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1. Class accordance with EN standards 926 2 2013 926 1 2006 Date of issue DMY 14 PG_0894 2014 18 11 2014 Manufacturer Niviuk Gliders Air Games S L Artik 4 27 Model Serial number Configuration during flight tests Paraglider Accessories Maximum weight in flight kg 110 Range of speed system cm 14 Minimum weight in flight kg 90 Speed range using brakes km h 15 Glider s weight kg 5 6 Range of trimmers cm 0 Number of risers 3 Total speed range with accessories km h 31 Projected area m2 22 46 Harness used for testing max weight Inspections whichever happens first Harness type ABS every 24 months or every 100 flying hours Harness brand Niviuk Warning Before use refer to user s manual Harness model Hamak XL Person or company having presented the glider for testing Olivier Nef Harness to risers distance cm 44 Distance between risers cm 48 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 11 42 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 BIB 0 23 ARTIK 4 29 24 The importance of small details niviuk com AAK NIVIUK2. errors 3 4 PRE FLIGHT CHECK LIST 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 3 5 WING INFLATION CONTROL AND TAKE OFF Smoothly and progressively inflate the wing chapter 2 6 INSPECTION AND WING INFLATION ON THE GROUND The ARTIK 4 inflates easily and does not require excessive energy It does not tend to over take you so the wing inflation phase is carried out without anguish These take off characteristics provide a perfect control phase and enough time for the pilot to decide whether to accelerate and take off 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 4 is especially easy to control in this position in strong winds However wind speeds up to 25 to 30 km h are considered strong and extra consideration should be given to any thought of flight Preparation and positioning of the wing on the take off is especially important Choose a location which is appropriate for the direction of the wind Position the paraglider as if it were part of a large circle taking into account the shape of the canopy in flight All this will assist in a trouble free take off 3 6 LANDING The ARTIK 4 lands excellently it tran
3. Rte du Pr au Comte CH 1844 Villeneuve tel 9656565 mobile 4179 202 52 30 info para test com Class In accordance with EN standards 926 2 2013 8 926 1 2006 Date of issue PG_0893 2014 14 11 2014 Manufacturer Niviuk Gliders Air Games S L Model Artik 4 25 Serial number Configuration during flight tests Paraglider Maximum weight in flight kg 95 Minimum weight in flight kg 75 Glider s weight kg 5 2 Number of risers 3 Projected area m2 20 77 Harness used for testing max weight Harness type ABS Harness brand Flugsau Harness model Lightsau Harness to risers distance cm 41 Distance between risers cm 44 Accessories Range of speed system cm 15 Speed range using brakes km h 15 Range of trimmers cm 0 Total speed range with accessories km h 31 Inspections whichever happens first every 24 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 ARTIK 4 27 para test com Air Turquoise SA Rte du Pr au Comte CH 1844 Villeneuve tel 9656565 mobile 4179 202 52 30 info para test com
4. 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 no abnormalities Check the maillons which attach the lines to the risers are properly closed Identify and if necessary disentangle the lines from A and B risers the brake lines and the corresponding risers Make sure that there are no ties or knots 2 3 ASSEMBLY OF THE HARNESS 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 2 4 TYPE OF HARNESS The Artik 4 can be flown with any kind of harness including cocoon type models The chest strap harness distance for each size Sizes 23 and 25 42cm Sizes 27 and 29 46 cm Incorrect adjustment can seriously affect the piloting of the glider A distance which is too wide between the karabiners may provide more feedback but could affect the overall stability of the glider A distance which is too narrow between the karabiners would provide less feedback but also increase any risk of developing a twist in during a large collapse 2 5 ASSEMBLY OF THE ACCELERATOR The acceleration mechanism of the ARTIK 4 w
