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Nova Tattoo Paraglider

Some tables, some simple graphics and a great pic of the Nova Tattoo! Enjoy...

Year of Manufacture2005
CertificationDHV 2
Size DesignationS



Price

Note: The international prices below are only a guide, being Oct 2006 currency conversions from the 2005 price in Euros!

Euros3300EUR
U.S. Dollars4200USD
United Kingdom Pounds2200GBP
Australian Dollars5600AUD
South African Rand32400ZAR
South Korean Won4000000KRW
Indian Rupees194200INR



Numerical Data

For all you number-crunchers out there, feast on this:

pilot take-off weight80-100 kg(178-221 lbs)
wing weight6.0 kg(13.3 lbs)
wing area (flat)24.7 m²(266 ft²)
wing area (projected)21.6 m²(232 ft²)
wing span (flat)11.7 m(38 ft)
wing span (projected)9.6 m(31 ft)
aspect ratio (flat)5.6
aspect ratio (projected)4.3
min sink1.1 m/s(216 fpm, 4.0 kph, 2.1 knts)
best glide ratio8.6:1
speed min22 kph(14 mph, 12 knts)
speed trim38 kph(24 mph, 21 knts)
speed max54 kph(34 mph, 29 knts)



Non-Numerical Data, from DHV

If numbers don't excite you, try this:

take off handlingeasy
roll dampingaverage
control travelaverage
agilityaverage
spiral dive entryaverage
spiral dive exitturn continues through 180 - 360 degrees
landing behavioraverage
B-line stall entryeasy
B-line stall recoveryspontaneous
big ears entryeasy
big ears recoveryspontaneous, quickly

All the above were recorded when this Nova paraglider was flown at max weight.



Color Schemes

The simple graphics below represent the available color schemes for the Nova Tattoo. I hope this approach is useful for getting a good idea of the colors when quickly comparing wings. Most paragliders have a basic wing color plus something different adorning the leading edge. You might be able to get a detailed look at one of the color schemes from the manufacturer's picture further down this page. The Tattoo has the same color on upper and lower leading edges. Also, for each color scheme, the underside is white except for the leading edge.



red, white stripe, black leading edge




yellow, red stripe, black leading edge




blue, white stripe, orange leading edge




white, black stripe, orange leading edge




Manufacturer's Picture

Actually, judging by the copyright watermark on this picture, the photographer was probably the meticulous Gérard Florit.

nova tattoo paraglider




A Good Book

Paragliding - A Pilot's Training Manual. Do you have at least a few hours of soaring experience under your belt? Keen to learn much more? This book will fill out your knowledge nicely. Just remember it doesn't take the place of your instructor!

Last updated: 24 Aug 2007




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