Niviuk Takoo 4 User Manual

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16corrections with a high degree of feel and delicacy, in order to avoid astall.6.2 ACROBATIC FLIGHTAlthough the TAKOO 4 was tested by expert acrobatic pilots in extremesituations, it was not designed for it. We do not recommend using thisglider for acrobatic flying!!!We consider acrobatic flights to be any form of piloting different thanstandard flights. Learning acrobatic manoeuvres should be conductedunder the supervision of qualified instructors within a school environmentand over water with all safety/rescue elements in place. Centrifugalforces as high as 4 to 5 g can be exerted on the body and wing duringextreme manoeuvres.7. CARE AND MAINTENANCE7.1 MAINTENANCECareful maintenance of your equipment will ensure continued topperformance. Apart from the general checks, we recommend activelymaintaining your equipment.A pre-flight check is obligatory before each flight.If there is any damage to the equipment, you should inspect it and actaccordingly.Niviuk we are firmly committed to make technology accessible to allpilots. For this reason all our wings are fitted with the latest innovations.Thanks to our innovative technologies, the wing has more safety andperformance, but this means being more careful with the material.A hard impact of the leading edge against a hard surface can damagethe sail cloth. All incidents involving the leading edge should be reviewed.If any Nitinol rod is damaged, they are easily replaceable.The fabric and the lines do not need to be washed. If they becomedirty, clean them with a soft damp cloth, using only water. Do not usedetergents or other chemicals.If your wing is wet from contact with water, place it in a dry area, air itand keep it away from direct sunlight.Direct sunlight may damage the wing’s materials and cause prematureaging. After landing, do not leave the wing exposed to the sun. Pack itproperly and stow it away in its backpack.If flying in a sandy environment, and sand has accumulated inside thewing, remove it before packing it away. The apertures at the wingtipsfacilitate easy removal of objects from the trailing edge.If your wing is wet from contact with salt water, immerse it in fresh waterand dry it away from direct sunlight.7.2 STORAGEIt is important for the wing to be correctly folded when stored. Keep it inthe in a cool, dry place away from solvents, fuels, oils.Do not leave the gear inside a car boot, as cars left in the sun canbecome very hot. A rucksack can reach temperatures up to 60ºC.Weight should not be laid on top of the equipment.It is very important to pack the wing correctly before storage.It is essential that the wing is properly folded and packed. In caseof long-term storage it is advisable, if possible, that the wing is notcompressed and it should be stored loosely without direct contact with