5. 22 10 10 CERTIFICATION SPECIMEN TEST ARTIK 4 21 NIVIUK ARTIK 4 23 para test com Air Turquoise SA Rte du Pr au Comte CH 1844 Villeneuve tel 9656565 mobile 4179 202 52 30 info para test com Class C In accordance with EN standards 926 2 2013 amp 926 1 2006 0892 2014 Date of issue DMY 14 11 2014 Manufacturer Niviuk Gliders Air Games S L Model Artik 4 23 Serial number Configuration during flight tests Paraglider Accessories Maximum weight in flight kg 80 Range of speed system cm 15 Minimum weight in flight kg 60 Speed range using brakes km h 15 Glider s weight kg 4 9 Range of trimmers cm 0 Number of risers 3 Total speed range with accessories km h 31 Projected area m2 19 5 Harness used for testing max weight Inspections whichever happens first Harness type ABS every 24 months or every 100 flying hours Harness brand Sup Air Warning Before use refer to user s manual Harness model Altiplume Person or company having presented the 5 glider for testing None Harness to risers distance cm 44 Distance between risers cm 44 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 A 0 ARTIK 4 25 para test com Air Turquoise SA
6. The RAM air intake allows for optimal air intakes positioning below the glider s leading edge aligned with the intrados turbulent air buffering at the front of the wing bringing more consistency in variable speeds and increasing performance while assuring maximum safety DRS The trailing edge has been reinforced with small ribs that make thispart flatter in order to spread the pressure out evenly lt means better air flow and less drag on this important part of the glider The addition of theseribs gives exceptional handling better and more efficient whenturning and more control and precision 3LT Its powerful profile a detailed internal architecture structure and the useof high tech strength materials make possible a significant reduction of thetotal length of suspension lines in order to reduce the parasite resistance andthe weight of the glider to gain efficiency A whooping 8 77 in weight reduction demonstrates the effort and accomplishment made to reduce the glider inner bulk and profile resulting more performance enhanced safety and comfort The ARTIK 4 lines are made of Dyneema Liros for the upper cascades and Vectram Cousin for main and middle cascades This the same material combination found in top gliders Both Dyneema and Vectram are unsheathed lines which are slightly more exposed to normal wear and tear It is strongly recommended for all the lines to be thoroughly inspected every 100 hours of flight Keep in
7. during turbulence The first thing you will notice under the ARTIK 4 the softer inflation followed by the capacity for the glider to take off serenely The profile has also been modified and includes the RAM Air Intake technology to keep the glider steady in any situation Additionally it transmits clear information to the pilot to let him focus on the pleasure of flying With its superb gliding even when fully accelerated the ARTIK 4 s efficiency could be compared to an EN D glider but yet with the handling abilities as an EN C wing Piloting it is intuitive in all sense allowing the pilot to make instant corrective decisions even strong thermal conditions When pushed out the speedbar is an efficient implement for a smooth stable and yet strong acceleration throughout the whole travel range and hence producing an excellent sink rate as a result The glider turns more precisely and effortlessly Having it all under control you can then make better decisions to truly enjoy the flight 1 4 ASSEMBLY MATERIALS The ARTIK 4 has all the technological innovations as used on other Niviuk gliders Furthermore it is full of small details destined to enhance the pilots comfort and to improve the performance of the SLE RAM DRS and 3 liner SLE The SLE allows reinforcement of the leading edge preventing any deformation during turbulence The airflow is also vastly improved over the entire front span of the glider RAM
