Speed System - Nova RA Betriebshandbuch

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The NOVA RA is equipped with 3 risers per side. The A-lines are attached to
the A-risers. The B-lines and the stabilizer lines are attached to the B-riser. The
C-lines and the middle cascades of the D lines attach to the C-riser. The C and
D middle cascades are looped together into one main line.
See line plan for details.

Speed system:

The NOVA RA can be equipped with a stirrup operated speed system.
The speed system affects the A-, B-risers. In normal flight all risers have an
overall length of 52cm.
When the stirrup is pushed out the A-risers are shortened by up to 17cm, the
B-risers by up to max. 14cm, the C-risers retain their original length.
This measurements influence the DHV certification.
An incorrectly fitted speed system causes a loss of certification!
How is the speedsystem fitted?
Most modern harnesses have pulleys attached for speed system fitting. In case
not, it is important to attach pulleys (sewn on tabs) in such a way that allows
the pilot to maximize the power vector of his / her legs without "pushing back"
in the harness.
The NOVA speed system, including "Brummel-hooks" supplied, must be
assembled as per instructions.
The speed system cord is firmly attached (use bowline or other nonslip knot) to
the foot stirrup (webbing or alloy bar). The other end of the cord is run through
a pulley on the harness and then in an upward direction to be then firmly
attached to the "Brummel-hooks"!
The length of the cord leading to the stirrup should be adjusted so that it is
easy to put your feet into the stirrup in flight but still short enough to allow full
speed system travel. (Use of 2 stirrups in a ladder fashion can enable you to
reach the full range if your legs are not long enough.)
Ensure both cords on the stirrup are of equal length, to avoid putting a turn in
the glider.
Test your speed system for the correct length of cord on the ground first, with
your harness and risers, before flying with it! The full range is reached when
the 2 pulleys join together.