Niviuk ICEPEAK 3 22 User Manual

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Niviuk ICEPEAK 3 22 User Manual Manual pdf 7 page image

73.2 PrePArATIONrepeat the procedures detailed in chapter 2 (UnPaCKinG anD asseMbLY)in order to prepare your iCePeaK 3.3.3 FlIGHT PlANDraw out a flight plan before take-off in order to avoid possible flight errorsand minimise risk.3.4 Pre-FlIGHT CHeCK lIsTonce you are ready, but before you take-off, carry out another equipmentinspection. ensure correct installation of all equipment and that all lines arefree of hindrances or knots. Check and ensure that the weather conditionsare suitable for your own flying ability.3.5 WING INFlATION, CONTrOl, ANd TAKe-OFFsmoothly and progressively inflate the wing (chapter 2.6 insPeCTionanD WinG inFLaTion on THe GroUnD). The iCePeaK 3 inflates easilyand does not require excessive energy. it does not tend to over-fly you, sothe wing inflation phase can be carried out without worry. These take offcharacteristics provide a perfect control phase and enough time for the pilotto decide whether to accelerate and take off.Whenever the wind speed allows it, we recommend a reverse launchtechnique, this type of launch allows you to carry out a better visual checkof the wing. The iCePeaK 3 is especially easy to control in this position,especially in strong winds. However, wind speeds up to 25 to 30 km/h areconsidered strong and extra consideration should be given to any thought offlight.Preparation and positioning of the wing on the launch site is especiallyimportant. Choose a location, which is appropriate for the direction of thewind, and position the paraglider in a semi-circle, emulating the shape of thecanopy in flight. all this will assist in a trouble free take-off.3.6 lANdINGThe iCePeaK 3 lands excellently, it transforms the wing speed into lift on thepilot’s demand, allowing an enormous margin of error. You will not have towrap the brake lines around your hand to get greater braking efficiency.3.7 PACKINGThe iCePeaK 3 has been designed using Flexirods not only on the leading edgebut also with Flexirods on the profile, inside the glider. because of this care mustbe taken when packing and folding the glider. The most efficient way to ensurethe Flexirods remain damage free is to carefully “concertina” the Flexirodstogether and fold in no more than 3 sections. Then loosely secure with thecompression strap and place everything within glider bag supplied.if you do not intend to fly for more than a week we would advise you to unfoldyour glider and store it straight, to keep the Flexirods in shape.4. IN FLIGHT4.1 FlYING IN TUrBUleNCeThe iCePeaK 3 has an excellent profile, which will deal with the very differentmeteorological conditions likely to be met during sensible flying. This profileallows the best possible handling, stability and safety in turbulent conditions.nonetheless, the pilot always has to pilot according to the prevailing weatherconditions, the pilot is always the ultimate safety factor.We recommend active piloting, making the necessary fine adjustments tokeep the wing in control and above your head. He/she should stop brakingto allow it to fly at the required wing speed after a correction is made. Do notmaintain any correction for longer than necessary (braked) this would causethe wing to enter into critical flying situation. Whenever necessary, control asituation, react to it and then re-establish the required speed.