Niviuk KOYOT 3 User manual

USER’S
MANUAL
KOYOT 3

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NIVIUK GLIDERS & AIR GAMES SL C/ DEL TER 6, NAVE D 17165 LA CELLERA DE TER - GIRONA - SPAIN
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KOYOT 3
Adventurer-to-be
WELCOME
We wish to welcome you to our team and thank you for the condence
that you have placed in a Niviuk Glider.
We would like to share with you the commitment, the passion and
emotions of the Niviuk design team, which have resulted in the creation
of the new KOYOT 3. Niviuk is very proud of this new glider, carefully
designed to bring you maximum pleasure whilst allowing you learn and
progress.
The KOYOT 3 is not only a simple evolution from the previous model. Our
designers started from scratch to better integrate the latest innovations
and produce the perfect glider to make the dream of ying and progressing
come true.
We are condent it will bring the essence and joy of ying to many pilots
who will soon understand the meaning of our slogan: ’The importance of
small details’.
The NIVIUK Team.
USER’S MANUAL
NIVIUK GLIDERS KOYOT 3
This manual offers all the necessary information to familiarize yourself with
the main characteristics of your new paraglider.
This manual if for information purposes only and does not offer the
necessary instruction requirements to pilot this type of wing. Flying
instruction can only be obtained at a certied paragliding school afliated
with your country’s Flying Federation/Association.
Please carefully read the entire content of your KOYOT 3 user’s manual.
Severe injuries to the pilot can be the consequence of the misuse of this
equipment.

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SUMMARY
WELCOME 2
USER’S MANUAL 2
1. CHARACTERISTICS 4
1.1 WHO IS IT DESIGNED FOR? 4
1.2 CERTIFICATION 4
1.3 IN-FLIGHT BEHAVIOUR 4
1.4 ASSEMBLY, MATERIALS 4
1.5 ELEMENTS, COMPONENTS 5
2. UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY 6
2.1 CHOOSING THE RIGHT LOCATION 6
2.2 PROCEDURE 6
2.3 HARNESS ASSEMBLY 6
2.4 HARNESS TYPE 6
2.5 ACCELERATOR ASSEMBLY 6
2.6 INSPECTION AND WING
INFLATION ON THE GROUND 7
2.7 ADJUSTING THE BRAKE LINES
AND TOGGLES 7
3. THE FIRST FLIGHT 7
3.1 CHOOSE THE RIGHT PLACE 7
3.2 PREPARATION 7
3.3 FLIGHT PLAN 7
3.4 PRE-FLIGHT CHECK LIST 7
3.5 WING INFLATION, CONTROL
AND TAKE-OFF 8
3.6 LANDING 8
3.7 FOLDING INSTRUCTIONS 8
4. IN FLIGHT 8
4.1 FLYING IN TURBULENCE 8
4.2 POSSIBLE CONFIGURATIONS 9
4.3 USING THE ACCELERATOR 10
4.4 FLYING WITHOUT BRAKE LINES 11
4.5 LINE KNOT(S) IN FLIGHT 11
5. LOSING ALTITUDE 11
5.1 EARS 11
5.2 B-LINE STALL 11
5.3 SPIRAL DIVE 12
5.4 SLOW DESCENT TECHNIQUE 12
6. SPECIAL METHODS 12
6.1 TOWING 12
6.2 ACROBATIC FLIGHT 12
7. CARE AND MAINTENANCE 13
7.1 MAINTENANCE 13
7.2 STORAGE 13
7.3 CHECKS AND CONTROLS 13
8. SAFETY AND RESPONSIBILITY 13
9. GUARANTEE 14
10. TECHNICAL DATA 15
10.1 TECHNICAL DATA 15
10.2 MATERIALS DESCRIPTION 16
10.3 RISERS LAYOUT 17
10.4 LINE PLAN 18
10.5 LENGTHS KOYOT 3 22 19
10.6 LENGTHS KOYOT 3 24 19
10.7 LENGTHS KOYOT 3 26 20
10.8 LENGTHS KOYOT 3 28 20
10.9 LENGTHS KOYOT 3 31 21
10.10 CERTIFICATION SPECIMEN TEST 22