8. mind that we are using materials with great performance of a rigorous check before each flight Not a single millimetre of error is possible in the manufacturing process from Olivier s computer to the cutting of the fabric An automatic process controlled by a laser cutting program cuts each of the sections that compose the different parts of the wing This program not only cuts the pieces of fabric but it also paints the guideline marks that will aid the assembly it also numbers the separate pieces of material All this is carried out before human handling of the pieces begins So we eliminate possible and understandable errors that may occur during this delicate procedure 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 minimize the processes 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 It is strongly recommended that all lines are thoroughly checked by the pilot prior to every flight and ultimately checked by a service centre or Niviuk dealer after every 100 hours of flight We should not forget that we are using materials with great performance but that they need a rigorous ra check before every flight All NIVIUK Gliders go through an extremely thoro
9. 10 BOX 23 23 23 23 23 FLAT AREA 21 23 24 5 26 5 29 SPAM M 11 32 11 85 12 23 12 71 13 3 ASPECT RATIO 6 1 6 1 6 1 6 1 6 1 PROJECTED AREA 17 8 19 5 20 77 22 46 24 59 SPAM 9 01 9 43 9 73 10 12 10 59 ASPECT RATIO 4 6 4 6 4 6 4 6 4 6 FLATTENING 15 15 15 15 15 CORD MAXIMUM 2 28 2 4 2 47 2 56 2 68 MINIMUM 0 53 0 55 0 57 0 59 0 62 AVERAGE 1 85 1 94 2 2 08 2 18 LINES TOTAL METERS M 226 237 245 255 267 HEIGHT 6 9 7 22 7 46 7 75 8 11 NUMBER 226 226 226 226 226 MAIN 1 1 2 3 1 1 2 3 1 1 2 3 1 1 2 3 1 1 2 3 RISERS NUMBER 3 A A B C A A B C A A B C A A B C A A B C TRIMS NO NO NO NO NO ACCELERATOR M M 150 150 150 150 150 TOTAL WEIGHT MINIMUM KG 50 60 75 90 105 IN FLIGHT MAXIMUM KG 70 80 95 110 126 GLIDER WEIGHT KG 4 3 4 9 5 2 5 6 6 CERTIFICATION EN LTF in process process 15 16 10 2 MATERIALS DESCRIPTION CANOPY FABRIC CODE SUPPLIER RISERS FABRIC CODE SUPPLIER UPPER SURFACE 9017 E25 PORCHER IND FRANCE MATERIAL 3455 COUSIN FRANCE BOTTOM SURFACE D20DMF 36 DOMINICO TEX CO KOREA COLOR INDICATOR PAD TECNI SANGLES FRANCE RIBS 9017 E29 PORCHER IND FRANCE THREAD V138 COATS ENGLAND DIAGONALS 9017 E29 PORCHER IND FRANCE MAILLONS AS 3 8 20 ANSUNG PRECISION KOREA LOOPS LKI 10 KOLON IND KOREA PULLEYS 224 HARKEN USA REINFORCEMENT LOOPS W 420 D P GERMANY TRAILING EDGE REIFOR MYLAR D P GERMANY CEMENT REINFORCEMENT R
10. 8 6735 7 6345 6282 6622 6720 6663 8 6275 6220 6670 6759 6706 9 6252 6201 6548 6639 6655 10 6267 6236 6472 6565 6624 11 5950 5913 6373 6456 6645 12 5813 5805 6360 6757 13 6318 14 6340 15 6425 16 5858 RISERS LENGHT m m A B 470 470 470 470 STANDARD 312 332 352 470 ACCELERATED 158 138 118 0 TRAVEL 19 10 7 DIMENSIONS ARTIK 4 25 LINES HEIGHT m m 10 8 DIMENSIONS ARTIK 4 27 LINES HEIGHT m m A B D br A B D br 1 7020 6923 7119 7219 7739 1 7330 7230 7433 7539 8089 2 6875 6781 7013 7122 7443 2 7181 7083 7323 7438 7781 3 6838 6747 6880 7000 7217 3 7144 7049 7186 7312 7547 4 6836 6749 6858 6977 7218 4 7143 7053 7163 7288 7549 5 6778 6694 6816 6928 7110 5 7084 7002 7120 7234 7437 6 6616 6543 6802 6916 6970 6 6916 6846 7106 7221 7293 7 6570 6505 6853 6960 6896 7 6868 6801 7160 7267 7216 8 6497 6441 6903 7001 6941 8 6793 6735 7212 7310 7263 9 6474 6421 6779 6868 6889 9 6769 6715 7086 7180 7210 10 6489 6458 6700 6791 6857 10 6786 6753 7004 7100 7178 11 6161 6123 6599 6680 6880 11 6444 6404 6898 6984 7201 12 6020 6012 6584 6981 12 6296 6288 6883 7324 13 6541 13 6838 14 6563 14 6861 15 6652 15 6953 16 6067 16 6340 RISERS LENGHT m m RISERS LENGHT m m A A B B 470 470 470 470 STANDARD 470 470 470 STANDARD 312 332 357 470 ACCELERATED 312 352 470 ACCELERATED 158 138 113 0 TRAVEL 158 118 0 TRAVEL 20 10 9 DIMENSIONS ARTIK 4 29 K
11. AKE LINES 10 4 5 KNOTS IN FLIGHT 10 5 LOSING HEIGHT 11 5 1 EARS 11 5 2 482 TECHNIQUE 11 5 3 B LINE STALL 12 5 4 SPIRAL DIVE 12 5 5 SLOW DESCENT TECHNIQUE 12 6 SPECIAL METHODS 13 6 1 TOWING 13 6 2 ACROBATIC FLIGHT 13 7 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 13 7 1 MAINTENANCE 13 7 2 STORAGE 13 7 3 CHECKS AND CONTROLS 13 7 4 REPAIRS 14 8 SAFETY AND RESPONSABILITY 14 9 GUARANTEE 14 10 TECHNICAL DATA 15 10 1 TECHNICAL DATA 15 10 2 MATERIALS DESCRIPTION 16 10 3 RISERS PLAN 17 10 4 SUSPENSION PLAN 18 10 5 DIMENSIONS ARTIK 4 21 19 10 6 DIMENSIONS ARTIK 4 23 19 10 7 DIMENSIONS ARTIK 4 25 20 10 8 DIMENSIONS ARTIK 4 27 20 10 9 DIMENSIONS ARTIK 4 29 21 10 10 CERTIFICATION SPECIMEN TEST 22 1 1 WHO IS DESIGNED FOR The ARTIK 4 has been designed for cross country pilots wanting to open the door to the world of cross country and for those pilots seeking to improve their performance in the Grand Touring Class without compromising safety The Artik 4 is an EN glider Please do not use it if you do not have enough experience to fly this wing category Description of an EN gliders main characteristics Moderate passive safety gliders with dynamic reactions in turbulence and mishandling Glider recovery can require pilot intervention Description of the skills and experience required for EN gliders To be flown only by pilots familiar with recovery techniques active piloting flying in turbulent conditions and able to hand
