Weight Range; Flying The Ibex 2; Launch - Nova IBEX 2 Manual

The choice of the harness has a big influence on the flight characteristics of the
IBEX 2. There are harnesses which allow very effective weight shifting on the
one hand, but which tip to the side in turbulences quite undamped on the other
hand.
Other harnesses, like mountain harnesses without a seat board don't allow
extreme weight shifting, but they will give the pilot a calmer feel in turbulent
conditions.
Due to the high agility of the IBEX 2 many pilots might prefer such a harness
with more damping.

Weight range

Each size of the IBEX 2 is certified for a certain weight range. The weight
refers to the "overall take off weight". This means the weight of the pilot, the
glider, the harness and all other equipment.
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.
If you fly the glider outside the certified weight range, the glider looses its
airworthiness.

Flying the IBEX 2

We suggest performing your first flights with a new wing in calm conditions to
get used to the flight behaviour without any stress. We also recommend to do
some take-offs on a training hill or some ground handling to get a good feeling
for your glider from the very beginning.

Launch

Before every take off the pilot has to ensure that the equipment is in a proper
condition, especially the glider, the harness and the reserve system.
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