Niviuk PEAK 4 User Manual

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13(blackouts). These are the reasons why it is best to carry out thismaneuver gradually so your capacity to resist the G forces increases andyou will learn to fully appreciate and understand the maneuver. Alwayspractice this maneuver when flying at high altitude.To start the maneuver, first lean your bodyweight and pull the brake lineto the side to which you are leaning. You can regulate the intensity of theturn 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 15m/s onwards.These are the reasons why you should be familiar with and know how tocarry out the exit methods.To exit this maneuver you must progressively release the inside brakeand also momentarily apply outside brake. Whilst doing this you mustalso lean your bodyweight towards the outside. This exit maneuver hasto be carried out gradually and with smooth movements so you can feelthe pressure and speed changes at the same time.The after effect of the exit maneuver is that the glider will rock briefly withlateral surge, depending on how the maneuver has been carried out.Practice these movements at sufficient altitude and with moderation.5.5 SLOW DESCENT TECHNIQUEUsing this technique (do not hurry to descend) we will fly normally,without forcing neither the material nor the pilot. It means looking fordescending 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 isthe most important thing.6. SPECIAL METHODS6.1 TOWINGThe PEAK 4 does not experience any problem when being towed. Onlyqualified personnel should handle the qualified equipment to carry out thisoperation. The wing has to be inflated in the same way as in normal flight.6.2 ACROBATIC FLIGHTAlthough the PEAK 4 has been tested by expert acrobatic pilots inextreme situations, it HAS NOT been designed for acrobatic flight andwe DO NOT recommend continued use in this type of flight. Acrobaticflight is the youngest discipline in free flight. We consider acrobatic flightto be any form of piloting that is different to normal flight. To learn safelyhow to master acrobatic maneuvers you should attend lessons which arecarried out by a qualified instructor and over water. Extreme maneuverstake you and your wing to centrifugal forces that can reach 4 to 5g.Materials will wear more quickly than in normal flight. If you do practiceextreme maneuvers we recommend that you submit your wing to a linerevision every six months.7. FOLDING INSTRUCTIONSThe PEAK 4 has been equipped with the latest technologies SLE andRAM AIR INTAKE in the leading edge, STL in the extrados and DRS in thetrailing edge. In order to guarantee the correct preservation of the gliderand to keep it in perfect flying condition, we recommend using always anappropriate folding method.The PEAK 4 is delivered with the N-Kare bag. It is an easy folding bagthat assists you during the folding process and also can be used as abase surface which protects the glider against damage.More info at http://www.niviuk.com/accessories.asp?id=JNKQKNP4)