Nova FACTOR 2 User Manual Download

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C-Stall ...................................................................................... 17

Collapses ..................................................................................... 17

Asymmetric collapse ............................................................... 17

Front tuck ................................................................................. 17

Stall manoeuvres ........................................................................ 18

Spin .......................................................................................... 18

Fullstall .................................................................................... 18

Deep/Parachutal stall ............................................................... 18

Cravates ...................................................................................... 19

Winch launch ............................................................................. 20

Speed system .............................................................................. 20

Mounting the speed system ..................................................... 20

Using the accelerator in flight ................................................. 21

Service and maintenance ...................................................... 21

General advice ........................................................................... 21

Cleaning ...................................................................................... 22

Repair ......................................................................................... 22

Check .......................................................................................... 22

Environment friendly behaviour ......................................... 23

Disposal .................................................................................. 23

Technical data ....................................................................... 24

Overview Glider .................................................................... 26

Line plans ............................................................................... 27

Over all line lengths: ............................................................. 30

Summary of Contents for FACTOR 2

Page 1: ...Version 1 0 01 06 2011 ...

Page 2: ...eneral information bevor implementing 10 First flight 10 Registration 10 Scope of delivery 10 Modifications on the glider 10 Adjusting the length of the main brake line 10 Suited harnesses 11 Weight range 11 Flying the FACTOR 2 12 Launch 12 Normal flight 13 Turning 14 Landing 14 Manoeuvres for fast decent 15 Big ears 15 B Stall 15 Deep spiral 15 ...

Page 3: ...Deep Parachutal stall 18 Cravates 19 Winch launch 20 Speed system 20 Mounting the speed system 20 Using the accelerator in flight 21 Service and maintenance 21 General advice 21 Cleaning 22 Repair 22 Check 22 Environment friendly behaviour 23 Disposal 23 Technical data 24 Overview Glider 26 Line plans 27 Over all line lengths 30 ...

Page 4: ...1 Performing the Check 31 Identifying the glider 31 Checking the porosity 31 Checking the cloth strength 32 Visual inspection of the canopy 32 Check of the line condition 33 Measuring the line strength 33 Gliders with Dyneema lines on all A lines and B lines 34 Minimum required strength for the lower and mid lines 35 Checking the risers 38 Measuring the line lengths 38 Documentation 38 ...

Page 5: ...uestions and suggestions please contact us info nova wings com To find further information about this or other products please visit our website www nova wings com To fully use all our maintainance and guarantee services you have to register your glider on our website click LOGIN REGISTRATION For more information on our guarantee services have a look here http www nova wings com english nova guara...

Page 6: ...ilots who provide a substantial contribution to make every new wing an unmistakable NOVA glider which impresses in every aspect But NOVA doesn t only just stand for the development and the design of paragliders We also want to take the responsibility for the manufacture of our gliders That s why the production of NOVA gliders takes place in our factory in the Hungarian town of Pecs This allows us ...

Page 7: ...d The risers consist of 4 belts On the first two belts red both A stem lines are attached Furthermore the speed system is fixed on the first A belt On the next two belts the B and C stem lines are attached Safety No matter if flying accelerated or at trim speed the FACTOR 2 pilot can rely on a very stable wing in turbulent conditions If a collapse occurs it tends to be quite small and the reopenin...

Page 8: ... flight is very high This allows to comfortably use the whole speed range of the glider Performance After the big performance gain which we could achieve from Mentor 1 to Mentor 2 our goals were quite ambitious for the Factor 2 and we could finally reach them The Factor 2 glides clearly better than the Mentor 2 and the top speed is significantly higher But glide performance in general and accelera...

Page 9: ...o react quickly and without thinking is also necessary after collapses We think that this can only be achieved by training which means by inducing collapses for example by attending a SIV Training can also mean to spend some time on a training hill to work on your ground handling and take off technique All this will help you to get a better understanding of your glider and to become a better pilot...

Page 10: ...s changes on the speed system causes a loss of air worthiness We recommend that you contact NOVA before performing any kind of change Adjusting the length of the main brake line Especially if you use your glider with a motor it might be necessary to lengthen your main brake line You have to make sure that the length of both brakes is always the same Further more you have to use a palstek to mount ...

Page 11: ...xtreme weight shifting but they will give the pilot a calmer feel in turbulent conditions A good flying school can help on this topic with individual advice Weight range Each size of the FACTOR 2 is certified for a certain weight range The weight refers to the overall take off weight This means the weight of the pilot the glider the harness and all other equipment If you fly the FACTOR 2 on the lo...

