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This manual contains important information and instructions to use your glider.
Please read the following pages carefully before your first flight. For questions
and suggestions please contact us:

[email protected]

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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/guarantee.html

Now we wish you many nice ours in the air and a safe landing at the end of
every flight.

NOVA Team

Vers.1.2/01.2013

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Summary of Contents for MENTOR 3

Page 1: ...Version 1 3 03 2013 Vers 1 3 03 2013 P 1 28...

Page 2: ...formation before implementing 8 First flight 8 Registration 9 Scope of delivery 9 Suited harnesses 9 Weight range 10 Flying the MENTOR 3 10 Launch 10 Normal flight 11 Turning 12 Landing 12 Manoeuvres...

Page 3: ...system 19 Mounting the speed system 19 Using the accelerator in flight 19 Service and maintenance 20 General advice 20 Cleaning 20 Repair 20 Check 21 Environment friendly behaviour 21 Disposal 21 Tech...

Page 4: ...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 REGISTRAT...

Page 5: ...tial 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...

Page 6: ...range as well 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 l...

Page 7: ...the glide ratio by about 6 10 compared to the MENTOR 2 by optimizing numerous details The basic design stayed the same The performance gain is even more than from MENTOR 1 to MENTOR 2 We are convinced...

Page 8: ...ur flying skills by attending a SIV course by training take offs an a training hill or by ground handling the glider All this will help you to get a better understanding of your glider and to become a...

Page 9: ...u contact NOVA before performing any kind of change Suited harnesses The MENTOR 3 is approved for any harness of the class GH without diagonal bracing This means almost every harness which is currentl...

Page 10: ...er collapses so if you often plan to fly in bumpy conditions and you want a dynamic flight characteristic you should go for the top of the weight range Flying the MENTOR 3 We suggest performing your f...

Page 11: ...flight If you release both brakes Hands up the MENTOR 3 glides at the so called trim speed At this speed the glide ratio reaches its maximum If you fly into a headwind or through sinking air you shou...

Page 12: ...n interaction of inner brake outer brake and weight shifting The difficulty is finding the right amount which is important if you want to climb efficiently in thermals The MENTOR 3 turns quite sensiti...

Page 13: ...s the angle of attack By pushing the speed bar 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...

Page 14: ...ning of the second phase the g forces increase rapidly and the leading edge will lean towards the ground In a fully developed deep spiral the leading edge is almost parallel to the ground The maximum...

Page 15: ...here you temporarily lose your vision due to the g load It is very important to get a feeling for the reactions of your body to this manoeuvre If you practice it well it is a fun manoeuvre that enable...

Page 16: ...s by slightly applying both brakes Stall manoeuvres Spin If you pull one brake too much you might induce a so called spin The centre of rotation is no longer far outside the wing like during a normal...

Page 17: ...akes too much the glider will go back to normal flight To practice a Deep Stall it is necessary to master the Full Stall first A very old or worn out glider with a porous cloth or with a changed trim...

Page 18: ...properly 5 Reserve If you loose control or if you are not absolutely sure that you have enough height for further attempts to recover immediately use your reserve Many pilots wait way too long before...

Page 19: ...e is very good up to the maximum speed of the MENTOR 3 Please consider that the wing behaves more dynamic if a collapse occurs in accelerated flight You should be aware that you might need more height...

Page 20: ...ed with dirt can lead to shrinking of the lines and thereby to the wrong trim on your glider Sand and Saltwater sweat may damage the lines in the long run To store your glider for a longer time avoid...

Page 21: ...the inspection can be found on the NOVA homepage http www nova wings com Downloads Check The date of purchase of the new glider is decisive for any deadline concerning NTT and NFS as well as for guar...

Page 22: ...21 68 24 26 33 28 65 30 96 Aspect ratio 5 43 Line diameter mm 0 6 0 7 0 8 1 3 Line length m 6 27 6 6 6 91 7 21 7 49 Line consumption m 216 227 238 249 259 max profile depth m 2 49 2 6 2 72 2 84 2 95...

Page 23: ...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 Vers 1 3 03 2013 P 23 28...

Page 24: ...Overview glider 1 Stem Lines 5 Top sail 2 Top Lines 6 Trailing edge 3 Bottom sail 7 Nameplate 4 Cell Openings Vers 1 2 01 2013 P 24 28...

Page 25: ...Line plans Vers 1 3 03 2013 P 25 28...

Page 26: ...470 9 Liros PPSL 160ye BG1 210 1 219 Edelrid A8000 U90r dsp BG2 206 7 215 8 Edelrid A8000 U90r dsp BG3 190 6 198 8 Edelrid A8000 U90r dsp BG4 186 7 194 9 Edelrid A8000 U90r dsp BG5 210 1 219 1 Edelrid...

Page 27: ...85 or SM4 105 9 110 5 Cousin 85 or SG1 33 6 35 1 Cousin 85 or SG2 37 5 39 1 Cousin 85 or SG3 32 6 34 Cousin 85 or SG4 39 6 41 3 Cousin 85 or FF 167 174 Edelrid 7850 240 or F1 242 6 253 4 Cousin 85 or...

Page 28: ...f the Para Academy www para academy eu Please note that you can not calculate the over all length by just adding the single line lengths listed above VERTRIEBSGESELLSCHAFT m b H Auweg 14 A 6123 TERFEN...

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