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NOVA Ion3 S |
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Glider characteristics |
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Launch preparations: average
launch characteristics: balanced, climbs constantly, no guidance necessary, good feedback during inflation, moderate braking required, slows before zenith, control check simple, low takeoff speed
asymmetric collapse: canopy colllapses at high angle to leading edge, moderate dynamics, total course change 180-270°, (3), moderate course change rate, marked forward pitching 60-75°, (4), high height loss 40-49 m, (3), moderate sink velocity 15-19 m/s, (2), G-Force < 2,5 G, (1)
Frontal collapse: low pitch backwards <30°, moderate pitch forwards 30-45°, low dynamics, course change 90-180°, (3), variable recovery behaviour, at times immediate, at times delayed, automatic recovery, (3), symmetric recovery, immediate return to normal airspeed, high height loss 40-49 m, (3), low sink velocity 10-14 m/s, (1)
Spiral dives: moderate sink velocity increase, Low G-Force 3,0- 3,5 G, (1), Sink velocity after 720° <14 m/s, (1), Moderate maximum sink velocity < 18 m/s, (2), sink velocity increase < 3 m/s on brake release, (1), Course change 90-180° after spiral exit, (1), low height loss during recovery < 30 m, (1)
B-Stall: normal force required, moderate pitch backwards 15-30°, marked pitch forwards 30-45°, stable sink phase, no tendency to deform, immediate return to normal airspeed, 6-8 m/s, height loss on recovery < 20 m
big ears: simple initiation, stable flight phase, immediate automatic recovery, Vsink unaccelerated 3-3,5 m/s, Vsink accelerated 4-4,5 m/s, Vunaccelerated 3-5 km/h less than trimspeed, Vaccelerated 5-8 km/h faster than trimspeed
Steering behaviour: balanced to agile, 75 cm brake travel range, very noticable brake pressure increasse, Late stall point, easily identifiable |
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en: Launch preparations: he third version of Nova's low-end LTF-B glider the Ion 3 has a new line geometry: more main support lines, but much thinner that previous models, and many thin unsheathed lines in the upper gallery. The traditional advantage in simple line sorting for Nova gliders is lost with the new geometry. Risers are uncomplicated. Launch characteristic: Nova's Ion 3 is still a reference mark for launch characteristics. Constant inflations and climbs, just the right amount of pressure to indicate to the pilot where the canopy is, and neutral behavior at the zenith requiring moderate to marked braking to stabilise, depending on the launch slope gradient. Asymmetric Collapse: Compared with previous models, Nova'snew Ion 3 is a little more challenging to handle after extreme collapses. The glider begins to turn slowly, but then accelerates and pitches forward markedly. Front collapses: Nova's Ion 3 performed much better than its predecessor, and showed almost no tendency to front horseshoe. Recovery was soft and slightly delayed, on occasion the leading edge stayed closed and recovery was moderately delayed. In this case the height loss was between 40-50 m. Spiral Dive: Moderate sink velocities, no strong acceleration surges on exiting and rapid recovery to normal flight. B-Stall: Nova's Ion 3 displays a tendency to deform in the canopy middle on longer stalls. Big Ears: Very easy, wingtips stable, no flapping, good sink velocity. |
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Safety class 4 This class of paraglider reacts demandingly to one or more of the following manoeuvres: frontal collapse, asymmetric collapse or spiral dive.Demandingly means that the above manoeuvres result in marked dynamic reactions from the glider and/or large height losses. Advanced piloting skills which need to be regularly practised, together with good personal reaction times are required to safely fly this class of gliders. Basic recovery techniques for ending a manoeuvre are not sufficient to maintain control, reduce height loss to a minimum and prevent subsequent critical reactions. Pilots should be able to recognise the onset of the above manoeuvres and be able to prevent or minimise their effects through immediate and precise pilot inputs. Additional experience such as regular ground handling and SIV training is required to safely fly gliders of this class. Special training or pilot skills which exceed standard training may be required for the safe performance of emergency descent techniques. Gliders of this Safety Class are not suitable for beginners, irregular flyers or low-airtime pilots. |
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