Page 12: ...l or some ground handling to get a good feeling for your glider from the very beginning Launch Before every take off the pilot has to ensure that the equipment is in a proper condition especially the glider the harness and the reserve system Just before launch we recommend a check routine which should be performed carefully Many accidents at take off could be avoided by a proper check We recommend...

Page 13: ...o If you use the accelerator in turbulent conditions you have to consider more demanding reactions in the case of a collapse So you should keep more distance from the ground if you fly accelerated If you fly in strong turbulences we recommend applying both brakes slightly This increases the stability and you get good feedback through the brakes which is necessary to fly your wing actively Flying a...

Page 14: ...ls The FACTOR 2 turns quite sensitively so only small inputs are needed for performing precise turns Tight and quick turns or fast changes of turning direction without unwanted pendulum movement are quite complex and take some training It should be the goal of every pilot to master these skills perfectly Attention If you can t use the brakes for steering the glider you can use the C risers instead...

Page 15: ...r this effect is compensated To end the manoeuvre release the A risers If the wingtips don t open automatically you can inflate them by applying the brakes with a short impulse movement B Stall Due to the aspect ratio of the glider and due to the suspension layout the FACTOR 2 can show a quite demanding behaviour when executing the B Stall But a manoeuvre for fast decent has work perfectly in very...

Page 16: ...he suddenly increased g force In this moment the pilot is being pushed to the outer side of the harness It is important to not counteract So the pilot should lean to the outer side to avoid a stable spiral See below If the pilot weight shifts to the outer side the spiral movement will get slower as soon as the pilot releases the inner brake The rest of the exit works as explained above for the fir...

Page 17: ...bly Due to the increased drag of the collapsed wing the glider will turn to the collapsed side Furthermore the glider will pitch down because of the increased wing loading The glider has to increase its speed because of the reduced area that s what causes the pitching down The pilot can prevent the glider from pitching and turning by applying the brake on the non collapsed side of the wing If a co...

Page 18: ...an not be explained in this manual If you want to learn a proper full stall it makes sense to do this under professional guidance The available brake travel before stalling the wing depends on the size It is approximately 50 cm for the FACTOR 2 XS 53cm for the FACTOR 2 S 58cm for the FACTOR 2 M and 62cm for the FACTOR 2 L Those numbers are just a rough indication The publication of the brake trave...

Page 19: ...e available brake travel before entering a deep stall may be reduced significantly Cravates After a big collapse or after a badly executed Full Stall a part of the wing might be tangled up in the lines and won t reopen automatically This is what you call a cravate During our extensive test flights with the FACTOR 2 we never experienced a cravate but this situation cannot be eliminated with any par...

Page 20: ...in case of emergency Many clubs or schools offer to throw the rescue for example in a gym The most realistic way of training is to use the reserve in real flight Many SIV Clinics offer that as part of their training Winch launch The FACTOR 2 is very easy to launch on the winch You should start to climb at a flat angle We recommend the use of a towing device which accelerates the glider during the ...

Page 21: ... simply shift weight or push the speed bar asymmetrically If you push the right side further the wing will perform a left turn You should also use the accelerator for pitch control If the glider pitches up push the speed bar more if it pitches down release the speed bar Measurements of the speed systems publication required by EN 926 If you use all the available accelerator travel the A riser will...

Page 22: ... coating of the cloth and the seams in the long run Repair Repairs may only be performed by authorised service centres or by NOVA You can repair small holes or tears in the cloth smaller than 5cm yourself with a special self adhesive repair tape You can order it at NOVA or in any service centre If you are not sure about the damage or if the damage affects parts of a seam please contact NOVA info n...

Page 23: ... stamp on the stabilo All necessary documents for the inspection can be found on the NOVA homepage http www nova wings com Downloads Check More information about our check system http www nova wings com english info_zone ntt html Environment friendly behaviour Apart from self evident things like not leaving your rubbish behind we would like to appeal for a thoughtful behaviour towards animals like...

Page 24: ...4 23 4 23 4 23 Flat wingspan m 11 47 12 10 12 61 13 17 Flat surface area m 21 83 24 3 26 36 28 79 Flat aspect ratio 6 03 6 03 6 03 6 03 Line diameter mm 0 6 0 7 0 8 1 1 1 3 1 7 Line length m 6 64 7 01 7 3 7 63 Line consumption m 233 246 256 268 max profile depth m 2 38 2 52 2 62 2 74 min profile depth m 0 6 0 64 0 66 0 69 Weight kg 5 3 5 8 6 3 6 8 Legal take of weight LTF EN1 kg 65 90 80 100 90 11...

