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  • Page 1 Version 1.0 01/06/2011...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Modifications on the glider ............10 Adjusting the length of the main brake line ......10 Suited harnesses ................. 11 Weight range ................11 Flying the FACTOR 2 ............12 Launch ..................12 Normal flight ................13 Turning ..................14 Landing ..................
  • Page 3 C-Stall ..................17 Collapses ..................17 Asymmetric collapse ............... 17 Front tuck ................. 17 Stall manoeuvres ................ 18 Spin ..................18 Fullstall ..................18 Deep/Parachutal stall ............... 18 Cravates ..................19 Winch launch ................20 Speed system ................20 Mounting the speed system ............. 20 Using the accelerator in flight ..........
  • Page 4 Check instruction ..............30 Introduction ................30 Personel requirements for performing a check ...... 30 Necessary documents and devices for performing a check ..30 Check intervall ................31 Performing the Check ............... 31 Identifying the glider ............... 31 Checking the porosity .............. 31 Checking the cloth strength .............
  • Page 5 Congratulations, for choosing to fly a NOVA FACTOR 2. 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. For questions and suggestions please contact us: info@nova-wings.com.

  • 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 Factor 2

    Short technical description The FACTOR 2 has 61 cells. Six of those cells are closed stabilo cells on each side. There are three layers of lines. The first layer, the A-lines are red. B and C lines are yellow.

  • Page 8: Handling Characteristics

    Flying the Factor 2 is a lot of fun. But we also worked hard to improve the accelerated flight characteristics: The pressure to push the speed system is very small and the stability in accelerated flight is very high.
  • Page 9 Pilots requirements: The FACTOR 2 is a High Performance glider, which offers a very precise and dynamic handling behaviour. We only recommend the glider for pilots who are very well in control of certain techniques, like controlling a glider in turbulent conditions: The pilot should be able to prevent unwanted pitch or roll movement in bumpy air automaticly.

  • Page 10: General Information Bevor Implementing

    To get all warranty and service features, you have to register your glider on our Homepage. Please choose “LOGIN&REGISTRATION” and follow the advice for registration Scope of delivery The FACTOR 2 is shipped with a rucksack, an inner pack sack, a riserbag, the speed system, windsock, manual patch.

  • Page 11: Suited Harnesses

    “overall take off weight”. This means the weight of the pilot, the glider, the harness and all other equipment. If you fly the FACTOR 2 on the lower half of the weight range, the agility decreases and the glider will be more damped. In strong turbulences the wing tends to deform and to collapse slightly more than with a higher wing loading.

  • Page 12: Flying The Factor 2

    FACTOR 2 in this weight range. If you fly the FACTOR 2 on the upper half of the weight range, the agility and the stability in turbulences will increase. Also the speed will increase slightly.

  • Page 13: Normal Flight

    Normal flight If you release both brakes (“Hands up”) the FACTOR 2 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 14: Turning

    The difficulty is finding the right amount, which is important if you want to climb efficiently in thermals. The FACTOR 2 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 15: Manoeuvres For Fast Decent

    FACTOR 2 can show a quite demanding behaviour when executing the B-Stall. But a manoeuvre for fast decent has work perfectly in very turbulent conditions. That’s why we do not recommend the B-Stall with the FACTOR 2. 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.
  • Page 16 If the pilot shifts his weight clearly to the inner side, the FACTOR 2 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.

  • Page 17: C-Stall

    Most of these collapses are rather small – they only affect a small part of the wingspan. In such a case, the FACTOR 2 continues to fly almost unaffected. If the collapse affects 50% of the wingspan or more, the wing will react...

  • Page 18: Stall Manoeuvres

    The available brake travel before stalling the wing depends on the size. It is approximately 50 cm for the FACTOR 2 XS, 53cm for the FACTOR 2 S, 58cm for the FACTOR 2 M, and 62cm for the FACTOR 2 L.

  • Page 19: Cravates

    This is what you call a cravate. During our extensive test flights with the FACTOR 2 we never experienced a cravate but this situation cannot be eliminated with any paraglider.

  • Page 20: Winch Launch

    Winch launch The FACTOR 2 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 21: Using The Accelerator In Flight

    The speed system is very effective and smooth running. The glide performance is very good up to the maximum speed of the FACTOR 2. 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 to recover to normal flight! Attention: It doesn’t make sense to apply the brakes during accelerated...

