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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Thank you......................4 NOVA........................5 The SuSi ......................6 Short technical description................6 Safety.......................6 Handling Characteristics................6 Performance....................7 Target Group....................7 Pilots requirements..................7 General information..................7 First flight.......................7 Registration......................7 Scope of delivery....................8 Modifications on the glider..................8 Suited harnesses.....................8 Weight range......................9 Flying the SuSi....................9 Launch......................9 Normal flight....................10 Turning......................11 Landing......................12... - Page 3 Asymmetric collapse....................14 Front tuck......................15 Stall manoeuvres..................15 Spin........................15 Full Stall.......................15 Deep/Parachutal stall....................16 Cravates......................17 Winch launch....................18 Speed system....................18 Mounting the speed system..................18 Using the accelerator in flight................18 Service and maintenance.................19 General advice....................19 Cleaning......................19 Repair......................20 Check......................20 Environment friendly behaviour:..............20 Disposal:......................20 Technial Data....................21 Overview risers....................22 Overview Glider....................23 Line plans......................24 Vers.1.1...
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Page 4: Thank You
Thank you Congratulations, for choosing to fly a NOVA SuSi. 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. For questions and suggestions please contact us: info@nova-wings.com. -
Page 5: Nova
Terfens / Tirol / Austria in the core of the Alps. 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. -
Page 6: The Susi
Even with a very high wing loading, the reactions to collapses are very well damped. This is why we could certify the SuSi in quite small sizes and with a high wing loading and still get an EN A rating. -
Page 7: Performance
Performance The SuSi, size M, glides with a glide ratio of around 1:8. This is more than sufficient for extensive thermal flights, as well as for traverses on XC-flights. The strength of the SuSi is the thermalling behaviour in various conditions. It is easy to climb the SuSi efficiently and without stress. -
Page 8: Scope Of Delivery
Homepage. Please choose “LOGIN®ISTRATION” and follow the advice for registration Scope of delivery The SuSi is shipped with a back-pack, an inner bag, a riser-bag, the speed system, a windsock, the manual and a patch. Modifications on the glider Any modification (e.g. change of line lengths, changes on the speed system) causes a loss of certification. -
Page 9: Weight Range
Weight range Each size of the SuSi 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. We differentiate between the “classical” and the “extended” weight range. The “extended”... -
Page 10: Normal Flight
Note: It is sufficient to pull gently on the A-risers to launch the SuSi. Pulling too hard on the A-risers has a counterproductive effect . A proper take off technique can only be learnt by intensive training. That’s why we recommend to spend some time on a training hill every once in a while. -
Page 11: Turning
The difficulty is finding the right amount, which is important if you want to climb efficiently in thermals. The SuSi 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 some training. -
Page 12: Landing
Manoeuvres for fast descent Big ears Big ears are very effective and easy to perform with the SuSi. For initiation, pull the outer A risers symmetrically. Keep the brake handles (without extra wraps) in your hands. As long as you keep both outer A-risers pulled, the wingtips will be folded and the sink speed will increase. -
Page 13: Deep Spiral
The exit should be performed by braking on the outer side with a neutral weight-shift. If necessary you can slightly release the inner brake as well. The SuSi will then decrease its bank angle and go back to Vers.1.1... -
Page 14: C-Stall
If the pilot shifts his weight clearly to the inner side, the SuSi 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 15: Front Tuck
Most of these collapses are rather small – they only affect a small part of the wingspan. In such a case, the SuSi 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 16: Deep/Parachutal Stall
60cm for the SuSi 19, 63cm for the SuSi 21, 66cm for the SuSi 23, 70cm for the SuSi 25, and 73cm for the SuSi 27. Those numbers are just a rough indication. (The publication of the brake travel is claimed by the EN 926.) -
Page 17: Cravates
This is what you call a cravate. During our extensive test flights with the SuSi we never experienced a cravate but this situation can not be eliminated with any paraglider. -
Page 18: Winch Launch
Winch launch The SuSi 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 19: Service And Maintenance
To turn, simply shift weight, or push the speed bar asymmetrically. (If you push the right side further, the wing will perform a left turn.) You can also use the accelerator for pitch control: If the glider pitches up, push the speed bar more, if it pitches down, release the speed bar. -
Page 20: Repair
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 21: Technial Data
Technial Data Size Zoom factor 0.904 0.949 0.99 1.03 1.069 No. of cells 7.61 7.99 8.33 8.67 Span proj. 20.22 22.28 24.25 26.25 28.27 Area proj. m² Aspect ratio proj. 2.86 2.86 2.86 2.86 2.86 Span 9.67 10.15 10.59 11.02 11.43 23.65 26.06... -
Page 22: Overview Risers
Overview risers A1-Riser Main suspension loop A2-Riser (EARS) Speed clips B-Riser) shackle C-Riser Brake handle Vers.1.1 S. 22 / 28... -
Page 23: Overview Glider
Overview Glider main lines 5 intakes middle elements 6 topsail gallery (top) lines 7 trailing edge bottom sail 8 type table Vers.1.1 S. 23 / 28... -
Page 24: Line Plans
Line plans Vers.1.1 S. 24 / 28... - Page 25 Line length: Leinentyp/ Type of line Cousine Technora 2.1 Red – Aramid Cousine Technora 2.1 Red – Aramid Cousine Technora 2.1 Red – Aramid AM01 138,2 144,6 150,3 156,8 Liros PPSL 120 Red – Dyneema AM02 137,6 149,7 156,1 Liros PPSL 120 Red – Dyneema AM03 140,4 147,2 152,9...
- Page 26 BM06 134,3 141,1 146,3 153,3 Liros PPSL 120 Yellow – Dyneema BG01 Cousine 85 Yellow – Dyneema BG02 Cousine 85 Yellow – Dyneema BG03 Cousine 85 Yellow – Dyneema BG04 Cousine 85 Yellow – Dyneema BG05 Cousine 85 Yellow – Dyneema BG06 Cousine 85 Yellow –...
- Page 27 CG11 Cousine 85 Yellow – Dyneema CG12 68,9 70,8 Cousine 85 Yellow – Dyneema DG01 95,5 99,5 103,5 107,3 Cousine 85 Yellow – Dyneema DG02 95,5 99,5 103,5 107,3 Cousine 85 Yellow – Dyneema DG03 90,4 93,5 97,5 100,8 Cousine 85 Yellow – Dyneema DG04 89,6 93,5...
- Page 28 Please note, that you can not calculate the over all length, by just adding the single line lengths listed above! VERTRIEBSGESELLSCHAFT m. b. H. Auweg 14 A-6123 TERFENS AUSTRIA Tel.: +43 5224 66026 Fax.: +43 5224 6602619 Mail: info@nova-wings.com Homepage: ww w .nova-wings.com Vers.1.1 S. 28 / 28...