USER'S MANUAL
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1. Discover the magic of flight IC 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 and the passion of the Niviuk design team emotions which have resulted in the creation of the new KOYOT Niviuk are very proud of this new glider a glider carefully designed to bring you maximum pleasure whilst allowing you learn and progress The will very quickly give you confidence in the air allowing you to learn whilst enjoying playful safe and easy flying All made possible on the KOYOT a wing with highest performance in this class 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 C DOCTOR CODINA 29 BAJOS 17165 LA CELLERA DE TER GIRONA SPAIN TEL 34 972 42 28 78 FAX 34 972 42 00 86 info niviuk com www niviuk com nIVIUK NIVIUK Gliders KOYOT This manual offers all the necessary information that will familiarize you with the main characteristics of your new paraglider Although this manual informs you about your glider it does not offer the instruction requirements necessary for you to be able to pilot this type of wing Flying instruction can only be taught at a paragliding school r2. Q 3 3 8 lt 1 c2 cr ca cw 7 s P cro ci cw a J gt 383 A015 ory lt gt 20s 706 gt Bisi 901 3c2 205 208 gt 3 3 017 j S 4 x 018 1 D9 015 pt 02 04 08 J D10 2 15 26 yor OA brt2 brt E aE 2 J 014 gt j 1 13 brit lt br bra bre br ba 7 19 J Aw STAB D eo U 7 gor art NIVIUK 11 5 LENGTHS 22 11 6 LENGTHS 24 NIVIUK KOYOT 22 NIVIUK KOYOT 24 LINES HEIGHT CM LINES HEIGHT CM A B c c RIB BR A B c RIB BR 1 598 590 5 594 605 5 2 680 5 1 632 5 625 628 5 642 2 718 5 2 594 586 5 588 5 598 5 4 655 2 628 5 620 5 622 5 635 4 690 5 3 592 5 584 5 587 597 5 6 634 5 3 626 5 619 5 621 5 633 5 6 669 5 4 594 5 586 5 590 5 602 7 632 4 629 5 621 5 625 638 5 7 667 6 592 585 5 589 5 602 5 8 627 6 628 620 623 5 638 5 8 661 7 588 581 5 583 5 594 5 9 616 5 7 623 616 618 5 630 5 9 650 8 585 5 579 581 591 10 616 8 620 5 613 5 615 5 626 5 0 649 5 9 585 579 581 5 592 11 615 9 620 613 5 616 626 5 1 648 5 10 588 582 5 587 599 5 12 616 10 623 5 617 621 5 635 5 2 649 12 583 579 582 591 5 13 623 5 12 617 5 613 617 626 5 3 657 5 13 577 5 574 5 576 5 585 14 612 13 611 5 608 611 619 5 4 646 14 574 5 571 5 574 583 15 605 14 608 5 605 5 608
3. 11 2 MATERIALS DESCRIPTION CANOPY FABRIC CODE SUPPLIER UPPER SURFACE SKYTEX 45 9092 E38A NCV FRANCE BOTTOM SURFACE SKYTEX 40 9017 E38A NCV FRANCE PROFILES 3RS FM DOMINICO DIAGONALS 3RS FM DOMINICO LOOPS LKI 10 KOLON INDUSTRIAL KOREA REINFORCEMENT LOOPS W 420 D P GERMANY TRAILING EDGE REINFORCEMENT MYLAR 25 M M D P GERMANY RIBS REINFORCEMENTS W 420 D P GERMANY THREAD SERAFIL 40 AMAN GERMANY SUSPENSION LINES FABRIC CODE SUPPLIER UPPER CASCADES TNL 080 TEIJIN LIMITED JAPAN MIDDLE CASCADES TNL 080 TEIJIN LIMITED JAPAN MIDDLE CASCADES TNL 140 TEIJIN LIMITED JAPAN MAIN TNL 140 TEIJIN LIMITED JAPAN MAIN TNL 220 TEIJIN LIMITED JAPAN MAIN TNL 280 TEIJIN LIMITED JAPAN MAIN BREAK TNL 400 TEIJIN LIMITED JAPAN THREAD SERAFIL 60 AMAN GERMANY RISERS FABRIC CODE SUPPLIER MATERIAL G R 22 TECHNI SANGLES FRANCE COLOR INDICATOR PAD TECHNI SANGLES FRANCE THREAD N F 66 YOUNG CHANG T amp C LTD MAILLONS MRI4 ANSUNG PRECISION KOREA PULLEYS PY 1304 2 ANSUNG PRECISION KOREA rik 13 11 3 RISER ARRANGEMENT 11 4 LINE PLAN KOYOT Al 2 AS x As 9 _2 2 p gt 4 245 J A10 3A1 an Ai AN ao gt _ Atm s Ba 7 S gt o 4 lt 15 10 2 Ary ole B13 Sa A 812 aaa 4 815 DAIT 3 gt 916 2 x B 4
4. 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 and know how to carry out the exit methods To exit this manoeuvre you must progressively release the inside brake and NIVIUK 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 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 KOYOT does not experience any problem when 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 KOYOT has been tested by expert acrobatic pilots in extreme situations it HA
5. prevent the unpleasant situation of it flying ahead of you on the take off area 2 7 ADJUSTING THE BRAKES The length of the main brake lines is adjusted at the factory to the length established during homologation However the length can be changed to adapt 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 the KOYOT s original flying behaviour If you then decide to change the length of the brake lines untie the knot slide the line through the brake link 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 NIVIUK 3 1 CHOOSE THE RIGHT PLACE We recommend that the first flight with your KOYOT is made on a smooth slope a school slope or in your usual flying area accompanied by a qualified instructor 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 errors 3 4 PRE FLIGHT CHECK LIST Once you are ready but before you take off carry out another equipment inspection Ensure corre
