes will be enough for a perfect landing Landing with open or half open trimmers is possible but it will be necessary to balance the application of the brakes to the position of the trimmers and the f
12. you are leaning You can regulate the intensity of the turn by applying a little outside brake A paraglider flying at its maximum turn speed can reach 20 m s equivalent 70 km h vertical speed and stabilize in a spiral dive from 15 m s onwards These are the reasons why you should be familiar with the manoeuvre and know how to carry out the exit methods To exit this manoeuvres you must progressively release the inside brake and also momentarily apply outside brake Whilst doing this you must also lean your bodyweight towards the outside This exit manoeuvres have to be carried out gradually and with smooth movements so you can feel the pressure and speed changes at the same time The after effect of the exit manoeuvre is that the glider will rock briefly with lateral surge depending on how the manoeuvre has been carried out Practice these movements at sufficient altitude and with moderation 6 1 TOWING The LINK does not experience any problem whilst being towed Only qualified personnel should handle the qualified equipment to carry out this operation The wing has to be inflated in the same way as in normal flight 6 2 ACROBATIC FLIGHT Although the LINK has been tested by expert acrobatic pilots in extreme situations it HAS NOT been designed for acrobatic flight and we DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF THIS GLIDER for that use We consider acrobatic flight to be any form of piloting that is different to normal flight To learn safely how to
13. M Harness to risers distance cm 49 Distance between risers cm 46 Accessories Range of speed svstem cm 10 Speed range using brakes km h AT Range of trimmers cm 0 Total speed range with accessories km h 28 Inspections whichever happens first every 12 months or every 100 flying hours Warning Before use refer to user s manual Person or company having presented the glider for testing None 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 A JJBJJAJJAJJAJTJATJATIBIIBJJAJJAJJO ra 21 22 Ar Turguose 5A Me du ba Conte D 04858 Vieri tat 18 36565 1 an 7920252 ac nidos com p rer tay ae hangar V FAC NIVIUK Class B In accordance with EN standards 926 2 2005 8 926 1 2006 PG 0490 2011 Date of issue DMV 03 01 201 2 Manufacturer Niviuk Gliders Air Games S L Model Link 27 Serial number Configuration during flight tests Paraglider Accessories Maximum weight in flight kg 115 Range of speed system cm 10 Minimum weight in flight kg 95 Speed range using brakes km h 17 Glider s weight kg 5 8 Range of trimmers cm 0 Number of risers 4 Total speed range with accessories km h 28 Projected area m2 22 9 Harness used for testing max weight Inspections whichever happens first Harness
14. NK 25 19 3 4 PRE FLIGHT CHECK LIST 8 11 7 LENGTHS LINK 27 20 3 5 WING INFLATION CONTROL 11 8 LENGTHS LINK 29 20 AND TAKE OFF 8 11 9 CERTIFICATION SPECIMEN TEST 21 3 6 LANDING 9 4 IN FLIGHT 9 4 1 FLYING IN TURBULENCE 9 4 2 POSSIBLE CONFIGURATIONS 10 4 3 USING THE ACCELERATOR 11 4 4 LYING WITHOUT BRAKE LINES 11 ra 1 1 WHO IS IT DESIGNED FOR2 The LINK is a glider designed for all kind of powered flight and is designed for all kind of pilots For the student or established pilots the LINK is the PPG glider of choice for those who want to enjov the relaxed powered flight with a safetv and performance in mind Powered flight is a relativelv new activity which continuousiv evolves It s essential that to get the top performance of the wing the motor propeller and harness are matched suitably 1 2 CERTIFICATION The LINK has successfully achieved the European EN certification in the B category These outstanding levels of certification confirm top safety precise handling and ease of use On the essential load test as well on the in flight behaviour test the results were extremely good Check the homologation results and figures on the last pages of this manual 1 3 IN FLIGHT BEHAVIOUR The NIVIUK Team has carried out extensive and meticulous design work As a consequence of several prototypes and many hours of test flights numerous adjustments were made These prototypes were then tested in all types of flight conditions This
