Technical Summary - Nova MENTOR 5 LIGHT Handbuch

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The MENTOR 5 LIGHT
Introduction
The lightweight version of the MENTOR 5 – the master in its class.
It weighs approximately 25 % less and can be packed much smaller
The MENTOR 5 LIGHT
than the standard version but it comes with all the advantages of
was developed in
the normal MENTOR 5. This makes it an all-rounder and offers you
co-operation with the
cross-country pilots in
the freedom to undertake nearly every possible type of paragliding:
the NOVA Pilots Team.
cruising around local sites, paragliding holidays, hike & fly, vol-biv and
ambitious cross-country flights.
Small packing volume – low weight
The MENTOR 5 light has all the advantages of its standard version but
it weighs more than 25% less and is far more compact to pack. Other
differences between the »normal« and the light version:
The wing is easier to inflate and launch. Great for difficult alpine
take-offs. Experienced pilots will sense slightly more feedback from
the wing. Like all lightweight wings, the collapse and recovery charac-
teristics are a little less dynamic.
Suitable for everyday flying – fully guaranteed
We deliberately do not construct our lightweight wings by pushing
the limits of what is possible. Apart from the gallery lines, all lines
are sheathed. They practically sort themselves. Launching is simple.
The risers are not »Spaghetti-straps«, but are conventional, aerodyna-
mically slim risers with split A's. For years, our sensible compromise
between durability and lightweight fabrics has proved itself reliable.
We therefore provide our 3 year guarantee for the MENTOR 5 light too.
Totally usable performance – the benchmark
The MENTOR series has dominated the XC intermediate class for
many years. All three of the longest FAI triangles flown on an EN B
wing were completed on Mentor 3, 4 and 5s. The greatest of which
is Berni Peßl's 300 km triangle. The MENTOR 5 light offers the same
outstanding XC potential. The wing combines impressive performan-
ce, precise handling, excellent climb rate in thermals, as well as a high
degree of passive safety for its classification (aspect ratio only 5.4).
This impressive performance is easily accessible – even in strong
thermals the wing ensures a relaxed and comfortable feeling in flight.
A very important aspect for long XC-flights.

Technical summary

The MENTOR 5 LIGHT is an EN B wing with 59 cells and a flat aspect
ratio of 5,4. The MENTOR 5 LIGHT is a wing made from very light sail
cloth. Care should be taken when handling the wing. The shelf life is
less than that of conventional paragliders fabric.
All technical data can be found on page 76.
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The more air flows
into the wing, the
more internal pres-
sure there is and as a
result, a more stable
and powerful paragli-
der. In the MENTOR 5
LIGHT we have used
a more advanced Air
Scoop which impro-
ves the performance,
but also the stability
of the wing.