12. IBS NYLON STICK R P CHINA THREAD SERAFIL 60 AMAN GERMANY SUSPENSION LINES FABRIC CODE SUPPLIER UPPER CASCADES DC 40 LIROS GMHB GERMANY UPPER CASCADES DC 60 LIROS GMHB GERMANY UPPER CASCADES DC 100 LIROS GMHB GERMANY UPPER CASCADES 12100 50 COUSIN FRANCE MIDDLE CASCADES DC 40 LIROS GMHB GERMANY MIDDLE CASCADES DC 60 LIROS GMHB GERMANY MIDDLE CASCADES DC 100 LIROS GMHB GERMANY MIDDLE CASCADES 12240 115 COUSIN FRANCE MIDDLE CASCADES 12470 200 COUSIN FRANCE MIDDLE CASCADES 16140 70 COUSIN FRANCE MIDDLE CASCADES 16330 145 COUSIN FRANCE MIDDLE CASCADES 12100 50 COUSIN FRANCE MIDDLE CASCADES 12240 115 COUSIN FRANCE MAIN 16560 240 COUSIN FRANCE MAIN 12470 200 COUSIN FRANCE MAIN 16140 70 COUSIN FRANCE MAIN 12950 405 COUSIN FRANCE MAIN BREAK TNL 280 TEIJIM LIMITED JAPAN THREAD SERAFIL 60 AMAN GERMANY NIVIUK 10 3 RISERS PLAN SIZE 23 25 4 1 4B1 4 2 442 4 2 stab brmain SIZE 27 4A1 4A2 4B1 4B2 stob 401 402 17 10 4 SUSPENSION PLAN 18 NIVIUK 10 5 DIMENSIONS ARTIK 4 21 10 6 DIMENSIONS ARTIK 4 23 LINES HEIGHT m m A B D br 1 6786 6693 6882 6973 7482 2 6645 6554 6780 6879 7195 3 6608 6520 6650 6760 6976 4 6605 6521 6629 6737 6977 5 6548 6466 6587 6690 6870 6 6390 6320 6573 667
13. TROLS You should ensure your ARTIK 4 is periodically serviced and checked at your local repair shop every 100 hours of use or every 24 months whichever happens first This is the only way to guarantee that your ARTIK 4 will continue to function properly and therefore continue fulfilling the homologation certificate results In spite of providing much more benefits to the pilots gliders equipped r lt 14 with unsheathed lines need more care and control of the calibration The ARTIK 4 mechanic and UV resistance are one of the highest for this type of line With this gliders every little variation on the calibration of the lines has a directly effect on the performance of the wing We recommend checking the lines calibration after the first 30 hours of flight This line check is a separate procedure from the regular inspection after each subsequent 100 hours of use or every two years whichever happens first Why is it necessary Due to the experience acquired over time constant controls and inspections conducted by our R amp D department in regard to the Team gliders we are now able to predict gear aging and how to appropriately take care of this kind of lines thus keeping the wing profile in top performing condition Following the recommended glider service checks will keep the wing in optimal performance Variable weather conditions in various parts of the world temperature humidity wing load will determine an
14. USER S MANUAL ARTIK 4 K Grand Touring 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 commitment the passion and emotions of the Niviuk design team which have resulted in the creation of the new ARTIK 4 Niviuk are very proud of this new glider a glider carefully designed to bring you maximum pleasure whilst allowing you learn and progress Only by understanding the pilots can you offer them what they really need This is the reason why we now can deliver a compact stable comfortable easy to handle glider blessed with a high degree of passive safety Go all the way and without limits Fly kilometer after kilometer to wherever your imagination leads you nothing can stop your determination and will to fly We are confident that you will enjoy flying this wing and that you will soon understand the meaning of our slogan The importance of small details This is the user s manual that we recommend you to read in detail The NIVIUK Gliders Team NIVIUK GLIDERS 8 AIR GAMES SL C DEL 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 ARTIK 4 This manual offers all the necessary information that will familiarize you with the main characteristics of your new paraglider Although this manual infor
