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Full four year warranty.

For additional peace of mind, we guarantee your paraglider for a 

further three years as standard. This guarantee covers  

material as well as workmanship. 

If your 

NOVA Trim Tuning

 and a 

NOVA Full Service

 was completed by 

an authorised NOVA partner, 

4 Years On Materials

 comes into effect 

and this extends the guarantee to four years. 

If we are unable to repair the problem, we will deduct the current 

value when you purchase a new NOVA paraglider.

More than a check.

When it comes to checks we are very particular – that’s why we don’t 

just call it a check, but a 

NOVA Full Service

. We check all the details 

of the paraglider: porosity, line lengths, correct trimming, etc.  

With our in-house developed software package, the 

Quality  

Assurance Database (NOVA QAD)

, the person servicing the wing can 

view previous checks. You too can view your glider’s service history  

– which is obviously protected by a password. 

Like during the 

NOVA Trim Tuning

, the person servicing the glider will 

measure all the lines and feeds the data automatically into the  

diagnostic software. Using the measurements, the software  

calculates the sail trim and suggests possible trim corrections.  

These are evaluated by the person servicing the glider and  

then implemented through loops at the carabiners. 

All measurement and check data is held centrally and we can  
download and analyse this data at any time. This allows us to  

determine how, in what distribution and to what extent the lines go 

out of trim. Using this data we can draw conclusions and  

improve our know-how on lines for future gliders.  

As a technical and innovative company we are always concerned  

with further development and safety. 

Complete protection included. 

 

NOVA Protect

 offers complete protection for your paraglider: your 

wing is covered once for accidental damage during one year after  
registering the glider at myNOVA (please note: there is a 50 euro 
+VAT excess

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). We will repair tears, replace lines or panels. 

If your wing is irreparably damaged, we will deduct the current value 
when purchasing a new NOVA paraglider. 
This means we offer a unique service which gives you the security 
that– if the worst should happen – the anguish over a damaged new 
wing is reduced. Every new NOVA wing is covered by 

NOVA Protect

The only condition is the one-off product registration at myNova.

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  This service covers damage incurred because of an accident while flying. Damage in 

other circumstances, personal injury, theft or other loss are excluded from this policy.

The three-year-no-worry offer.

Imagine two years have passed and you have to do your 2 year check. 
Then fly a wing from NOVA! If your wing has had the 

NOVA Trim 

Tuning

, then we will extend the period until the next service check 

from two to three years (from date of purchase) – provided you do not 
exceed the number of Operating hours before a service is needed, as 
stated in this manual. The extension of the interval before the next 
service is due allows you to concentrate on what you enjoy: the flying. 
We at NOVA wish you great flights!

Summary of Contents for MENTOR 6

Page 1: ...Manual _DE _EN ...

Page 2: ...d simulation software it was inten sively tested and during and after production it underwent stringent quality control procedures This manual contains important information on using your paraglider We recommend reading it carefully in advance of your first flight with the wing Please contact us or your NOVA partner with any queries or suggestions Further information on this wing and other product...

Page 3: ...sion 1 0 May 2019 The respective current and valid manual can be found on our website www nova eu About NOVA Driven by the idea of creating better wings we founded NOVA in 1989 The company quickly grew into a significant manufacturer We rapidly consolidated and expanded our market position Our headquarters are in Terfens near Innsbruck Thanks to this loca tion we are 20 minutes from our local flyi...

Page 4: ...ibution to the preservation of their habitat At the same time respectful behaviour also avoids conflict with other interest groups like landowners whose income is reliant on healthy numbers of wild and domesticated ani mals Quality When discussing quality in paragliding often the focus is on externally visible issues seams fabric or symmetry These are all important indi cators for us too but at NO...

Page 5: ...ght sail cloth Care should be taken when handling the wing The shelf life is less than that of conventional paragliders fabric All technical data can be found on page 76 The MENTOR 6 Light Introduction At home in the B class and travelling the world the MENTOR 6 Light in size S is a hefty 850 grams lighter than its big brother but offers the same ingenious new developments like Zig Zag 3D Shaping ...

Page 6: ...urther diagonal 3D Shaping seam This forms a striking zig zag pattern This means the seam runs more cleanly and is more aerodynamically advantageous Comfort on the ground All NOVA paragliders are made to be easy to use For packing you can use a concertina bag but it is not essential Our extensive experience with rods has taught us that the packing method has little influence on the durability of t...

Page 7: ...ght target group The MENTOR 6 Light is a paraglider with impressive performance which has in the hands of an experienced pilot very uncomplicated handling and manageable extreme flight behaviour General information As an aircraft paragliders must conform to applicable air law Depending on your country of origin instruction may be compulsory Additionally there are statutory requirements for example...

Page 8: ...ness has a major influence on the flying characteristics of your paraglider We do not wish to make a statement like A wing must be flown at the upper weight limit Which size is most appropriate is more a question of individual taste and the wing s intended purpose While flatland fliers prefer less loaded wings in the Alps highly loaded wings can be an advantage On receiving your paraglider Initial...