  • Page 22: 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 23: Environment Friendly Behaviour

    400 flights. (Depending on what happens first.) The check has to be confirmed with the check-stamp on the stabilo. All necessary documents for the inspection can be found on the NOVA homepage (http://www.nova-wings.com): Downloads: Check. More information about our check system: http://www.nova-wings.com/english/info_zone/ntt.html...

  • Page 24: Technical Data

    Technical data Size Zoom factor 0.91 0.96 1.045 Number of cells Projected wingspan 8.78 9.27 9.65 10.09 18.2 20.3 24.1 Projected surface area m² 4.23 4.23 4.23 4.23 Projected aspect ratio 11.47 12.10 12.61 13.17 Flat wingspan Flat surface area m²...
  • Page 25 Overview risers A1-riser Main suspension loop A2-riser (EARS) Speed clips B-riser (B-Stall) Shackle C-riser Brake handle Vers.1.0 01.06.2011 S. 25 / 39...

  • Page 26: Overview Glider

    Overview Glider Stem Lines Cell Openings Middle Lines Top sail Top Lines Trailing edge Bottom sail Nameplate Vers.1.0 01.06.2011 S. 26 / 39...

  • Page 27: Line Plans

    Line plans Vers.1.0 01.06.2011 S. 27 / 39...
  • Page 28 Line lengths Factor 2 Linetype Linetype Factor2 L XS S M L Vers.1.0 01.06.2011 S. 28 / 39...
  • Page 29 Vers.1.0 01.06.2011 S. 29 / 39...

  • Page 30: Over All Line Lengths

    Check instruction Introduction The NOVA Full Service – NFS (complete check) and the NOVA Trim Tuning NTT (trim check) shall ensure the flight safety of the paraglider. Personel requirements for performing a check Only check centers, which are authorised by NOVA may carry out checks. You can find all authorised persons / check centre on our homepage: www.nova-...

  • Page 31: Check Intervall

    Check intervall We schedule a trim inspection (NOVA Trim Tuning NTT) within the first year after the date of purchase (new glider) In the case that the NTT is not done, the wing needs a full check after 2 years after purchase (new glider). The check expert can define the next check interval on the basis of the wing’s condition.

  • Page 32: Checking The Cloth Strength

    “NOVA adhesive repair tape”. If the tear is bigger than 5cm or if it is close to a seam, the repairing has to be carried out by NOVA or by an accredited repair centre. (Same for damages on the ribs, or diagonal ribs.) Every damage and repairing has to be entered in the check protocol.

  • Page 33: Check Of The Line Condition

    Check of the line condition The paraglider has to be spreaded and every single line has to be checked. The lines have to by manually scanned on their whole length. If you detect a damage, on the coating or on the core, the line has to be replaced. Furthermore the sewing and the line loops have to be controlled.

  • Page 34: Gliders With Dyneema Lines On All A-Lines And B-Lines

    Before tearing the length of the lines has to be measured. The torn lines have to be replaced. Please find the used line materials and the correct seam pattern on our homepage: http://www.nova-wings.com/english/downloads/check.html http://www.nova-wings.com/download/files/line_sewing_new.pdf The braking strength has to be noted in the check report.

  • Page 35: Minimum Required Strength For The Lower And Mid Lines

    Minimum required strength for the lower and mid lines Reißfestigkeit pro Stammleine pro Mittelelement max. Startgewicht 10 g 60 kg 75 daN 90 daN 45 daN 54 daN 65 kg 81 daN 98 daN 49 daN 59 daN 70 kg 88 daN 105 daN 53 daN 63 daN...
  • Page 36 115 kg 77 daN 96 daN 46 daN 58 daN 120 kg 80 daN 100 daN 48 daN 60 daN 125 kg 83 daN 104 daN 50 daN 63 daN 130 kg 87 daN 108 daN 52 daN 65 daN 140 kg 93 daN 117 daN 56 daN...
  • Page 37 The breaking load of the line equates to the LTF threshold. The lines should be replaced, because the strength of the lines would soon be below the LTF limit. If the breaking load is in between 8g and 10g we strongly recommend scheduling the next NFS after just one year instead of two.

  • Page 38: Checking The Risers

    (COS) all relevant data is recorded and saved on a server. To use this system, you have to get a proper introduction at NOVA International. Then you will get the access to our online system. (Find a list...
  • Page 39 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 01.06.2011 S. 39 / 39...

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