Niviuk HOOK 3 - Assembly of the Accelerator; Inspection and Wing Inflation on the Ground; Adjusting the Brakes; THE FIRST FLIGHT

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We recommend that you adjust the distance of the chest strap according
the homologation from 42 to 50 cm between the harness carabineers.
This adjustment will offer the top compromise between safety and
feelings. Any change made to these specications may affect the wing’s
performance and reactions. This would therefore effect the glider’s
conguration and would not conform to the homologation.
2.5 ASSEMBLY OF THE ACCELERATOR
The acceleration mechanism of the HOOK 3 works when you push with
your feet on the accelerator bar, this is supplied with the equipment.
On delivery the accelerator bar has not yet been installed and it is
recommended that it is t by you before ight. Most harnesses are
equipped with a pre-installed acceleration system. When tting any
accelerator system ensure that all preinstalled items within the harness,
such as roller pulleys are used correctly. After tting, take into account
that you will have to adjust the length of the accelerator lines for correct
use. This will vary according to the length of the pilot’s legs!
We recommend that you try the correct tting of the acceleration system
on equipment designed to do this, most paragliding schools have this sort
of equipment.
2.6 INSPECTION AND WING INFLATION ON THE GROUND
Once you have checked all the equipment and made sure that the
wind conditions are favourable, inate your HOOK 3 as many times as
necessary in order to become acquainted with the wing’s behaviour.
The HOOK 3 inates easily and smoothly. An excess of energy is not
necessary and the wing will inate with minimum pressure on the harness
when you move forward. This may be assisted by using the A lines. Do
not pull on them, just lift to accompany the natural rising movement of
the wing, once the wing is in the 12 o’clock position, simply apply correct
pressure on the brake lines and the HOOK 3 will sit over your head.
2.7 ADJUSTING THE BRAKES
The length of the main brake lines is adjusted at the factory to the length
established during homologation. However, the length can be changed
to adapt to the pilot’s ying style. Nevertheless, we recommend that you
y for a while with these, set at the original length. This will allow you to
become accustomed to the HOOK 3’s original ying behaviour. If you
then decide to change the length of the brake lines, untie the knot, slide
the line through the brake link to the desired length, and strongly re-tie
the knot. Qualied personnel should carry out this adjustment. You must
ensure that this adjustment does not slow down the glider without any
pilot input. Both brake lines should be symmetrical and measure the
same length. The most recommended knots are the clove hitch knot or
bowline knot.
When changing the brakes length, it is necessary to check that they do
not act when the accelerator is used. When we accelerate the glider
rotates over the C riser and the trailing edge elevates. We must check
that the brake is adjusted taking in consideration this extra length in
acceleration.
3. THE FIRST FLIGHT
3.1 CHOOSE THE RIGHT PLACE
We recommend that the rst ight with your HOOK 3 is made on a
smooth slope (a school slope) or in your usual ying area.
3.2 PREPARATION
Repeat the procedures detailed in chapter 2 UNPACKING AND
ASSEMBLY in order to prepare your equipment.