6. 5 618 5 5 638 5 15 569 5 567 5 570 578 16 605 15 603 5 601 604 612 6 638 5 16 565 563 5 566 5 572 5 17 609 5 16 598 5 597 600 607 7 632 5 17 562 560 5 563 5 571 5 17 595 5 594 598 606 5 537 535 5 538 STB 568 5 567 5 569 5 RISERS LENGTHS CM RISERS LENGTHS CM A B D A B c D 47 47 47 47 STANDARD 47 47 47 47 STANDARD 36 5 39 43 47 ACCELERATED 36 38 42 47 ACCELERATED 16 11 7 LENGTHS 26 11 8 LENGTHS 28 NIVIUK 26 NIVIUK KOYOT 28 LINES HEIGHT CM LINES HEIGHT CM A B c c RIB BR A B c RIB BR 1 658 5 650 5 654 667 2 755 1 684 675 5 680 692 2 774 5 2 653 5 645 5 648 660 4 725 5 2 679 5 670 5 673 685 5 4 744 3 652 5 644 5 646 5 658 5 6 702 5 3 678 669 5 672 5 684 6 719 5 4 654 5 647 650 663 5 7 700 4 680 5 672 676 689 ri 717 5 6 653 5 645 5 649 5 664 5 8 693 5 6 678 669 5 674 689 5 8 712 5 7 648 5 641 643 5 655 5 9 682 5 7 673 665 5 668 5 680 5 9 700 8 646 639 641 5 652 5 0 681 8 670 5 663 5 665 5 676 5 0 699 9 645 5 638 5 642 653 5 681 9 669 5 663 666 677 5 1 698 5 10 648 5 642 5 648 663 5 2 682 10 673 5 667 672 687 2 700 12 643 638 642 652 3 690 5 12 667 663 666 5 677 5 3 709 13 637 5 633 5 636 645 4 678 13 661 657 5 660 5 670 4 695 5 14 634 630 633 643 5 5 670 5 14 658 654 5 657 668 5 5 687 5 15 629 626 628 5 637 6 669 5 15 652 650 652 5 661 5 6 687 16 624 622 624 5 632 7 662 5 16 647 645 5 648 656
7. 5 7 682 17 621 619 622 5 630 5 17 643 5 642 645 5 654 5 STB 591 5 590 5 599 5 STB 614 5 612 5 614 5 RISERS LENGTHS CM RISERS LENGTHS CM A B c D A B D 47 47 47 47 STANDARD 47 47 47 47 STANDARD 36 38 42 47 ACCELERATED 36 38 42 47 ACCELERATED K 17 11 9 LENGTHS 31 11 10 CERTIFICATION NIVIUK 31 LINES HEIGHT A B c RIB BR 1 719 709 5 714 728 5 2 816 2 714 704 707 5 720 5 4 783 5 3 712 5 703 706 5 718 5 6 759 4 715 706 710 5 724 5 7 755 5 6 713 704 5 709 724 5 8 749 5 7 707 5 700 702 5 715 9 737 8 705 697 699 5 711 10 736 5 9 704 697 700 5 711 5 11 735 5 10 707 5 701 5 706 5 722 12 736 5 12 701 696 5 700 5 711 5 13 745 5 13 694 5 691 5 694 703 5 14 732 14 691 687 5 690 5 702 15 724 15 685 682 5 686 695 16 723 5 16 679 5 678 681 5 689 5 17 724 17 675 5 674 5 678 5 688 STB 646 5 643 5 644 5 RISERS LENGTHS CM A B c D 47 47 47 47 STANDARD 36 38 42 47 ACCELERATED 18 para test com eV thn ERS inj us hap u wst EO Class B 14 NIVIUK In accordance with EN standards 926 2 2005 amp 926 1 2006 PG_0155 2008 Date of issue DMY 28 07 2008 Manufacturer Niviuk Gliders Air Games S L Model Koyot M Serial number Configuration during flight tests Paraglider Maximum weight in flight kg Minimum weight in fligh
8. F 6 CERTIFICATION SPECIMEN 9 3 6 LANDING 7 4 IN FLIGHT 7 4 1 FLYING IN TURBULENCE 7 4 2 POSSIBLE CONFIGURATIONS 7 4 3 USING THE ACCELERATOR 9 4 4 FLYING WITHOUT BRAKE LINES 9 4 5 KNOTS IN FLIGHT 9 5 LOSING HEIGHT 9 5 1 BIG EARS 9 rik 1 1 WHO IS IT DESIGNED FOR Designed for anyone wanting to discover the true magic of flight for the very first time and with the unique combination of a high level safety and performance allow you to progress your flying in the future years Niviuk now offer you the option of not having to change your glider shortly after training The KOYOT will allow you to learn progress and experience the passion of paragliding for many years after your very first flight The KOYOT is extremely well suited to the very new pilot the slightly more experienced pilot or even the very experienced pilot who wishes to fly with total relaxation 1 2 CERTIFICATION All 5 sizes of the KOYOT have successfully passed the EN and LTF laboratory tests including the compulsory 8G load test All sizes hold both the EN and LTF1 certificates All certification details can be checked at the end of this manual or downloaded at www niviuk com 1 3 IN FLIGHT BEHAVIOUR In order to bring you the best glider in this class the NIVIUK Team have carried out extensive and meticulous design work As a consequence of several prototypes and many hours of test flights numerous adjustments were made These prototypes wer
