Niviuk ICEPEAK 8 User Manual

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136. speCIal MeTHods6.1 ToWINGThe ICepeaK 8 does not experience any problem whilst being towed.only qualified personnel should handle the qualified equipment to carryout this operation. The wing has to be inflated in the same way as innormal flight.6.2 aCroBaTIC FlIGHTalthough the ICepeaK 8 has been tested by expert acrobatic pilots inextreme situations, it Has NoT been designed for acrobatic flight andwe do NoT reCoMMeNd THe Use oF THIs GlIder for that use. Weconsider acrobatic flight to be any form of piloting that is different tonormal flight. To learn safely how to master acrobatic manoeuvres youshould attend lessons, which are carried out and supervised by a qualifiedinstructor over water. extreme manoeuvres take you and your wing tocentrifugal forces that can reach 4 to 5g.Materials will wear more quickly than in normal flight. If you do practiceextreme manoeuvres we recommend that you submit your wing to a linerevision every six months.7. FoldING INsTrUCTIoNsIn order to guarantee the correct preservation of the glider and to keep itin perfect flying condition, we recommend using always an appropriatefolding method.Folding should be carried out cell to cell (accordion style) with the sle ribsremaining parallel to the leading edge at all times. The same techniqueshould then be applied to sTe ribs on the trailing edge and when completethe cell structures along the entire chord of the wing should lay parallel andneatly alongside each other.The wing should then be folded into three sections of equal width witheach section stacked upon the other. In order to avoid placing undue stresson the internal structures when packed, it is important that each sectionis folded to the same length as the internal structure of the sle. severalsmaller folds should be avoided.8. Care aNd MaINTeNaNCe8.1 MaINTeNaNCeCareful maintenance of your equipment will ensure continued performance.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 itaway from direct sunlight. The sunlight may damage the materials of yourwing and cause premature aging. once you have landed, do not leave thewing in the sun, store it properly.If you use your wing in a sandy area, try to avoid the sand from enteringthrough 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 itdry far away from the sun.8.2 sToraGeIt is important that the wing is correctly folded when stored. store yourflying equipment in a cool, dry place away from solvents, fuels or oils. It isnot 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