15. NK remains precise and balanced to every pilot input thanks to the addition of finely evolved SLE Structured Leading Edge the same innovative structure technology as used on our highly successful competition wings is now applied to this PPG glider for all the pilots to experience and enjoy It will very quickly become apparent to the pilot that the handling and manoeuvrability of the LINK remains light and efficient during all aspects of flight and even in the most adverse conditions every pilot input is met with an immediate and precise response At each release of the trimmers the wings profile changes and accelerates penetrating without any problems The brake is usable in all the trimmer positions even accelerated The performance on this new wing is above the average on this kind of wings The power required of the engine is on the low to medium range Its consumption is much less than most wings due to the effectiveness of a glider perfectly designed to ensure the top stability and performance in all aspects of flight The LINK has the same advantages when landing as it does on take off With a low speed approach a short final glide and with the pilot alwavs in total control the LINK can land in the smallest of areas with precision and ease It is worthwhile remembering that the best paraglider in the hands of a bad pilot does not guarantee a happv ending The LINK s passive safetv measures should also be accompanied by the passive s
16. USER S MANUAL LINK ani Relaxed powered flight WELCOME We wish to welcome vou to our team and thank vou for the confidence that vou have placed in a NIVIUK Glider We would like to share with vou the thrill and the passion which was involved in the creation of this glider The all new LINK from Niviuk is the pilot s first choice for powered flight The ease of take off the total control and the highest level of securitv together bring to the pilot a new level of relaxed powered flight Experience the true essence of flight understand the skies explore the landscapes and reach new horizons From vour verv first powered flight to onward progression the LINK will adapt with vour experience We are sure that you will enjoy flying this wing and that you will soon discover the true meaning of our slogan Give importance to the small details to make big things happen This is the user manual which we recommend you take time to read in detail NIVIUK Gliders NIVIUK GLIDERS 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 info niviuk com www niviuk com NIVIUK NIVIUK Gliders LINK This manual contains all the necessary information required to familiarise yourself 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
17. afety offered bv the rest of the flving equipment the harness helmet the emergencv parachute etc The extraordinarv behaviour of the LINK and common sense piloting will give you many hours of peaceful flying 1 4 ASSEMBLY MATERIALS The LINK does not only introduce new design methods but also new manufacturing technologies Not a single millimetre of error is possible in the manufacturing process from Olivier s computer to the cutting of the fabric The cutting is done section by section in an extremely meticulous manner The numbering and marking of the guideline marks is also done in the same meticulous way so avoiding errors in this critical process The lines are semi automatically manufactured and all the sewing is finished under the supervision of our specialists The jigsaw puzzle of the assembly process is made easier using this method We economise on resources while making the quality control more efficient All the different parts of the canopy are cut and assembled under the strict conditions induced by the automation of the whole process 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 Each wing is thoroughly inspected at the end of it assembly Each glider is packaged following the maintenance and conservation instructions recommended for the advanced materials NIVIUK Gliders are made of first c
18. ber of risers 4 Projected area m2 19 55 Harness used for testing max weight Harness type ABS Harness brand Sup Air Harness model Altiplume 5 Harness to risers distance cm 49 Distance between risers cm 42 Accessories Range of speed svstem cm 10 Speed range using brakes km h 17 Range of trimmers cm 0 Total speed range with accessories km h 28 Inspections whichever happens first every 12 months or every 100 flying hours Warningl Before use refer to user s manual Person or companv having presented the glider for testing None 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 0 p rer tay ae hangar Ar Turguose 5A Me du Fi ba Conte D 041054 Vieri 18 36565 1 n 79 025230 nodos sto FAC NIVIUK Class B In accordance with EN standards 926 2 2005 8 926 1 2006 Date of issue DMV PG 0451 2011 03 01 2012 Manufacturer Niviuk Gliders Air Games S L Link 25 Model Serial number Configuration during flight tests Paraglider Maximum weight in flight kg 100 Minimum weight in flight kg 80 Glider s weight kg 5 5 Number of risers 4 Projected area m2 21 23 Harness used for testing max weight Harness tvpe ABS Harness brand Sup Air Harness model Altiplume
