Nova BION, Manual

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Page 2: ...8 Target Group 8 General information bevor implementing 9 First flight 9 Registration 9 Scope of delivery 9 Modifications on the glider 9 Adjusting the length of the main brake line 9 Suited harnesses 10 Weight range 10 Flying the BION 11 Launch 11 Normal flight 12 Turning 13 Landing 13 Manoeuvres for fast decent 14 Big ears 14 B Stall 14 ...

Page 3: ... Spin 17 Fullstall 17 Deep Parachutal stall 17 Cravates 18 Winch launch 19 Speed system 19 Using the accelerator in flight 19 Service and maintenance 20 General advice 20 Cleaning 21 Repair 21 Check 21 Environment friendly behaviour 22 Disposal 22 Technical data 23 Übersicht Schirm 25 Line plans 26 Over all line lengths 31 ...

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Page 5: ...stions and suggestions please contact us info nova wings com To find further information about this or other products please visit our website www nova wings com To fully use all our maintainance and guarantee services you have to register your glider on our website click LOGIN REGISTRATION For more information on our guarantee services have a look here http www nova wings com english nova guarant...

Page 6: ...ilots who provide a substantial contribution to make every new wing an unmistakable NOVA glider which impresses in every aspect But NOVA doesn t only just stand for the development and the design of paragliders We also want to take the responsibility for the manufacture of our gliders That s why the production of NOVA gliders takes place in our factory in the Hungarian town of Pecs This allows us ...

Page 7: ...Big Ears fixation is mounted on the D belt Safety The BION stands out for its easy launch behaviour its high stability and the very smooth handling characteristics This leads to a very high safety level in any situation The EN LTF test protocols show the very big safety margins of the glider The BION is definitely not at the limit of its certification class EN B Handling Characteristics We are esp...

Page 8: ...a glider to enjoy nice and long thermal flights These pilots will like the BION for its smooth handling its speed and its glider performance The high safety level is important for both groups of pilots Pilots requirements The BION is very easy to fly Due to the high responsibility of every tandem pilot we think that a superior flying technique and a solid level of experience are essential Further ...

Page 9: ... rucksack an inner pack sack a riserbag a tandem spreader bar 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 We recommend that you contact NOVA before performing any kind of change Adjusting the length of the main brake line Especially if you use your glider with a motor it might b...

Page 10: ...esses 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 don t allow extreme weight shifting but they will give the pilot a calmer feel in turbulent conditions A good flying school can help on this topic with individual advice Weight range Each size of the BION is certified for a certain weight range ...

Page 11: ...ecially the glider the harness and the reserve system Just before launch we recommend a check routine which should be performed carefully Many accidents at take off could be avoided by a proper check We recommend the following routine 1 Strapped up Leg strap and chest strap on the harness and helmet strap all done up Pilot and Passenger 2 Clipped in Risers untwisted and connected to the karabiners...

Page 12: ...ngle of attack in turbulent air If you fly from lift into an area of sinking air the angle of attack will decrease and the wing will pitch down A good pilot will realise this even before the wing pitches down by a reduced brake pressure The right reaction would be to apply the brakes more and thereby increase brake pressure to prevent the wing from pitching down or even from collapsing in turbulen...

Page 13: ...rfectly Attention If you can t use the brakes for steering the glider you can use the D risers instead This might be necessary for example if the brake lines tangled up due to a bad pre launch check or less likely if the main brake line tears The BION can be turned quite well with the D risers combined with weight shifting You can also land the glider nice and smooth just with the D risers Don t p...

Page 14: ... brakes with a short impulse movement Caution You have to make sure before every take off that the neoprene cover completely covers the clamp Otherwise it might happen that the brake line gets fixed in the clamp which might lead to serious accidents B Stall Due to the short B risers and due to the high load on the B riser the B stall is not practicable Deep spiral The deep spiral is the most deman...

Page 15: ... suddenly increased g force In this moment the pilot is being pushed to the outer side of the harness It is important to not counteract So the pilot should lean to the outer side to avoid a stable spiral See below If the pilot weight shifts to the outer side the spiral movement will get slower as soon as the pilot releases the inner brake The rest of the exit works as explained above for the first...