15. and pressure on the accelerator whilst constantly adjusting the pressure applied to the brake lines This balance is considered to be active piloting 4 4 FLYING WITHOUT BRAKE LINES If for any reason at all you cannot use the brake lines of your ARTIK 4 you will have to pilot the wing using the C risers and your body weight to fly towards the nearest landing The C lines steer easily because they are not under pressure however 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 symmetrically on both the C 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 take off immediately stop running and do not take off 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 when trying to remove a knot When there are knots in the lines or when they are tangled do not pull too hard on the brake l
16. d affect to various degrees the lifespan of the wing and reasons why regular line checks should be maintained Inspection must be conducted by certified qualified personal only Do not modify you glider in anyway or any reason Contact your authorized dealer or Niviuk if in doubt on how to proceed in case of needed repairs 7 4 REPAIRS If the wing 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 safety depends on the person who is practising it Wrong use of this equipment may cause severe injuries to the pilot even death Manufacturers and dealers are not responsible for any act or accident that may 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 10 1 TECHNICAL DATA ARTIK 4 21 23 25 27 29 CELLS NUMBER 63 63 63 63 63 CLOSED 10 10 10 10
17. es letting the speed be re established When the 10 wing reaches the maximum advanced position ensure that the brakes are fully released The wing will now surge forward this is necessary so that air speed is completely restored over the wing Do not over brake at this point because the wing needs to recover speed to quit the stall configuration If you have to control a possible symmetrical front stall briefly and symmetrically pull on the brake lines and let go even when the wing is still ahead of you Wing tangle 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 to 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 stabiliser 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 y
18. ider will rock briefly with lateral surge depending on how the manoeuvre has been carried out Practice these movements at sufficient altitude and with moderation 5 5 SLOW DESCENT TECHNIQUE Using this technique do not hurry to descend we will fly normally without forcing neither the material nor the pilot It means looking for descending air areas and turn as it was a thermal in order to descend We have to avoid danger areas when looking for descent zones Safety is the most important thing 6 1 TOWING ARTIK 4 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 ARTIK 4 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 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 59 Materials will wear more quickly than in normal flight If you do practice extreme manoeuvres we recommend that you submit your wing to a line revision every six month
19. ines because there is an increased risk of the wing to stalling or negative turn being initiated Before trying to remove a knot make sure there are no pilots flying nearby and never try these manoeuvres near the mountainside If the knot is too tight and you cannot remove it carefully and safely fly to the nearest landing place The knowledge of the different descent technigues is an important resource to use in certain situations The most adeguate 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 EARS Big ears is a moderate descent technique achieving about or 4 m s and a reduction in ground speed of between 3 and 5 km h Effective piloting then becomes limited The angle of incidence and the surface wing load also increases Push on the accelerator to restore the wing s horizontal speed and the angle of incidence To activate big ears outer line 4A2 on each A risers and simultaneously smoothly pull them outward downward The wingtips will fold in Let go of the lines and the big ears will re inflate automatically If they do not re inflate gently pull on one of the brake lines and then on the opposite one We recommend that you re inflate asymmetrically not to alter the angle of incidence more so if you are flying near the ground or flying in turbulence 5 2 4B2 TECHNIQUE On the new generation paragliders the a