19. ecommend that the first flight with your LINK is made on a smooth slope or in your usual flying area accompanied by a qualified instructor 3 2 PREPARATION For the preparation of the wing please repeat the method shown on the chapter 2 Unpacking and Assembly Check the condition of the fabric and the lines making sure there are no abnormalities Check the maillons which attach the lines to the risers are fully closed Identify and if necessary disentangle the lines from A B and C risers the brake lines and the corresponding risers Check for no ties NIVIUK or knots The correct placement of the wing on the ground prior takeoff is verv important Select an area free from debris or obstruction and suitable for the direction of the wind We recommend placing the wing on the ground in a semi circular or shoe horse shape 3 3 FLIGHT PLAN Draw out a flight plan before take off in order avoid possible flight errors 3 4 PRE FLIGHT CHECK LIST Again we remind you that this manual offers all the necessary information that will familiarise you with the main characteristics of your new paraglider Any information detail or specification relating to the power source itself must be obtained from the manufacturer of the paramotor Check that the current and advanced meteorological conditions of the day are within the parameters of your own flying experience and ability Secure your helmet and individually check each of the maillon
20. he brake lines and push the A lines forward or rather lean your body to any side WITHOUT PULLING ON THE BRAKE LINES Deep stall The possibility of the LINK falling into this configuration during normal flight is very unlikely This could happen if you are flying at a very low speed whilst over steering in a number of manoeuvres and in turbulent conditions To provoke a deep stall you have to take the wing to minimum flight speed by symmetrically pulling the brake lines when you reach this point continue pulling until you reach 100 and then hold The glider will first fall behind you and then situate itself above you rocking slightly depending on how the manoeuvre was carried out When you start to provoke a stall be positive and commit with your brakes Do not release the brake lines when half way through the manoeuvre This would cause the glider to surge violently forward with great energy and may result in the wing below the pilot It is very important that the pressure on the brake lines is maintained until the wing is well established vertical above Wing tangle Of all the possible situations which you may encounter while flying the LINK this is the least probable one of all The well proportioned ratio and well calculated positioning of the line cascades ratify this fact A wing tangle may happen after an asymmetric collapse the end of the wing is trapped between the lines Cravat This situation could rapidly cause the wing t
21. ic collapse is quite improbable The profile of the wing has been designed to widely tolerate extreme changes in the angle of incidence A symmetric collapse may occur in heavy turbulent conditions on entry or exit of strong thermals or lack of adapting the use of the accelerator to the prevailing air conditions If a symmetrical collapses occurs you can symmetrically apply the brake lines with a quick deep pump to quicken the re inflation Release the brake lines immediately to recover optimum flight speed NIVIUK Negative spin This configuration is out of the normal flight behaviour of the LINK Certain circumstances however mav provoke this configuration such as trving to turn when the wing is flying at very low speed while heavilv braking It is not easy to give any recommendations about this situation since it varies depending on the circumstances Remember that you should restore the relative air speed over the wing To achieve this progressively reduce the pressure on the brake lines and let the wing gain speed The normal reaction would be a lateral surge with a turn tendency no greater than 3609 before restoring to normal flight conditions Parachutal stall If it does happen the feeling would be that the wing would not be advancing you would feel a kind of instability and a lack of pressure on the brake lines although the canopy would appear to be correctly inflated The correct reaction would be to release the pressure on t
22. ig ears are a moderate descent technique achieving about 3 or 4 m s and a reduction in ground speed of between 3 and 5 km h Effective piloting then becomes limited During Big Ears the angle of incidence and the wing loading increases however application of the accelerator will restore the wing s horizontal speed and the angle of incidence The A riser of the LINK is divided which let you easily find the suspension line to make the Split A To apply big ears select the outermost A line from each stabilizer as high up as possible and pull them outward and downward in a smooth and symmetrical motion The wingtips will then fold inwards Releasing the outer A riser will see the wingtips re inflate automatically If they do not re inflate gently pull on one of the brake lines and then on the opposite side We recommend that you re inflate asymmetrically this will reduce the risk of altering the angle of incidence which should be NIVIUK avoided more so if you are flying near the ground or flying in turbulence 5 2 B LINE STALL When you carry out this manoeuvre the wing stops flying it loses all horizontal speed and you are nat in control of the paraglider The air circulation over the profile is interrupted and the wing enters into a situation similar to parachuting To carry out this manoeuvre you have to take the B risers below the maillons and symmetrically pull both of them down approx 20 30 cms and then hold this position The in
