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- Page 1 Version 1.0 08/2010...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Registration ................9 Scope of delivery ................9 Modifications on the glider ............9 Suited harnesses ................9 Weight range ................10 Flying the ION LIGHT ............10 Launch ..................10 Normal flight ................11 Turning ..................12 Landing ..................13 Manoeuvres for fast decent ............ - Page 3 C-Stall ..................16 Collapses ..................16 Asymmetric collapse ............... 16 Front tuck ................. 16 Stall manoeuvres ................ 17 Spin ..................17 Fullstall ..................17 Deep/Parachutal stall ............... 17 Cravates ..................18 Winch launch ................19 Speed system ................19 Mounting the speed system ............. 19 Using the accelerator in flight ..........
- Page 4 Line lengths: ................27 Over all line lengths: ............. 29 Vers.1.0 S. 4 / 30...
- Page 5 Congratulations, for choosing to fly a NOVA ION LIGHT. You have got a glider, to experience exiting and safe flights for many years. This manual contains important information and instructions to use your glider. Please read the following pages carefully before your first flight.
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Page 6: Nova
Terfens/Austria. NOVA consists of a highly qualified team and most of the team members share the passion of flying with those pilots, who decided to fly a NOVA glider. This passion and our Know-How are the fundamental parts of our work. By now, the passion and the Know-How are continuously growing. -
Page 7: The Ion Light
The ION LIGHT The ION Light is the light weight version of the well proven ION. The weight was reduced by around 35% by different measures. The flight characteristics of the ION and the ION light are widely the same. -
Page 8: Performance
Target Group The ION LIGHT aims to all pilots who are looking for a light weight wing with a pleasant handling and a very high safety level. This combination is interesting for mountaineers, as well for other pilots, who appreciate a light glider with a small pack size. -
Page 9: General Information Bevor Implementing
To get all warranty and service features, you have to register your glider on our Homepage. Please choose “LOGIN” and follow the advice for registration Scope of delivery The ION LIGHT is shipped with a rucksack, an inner pack sack, a riserbag, the speed system,... -
Page 10: Weight Range
ION LIGHT in this weight range. If you fly the ION LIGHT on the upper half of the weight range, the agility and the stability in turbulences will increase. Also the speed will increase slightly. -
Page 11: Normal Flight
Normal flight If you release both brakes (“Hands up”) the ION LIGHT 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 should use the accelerator to maximise your glide ratio. -
Page 12: Turning
The difficulty is finding the right amount, which is important if you want to climb efficiently in thermals. The ION LIGHT turns quite sensitively, so only small inputs are needed for performing precise turns. Tight and quick turns or fast changes of turning direction without unwanted pendulum movement are quite complex and take some training. -
Page 13: Landing
Manoeuvres for fast decent Big ears Big ears are very effective and easy to perform with the ION LIGHT. For initiation, pull the outer A risers symmetrically. Keep the brake handles (without extra wraps) in your hands. -
Page 14: B-Stall
As you pull the risers down, the gliders stops its forward motion and after a pendulum swinging motion, the ION LIGHT enters a very stable stall state. The sink rate depends on the wing loading and on how much the pilot pulls the B- risers. - Page 15 If the pilot shifts his weight clearly to the inner side, the ION LIGHT might stay in a deep spiral, even when releasing both brakes. In this case, it helps to apply the outer brake, or both brakes and of course to shift the weight to the outer side.
