Niviuk LINK 2 - 1 Characteristics; Who Is It Designed for; Certification; In-Flight Behaviour

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1. CHARACTERISTICS
1.1 WHO IS IT DESIGNED FOR?
Only the aeronautical authorities of respective countries can determine
pilot competence.
The LINK 2 is a wing designed to be own with a paramotor engine. It
is suitable for any type of paramotor ight, but it is specically designed
for pilots who want to y with condence and safety, whilst enjoying the
latest advances and technologies in paramotoring. It will delight new
or experienced pilots who want both speed and solidity. It performs
excellently during local ights or long cross-countries.
1.2 CERTIFICATION
Air Turquoise thoroughly tested the structural strength of LINK 2 and
certies its compliance with all DGAC stipulations. The test procedure
was dened in accordance with the methodology of the EN 926-1:2015
and LTF NFL II-91/09 chapter 3 standards.
The shock test proved that the wing can resist 1200 daN of force.
The load test passed the requirement to withstand the 5.25 G of its
maximum take off load for 3 seconds. 267 kg.
Only the aeronautical authorities of respective countries can determine
pilot competence
For further information on the ight test and the corresponding
certication number, please see the nal pages of this manual or see
niviuk.com.
1.3 IN-FLIGHT BEHAVIOUR
The NIVIUK Team has carried out extensive and meticulous design work
on the LINK 2. After several prototypes and many hours of test ying,
numerous adjustments were made. These prototypes were then tested in
all types of ight conditions. This intense development work supported
by the combined experience of the whole team has resulted in a wing
with unbeatable ight behaviour.
This intense development work was underpinned by the combined
experience of the whole team and has resulted in a wing with incredible
ight behaviour.
Thanks to the leading edge reinforcements and the SLE (Structured
Leading Edge), the wing distinguishes itself with light handling, precise
response, manoeuvrability, safety and high stability. With these
characteristics, it is perfect for powered ight.
Its ination behaviour is the rst step to appreciating its obedient
character. Its lightness, both in terms of weight and handling, has
a positive impact on all its ying attributes, allowing you to y with
complete freedom.
The addition of SLE technology with its light weight and structured cells
ensures that every ination and take off remains simple and uneventful.
Thanks to the LINK 2’s controlled and progressive ination rate the pilot
remains in complete control of the wing throughout all stages of the take
off. This allows extra time to position the wing in the perfect pre-launch
position directly above the head.
The running phase is perhaps one of the most critical when taking off
with a powered wing, so any technological assistance is an advantage
to take off easily and safely. During take off in order to create sufcient
lift traditional proles demand high forward speed, in other words, a long
and fast run. The new technological features on the LINK 2 facilitate
early lift off and therefore reducing the amount of time and physical effort