23. itial phase is quite physical hard resistance which means that you will have to pull strongly until the profile of the wing is deformed when this happens the required force will then significantly reduce To maintain this manoeuvre you must continue to hold the B Lines in the pulled down position The wing will then become deformed horizontal speed drops to O km h and vertical speed increases to 6 to 8 m s depending on the conditions and how the manoeuvre has been performed To exit the manoeuvre simultaneously release both risers the wing will then slightly surge forward and then automatically return to normal flight It is better to let go of the lines quickly rather than slowly This is an easy manoeuvre but you must remember that the wing stops flying it loses all horizontal movement and its reactions are very different compared to normal flight 5 3 SPIRAL DIVE This is a more effective way for rapidly losing height You have to know that the wing can gain a lot of speed and the increase in G s will be substantial This can cause a loss of orientation and consciousness blackouts These are the reasons why it is best to carry out this manoeuvre gradually so your capacity to resist the G forces increases and you will learn to fully appreciate and understand the manoeuvre Always practi ce this manoeuvre when flying at high altitude To start the manoeuvre first lean your bodyweight and pull the brake line to the side to which
24. lass materials as demanded by the performance durability and homologation requirements of the present day market Information about construction materials is given on the last pages of this manual 1 5 ELEMENTS COMPONENTS The LINK is delivered to its owner together with a series of components that although not fundamental do take an important part in the use transport and storage of the paraglider The glider is delivered together with a rucksack large enough for all of the equipment to fit inside once appropriately packed The rucksack is designed to make transport on foot as pleasant as possible The internal bag intended to protect the LINK from possible damage during storage is also supplied The glider strap allows the folded wing to be held in position A small fabric repair kit made of auto adhesive ripstop and an instruction booklet with all the basic information about your LINK You will also find a USB pen drive 1 6 PROFILE The LINK project demanded a profile which would achieve PPG efficiency above traditional profiles taking powered flight forward and into the future The new profile not only advances the understanding of aerodynamics and efficiency but also allows the reduction of surface area and the materials used e The SLE on the leading edge allows an easy inflation even in nil wind conditions e The LINK inflates easily and immediately ensuring only short low speed runs are necessary to take off e Once airborne
25. lly on both the D risers This braking method is not as effective as using the brake lines so you will land at a higher speed 4 5 KNOTS IN FLIGHT The best way to avoid these knots and tangles is to inspect the lines before you inflate the wing for take off If you notice a knot before takeoff immediately stop running and do not takeoff If you have taken off with a knot you will have to correct the drift by leaning on the opposite side of the knot and apply the brake line on that side too You can gently try to pull on the brake line to see if the knot becomes unfastened or try to identify the line with the knot in it Try to pull the identified line to see if the knot undoes Be very careful K 11 12 when trving to remove a knot When there are knots in the lines or when thev are tangled do not pull too hard on the brake lines because there is an increased risk of the wing to stalling or negative turn being initiated Before trving to remove a knot make sure there are no pilots flving nearby and never try these manoeuvres near the mountainside If the knot is too tight and you cannot remove it carefully and safelv fly to the nearest landing place The knowledge of the different descent techniques is an important resource to use in certain situations The most adequate descent method will depend on the particular situation We recommend that you learn to use these manoeuvres under the tuition of a competent school 5 1 SPLITA B