20. le this kind of demanding aircraft Only the aeronautical authorities of the respective countries can determine the pilot competence 1 2 CERTIFICATION The ARTIK 4 has successfully achieved the European EN LTF certification This test was carried out in the Swiss Air Turquoise laboratories in Switzerland All the commercially available sizes passed every required test with excellent results and the ARTIK 4 received EN C LTF C certification for all sizes NIVIUK The ARTIK 4 passed the essential load test of 8g without experiencing any problems We recommend paying special attention on the flight test report made by the certification laboratory and specially attention to the test pilot comments Point 25 on the flight test report On the flight test report there is all necessary information to know how the new paraglider will react on each manoeuvre tested It is important to take into account that each size can have a different reaction on the same manoeuvre Furthermore the same size on maximum load o minimum load can experiment a different behaviour Check the certification results and figures on the last pages of this manual or at www niviuk com 1 3 IN FLIGHT BEHAIVOR With progressive predictable and efficient handling the ARTIK 4 effectively reads the air mass seeking out and coring thermals with efficiency and ease The ARTIK 4 remains agile light and predictable in all conditions of flight and behaves impeccably
21. ms you about your glider it does not offer the instruction requirements necessary for you to be able to pilot this type of wing Flying instruction can only be taught at a paragliding school recognized 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 ARTIK 4 Severe injuries to the pilot can be the consequence of the misuse of this equipment WELCOME USER S MANUAL 1 CHARACTERISTICS 1 1 WHO IS IT DESIGNED FOR 1 2 CERTIFICATION 1 3 IN FLIGHT BEHAVIOUR 1 4 ASSEMBLY MATERIALS 1 5 ELEMENTS COMPONENTS 2 UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY 2 1 CHOOSE THE RIGHT PLACE 2 2 PROCEDURE 2 3 ASSEMBLY TO THE ENGINE 2 4 TYPE OF HARNESS 2 5 ASSEMBLY OF THE ACCELERATOR DID HR 5 2 6 INSPECTION AND WING INFLATION ON THE GROUND 2 7 ADJUSTING THE BRAKES 3 THE FIRST FLIGHT 3 1 CHOOSE THE RIGHT PLACE 3 2 PREPARATION 3 3 FLIGHT PLAN 3 4 PRE FLIGHT CHECK LIST 3 5 WING INFLATION CONTROL AND TAKE OFF 3 6 LANDING 3 7 FOLDING INSTRUCTIONS 4 IN FLIGHT 4 1 FLYING IN TURBULENCE 4 2 POSSIBLE CONFIGURATIONS OO 4 3 USING THE ACCELERATOR 10 4 4 FLYING WITHOUT BR
22. ning 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 ARTIK 4 ensures that a symmetric 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 Symmetrical collapses usually re inflate without the glider turning but 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 Negative spin This configuration is out of the normal flight behaviour of the ARTIK 4 Certain circumstances however may provoke this configuration such as trying to turn when the wing is flying at very low speed while heavily 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 360 before restoring to normal flight conditi
23. of the main brake lines is adjusted at the factory to the length established during certification However the length can be changed to adapt to the pilot s flying style Nevertheless we recommend that you fly for a while with these set at the original length This will allow you to become accustomed to the ARTIK 4 and its unique flying behaviour If you then decide to change the length of the brake lines untie the knot slide the line through the brake link to the desired length and strongly re tie the knot Qualified personnel should carry out this adjustment You must ensure that this adjustment does not slow down the glider without any pilot input Both brake lines should be symmetrical and measure the same length The most recommended knots are the clove hitch knot or bowline knot When changing the brakes length it is necessary to check that they do not act when the accelerator is used When we accelerate the glider rotates over the C riser and the trailing edge elevates We must check that the brake is adjusted taking in consideration this extra length in acceleration 3 1 CHOOSE THE RIGHT PLACE We recommend that the first flight with your ARTIK 4 is made on a smooth slope a school slope or in your usual flying area 3 2 PREPARATION Repeat the procedures detailed in chapter 2 UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY in order to prepare your equipment 3 3 FLIGHT PLAN Draw out a flight plan before take off in order to avoid possible flight
