Thermalling And Soaring; Flying With Speed System; Landing; Towing - Nova ARGON 22 Manual

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"Thermalling and soaring":

In turbulent conditions the glider should be flown actively. The canopy
should be flown with a small amount of brake applied. This improves
stability by increasing the angle of attack of the canopy. The canopy
should not rock back or surge forward much but should remain above
the pilot. Thus, the pilot should increase speed by carefully reducing
applied brake when entering a strong thermal. The pilot should brake the
canopy on exiting. This is part of basic active flying.

Flying with speed system:

When flying with the speed system applied the angle of attack is lower
and the canopy can collapse more easily than in normal trim. The faster
the canopy is flown the more dynamic the collapses and stalls will be
and the more skill will be required for quick recoveries.

Landing:

The NOVA ARGON is easy to land. The final leg of the landing approach
must be into the wind. During this final glide the paraglider should be
decelerated slowly and at approximately one meter above the ground,
according to conditions, the pilot should "flare" the canopy. The glider
may climb again, gaining height, if too much brake is used too early.
Strong wind landings require little brake. Do not apply full brake before
the pilot is safely on the ground.
The final glide during the landing approach should be straight and not
marked by steep or alternating turns as these can result in a dangerous
pendulum effect near the ground.

Towing:

The NOVA ARGON has no special towing characteristics, although a
relatively low angle of attack and thus low tow tension should be main-
tained during launch and the initial part of the tow.

Motored Flight / Aerobatics:

Contact the manufacturer or importer for the current legality of motorized
flight.
The NOVA ARGON is not designed to be used for aerobatics.