26. ng is damaged you can temporarily repair it by using the rip stop found in the repair kit so long as no stitches are involved in the tear Any other type of tear must be repaired in a specialized repair shop or by qualified personnel Do not accept a home repair NIVIUK It is well known that paragliding is considered a high risk sport where safetv depends on the person who is practising it Wrong use of this equipment mav cause severe injuries to the pilot even death Manufacturers and dealers are not responsible for anv act or accident that mav be the result of practicing this sport You must not use this equipment if you are not trained Do not take advice or accept any informal training from anyone who is not properly qualified as a flight instructor The entire equipment and components are covered by a 2 year guarantee against any manufacture fault The guarantee does not cover misuse or abnormal use of the materials 11 1 TECHNICAL DATA LINK 23 25 27 29 CELLS NUMBER 50 50 50 50 CLOSED 6 6 6 6 BOX 27 27 27 27 FLAT AREA M2 23 25 27 29 5 SPAM M 11 04 11 51 11 96 12 5 ASPECT RATIO 5 3 5 3 5 3 5 3 PROJECTED AREA M2 19 55 21 23 22 9 24 99 SPAM 8 65 9 29 9 32 9 76 ASPECT RATIO 3 82 3 82 3 82 3 82 FLATTENING 15 15 15 15 CORD MAXIMUM 2 56 2 67 2 77 2 9 MINIMUM 0 6 0 62 0 65 0 69 AVERAGE 2 08 2 17 2 25 2 34 LINES TOTAL METERS M 276 294 306 317 HEIGHT M 6 87
27. o turn although it depends on the nature of the tangle The correction manoeuvres are the same as those applied in the case of an asymmetrical collapse control the turn tendency by applying the opposite brake and lean your body against the turn Then locate the line that reaches the stabilizer that is trapped between the other lines This line has a different colour and belongs to the external lines of the C riser Pull on this line until it is tense this should help to undo the wing tangle If you cannot undo the tangle fly to the nearest possible landing spot control the flying course with your body movements and a little pressure on the opposite brake Be careful when attempting to undo a tangle if you are flying near a mountainside or near to other paragliders you may lose control of the flying course and a collision may occur Over handling Most flying incidents are caused by incorrect actions of the pilot which in turn creates abnormal flying configurations usually a cascade of incidents You must to remember that over handling the wing will lead to critical levels of functioning The LINK is designed always to try to recover normal flight by itself do not try to over handle it Generally speaking the reactions of the wing which follow over handling are neither due to the input made or the intensity but the length of time the pilot continues to over handle You have to allow the profile to re establish normal flight speed after any t
28. ommend that an instructor or a retailer supervise the entire procedure as only they are competent to resolve any doubt in a safe and professional way 2 2 PROCEDURE Take the paraglider out of the rucksack open it and spread it open with the lines on top of the underside position the wing as if you were to inflate it Check the condition of the fabric and the lines making sure there are no NIVIUK abnormalities Check the maillons which attach the lines to the risers are properly closed Identify and if necessary disentangle the lines from A B and C risers the brake lines and the corresponding risers Make sure that there are no ties or knots 2 3 ASSEMBLY TO THE ENGINE After carefully laying out the wing connect the risers to the harness engine according to the paramotor manufacturer instructions 2 4 TYPE OF HARNESS The LINK has been carefully and specifically designed for powered flight however it can also be used for free flight without power If the LINK is used for free flight it is important to use a harness which is suitable for that purpose and certified see certification For powered flight the manufacturer and or the supplier of the engine should have provided the correct type of karabiners Before any flight commences it is strongly recommended that the pilot checks the connection of the wing to the harness engine and whilst seated in the harness checks the length of the brake lines that they can easily reach