Page 25: ...Vers 1 0 01 06 2011 S 25 39 Overview risers 1 A1 riser 5 Main suspension loop 2 A2 riser EARS 6 Speed clips 3 B riser B Stall 7 Shackle 4 C riser 8 Brake handle ...

Page 26: ...Vers 1 0 01 06 2011 S 26 39 Overview Glider 1 Stem Lines 5 Cell Openings 2 Middle Lines 6 Top sail 3 Top Lines 7 Trailing edge 4 Bottom sail 8 Nameplate ...

Page 27: ...Vers 1 0 01 06 2011 S 27 39 Line plans ...

Page 28: ...Vers 1 0 01 06 2011 S 28 39 Line lengths Factor 2 Linetype Linetype Factor2 L XS S M L ...

Page 29: ...Vers 1 0 01 06 2011 S 29 39 ...

Page 30: ...mepage www nova wings com english nova checkcenter html If you have questions about checks in your country you can either contact NOVA info nova wings com or the NOVA distributor in your country www nova wings com english nova distributors html Necessary documents and devices for performing a check Line plan www nova wings com english downloads lineplans html List of material www nova wings com en...

Page 31: ...erformed every year Independent from the deadlines mentioned above A check NFS has to be performed not later than every 200 hours of flight or every 400 flights Depending on what happens first The check has to be confirmed with the check stamp on the stabilo All necessary documents for the inspection can be found on the NOVA homepage http www nova wings com Service Downloads Performing the Check I...

Page 32: ...trength is not sufficient and the glider looses its airworthiness If the cloth does not tear at 600g the glider passes and the test shall be aborted The result has to be entered in the check protocol Visual inspection of the canopy The canopy has to be checked for damages which might affect the airworthiness of the glider This contains damages on the top sail the bottom sail the ribs the diagonal ...

Page 33: ...he centre of the wing are the ones with the most loads in flight so you have to rip the A1 and the A1M inner mid line Attention If a glider has just two line levels only lower lines and top lines e g Mentor 2 the ripping test has to include the top level The strength of the top line has to meet the criteria which are required for the mid lines on a glider with three line levels See explanation bel...

Page 34: ...lish downloads check html http www nova wings com download files line_sewing_new pdf The braking strength has to be noted in the check report Gliders with Dyneema lines on all A lines and B lines The ripping test doesn t have to be carried out at the first NFS so 2 or 3 years after purchase because Dyneema PPSL lines don t loose much strength in normal use That s why the ripping test doesn t have ...

Page 35: ...1 daN 63 daN 79 daN 110 kg 110 daN 138 daN 66 daN 83 daN 115 kg 115 daN 144 daN 69 daN 86 daN 120 kg 120 daN 150 daN 72 daN 90 daN 125 kg 125 daN 156 daN 75 daN 94 daN 130 kg 130 daN 163 daN 78 daN 98 daN 190 kg 190 daN 238 daN 114 daN 143 daN 220 kg 220 daN 275 daN 132 daN 165 daN 240 kg 240 daN 300 daN 144 daN 180 daN 3 Stammleinen 12A B X act Pheron Mentor 60 kg 40 daN 50 daN 24 daN 30 daN 65 k...

Page 36: ...N 158 daN 76 daN 95 daN 220 kg 147 daN 183 daN 88 daN 110 daN 235 kg 157 daN 196 daN 94 daN 118 daN 250 kg 167 daN 208 daN 100 daN 125 daN 4 Stammleinen 16A B Philou 60 kg 30 daN 38 daN 18 daN 23 daN 65 kg 33 daN 41 daN 20 daN 24 daN 70 kg 35 daN 44 daN 21 daN 26 daN 75 kg 38 daN 47 daN 23 daN 28 daN 80 kg 40 daN 50 daN 24 daN 30 daN 85 kg 43 daN 53 daN 26 daN 32 daN 90 kg 45 daN 56 daN 27 daN 34 ...

Page 37: ... valid for all gliders which have two mid lines per lower line For gliders with three mid lines per lower line e g Carbon you have to calculate the strength limit as follows Get the value for the lower line from the table and divide it by three Then multiply this value by 1 2 to get the strength limit for the mid line For example If the limit for the lower line is 120 daN the limit for the mid lin...

Page 38: ...pecial measuring device see Necessary documents and devices for performing a check and our own Software see www nova wings com english info_zone ntt html With this software and our computer online system COS all relevant data is recorded and saved on a server To use this system you have to get a proper introduction at NOVA International Then you will get the access to our online system Find a list...

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