9. S NOT been designed for acrobatic flight and we DO NOT recommend continued use in this type of flight Acrobatic flight is the youngest discipline in free flight 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 by a qualified instructor and 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 do practice extreme manoeuvres we recommend that you submit your wing to a line revision once a year at least Use of a correct folding method is important for extending the useful life of your paraglider It should be folded like an accordion with the leading edge reinforcements flat This method will keep the profile in good shape without altering its form or its performance Be careful that the reinforcements are not bent or twisted The wing does not have to be tightly folded if you do so it may damage the material or the lines 8 1 MAINTENANCE you take good care of your equipment it will performance will be maintained The fabric and the lines do not need to be washed 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 agi
10. ct 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 KOYOT 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 KOYOT 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 KOYOT lands excellently it transforms the wing speed into lift on the pilot s demand allowing an enormous margin of error You will not have to wrap the brake lines around you
11. ding The D 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 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 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 pull on the brake line to see if the knot becomes unfastened or try to identify the line with the knot in it The identified line can then be pulled 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 lines because there is a greater 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 desce
12. e then tested in all types of flight conditions This intense development work supported by the combined experience of the whole team has achieved a wing with unbeatable behaviour Light handling precise response manoeuvrable safe and aesthetic these are just some of the qualities of this wing The wing s behaviour on the ground is the first quality of its obedient temperament Its lightness in weight as in command is so decisive that all actions that are taken during the flight result in total liberty NIVIUK This wing s performance will make quite clear that lightness and efficiency are complementary concepts Even in the most turbulent conditions all instructions are diligently transmitted and the response given by the KOYOT is the expected response The pilot will discover the manoeuvrability of this wing in all the aspects of piloting allowing the pilot to explore beyond his her present knowledge without running the risk of an incorrect response of the KOYOT The wing s safety is guaranteed by its excellent homologation certifications It is worthwhile remembering that the best paraglider in the hands of a bad pilot does not guarantee a happy ending The KOYOT s passive safety measures should also be accompanied by the passive safety offered by the rest of the flying equipment the harness helmet emergency parachute etc The extraordinary behaviour of the KOYOT and common sense piloting will give you many hours of peaceful fl
13. e 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 KOYOT 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 KOYOT 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 imm
14. ecognised 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 KOYOT Severe injuries to the pilot can be the consequence of the misuse of this equipment WELCOME 2 5 2 B LINE STALL 0 USER S MANUAL 2 5 3 SPIRAL DIVE 0 1 CHARACTERISTICS 4 6 SPECIAL METHODS 10 1 1 WHO IS IT DESIGNED FOR 4 6 1 TOWING 0 1 2 CERTIFICATION 4 6 2 ACROBATIC FLIGHT 0 1 3 IN FLIGHT BEHAVIOUR 4 7 FOLDING INSTRUCTIONS 11 1 4 ASSEMBLY MATERIALS 4 8 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 11 1 5 ELEMENTS 8 1 1 2 AND ASSEMBLY 5 8 2 STORAGE 1 2 1 CHOOSE THE RIGHT PLACE 5 8 3 CHECKS AND CONTROLS 1 2 2 PROCEDURE 5 8 4 REPAIRS 1 2 3 ASSEMBLY OF THE HARNESS 5 9 SAFETY AND RESPONSIBILITY 11 2 4 TYPE OF HARNESS 5 10 GUARANTEE 11 2 5 ASSEMBLY OF THE ACCELERATOR 5 11 TECHNICAL DATA 12 2 6 INSPECTION AND WING INFLATION ON 1 TECHNICAL DATA 2 THE GROUND 6 2 MATERIALS DESCRIPTION 3 2 7 ADJUSTING THE BRAKES 6 3 RISER ARRANGEMENT 4 3 THE FIRST FLIGHT 6 4 LINE PLAN 5 3 1 CHOOSE THE RIGHT PLACE 6 5 LENGTHS KOYOT 22 6 3 2 PREPARATION 6 6 LENGTHS KOYOT 24 6 3 3 FLIGHT PLAN 6 7 LENGTHS KOYOT 26 7 3 4 PRE FLIGHT CHECK LIST 6 8 LENGTHS KOYOT 28 7 3 5 WING INFLATION CONTROL AND 9 LENGTHS KOYOT 31 8 TAKE OF