29. orward ground speed being experienced Of course open trimmers and an increase in forward ground speed when landing may require a larger landing area as opposed to when the trimmers are closed The LINK very efficiently transforms forward speed into lift and inherently allows a wide margin for error either with or without wind 2 8 ADJUSTING THE BRAKES The length of the main brake lines is adjusted at the factorv to the length established during certification The LINK has two attachment points for the brakes an upper and a lower and by default the brakes are installed on the upper of the two The measurements for each point can be found on the technical details page Due to possible differences in the specification of the different types of paramotors these can be adjusted to meet the pilots needs If at any point you wish to change the length of the brake lines simplv untie the knot slide the line through the brake link to the desired length and strongly re tie the knot The brake line must pass through at least one of the pulleys Recommended knots are the clove hitch knot or bowline knot Both brake lines should be symmetrical in length taking in consideration the length when using the trimmers It is then vital that the adjustments are checked to ensure that thev do not slow down the glider without anv pilot input However it is recommended that only qualified personnel should carry out this adjustment 3 1 CHOOSE THE RIGHT PLACE We r
30. roblem for the LINK 3 6 LANDING The LINK offers the comfort of ending the flight with the perfect landing large areas and long runs are no longer required lt must be remember that in wind nil conditions the forward ground speed encountered may be significantly higher and during landing that speed must be decreased as safely as possible This can be achieved by fully closing the trimmers and proportionately applying the brakes If necessary as the pilot reaches the ground a longer run off should also be carried out When landing in moderate wind conditions the ground speed is reduced so simple and progressive application of the brakes will be enough for a perfect landing Landing with open or half open trimmers is possible but it will be necessary to balance the application of the brakes to the position of the trimmers and the forward ground speed being experienced Of course open trimmers and an increase in forward ground speed when landing may require a larger landing area as opposed to when the trimmers are closed The LINK very efficiently transforms forward speed into lift and inherently allows a wide margin for error either with or without wind We recommend that you read very carefully the certification test results published by the Certification Test Laboratory see Niviuk com download section In the Certification report all the necessary information in order to anticipate how the LINK will react to each of the 24 tested manoeuvres
31. s ensuring they are all properly and securely closed Ensure the engine can easily achieve full thrust the level of fuel is appropriate for your flight and the rescue system is secure and unhindered Once ready and immediately prior to takeoff a final visual check of the equipment and all attachments must be carried out Checking the lines unwanted knots and that the trimmers are at the correct setting for takeoff 3 5 WING INFLATION CONTROL AND TAKE OFF Taking off on Foot or using a Trike the LINK does not require a different technique for each The control of the LINK is intuitive and the wing inflates easily and progressively in a controlled manner Any unwanted oscillation or required course correction can easilv be controlled with gentle pilot input When the decision has been made to takeoff only a short run is required and the LINK will quickly transform the forward speed and thrust of the engine into lift Even with the Trike only a very short rolling distance is required to achieve the desired forward lift speed of 25 km h and take off The LINK has been designed to easily and efficiently inflate whilst providing exceptional directional stability without pitching or hanging back behind the pilot Excessive amounts of energy are not required when taking off with the LINK simply set the trimmers to the correct positions see 2 7 and gently lift the risers whilst gaining forward momentum Taking off in nil wind conditions is not a p
32. situation When necessary react to and control a situation and then re establish normal flight 10 4 2 POSSIBLE CONFIGURATIONS Asvmmetric collapse In spite of the great stabilitv of the profile of the LINK heavv turbulent conditions may cause part of the wing to collapse asymmetrically This usually happens when the pilot has not foreseen this possible reaction of the wing When the wing is about to experience an asymmetric collapse the brake lines and the harness will transmit a loss of pressure to the pilot To prevent the collapse from happening pull the brake line corresponding to the compromised side of the wing this will increase the angle of incidence If the collapse does happen the LINK will not react violently the turn tendency is very gradual and it is easily controlled Lean your body towards the side that is still flying in order to counteract the turn and to maintain a straight course if necessary slightly slow down the same side The collapse will normally open by itself but if that does not happen pull completely on the brake line on the side which has collapsed 100 Do this with a firm movement You may have to repeat this operation to provoke the re opening Take care not to over brake on the side that is still flying turn control and when the collapse has been solved remember to let the wing recover its flying speed Symmetric collapse In normal flying conditions the design of the LINK ensures that a symmetr
