Niviuk LINK 2 - 6 Special Methods; Towing; Acrobatic Flight; 7 Care and Maintenance

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To exit this manoeuvre, the inner brake handle (down side of the turn)
must progressively be relaxed while momentarily applying tension to the
outer brake handle opposite to the turn. The pilot must also weight shift
and lean towards the opposite side of the turn at the same time.
The exit should be performed gradually and smoothly so that the
changes in pressure and speed can be noted.
When exiting the spiral, the glider will briey experience an asymmetrical
acceleration and dive, depending on how the manoeuvre was carried out.
Practise these manoeuvres at sufcient altitude and with moderation.
6. SPECIAL METHODS
6.1 TOWING
The LINK 2 does not experience any problem whilst being towed. Only
qualied winch personnel should handle the certied equipment to carry
out this operation. The wing must be inated similarly as during a normal
take off.
It is important to use the brakes to correct the ight path alignment,
especially if the glider begins to turn. Since the wing is subject to a slow
airspeed and with a high positive angle of attack, we must make any
corrections with a high degree of feel and delicacy, in order to avoid a
stall.
6.2 ACROBATIC FLIGHT
Although the LINK 2 was tested by expert acrobatic pilots in extreme
situations, it was not designed for it. We do not recommend using this
glider for acrobatic ying!!!
We consider acrobatic ights to be any form of piloting different than
standard ights. Learning acrobatic manoeuvres should be conducted
under the supervision of qualied instructors within a school environment
and over water with all safety/rescue elements in place. Centrifugal
forces as high as 4 to 5 g can be exerted on the body and wing during
extreme manoeuvres.
7. CARE AND MAINTENANCE
7.1 MAINTENANCE
Niviuk we are rmly committed to make technology accessible to all
pilots. Therefore our wings are equipped with the latest technological
advances gained from the experience of our R&D team.
Careful maintenance of your equipment will ensure continued top
performance. Apart from the general checks, we recommend actively
maintaining your equipment.
A pre-ight check is obligatory before each ight.
If there is any damage to the equipment or you suspect any areas of
the wing are susceptible to wear, you should inspect these and act
accordingly.
All incidents involving the leading edge should be reviewed. A hard
impact of the leading edge against a hard surface can damage the sail
cloth.
Unsheathed lines provide increased performance, but this means more
care should be taken when using and maintaining the wing.
Thanks to TNT, the wing has more safety and performance, but
this means being more careful with the material. If any Nitinol rod is
damaged, they are easily replaceable.