15. ecover normal flight by itself do not try to over handle it Generally speaking the reactions of the wing that 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 type of handling 4 3 USING THE ACCELERATOR The profile of the KOYOT has been designed to fly stable through its entire speed range the LTF1 certification confirms this 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 stop pushing 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 4 4 FLYING WITHOUT BRAKE LINES If for any reason at all you cannot use the brake lines of your KOYOT you will have to pilot the wing using the D risers and your body weight to fly towards the nearest lan
16. ediately to recover optimum flight speed Negative spin This configuration is out of the normal flight behaviour of the KOYOT 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 rk over the wing achieve this progressively reduce the pressure 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 conditions Parachutal stall The possibility of this happening has been eliminated by the design of the KOYOT and it is highly unlikely to happen on this paraglider 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 KOYOT falling into this configuration is almost non existent if the factory settings have not been altered This could happen if you are flying at a very low speed whilst ov
17. enters into situation similar to parachuting To carry out this manoeuvre you have to take the B lines below the maillons and symmetrically pull both of them down approx 20 30cms and then hold his position The initial phase is quite physical hard resistance which means hat you will have to pull strongly until the profile of the wing is deformed when his 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 0 km h and vertical speed increases to 6 to 8 m s depending on the conditions and how he manoeuvre has been carried out 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 o 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 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
18. er 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 lines letting the speed be re established When the 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 NIVIUK 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 Of all the possible situations which you may encounter
19. h 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 rk 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 KOYOT as many times as necessary in order to become acquainted with the wing s behaviour The KOYOT 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 assist the natural rising movement of the wing as it inflates and rises from the ground This assistance is necessary because the KOYOT cannot accumulate speed during this stage of the inflation This action should be maintained until the wing is overhead This is a characteristic of the wing which helps
20. ng 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 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 and 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 your KOYOT is periodically serviced and checked at your local repair shop every 100 hours of use or once a year whichever happens first This is the only way to guarantee that your KOYOT will continue to function properly and therefore continue fulfilling the homologation certificate results 8 4 REPAIRS If the wing is damaged you can temporarily repair it by using the rip stop that you ll find 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 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 equipme
21. nt can 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 for any manufacture fault The guarantee does not cover misuse or abnormal use of the materials 12 11 1 TECHNICAL DATA KOYOT 22 24 26 28 31 CELLS NUMBER 37 37 37 37 37 CLOSED 4 4 4 4 4 BOX 31 31 31 31 31 FLAT AREA M2 21 5 24 26 28 31 SPAN M 10 26 10 84 11 27 11 71 12 32 ASPECT RATIO 49 49 49 49 49 PROJECTED AREA M2 18 31 20 41 22 58 23 76 26 27 SPAN M 8 1 8 54 9 13 9 2 9 66 3 69 3 69 3 69 3 69 3 69 FLATTENING 15 15 15 15 15 CORD MAXIMUM M 2 55 2 69 2 8 2 9 3 06 MINIMUM M 0 59 0 63 0 65 0 67 0 71 AVERAGE 2 09 2 21 2 3 2 39 2 51 LINES TOTAL METERS M 324 342 359 369 389 HEIGHT M 6 06 6 4 6 65 6 91 7 27 NUMBER 244 244 244 244 244 MAIN 3 4 3 3 3 43 3 3 4 3 3 34 33 3 43 3 RISERS NUMBER 4 A B C D A B C D A B C D A B C D A B C D TRIMS NO NO NO NO NO TOTAL WEIGHT MINIMUM KG 45 60 75 90 110 N FLIGHT MAXIMUM KG 65 80 95 115 135 GLIDER WEIGHT KG 5 05 5 3 5 6 5 9 6 3 CERTIFICATION EN B B B B A LTF 1 1 1 1 1 NIVIUK
