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- Page 1 IKUMA 2 User’s manual...
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Page 2: User's Manual
This is the user manual and we recommend you read it carefully. The NIVIUK Gliders Team. NIVIUK GLIDERS & AIR GAMES SL C/ DEL TER 6, NAVE D 17165 LA CELLERA DE TER - GIRONA - SPAIN TEL. +34 972 42 28 78 FAX +34 972 42 00 86... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
10.2 MATERIALS DESCRIPTION 3.2 PREPARATION 10.3 RISERS PLAN 3.3 FLIGHT PLAN 10.4 SUSPENSION PLAN 3.4 PRE-FLIGHT CHECK LIST 10.5 DIMENSIONS IKUMA 2 22 3.5 WING INFLATION, CONTROL, 10.6 DIMENSIONS IKUMA 2 24 AND TAKE-OFF 10.6 DIMENSIONS IKUMA 2 26 3.6 LANDING 10.6 DIMENSIONS IKUMA 2 28... -
Page 4: Characteristics
For further information on the flight test and the corresponding certification number, please see the final pages of this manual or see The IKUMA 2 has been submitted for the European EN and LTF niviuk.com. certification. All certification tests were performed at the Swiss testing house Air Turquoise. - Page 5 3D Pattern Cut Optimisation (3DP) – the latest generation of wings require a new fabric panel pattern and cutting system. Creating separate The IKUMA 2 has all the technological innovations used on other Niviuk panels for each of the sections at the front of the wing means the sail gliders and is built with the most careful selection of current materials.
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Page 6: Elements, Components
Each glider is packed following specific maintenance instructions as Take the IKUMA 2 out of the rucksack, open and unfold it on the ground recommended by the fabric manufacturer. with the lines positioned on the under-surface, oriented in the direction Niviuk gliders are made of premium materials that meet the requirements of inflation. -
Page 7: Connecting The Harness
2.4 TYPE OF HARNESS 2.5 SPEED-BAR The IKUMA 2 can be flown with all current harness types, provided they can be adjusted to the settings stipulated in the certification. The speed-bar is a means of temporary acceleration by changing the Please note that these proscribed settings vary for each size and within flow over the profile. -
Page 8: Inspection And Wing Inflation On The Ground
The speed-bar consists of the bar that the pilot pushes with their feet, as In all Niviuk gliders the speed system cords on the risers are completely well as the two cords that connect it to the speed system components removable and easily replaceable. -
Page 9: Adjusting The Brakes
Repeat the procedures detailed in chapter 2 UNPACKING AND IKUMA 2 . In case it is necessary to modify the brake length, loosen the ASSEMBLY in order to prepare your equipment. -
Page 10: Landing
It is important to point out that the appropriate response to each adverse The IKUMA 2 lands excellently, it converts the wing speed into lift at your manoeuvre can vary from size to size; even within the same size at demand, allowing an enormous margin of error. -
Page 11: Possible Configurations
Frontal collapse recommend practising within the environment of a licensed training outfit. Due to the IKUMA 2 ’s design, in normal flying conditions frontal collapses You must adapt your use of the brakes depending on the wing-loading are unlikely to take place. The wing’s profile has great buffering abilities and avoid over-steering. -
Page 12: Accelerated Flight
It is most The IKUMA 2 was designed to recover by itself in most cases. Do not try important to maintain brake pressure until the glider has returned to its to over-correct it! default overhead flying position. -
Page 13: Flying Without Brake Lines
4.4 FLYING WITHOUT BRAKE LINES 5. LOSING ALTITUDE If, for any reason at all, the IKUMA 2’s brake lines become disabled in Knowledge of different descent techniques could become vital in flight, it will become necessary to pilot the wing with the C-risers and certain situations. - Page 14 The IKUMA 2 is designed with little chord, which is good in normal flight high speed. conditions. However, this same damping is what can cause us to have...