Page 9: ...the upper pulley 5 Using the red cord to assist thread the new line into the upper pulley Make sure you thread in the loop which is closest to the knot Push the line loop over the pulley in the opposite way to step 4 above 6 Push the bead using the red cord to assist over the line until it is located at the knot Thread the line first through the lower then the upper pulley 7 Attach the Brummel hoo...

Page 10: ...ve flying Flying the MENTOR 6 Light We recommend completing your first flights with your new wing in calm conditions This will give you the opportunity to get to know your glider Launches and ground handling on a training hill will also help to familiarise yourself with the paraglider Take off General The pilot has the responsibility to check that their entire equipment is in full working order In...

Page 11: ...r cords are pulled from top to bottom through both pulleys rings and fitted to the foot bar The correct length adjustment is important If it is too short there is the danger that the wing is constantly accelerated which should be avoided at all costs If the cords are too short there is the risk that the speed bar is unreachable If the cords are set too long it is not possible to accelerate the win...

Page 12: ... this point the wing will reach sink rates of 20 meters per second m s or more In thermals in addition to the inner brake we recommend lightly braking on the outside as well this helps to control bank and speed of rotation i e you get better feedback from the wing Additionally this increases the stability of the wing tip Tight controlled turns and smooth direction changes need practise but should ...

Page 13: ...pilot must be aware of these forces Before learning to spiral pilots should practise controlled exits from steep turns These exits are performed by using the outer brake whilst the inner brake initially remains in the same position The outer brake is pulled until the rotational movement slows To achieve a smooth exit without pitching forward the outer brake must be released more as soon as the win...

Page 14: ...rcent or more of the span the wing will clearly react due to the increased drag of the collapsed side the glider will begin to turn towards that side Simultaneously the wing will pitch forward because of the reduced area carrying the wing loading i e because this causes that side of the wing to accelerate The pilot can prevent this turn and forward pitch by braking the un collapsed side of the win...

Page 15: ...een altered to the extent that it is no longer airworthy then the risk of deep stall is increased A wet or icy canopy also carries an increased risk of deep stall If a danger situation occurs for example unexpected rain then any manoeuvre with a high angle of attack should be strictly avoided This includes big ears without speed bar B line stall as well as using a lot of brake If the flying condit...

Page 16: ...g and the glider going out of trim Salt water including sweat and sand damage lines and sail cloth This has a negative effect on their durability and strength Do not drag your wing across the ground particularly not the rods in the leading edge Packing the glider Keep it simple NOVA paragliders can be stored in a concertina bag but it is not essential we haven t found that concertina bags prolong ...

Page 17: ...r purchase please register your wing within 14 days in our data base my nova eu Registration is required if you wish to take advantage of our extended warranties and guarantees More information on our warranty and gu arantee terms and conditions can be seen here www nova eu en guarantee conditions Our services Optimise your wing Through use paraglider lines shrink or stretch Generally A and B line...

Page 18: ...rmine how in what distribution and to what extent the lines go out of trim Using this data we can draw conclusions and improve our know how on lines for future gliders As a technical and innovative company we are always concerned with further development and safety Complete protection included NOVA Protect offers complete protection for your paraglider your wing is covered once for accidental dama...

Page 19: ...ening it up The Quality Assurance Database therefore improves the knowledge transfer in the interest of our customers All the service and guarantee conditions are linked to terms and conditions Details on our ser vices are available at www nova eu en gua rantee conditions Particulars and exceptions Subsequent check intervals are two years unless the checker specifies one year due to the questionab...

Page 20: ... 0 8 0 9 0 95 1 2 Leinenlänge Line length m 6 4 6 7 7 1 7 4 Max Profiltiefe Max profile depth m 2 46 2 59 2 71 2 83 Gewicht Weight kg 3 55 3 90 4 20 4 50 Zulässiges Startgewicht Certified take off weight kg 60 80 70 90 80 100 90 110 Zulassung EN LTF Certification EN LTF B B B B Pilot inkl Ausrüstung und Flügel Pilot incl equipment and wing Technische Änderungen vorbehalten Subject to change withou...

Page 21: ...des Handbuchs The current line measurements of all sizes can be found in the online version of the manual which is available from our web site 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 SG1 SG2 SG3 SG4 FG12 SAG2 SBG2 SCG2 SAG1 SBG1 SCG1 FG11 FG10 AG10 BG10 CG10 AG9 BG9 CG9 FG9 AG8 BG8 CG8 FG8 AG7 BG7 CG7 FG7 AG6 BG6 CG6 AG5 BG5 CG5 FG6 FG5 AG4 BG4 BG4 2 CG4 FG...

Page 22: ...edem Gleitschirm von NOVA ist ein reichhaltiges Bündel an Service und Garantieleistungen inkludiert Beim Kauf eines Schirms erwirbt man mehr als nur das Produkt Every NOVA paraglider comes with a big package of extra services and guarantees When you buy the wing you get more than just the product ...

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