22. nt 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 BIG EARS Big ears are a moderate descent method reaching 3 or 4 m s ground speed reduces slightly between 3 and 5 km h and piloting 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 The KOYOT is fitted with a big ear pulley system which makes both locating the right line and the manoeuvre easier These big ear pulleys can easily be removed whenever the pilot wishes To activate big ears take either the big ear pulley or outer most line on each A risers and simultaneously smoothly pull them outward and 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 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 rk 10 he profile is interrupted and the wing
23. r hand to get greater braking efficiency 4 1 FLYING IN TURBULENCE The KOYOT complies with an excellent homologation to face this type of situation with the best safety guarantee This wing is stable in all types of weather conditions It reacts admirably in passive flight thus offering a high level of safety in turbulent conditions Nonetheless all paragliders always have to be piloted according to the prevailing weather conditions the pilot is the ultimate safety factor We recommend that the pilot adopts a proactive attitude when flying 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 after 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 great stability of the profile of the KOYOT 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 pressur
24. r 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 KOYOT 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 KOYOT from possible damage during storage is also supplied The glider strap allows you to fold the wing as small as possible Furthermore you will find the accelerator bar that completes the acceleration gear of the wing a small fabric repair kit made of auto adhesive ripstop and a user s manual with the answers all our questions about our new KOYOT 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 to 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 KOYOT We recommend that an instructor or a retailer supervises the entire procedure as only they are competent to resolve an
25. t kg Glider s weight kg Number of risers Projected area m2 Harness used for testing max weight Harness type Harness brand Harness model Harness to risers distance cm Distance between risers cm Accessories 95 Range of speed system cm 19 75 Speed range using brakes km h 13 5 2 Range of trimmers cm 0 4 Total speed range with accessories km h 20 22 58 Inspections whichever happens first ABS Yearly or every 100 flying hours Niviuk Warning Before use refer to user s manual Hamak Person or company having presented the glider for testing Nef Olivier 46 45 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 0 rik 19 NIVIUK niviuk com The importance of small details Bisgrafic
26. while flying the KOYOT 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 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 B 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 wrong actions of the pilot which chained one after another create abnormal flying configurations a cascade of incidents You must to remember that over handling the wing will lead to critical levels of functioning The KOYOT is designed always to try to r
27. y 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 make sure there are no abnormalities Check the maillons that attach the lines to the risers are properly closed Identify and order the A B C and D lines 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 KOYOT successfully passed both the EN B and LTF 1 certification using a ABS type harness This certification allows it to be flown with most of the harnesses on the market We recommend that you adjust the distance of the chest strap according the homologation This varies according to the size of the wing 42 cm for size S 44 cm for size M 46 cm for size L Any change made to these specifications may affect the wing s performance and reactions This would therefore effect the glider s configuration and would not conform to the homologation 2 5 ASSEMBLY OF THE ACCELERATOR The acceleration mechanism of the KOYOT works when you push with your feet on the accelerator bar this is supplied wit
28. ying 1 4 ASSEMBLY MATERIALS The KOYOT does not only introduce new design methods but also new manufacture technologies 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 minimise 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 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 then individually inflated for the last visual revision Each glider is packaged following the maintenance conservation instructions recommended fo
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