33. son or company having presented the glider for testing None Harness to risers distance cm 49 Distance between risers cm 46 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 A 10 NIVIUK 23 The importance of small details niviuk com FAX NIVIUK
34. type ABS every 12 months or every 100 flying hours Harness brand Niviuk Warning Before use refer to user s manual Gliders Harness model Hamak L Person or companv having presented the glider for testing None Harness to risers distance cm 49 Distance between risers cm 46 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 0 Ar Turguose 5A Me du Atar Corte D 041059 Vibe ek 12 36565 1 mota 7320252 test cam ew A A FAC NIVIUK Class B In accordance with EN standards 926 2 2005 8 926 1 2006 PG 0491 2011 Date of issue DMY 03 01 2012 Manufacturer Niviuk Gliders Air Games S L Model Link 29 Serial number Configuration during flight tests Paraglider Accessories Maximum weight in flight kg 130 Range of speed system cm 10 Minimum weight in flight kg 110 Speed range using brakes km h 17 Glider s weight kg 6 1 Range of trimmers cm 0 Number of risers 4 Total speed range with accessories km h 28 Projected area m2 24 99 Harness used for testing max weight Inspections whichever happens first Harness tvpe ABS everv 12 months or everv 100 flving hours Harness brand Niviuk Warning Before use refer to user s manual Gliders Harness model Hamak L Per
35. wing Once the wing is in the 12 o clock position simply apply correct pressure on the brake lines and the LINK will sit over your head We recommend placing the wing on the ground in a horseshoe shape which in most conditions will facilitate a smooth and easy inflation 2 7 TRIMMERS Take off Thanks to the profile of the LINK all aspects of take off can be controlled using the trimmers The SLE svstem pre positions the open cells of the leading edge in the best possible wav assuring a rapid formation the wing profile This contribution is in itself alreadv a huge advantage when attempting to take off in nil wind conditions but the correct use of the trimmers at this time with further enhance an easv take off In nil wind and without the application of trimmers the LINK inflates easily and effortlessly However bv adjusting the trimmers we can control both the inflation and the speed at which the wing rises We should not confuse the speed of the inflation with the speed of the forward run required It is important to remember that the minimum take off speed is achieved with the trimmers closed and as the trimmers are opened more speed will be required Therefore everv pilot should be aware of the trimmer settings and make anv necessarv adjustments appropriate to the conditions the terrain and pilot abilitv In flight The trimmers on the LINK are highly and preciselv adjustable allowing the pilot to either increase speed bv opening the
36. ype of handling 4 3 USING THE ACCELERATOR The profile of the LINK has been designed to fly stable through its entire speed range It is useful to accelerate when flying in strong winds or in extreme descending air When you accelerate the wing the profile becomes more sensitive to possible turbulence and closer to a possible frontal collapse If you feel a pressure loss you should release the pressure on the accelerator and pull slightly on the brake lines to increase the angle of incidence Remember that you have to re establish the flight speed after correcting the incidence It is NOT recommended to accelerate near to the mountainside or in very turbulent conditions If necessary you will have to constantly adjust the movements and pressure on the accelerator whilst constantly adjusting the pressure applied to the brake lines This balance is considered to be active piloting If we choose to fly with the trimmers opened while using the accelerator you must fly actively 4 4 FLYING WITHOUT BRAKE LINES If for any reason at all you cannot use the brake lines of your LINK you will have to pilot the wing using the D risers and your body weight to fly towards the nearest landing The D lines steer easily because they are not under pressure you have to be careful not to over handle them causing a stall or negative turn To land you have to let the wing fly at full speed and before reaching the ground you will have to pull symmetrica
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