Nova Primax Technical Description; Buildup Of Canopy; Rigging System Of The Nova Primax - Nova PRIMAX Betriebshandbuch

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NOVA PRIMAX Technical Description:

The concept behind the new NOVA PRIMAX demonstrates a wing with a perfect
combination of maximum safety, easy usage and maximum fun.
The basic form of the NOVA PRIMAX is a slim, elliptical, slightly rearward swept
wing.

Buildup of canopy:

The canopy of the PRIMAX is built by 36 cells over the wingspan. The wingtip is
slightly pulled down, building a kind of stabilizer.
2 to 3 suspended ribs are building a suspension group, which are connected
by short forks of the top line elements. Between those suspended ribs, the
ribs are suspended by diagonal ribs.
This buildup ensures a smooth top surface, exact airfoil reproduction, and yet
most importantly, very few suspension points. So the NOVA PRIMAX has very
few lines and thus associated parasitic drag, which gives it an excellent glide
angle.
The profile of the NOVA PRIMAX is computer calculated and selected from
many variations. The best profile was selected. It excels with very high stability,
easy handling, a big speed range and amazingly high performance.
The NOVA PRIMAX presents a closed leading edge to the airflow. Internal
Trilam reinforcements maintain its precise form and provides stability. The cell
openings on the undersurface of the profile's nose provide airflow into the
glider. Stretch resistant flares, integrated with diagonal ribs at the suspension
points, ensure an even distribution of load throughout the canopy. A stretch
resistant Mylar stripe on the trailing edge defines the wingspan and guaran-
tees, together with an optimized sail tension, a high form stability.
Large cross port vents allow effective airflow inside the canopy, providing good
reinflation without reducing the profile accuracy.

Rigging system of the NOVA PRIMAX:

The lines of the NOVA PRIMAX are made of strong and stretch resistant
Polyester / Aramid (Technora) or Polyester/ Polyethylene (Dyneema) lines.
The entire rigging system comprises individual suspension lines looped and
stitched at each end.