Target Group; Safety Notices; General Information; Recommendations - Nova VENTUS Handbuch

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Target group

The VENTUS is aimed at all pilots who are seeking an uncomplicated, safe and
innovative harness for everyday flying. The clever details ensure intuitive handling.
The seat plate and harness geometry guarantee a pleasant and precise feeling
in the air. Sizes S and L were specifically designed for small and large pilots. The
VENTUS is suitable for instruction as well as for experienced, discerning pilots.

Safety notices

• Our harnesses are developed and manufactured for paragliding. The harness is
designed for pilots weighing up to 120 kilograms.
• Our harnesses are not suitable for freefall. The reserve bridle attachments are
not designed to withstand the loads of a freefall deployment.
• Pilots should adjust their harnesses on the ground, not in the air. Correct adjustment
is important and essential for safety.
• The impact protection fitted in the harness increases passive safety but it does
not offer complete or comprehensive protection against injury. The protection
mechanisms assist to cushion an impact and lower the risk of injury of a low
level impact. This is particularly relevant for accidents which occur during take
off and landing. The higher the impact force, the more limited the benefit of the
protection.
• In the case of a water landing during an SIV/pilotage course, there is a danger
that the protector side of the harness floats to the surface and the pilot's head
is pushed underwater. Therefore an organised and rapid rescue from the water
is essential.
General information on paragliding
As an aviation sport, paragliding and therefore the use of harnesses, is regulated.
Depending on your country of origin, instruction may be compulsory. Additionally,
there are statutory requirements (for example air law) which must be adhered to.
Paraglider pilots must be able to prove that they have valid licences and must have
insurance, as required by their country of residence. 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,
may be mandatory and is 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. As a
manufacturer, we cannot be held responsible for an individual's improper practice
and participation in the sport.
We recommend that inexperienced pilots and those with a heightened desire for
safety should undertake paragliding under the auspices of an accredited school or
instructor. Many of our NOVA Partners can offer this service.

Recommendations

Harness and wing are an important unit. 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
improved performance and it can increase the risks.
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 could potentially occur during everyday flying – in particular
asymmetric and frontal collapses.
Furthermore, we recommend regular flying, groundhandling, 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 chosen flying equipment.
As the owner of your equipment, it is your responsibility to comply with checking
and maintenance requirements. More information on this in the »Care, repair and
maintenance« section.
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