Niviuk Hook 5 - 4. In Flight; 4.1 Flying in Turbulence; 4.2 Possible Configurations

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4. IN FLIGHT
We recommend that you read the certication test report.
The report contains all the necessary information on the HOOK 5 reacts
during each of the tested manoeuvres.
It is important to point out that the appropriate response to each adverse
manoeuvre can vary from size to size; even within the same size at
maximum or minimum load the behaviour and reactions of the wing may
vary.
Having the knowledge that the testing house provides through the test
report is fundamental to learning how to deal with possible situations.
To become familiar with the manoeuvres described below, we
recommend practising within the auspices of a licensed training outt.
4.1 FLYING IN TURBULENCE
The HOOK 5 has an excellent prole to deal with incidents; it is very
stable in all conditions and has a high degree of passive safety, even in
turbulent conditions.
All paragliders must be piloted for the prevailing conditions and the pilot
is the ultimate safety factor.
We recommend active ying in turbulent conditions, always taking
measures to maintain control of the wing, preventing it from collapsing
and restoring the speed required by the wing after each correction.
Do not correct the glider (braking) for too long in case this provokes a
stall. If you have to take corrective action, make the input then re-
establish the correct ying speed.
4.2 POSSIBLE CONFIGURATIONS
To become familiar with the manoeuvres described below, we recommend
practising within the environment of a licensed training outt. You must
adapt your use of the brakes depending on the wing-loading and avoid
over-steering.
It is important to note that the type of reaction to a manoeuvre can vary
from one size of wing to another, and even within the same size the
behaviour and reactions may be different depending on the wing-loading.
In the test report, you will nd all the necessary information on how to
handle your new wing during each of the tested manoeuvres. Having this
information is crucial to know how to react during these manoeuvres in
real ight, so you can deal with these situations as safely as possible.
Asymmetric collapse
In spite of the HOOK 5’s prole stability, strong turbulent air may cause
the wing to collapse asymmetrically in very strong turbulence, especially
if you do not y actively and prevent the collapse. In this case the glider
conveys a loss of pressure through the brake lines and the harness.
To prevent the collapse from happening, pull the brake handle on the
affected side of the wing. It will increase the incidence of the wing (angle
of attack). If the collapse does happen, the HOOK 5 will not react violently,
the turning tendency is gradual and easily controlled. Weight-shift toward
the open, ying side (the opposite side of the collapse) to keep the wing
ying straight, while applying light brake pressure to that side if necessary.
Normally, the collapsed side of the wing should then recover and reopen
by itself. If it does not, try to weight-shift towards the collapsed side. If
this does not resolve the issue, pull the brake handle on the collapsed
side decisively and quickly all the way (100%) down and release it back
up immediately. You may have to repeat this action to provoke the re-
opening of the collapsed glider side. Do not over-brake or slow down the
ying side of the wing (control the turn). Once the collapsed side is open