Niviuk Artik 5 update


The Artik 5 in the test was one of the first released ones. After a few weeks ,Niviuk sent some lines to change this first batch ! 

There was 2 cm less in some C lines, and some brake adjustments.

I had the chance to re-test fly this last version. 

The trim speed is slightly slower on this re-trim configuration and the Artik 5 pitches slightly back upon entering thermals. It's still very efficient in climb and glide on top of the C category !

The handling is slightly better and smoother !

Everything else is still the same. Still hard on the second bar. 

I have liked the first version for it's biting and jumping into thermals, and it's fast trim speed ! 

When it's windy the first version was perfect ! in getting through the airmass.

The modified and final released version is still on top of the C category. The Artik is very well pressurized, very solid, very taught which leads to a comfortable glider in the air.

But the management is strong air needs a good high end C pilot. 



Cheers,

Ziad








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