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Page 16: C-Stall
Most of these collapses are rather small – they only affect a small part of the wingspan. In such a case, the ION LIGHT continues to fly almost unaffected. If the collapse affects 50% of the wingspan or more, the wing will react... -
Page 17: Stall Manoeuvres
60cm for the ION LIGHT 19, 63cm for the ION LIGHT 21, 66cm for the ION LIGHT 23, 70cm for the ION LIGHT 25, and 73cm for the ION LIGHT 27. Those numbers are just a rough indication. (The publication of the brake travel is claimed by the EN 926.) -
Page 18: Cravates
This is what you call a cravate. During our extensive test flights with the ION LIGHT we never experienced a cravate but this situation can not be eliminated with any paraglider. -
Page 19: Winch Launch
Winch launch The ION LIGHT is very easy to launch on the winch. You should start to climb at a flat angle. We recommend the use of a towing device which accelerates the glider during the winch launch. -
Page 20: Using The Accelerator In Flight
Using the accelerator in flight If you push the speed travel all the way, the ION LIGHT will gain approximately 12km/h speed. (Compared to “hands off”speed) It makes sense to use the accelerator when flying into a headwind or through sinking air – or simply to move forward faster. -
Page 21: Cleaning
You can repair small holes or tears in the cloth (smaller than 5cm) yourself with a special self adhesive repair tape. (You can order it at NOVA or in any service centre.) If you are not sure about the damage, or if the damage affects parts of a seam, please contact NOVA. -
Page 22: Check
In the case that the NTT is done, the next full check (NFS: NOVA full service) has to be done 3 years after purchase. In the case that the NTT is not done, the wing needs a full check after 2 years. The check expert can define the next check interval on the basis of the wing’s condition. -
Page 23: Technical Data
Technical data Size Zoom factor 0.863 0.9073 0.95 0.99 1.0288 No. of cells 8.23 8.65 9.06 9.44 9.81 Span proj. Area proj. m² Aspect ratio proj. 3.57 3.57 3.57 3.57 3.57 Span 10.69 11.24 11.77 12.27 12.75 Area m² 22.62 27.41 29.77 32.25... -
Page 24: Overview Risers
Overview risers A1-Riser Main supspension loop A2-Riser (EARS) Carabiner B-Riser (B-Stall) Brake handle C-Riser Speed clips D-Riser Shackle Vers.1.0 S. 24 / 30... -
Page 25: Overview Glider
Overview Glider Stem Lines 6 Top sail Middle lines 7 Trailing edge Top Lines 8 Nameplate Bottom sail Cell Openings Vers.1.0 S. 25 / 30... -
Page 26: Line Plans
Line plans Vers.1.0 S. 26 / 30... - Page 27 Line lengths: ION Light Linetype A1 262.5 277.1 290.6 302.2 313.8 Liros PPSL275 red A2 334.6 354.65 369.7 385.4 401.8 Liros PPSL275 red AM1 273.5 286.6 300.9 313.6 324.8 Liros PPSL160 red AM2 267.8 281.2 295.6 308.3 319.8 Liros PPSL160 red 187.6...
- Page 28 BG10 80.9 85.1 89.2 96.8 Liros DC60 yellow BG11 145.5 152.9 160.2 166.9 173.3 Liros DSL70 orange C1 263.8 277.5 291.2 303.6 314.8 Liros PPSL275 yellow C2 332.9 370.9 387.4 402.3 Liros TSL280 yellow CM1 273.5 287.3 300.5 Liros PPSL160 yellow CM2 267.7 281.7 295.2 307.7 319.9...
- Page 29 SG2 118.4 124.6 130.6 136.2 141.5 Liros DSL70 orange SG3 125.7 132.2 138.6 144.5 150.2 Liros DSL70 orange SG4 136.2 143.3 150.2 156.6 162.7 Liros DSL70 orange Edelrid 7850-360 orange F1 295.1 310.5 326.3 338.8 351.9 Liros DSL70 orange F2 258.3 272.6 288.1 300.1 311.2 Liros DSL70 orange...
- Page 30 VERTRIEBSGESELLSCHAFT m. b. H. Auweg 14 A-6123 TERFENS AUSTRIA Tel.: +43 5224 66026 Fax.: +43 5224 6602619 Mail: info@nova-wings.com Homepage: www.nova-wings.com Vers.1.0 S. 30 / 30...
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