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PRION 3 target group
The PRION 3 is a good-natured wing with simple and balanced flying
Thanks to its
excellent perfor-
characteristics, which makes it the perfect paraglider for newcomers
mance, there is
and improvers. The PRION 3 convinces with complete simplicity when
good potential for
sorting lines, its launch characteristics and in turns.
cross-country flights.
General information
As an aircraft, paragliders must conform to applicable air law. Depen-
ding on your country of origin, instruction may be compulsory. Addi-
tionally, there are statutory requirements (for example air law) which
must be adhered to.
The PRION 3 is designed and certified to carry one pilot. Without re-
servation, the wing is suitable training purposes. It may not be used as
a tandem wing.
Paraglider pilots must be able to prove that they have the valid licen-
ces and must have insurance as is required by their country of origin.
Pilots must be capable of judging meteorological conditions correctly.
Depending on a country's applicable regulations, the use of a helmet
and back protector, as well as carrying a parachute, is mandatory and
highly advisable.
Pilots must accept responsibility for the risk inherent in participating
in the sport. Paragliding is an adventure sport and can lead to severe
injuries and death.
We recommend that inexperienced pilots and those with a heightened
desire for safety should undertake paragliding under the auspices an
accredited school or instructor. Many of our NOVA Partners can offer
this service.
Recommendations
We advise pilots to choose their wings conservatively. One can only get
the full potential from a wing if it feels comfortable. If the wing is too
demanding, this does not lead to increased performance and it can in-
crease the risks.
Furthermore we recommend regular flying, ground handling, as well as
further theoretical training. We advise that you continuously study flight
theory and practice and that you also study the particulars of your cho-
sen flying equipment. As the owner of your equipment, it is your respon-
sibility to comply with checking and maintenance requirements. More
information on this in the »Care and maintenance« section.
Operating limits
The following flying conditions and situations are outside the permit-
ted operating limits of the wing:
• Flying with precipitation (rain, snow, hail) must be avoided at all costs.
Precipitation has a negative impact on the flying characteristics of
the wing. Amongst other things, the stall point and parachutal stall
behaviour changes.
• Low temperatures combined with high humidity can lead to icing,
which also has a negative impact on the wing's flying characteristics
(parachutal/deep stall, shortening of the brake travel).
• Operating the paraglider is only permissible within the recommended
weight range. The weight range can be found in the technical data.
• Sand, dirt and snow (especially in large quantities) have a very nega-
tive effect on the flying behaviour of the wing. Before each launch,
check your glider for foreign matter and execute a proper pre-flight
checking sequence.
• This paraglider was not designed for aerobatics.
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After buying a new wing we
recommend undertaking
an SIV/pilotage course. On
this course, we recommend
practising the manoeuvres
which simulate the incidents
which most commonly occur
during everyday flying – in
particular asymmetric and
frontal collapses.