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IBEX 2
Version 1.0
08/2011

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  • Page 1 IBEX 2 Version 1.0 08/2011...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Registration................9 Scope of delivery ................9 Modifications on the glider ............9 Suited harnesses................9 Weight range................10 Flying the IBEX 2 ..............10 Launch ..................10 Normal flight ................11 Turning..................12 Landing..................13 Manoeuvres for fast decent............13 Big ears..................
  • Page 3 C-Stall..................16 Collapses..................16 Asymmetric collapse ............... 16 Front tuck................. 16 Stall manoeuvres................ 17 Spin..................17 Fullstall ..................17 Deep/Parachutal stall ............... 18 Cravates..................18 Winch launch ................19 Speed system ................19 Mounting the speed system ............. 20 Using the accelerator in flight ..........20 Service and maintenance ............
  • Page 4 Line lengths: ................28 Over all line lengths:............. 30 Vers.1.0 S. 4 / 31...
  • Page 5 Congratulations, for choosing to fly a NOVA IBEX 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.

  • 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 Ibex 2

    The IBEX 2 The IBEX 2 is the follower of the well known IBEX. The IBEX 2 is only available in sizes 15 and 17, because the size 19 would be technically too similar to the already existing ION LIGHT 19.

  • Page 8: Performance

    Target Group The IBEX 2 aims to different types of pilots. On the one hand we want to approach para-alpinists who are looking for superior launch behaviour, for light-weight, and for high performance at high speed.

  • Page 9: General Information Bevor Implementing

    The IBEX 2 17 is more damped than the IBEX 2 15. Especially for very light pilots, we think, that the glider is also suited for occasional pilots. If you fly the IBEX 2 17 on top of its weight range, you need more experience to deal with the dynamic flying behaviour.

  • Page 10: Weight Range

    If you fly the IBEX 2 on the lower half of the weight range, the agility decreases and the glider will be more damped. If you fly the IBEX 2 on the upper half of the weight range, the agility will increase. Also the speed will increase slightly.

  • Page 11: Normal Flight

    Normal flight If you release both brakes (“Hands up”) the IBEX 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 12: Turning

    The difficulty is finding the right amount, which is important if you want to climb efficiently in thermals. The IBEX 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 Vers.1.0...

  • Page 13: Landing

    Manoeuvres for fast decent Big ears Big ears are very effective and easy to perform with the IBEX 2. For initiation, pull the outer A lines symmetrically. Keep the brake handles (without extra wraps) in your hands.

  • Page 14: B-Stall

    As you pull the risers down, the gliders stops its forward motion and after a pendulum swinging motion, the IBEX 2 enters a very stable stall state. The sink rate depends on the wing loading and on how much the pilot pulls the B-risers.
  • Page 15 If the pilot shifts his weight clearly to the inner side, the IBEX 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 16: C-Stall

    Most of these collapses are rather small – they only affect a small part of the wingspan. In such a case, the IBEX 2 continues to fly almost unaffected. If the collapse affects 50% of the wingspan or more, the wing will react considerably: Due to the increased drag of the collapsed wing, the glider will turn to the collapsed side.

  • Page 17: Stall Manoeuvres

    Furthermore the rotation speed increases. The IBEX 2 will go back to normal flight, if the pilot releases both brakes. The IBEX 2’s spin behaviour is easily manageable: It takes a lot of brake travel to induce the spin, and then the pilot has quite some time to react and release both brakes.

  • Page 18: Deep/Parachutal Stall

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

  • Page 19: Winch Launch

    Winch launch The IBEX 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 20: Mounting The Speed System

    Using the accelerator in flight If you push the speed travel all the way, the IBEX 2 will gain approximately 12km/h speed. (Compared to “hands off”speed) It makes sense to use the accelerator when flying into a headwind or through sinking air –...

  • Page 21: Service And Maintenance

    If there is sand, dirt or small stones inside the canopy, you should remove them because they will damage the coating of the cloth and the seams in the long run. Repair Repairs may only be performed by authorised service centres or by NOVA. Vers.1.0 S. 21 / 31...
  • Page 22 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: Check

    In the case that the NTT is done, the next full check (NFS: NOVA full service) has to be done 3 years after purchase. In the case that the NTT is not done, the wing needs a full check after 2 years. The check expert can define the next check interval on the basis of the wing’s condition.

  • Page 24: Technical Data

    Technical data Size 0.77 0.82 Zoom factor No. of cells 7.37 7.85 Span proj. 15.07 17.09 Area proj. m² 3.61 3.61 Aspect ratio proj. 9.52 10.14 Span 17.7 20.08 Area m² 5.12 5.12 Aspect ratio 0.6/1.4/1.85 Line diameter 5.93 6.31 Line length Line consumption max.

  • Page 25: Overview Risers

    Overview risers A1-riser Main suspension loop B-riser Speed clips C-riser Shackle D-riser Brake handle Vers.1.0 S. 25 / 31...

  • Page 26: Overview Glider

    Overview Glider Stem Lines 6 Top sail Middle lines 7 Trailing edge Top Lines 8 Nameplate Bottom sail Cell Openings Vers.1.0 S. 26 / 31...

  • Page 27: Line Plans

    Line plans Vers.1.0 S. 27 / 31...
  • Page 28 Line lengths: Ibex 2 Leinentyp 272,2 Liros PPSL 275 red 331,7 Liros PPSL 275 red 258,9 Liros PPSL 160 red 253,8 Liros PPSL 160 red 137,6 Liros PPSL 160 red 136,5 Liros PPSL 160 red 62,2 Liros DC 60 red...
  • Page 29 271,6 Liros PPSL 275 yellow 330,8 Liros TSL 280 yellow 258,9 Liros PPSL 160 yellow 253,7 Liros PPSL 160 yellow 137,6 Liros PPSL 120 yellow 134,9 Liros PPSL 120 yellow 62,2 Liros DC 60 red 58,2 Liros DC 60 red 58,5 Liros DC 60 red 59,3...
  • Page 30 Edelrid 7850-360 orange 260,5 Liros DC 60 red 228,6 Liros DC 60 red 101,2 Liros DC 60 red 88,6 Liros DC 60 red 140,2 Liros DC 60 red 128,8 Liros DC 60 red 129,0 Liros DC 60 red 101,5 Liros DC 60 red 82,5 Liros DC 60 red 87,0...
  • Page 31 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 S. 31 / 31...

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