The Mentor 5; Introduction; Technical Summary - Nova MENTOR 5 Manual

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The MENTOR 5

Introduction

More performance, precise handling and a reassuring feeling in the air:
the MENTOR 5 is the logical progression of the master of its class. Its
high performance is more accessible and usable for progressing pilots.
The MENTOR 5 exceeds boundaries.
The Benchmark
For many years the MENTOR has been setting the standard for XC-
inter mediate wings. It combines impressive performance with a
high degree of passive safety and it encourages you to exceed your
boundaries. Using strength analysis optimisation and flow simulation,
we have succeeded in elevating the MENTOR 5 to a new performance
level.
Relaxed Sportiness
The MENTOR 5 shows a marked performance increase on its pre-
The MENTOR 5 was
decessor. A slightly reduced trim speed leads to reduced sink and a
developed in co-opera-
comfortable brake pressure, while the top speed remains consistent-
tion with the cross-
country pilots in the
ly high. The handling distinguishes itself with its agility and precision.
NOVA Pilots Team.
This permits the wing to simply centre in the thermal and take every
climb.
Simply Intuitive
Pilots should concentrate on what gives them pleasure: the flying.
A clever mixture of materials has made the wing lighter, more manage-
able and more durable. At the most important points, the MENTOR 5
has been fitted with sheathed lines. As a consequence, the lines basi-
cally sort themselves. Launching is simple. And in flight, the MENTOR 5
helps you to find the right line.

Technical summary

The MENTOR 5 is an EN B wing with 59 cells and a flat aspect ratio
of 5,4. The wing is made of moderately light material and is equipped
with sheathed lines on the brakes.
All technical data can be found on page 80.
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