Accelerated Flight; Turning - Nova ION 5 Light Manual

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Accelerated flight

Fitting the speed system
The majority of harnesses are fitted with two pulleys per side. Some
(lightweight) harnesses instead have two simple rings or loops. The
two speed bar cords are pulled from top to bottom through both pul-
leys/rings and fitted to the foot bar.
The correct length adjustment is important. If it is too short, there is
the danger that the wing is constantly accelerated, which should be
avoided at all costs. If the cords are too short there is the risk that the
speed bar is unreachable.
If the cords are set too long, it is not possible to accelerate the wing to
its maximum speed.
We recommend setting the cords a little too long when first fitting the
speed system, so that the free play can be judged during flight. Then
the slack can be taken up if necessary. Brummel hooks with three ho-
les assist with the simple adjustment of the cord length.
Using the speed system
Before take off or on connecting the risers to the harness, the Brummel
hooks on the speed system must to attached to those on the harness.
Please make it part of your pre-flight routine to connect the speed sys-
tem – it is important for your safety.
The ION 5 Light is fitted with a very effective and smooth-running
!
speed system. Up to the maximum speed, the glide performance
remains very high. Pitch correction, i.e. active flying, in accelerated
Please note: using
flight should not be performed through the brakes, but using the speed
the brakes during
accelerated flight is
system. Therefore if the wing pitches forward, the pilot should not
not only detrimental
brake, but reduce the acceleration.
to performance,
but (in comparison
In accelerated flight, steering should be performed either by weight-
to non-accelerated
shift or through asymmetrical speed bar use (by increasing the accele-
flight) it increased
ration on the left side, the wing will turn right).
to likelihood of
collapses!
Optional extra: Speedbrake Riser
The ION 5 Light can be fitted with an optional Speedbrake Riser. This
is a tie strap which allows the pilot to "decelerate" the wing. If the pilot
pulls the C-riser back and downwards in a radius (with the maillon as
the centre of rotation), the B-riser is also reduced in length. The result
is that the wing flies slower and without creases. More specific infor-
mation can be found here: www.nova.eu/speedbrake
Important: If the Speedbrake is pulled too much or too suddenly when
the wing is already pitched back there is the risk of stall. Please prac-
tise using the Speedbrake Riser slowly, incrementally and in calm con-
ditions.
If the entire speed range is utilised, in comparison to the C-risers the
A-risers will be shorten by:
• 19 cm in size L • 17.5 cm in size M
• 16 cm in size S and XS • 14.5 cm in size XXS and XXXS
The length of the C-riser remains unchanged.

Turning

Turning a wing is the combination of inner brake, outer brake and
weight-shift. The key is the correct dose of each element. One of the
features of the ION 5 Light is its sensitive handling. Small brake inputs
are sufficient to fly precise turns.
In thermals, in addition to the inner brake, we recommend lightly bra-
king on the outside as well – this helps to control bank and speed of
rotation, i.e. you get better feedback from the wing. Additionally this
increases the stability of the wing tip. Tight, controlled turns and
smooth direction changes need practise but should be a skill all pilots
have mastered.
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The NOVA Speed-
brake Riser is the first
three-liner riser which
permits the glider to
be accelerated as
well as decelerated. It
brings an end to pul-
ling the C-lines, which
killed performance.