Ion 5 Light Target Group; General Information; Recommendations; Operating Limits - Nova ION 5 Light Manual

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ION 5 Light target group

The ION 5 Light is suitable for a wide spectrum of pilots. On the one
hand, it offers a high degree of passive safety and is therefore suitable
for use in most flying schools. On the other hand, the glider has impres-
sive performance, which makes the ION 5 Light a wing for every occa-
sion: fun to fly but with inspiring climbing capabilities and agile hand-
ling. The wing is suitable for talented beginners as well as experienced
pilots with cross-country ambitions. From each ION generation to the
next, the demands on the pilot have remained the same. The ION 5 Light
stays true to its low-end EN B roots whilst offering the performance of
a cross-country machine.

General information

As an aircraft, paragliders must conform to applicable air law.
Depending on your country of origin, instruction may be compulsory.
Additionally, there are statutory requirements (for example air law)
which must be adhered to.
The ION 5 Light is designed and certified to carry one pilot. It may not
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
simulate the incidents which most commonly occur during everyday
flying – in particular asymmetric and frontal collapses.
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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get the full potential from a
wing if it feels comfortable.
If the wing is too demanding,
this does not lead to increa-
sed performance and it can
increase the risks.
After buying a new wing we
recommend undertaking an
SIV/pilotage course. On this
course we recommend prac-
tising the manoeuvres which