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NOVA Vertriebsges.m.b.H.

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Bei jedem 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.

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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