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Page 15: Spiral Dive
To enter this manoeuvre, the B-risers are gripped below the maillons and A paraglider flying at its maximum rotating speed can reach –20 m/s, or symmetrically pulled down together (approx. 20-30 cm) and maintained the equivalent of a 70 km/h vertical descent, and will stabilise in a spiral in that position. -
Page 16: Special Methods
Apart from the general checks, we recommend actively 6.1 TOWING maintaining your equipment. The IKUMA 2 does not experience any problem whilst being towed. Only A pre-flight check is obligatory before each flight. qualified winch personnel should handle the certified equipment to carry If there is any damage to the equipment or you suspect any areas of out this operation. -
Page 17: Storage
However, one of the obligations derived from the use of these the in a cool, dry place away from solvents, fuels, oils. lines is the need to maintain the trim of your IKUMA 2 within the stipulated ranges. Do not leave your gear inside a car boot, as cars left in the sun can We recommend checking the lines after the first +/- 30 flying hours. -
Page 18: 8. Safety And Responsability
The following are not considered to be modifications: line trimming, line repair or replacement. The above must all be carried out according to the parameters stipulated by NIVIUK and in accordance with its certification. 10. ANNEXES... -
Page 20: Technical Data
10. TECHNICAL DATA 10.1 TECHNICAL DATA CELLS Number ASPECT RATIO Flat AREA Flat Projected 18,84 20,55 22,27 23,98 25,69 SPAN Flat 11,2 11,7 12,17 12,63 13,07 2,41 2,51 2,62 2,71 2,81 CHORD Maximum LINES Total 2-1/4/3 2-1/4/3 2-1/4/3 2-1/4/3 2-1/4/3 Main A-A'/B/C A-A'/B/C... -
Page 21: Materials Description
10.2 MATERIALS DESCRIPTION CANOPY FABRIC CODE SUPPLIER RISERS FABRIC CODE SUPPLIER UPPER SURFACE 30 DMF / N20 DMF DOMINICO TEX CO (KOREA) MATERIAL 3455 COUSIN (FRANCE) BOTTOM SURFACE 2044 32 PS DOMINICO TEX CO (KOREA) COLOR INDICATOR 210D TECNI SANGLES (FRANCE) PROFILES 30 DFM / 2044 32 FM DOMINICO TEX CO (KOREA) -
Page 22: Risers Plan
10.3 RISERS PLAN... -
Page 23: 10.4 Suspension Plan
10.4 SUSPENSION PLAN... -
Page 24: Dimensions Ikuma 2
10.5 DIMENSIONS IKUMA 2 22 10.6 DIMENSIONS IKUMA 2 24 LINES HEIGHT mm LINES HEIGHT mm 6930 6841 6938 7021 7384 7242 7144 7245 7330 7723 6882 6794 6874 6961 6965 7192 7094 7179 7270 7300 6842 6754 6833 6919... -
Page 25: Dimensions Ikuma 2
10.7 DIMENSIONS IKUMA 2 26 10.7 DIMENSIONS IKUMA 2 28 LINES HEIGHT mm LINES HEIGHT mm 7540 7435 7525 7615 8053 7820 7716 7828 7921 8321 7487 7385 7462 7551 7588 7768 7664 7756 7855 7851 7448 7345 7413 7503... -
Page 26: 10.7 Dimensions Ikuma 2
10.7 DIMENSIONS IKUMA 2 30 LINES HEIGHT mm 8094 7986 8101 8198 8627 8041 7933 8028 8130 8140 8001 7894 7987 8087 7977 8015 7908 8022 8114 8012 7950 7850 7963 8055 7841 7912 7815 7911 8001 7657 7856 7765... - Page 27 1:2015, EN 926-2:2013 and LTF NFL II- 91/09: 91/09: 16.01.2020 03.03.2020 Date of issue (DMY): Date of issue (DMY): Niviuk Gliders / Air Games S.L. Niviuk Gliders / Air Games S.L. Manufacturer: Manufacturer: Ikuma 2 24 Ikuma 2 22 Model:...
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