Page 16: ...he collapsed wing the glider will turn to the collapsed side Furthermore the glider will pitch down because of the increased wing loading The glider has to increase its speed because of the reduced area that s what causes the pitching down The pilot can prevent the glider from pitching and turning by applying the brake on the non collapsed side of the wing If a collapse occurs close to the ground ...

Page 17: ...e explained in this manual If you want to learn a proper full stall it makes sense to do this under professional guidance The available brake travel before stalling the wing depends on the size It is approximately 60cm for the BION 19 63cm for the BION 21 66cm for the BION 23 70cm for the BION 25 and 73cm for the BION 27 Those numbers are just a rough indication The publication of the brake travel...

Page 18: ...he available brake travel before entering a deep stall may be reduced significantly Cravates After a big collapse or after a badly executed Full Stall a part of the wing might be tangled up in the lines and won t reopen automatically This is what you call a cravate During our extensive test flights with the BION we never experienced a cravate but this situation can not be eliminated with any parag...

Page 19: ...in a gym The most realistic way of training is to use the reserve in real flight Many SIV Clinics offer that as part of their training Please use these possibilities There are already too many pilots who almost forgot that they have a reserve they could use which is a very bad precondition to use it without hesitating in a dangerous moment Winch launch The BION is very easy to launch on the winch ...

Page 20: ...to unnecessary UV radiation for example by leaving it on the landing site unpacked Don t fold the nylon rod reinforcements at the cell openings too hard If you pack the glider when it is wet or just damp it has to be dried later Don t leave it packed in a wet condition When you practice ground handling avoid crashing the glider hard on the ground with the leading edge as this might lead to damage ...

Page 21: ...im inspection Nova Trim Tuning NTT in the first year after the date of purchase new glider In the case that the NTT is done the next full check NFS NOVA full service has to be done 3 years after purchase new glider In the case of commercially used gliders tandems or school gliders the NFS has to be performed every year In the case that the NTT is not done the wing needs a full check after 2 years ...

Page 22: ...nvironment friendly behaviour Apart from self evident things like not leaving your rubbish behind we would like to appeal for a thoughtful behaviour towards animals like birds of prey or game animals If you notice that your fly by affects those animals like causing a shortening reaction please increase your distance Disposal Disused paragliders need a proper disposal If you are not sure about the ...

Page 23: ...o 3 52 Flat Wingspan m 14 18 15 05 Flat Surface Area m 39 1 44 Flat Aspect Ratio 5 14 Line diameter m m 1 1 2 15 3 15 Line length m 7 76 8 14 Line consumption m 426 452 max profile depth m 3 47 3 66 min profile depth m 0 71 0 75 weight kg 7 5 8 5 Legal take of weight LTF EN1 kg 100 200 115 230 Places 1 2 1 2 Certification LTF B B Certification EN B B 1 Pilot passenger total equipment ...

Page 24: ...Vers 1 0 01 02 2011 S 24 33 Overview risers 1 A1 riser 6 Main suspension loop 2 A2 riser EARS 7 Trim System 3 B riser 8 EARS clamp 4 C riser 9 Clamp cover 5 D riser ...

Page 25: ...Vers 1 0 01 02 2011 S 25 33 Übersicht Schirm 1 Stammleinen 5 Zellöffnungen 2 Mittelleinen 6 Obersegel 3 Gallerieleinen 7 Hinterkante 4 Untersegel 8 Typenschild ...

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Page 31: ... heavy passengers will hang too low The reserve line has to be connected to one of the remaining two loops If for example the riser of the glider is attached to loop 1 the reserve can be attached in loop 2 or loop 3 Caution Make sure that you use a proper shackle or soft link to connect the reserve to the loop The shackle or soft link has to surround the main belt of the spreader bar like the cara...

Page 32: ...Vers 1 0 01 02 2011 S 32 33 1 2 3 Suspension loops for riser and reserve 4 Suspension loop for Pilot 5 6 Suspension loop for Passagier ...

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