24. ons 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 the 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 ARTIK 4 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 do not doubt an instant 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 To regain normal flight conditions progressively and symmetrically release the brake lin
25. orks when you push with your feet on the accelerator bar this is supplied with the equipment On delivery the accelerator bar has not yet been installed and it is recommended that it is fit by yourself before flight Most harnesses are equipped with a pre installed 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 pilot s 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 you have checked all the equipment and made sure that the wind conditions are favourable inflate your ARTIK 4 as many times as necessary in order to become acquainted with the wing s behaviour The ARTIK 4 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 on them just accompany the natural rising movement of the wing Once the wing is in the 12 o clock position simply apply correct pressure on the brake lines and the ARTIK 4 will sit over your head 2 7 ADJUSTING THE BRAKES The length
26. ou 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 chained one after another creates abnormal flying configurations a cascade of incidents You must remember that over handling the wing will lead to critical levels of functioning The ARTIK 4 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 NIVIUK the pilot continues to over handle You have to allow the profile to re establish normal flight speed after any type of handling 4 3 USING THE ACCELERATOR The profile of the ARTIK 4 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 is NOT recommended to accelerate near to the mountainside or in very turbulent conditions If necessary you will have to constantly adjust the movements
27. pplication of big ears can create a high degree of trailing turbulence which in turn creates a significant loss of airspeed When big ears are applied to high aspect ratio wings the ears tend to flap which also adds to the amount of unwanted turbulence This new rapid descent technique was first discovered by our Niviuk team Pilots in 2009 while flying a competition prototype wing which because of its line plan and high aspect ratio would not allow big ears to be applied In fact big ears on wings with a profile of 2 lines can often prove difficult For all these reasons we advise the use of the 4A2 line descent technique This technique ensures a rapid descent is achieved whilst forward wing speed is maintained and so the risk of a deep stall is eliminated HOW Locate the 4B2 on your risers and as you would when applying big ears simply pull down firmly and smoothly until you see both wingtips drop back slightly The forward speed of the glider speed will then reduce slightly quickly stabilize and then increase You will then experience a fall rate of around 5 6m s Controlled turning of the wing can easily be maintained by weight shifting the harness exactly the same as you would with big ears We recommend the application of the speed bar whilst using this technique To exit the maneuver release the lines as you K 1 12 would with big ears control the pitch and the wing will quickly adopt normal flight This new techni
28. que allows a comfortable and controllable rapid descent without the risk of experiencing a cravat or deep stall We advise you to first try this technique in smooth conditions with sufficient altitude above appropriate terrain 5 3 B LINE STALL When you carry out this manoeuvre the wing stops flying it loses all horizontal speed and you are not 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 initial 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 ho
29. rizontal movement and its reactions are very different compared to normal flight This manoeuvre is not possible with this wing 5 4 SPIRAL DIVE NIVIUK This is a more effective way for rapidly losing height You have to know that the wing can gain a lot of vertical speed and rotation speed G force 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 practice 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 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 manoeuvre 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 manoeuvre has 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 gl
