Niviuk Takoo 4 User Manual

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92.6 INSPECTION AND WING INFLATION ON THE GROUNDAfter your gear has been thoroughly checked and the weather conditionsdeemed favourable for flying, inflate your TAKOO 4 as many times asnecessary to familiarise yourself with its behaviour. The TAKOO 4 inflateseasily and smoothly. Excessive energy is not necessary and the wingwill inflate with a little pressure from the body when you move forward.This may be assisted by using the A-lines. Do not pull on them; justaccompany the natural rising movement of the wing. Once the wing isinflated to the overhead position, appropriate control with the brakes willbe sufficient to hold it there.2.7 ADJUSTING THE BRAKESThe length of the main brake lines are adjusted at the factory andconform to the length stipulated during certification. However, the lengthcan be changed to adapt to the pilot’s flying style.The TAKOO 4 also has two additional connection points where you canset the height of the brake pulley. With 7 cm between them, this allowsvariation depending on the height of the pilot, type of harness or personalpilot preferences in terms of better handling, comfort and location of thebrake handles. If necessary, move the attachment point from its locationand fix it in the new one.CAREFULTo undertake this operation, the knot must be moved the same distanceas the attachment point has been moved along the webbing. The twoattachment points are marked at the factory.If you then decide to change the length of the brake lines, untie the knot,slide the line through the brake pulley to the desired length, and re-tiethe knot so that it is tight. Only qualified personnel should carry out thisadjustment. You must ensure that the modification does not affect thetrailing edge and slow the glider down without pilot input. Both brakelines should be symmetrical and of the same length. We recommendusing a clove hitch or bowline knot.3. THE FIRST FLIGHT3.1 CHOOSING THE RIGHT LOCATIONFor the first flight we recommend going to your usual flying area and thata qualified instructor is present and supervising the entire procedure.3.2 PREPARATIONRepeat the procedures detailed in chapter 2 UNPACKING ANDASSEMBLY to prepare your equipment.3.3 FLIGHT PLANPlanning a flight before taking off to avoid possible problems later isalways a good idea.