Nova PHILOU, Operator'S Manual

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Flying with speed :
When flying into head wind or through sink it is advisable to increase
speed. The angle of attack is lowered with the increase in speed and
the canopy may tuck easier than in normal flight. Tucks and stalls are
more dynamic the faster the canopy is flown.
Landing :
The NOVA PHILOU is easy to land. The final leg of the landing ap-
proach must be into wind. During this final glide the paraglider should
be decelerated slowly and at approximately 1 metre above the ground
the pilot should ‘flare’ the canopy.
Strong wind landings require hardly any brake, if any at all!
The final glide during the landing approach should be straight and not
marked by steep or alternating turns as these can result in a dangerous
pendulum effect near the ground.
Towing :
The NOVA PHILOU has no special winching characteristics, although
a relatively low angle of attack should be maintained during launch, and
it should be ensured, that it is directly overhead ( not hanging back ) and
in proper flight mode.
Because of the better performance in climb rate, and as precaution of
stalls during winching, and better launch behaviour, NOVA recommends
the usage of the NOVA tow bridle.
Motored Flight / Aerobatics :
The NOVA PHILOU is neither designed to be used for motorised flight
nor for aerobatics.