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1. CHARACTERISTICS
1.1 WHO IS IT DESIGNED FOR?
The KOYOT 3 is aimed to a wide range of pilots from beginners to
weekend pilots looking for a comfortable, fun and safe glider.
The KOYOT 3 is an ENA glider. Please, do not use it if you do not have
enough experience to y this wing category.
-Description of ENA gliders main characteristics:
Maximum passive safety and a high tolerance level.
-Description of the skill level required to y ENA gliders:
Suitable for school and entry level pilots.
Only the aeronautical authorities of respective countries can determine
the pilot competence.
1.2 CERTIFICATION
The KOYOT 3 has successfully passed the European EN/LTF
certication. This test was carried out by the Swiss Air-Turquoise
laboratories in Switzerland. All the commercially available sizes passed
every required test with excellent results, and the KOYOT 3 received the
EN A / LTF A certications for all sizes.
The KOYOT 3 successfully passed the 8G essential load test.
We recommend paying special attention to the ight test report made by
the certication laboratory. It provides all necessary technical information
to know about the wing and how it reacted during each tested
manoeuvre.
Note that each wing size can behave differently during the same
manoeuvre depending on its all up weight.
1.3 IN-FLIGHT BEHAVIOUR
Niviuk developed the KOYOT 3 by adopting very dened guidelines:
the objective was to obtain the greatest level of performance while
minimizing gear weight, volume for easy transportation, harmonize
sensations, facilitate piloting, and above all, maintain a very high wing
safety level.
The glider prole was optimized to transmit maximum information in
a very understandable and convenient way, helping the pilot focus on
synchronizing feelings and technique.
The KOYOT 3 prole is solid. No unwanted surprises with sudden up
or down motions even when pushing the speed-bar full-out during
acceleration. The glide remains high and stable. The turn is accurate,
less physical and easy to activate. Each ination does not require much
effort, wind or not, and the glider has a great ability to takeoff from tight
mountainous rough terrains. The landing is smooth and precise.
Flying the KOYOT 3 becomes quickly very intuitive, with plenty of
nuances and clear references to the state of the air mass. The glider will
react to pilot input effectively even in turbulent conditions, and remain
solid.
The wing adapts quite effectively to the ying conditions and cores the
thermals progressive effectively and cores thermals progressively. Easy
to control in all ying conditions, passive by nature, it will further the
pleasure of soaring and convey a blissful sense of pure freedom. It is an
agile, light, predictable glider.
1.4 ASSEMBLY, MATERIALS
The KOYOT 3 benets from all the technological innovations found in

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other Niviuk gliders. The RAM, TNT, 3LT, SLE, 3DP and 3DL technologies
are part of its design and greatly enhance its performance level.
RAM Air Intake (RAM).-The RAM Air Intake technology presents an
internal positioning of the air intakes to provide optimal and constant
internal pressure while improving laminar air ow on the intrados. As a
result, a signicant turbulent air buffering takes place at the leading edge
for better consistency across the speed range, and hence increasing
performance with maximum safety.
Titanium Technology (TNT).- A revolutionary technique developed using
Nitinol to build the internal structure of the glider, brings a more uniform
prole, and reduces the overall wing weight to gain efciency in ight.
The Nitinol provides the highest level of resistance against deformation,
heat or breaks.
Using this technological advance, the glider is able to maintain its original
structural integrity for a longer period of time.
3 liner Technology (3LT).- Its powerful prole, a detailed internal
architectural structure, and the use of high-tech strength materials make
it possible to obtain a signicant reduction of the combined suspension
line lengths, hence reducing the parasite drag amount and the weight of
the glider for better efciency.
Structured Leading Edge (SLE).- The SLE strengthens the leading edge,
preventing any deformation in turbulence, and promotes better airow
over the foremost edge of the glider.
3D Pattern Cut Optimization (3DP).- Cutting the fabric in a specic
directional angle according to each panel’s nal location and positioning,
results in a wrinkle-free surface with better fabric tension.
3D Leading Edge (3DL).- Adding an extra seam to the longitudinal axis
of the glider helps building a cleaner prole with less wrinkles and obtain
better load distribution.
From Olivier’s computer to fabric cutting, the operation is a zero
tolerance process. An automated computer laser-cutting robotic
arm creates each of the many sections needed to complete the wing
assembly. This program also paints the guideline markers and numbers
each individual fabric piece.
The jigsaw puzzle assembly is made easier by using this method to
minimize the operation and improve quality control efcient.
All Niviuk Gliders go through an extremely thorough and efcient nal
inspection.
The fabric used to manufacture the glider is light, resistant, durable, and
will not experience colour loss.
The KOYOT 3’s line cascade layout uses Technora with Polyester sheath.
The diameter of each line is chosen to obtain the best performance
versus drag ratio, based on the wing loading. The sheath protects the
lines from external abrasions and UVB rays.
The lines are semi-automatically cut to length and all the sewing is
completed under the supervision of our specialists.
Each line is checked and measured once the nal assembly is done.
Each wing is then individually inated for the last visual check.
All gliders are packaged following specic maintenance instructions
recommended by the fabric manufacturer.
Niviuk Gliders are made of rst quality materials. Information about them
can be viewed on the last pages of this manual.
1.5 ELEMENTS, COMPONENTS
The KOYOT 3 is delivered with a series of components that, although not