30. s 7 1 MAINTENANCE Careful maintenance of your equipment will ensure continued performance Always check all the flying equipment before every flight Careful maintenance of your equipment will ensure continued performance The fabric and the lines do not need to be washea if they become dirty clean them with a soft damp cloth If your wing gets 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 through the cell openings of the leading edge If sand is inside the wing remove it before folding If it gets wet of sea water you should submerge it into fresh water and let it dry far away from the sun 7 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 and the sunlight temperatures can reach 60 C Weight should not be laid on top of the equipment If the flying gear is stored with organic material such as leaves or insects inside the chemical reaction can cause irreparable damage 7 3 CHECKS AND CON
31. sforms the wing speed into lift on the pilot s demand allowing an enormous margin of error You will not have to NIVIUK wrap the brake lines around your hand to get greater braking efficiency 3 7 FOLDING INSTRUCTIONS The ARTIK 4 has a complex leading and trailing edge manufactured using a variety of different materials For that reason the use of a correct folding method is very important for extending the useful life of your paraglider It should be folded like an accordion with the leading edge reinforcements flat and the nylon sticks positioned one upon the other This method will ensure that the profile remains in good shape without altering its form or its performance The wing should then be folded in three parts taking care of not bending or twisting the STE The wing does not have to be tightly folded if you do so it may damage the material and or the lines 4 1 FLYING IN TURBULENCE The ARTIK 4 has an excellent profile to withstand the very different aero logical conditions so allowing the best possible piloting and stability It reacts admirably in passive flight thus offering a high level of safety in turbulent conditions Nonetheless the pilot always has to pilot according to the prevailing weather conditions the pilot is the ultimate safety factor We recommend active piloting making the necessary fine adjustments to keep the wing in control He she should stop braking to allow it to fly at the required wing speed af
32. ter a correction is made Do not maintain any correction for longer than necessary braked this would cause the wing to enter into critical flying situation Whenever necessary control a situation react to it and then re establish the required speed 4 2 POSSIBLE CONFIGURATIONS We recommend that training to master these manoeuvres be carried out under the supervision of a competent school Asymmetric collapse In spite of the stability of the profile of the ARTIK 4 heavy 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 ARTIK 4 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 ope
33. ugh and efficient final inspection Every single line of each glider is measured individually once the final assembly has concluded Each wing is then individually inflated for the last visual revision Each glider is packaged following the maintenance and conservation instructions recommended for the advanced materials NIVIUK Gliders are made of first class 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 ARTIK 4 is delivered with accessories taking an important role in the use transport and storage of the paraglider The large capacity Kargo rucksack ideal for packing the harness as well as the glider Capacity and comfort all in one An internal folding bag making the glider folding process easier An adjustable folding strap for a quick and easy glider packing One speedbar A small fabric repair kit including auto adhesive rips top with matching wing color scheme and replacement maillon blockers 2 1 CHOOSE THE RIGHT PLACE We recommend that you unpack and assemble your wing on a schooling slope or a flat clear area without too much wind and free of obstacles NIVIUK These conditions will allow you to carry out all the steps required for you to check and inflate the ARTIK 4 We recommend that an instructor or a retailer supervises the entire
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