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If  you  perform  the manoeuvre in bumpy air, the MENTOR 3 may start  to 
deform. (The wingtips move forward until the wing has a “horseshoe shape”)
If the wingtips start to move forward immediately exit the manoeuvre.

To exit the B-stall, raise up both hands speedily. 

  Keep   the   brake   handles   (without   extra   wraps)   in   your   hands   during   the 
manoeuvre. Make sure to not apply brakes during the exit! We recommend to 
look at the glider during the manoeuvre. (Don’t forget to make sure, you have 
enough height and that the airspace below you is clear of other gliders.)

Deep spiral

The deep spiral is the most demanding of the three manoeuvres. (Ears, B-Stall 
and Deep Spiral) You should only practise it with a lot of altitude. The best way 
is to learn it under professional guidance. 

Entering a deep spiral can be divided into two phases:
First, you fly a turn by applying one brake and by shifting your weight to the 
same side, the glider will bank up and increase its turning speed. This phase 
ends at a sink rate of roughly 8m/s – 10m/s. (depending on the wing loading)

Then at the beginning 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 sink rate with the 
MENTOR 3 can get up to 25m/s and more.

The first attempts to fly a deep spiral should be stopped clearly before reaching 
the second phase to get  used to the quick rotation and to practice the exit 
without pendulum swinging. The exit should be performed by simply releasing 
the inner brake with a neutral weight-shift. The MENTOR 3 will then decrease 
its bank angle and go back to normal flight. To avoid a pendulum movement, 
the inner brake has to be pulled in the moment the wing wants to reduce its 
bank rapidly.
By   applying   the   inner   brake   again,   you   force   the   glider   to   exit   the   spiral 
movement not rapidly but during two or three rotations. It is very important to 
master this exercise before continuing to the second phase of the deep spiral.

The pilot will feel the entering of this phase by the 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)

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Содержание MENTOR 3

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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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