Mentor 5 Target Group; General Information; Recommendations; Operating Limits - Nova MENTOR 5 Manual

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MENTOR 5 target group

The MENTOR 5 is a paraglider with impressive performance which
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has, in the hands of an experienced pilot, very uncomplicated handling
and manageable extreme flight behaviour.
Flying the
MENTOR 5 does
require a level of skill.

General information

The MENTOR 5 is not
As an aircraft, paragliders must conform to applicable air law.
suitable for beginners
or occasional flyers. Depending on your country of origin, instruction may be compulsory.
For queries about the
Additionally, there are statutory requirements (for example air law)
suitability of the wing
which must be adhered to.
for you, your NOVA
dealer will be happy
The MENTOR 5 is designed and certified to carry one pilot. It may not
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be used as a tandem wing.
Paraglider pilots must be able to prove that they have the valid licen-
ces and must have insurance as is required by their country of origin.
Pilots must be capable of judging meteorological conditions correctly.
Depending on a country's applicable regulations, the use of a helmet
and back protector, as well as carrying a parachute, is mandatory and
highly advisable.
Pilots must accept responsibility for the risk inherent in participating
in the sport. Paragliding is an adventure sport and can lead to severe
injuries and death.
We recommend that inexperienced pilots and those with a heightened
desire for safety should undertake paragliding under the auspices an
accredited school or instructor. Many of our NOVA Partners can offer
this service.

Recommendations

We advise pilots to choose their wings conservatively: it is preferable
to fly a lower class wing than to overstretch yourself. One can only get
the full potential from a wing if it feels comfortable. If the wing is too
demanding, this does not lead to increased performance and it can
increase the risks.
Furthermore we recommend regular flying, ground handling, as well
as further theoretical training. We advise that you continuously study
flight theory and practice and that you also study the particulars of
your chosen flying equipment. As the owner of your equipment it is your
responsibility to comply with checking and maintenance requirements.
More information on this in the »Care and maintenance« section.

Operating limits

The following flying conditions and situations are outside the permit-
ted operating limits of the wing:
• Flying with precipitation (rain, snow, hail) must be avoided at all costs.
Precipitation has a negative impact on the flying characteristics of
the wing. Amongst other things, the stall point and parachutal stall
behaviour changes.
• Low temperatures combined with high humidity can lead to icing,
which also has a negative impact on the wing's flying characteristics
(parachutal/deep stall, shortening of the brake travel).
• Operating the paraglider is only permissible within the recommended
weight range. The weight range can be found in the technical data.
• Sand, dirt and snow (especially in large quantities) have a very nega-
tive effect on the flying behaviour of the wing. Before each launch,
check your glider for foreign matter and execute a proper pre-flight
checking sequence.
• This paraglider was not designed for aerobatics.
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After buying a new wing we
recommend undertaking an
SIV/pilotage course. On this
course we recommend prac-
tising the manoeuvres which
simulate the incidents which
most commonly occur during
everyday flying – in particular
asymmetric and frontal col-
lapses.