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Nova Tycoon Paraglider

Some tables, some simple graphics and a great pic of the Nova Tycoon! It's not often you come across a certified competition wing! Enjoy...

Year of Manufacture2005
CertificationDHV 2-3
Size DesignationS



Price

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

Euros3800EUR
U.S. Dollars4800USD
United Kingdom Pounds2600GBP
Australian Dollars6300AUD
South African Rand35500ZAR
South Korean Won4540000KRW
Indian Rupees216100INR



Numerical Data

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

pilot take-off weight80-100 kg(178-221 lbs)
wing weight5.5 kg(12.2 lbs)
wing area (flat)24.3 m²(261 ft²)
wing area (projected)21.6 m²(232 ft²)
wing span (flat)12.5 m(41 ft)
wing span (projected)10.0 m(33 ft)
aspect ratio (flat)6.4
aspect ratio (projected)4.8
min sink1.0 m/s(197 fpm, 3.6 kph, 1.9 knts)
best glide ratio9.8:1 wow
speed min24 kph(15 mph, 13 knts)
speed trim39 kph(24 mph, 21 knts)
speed max55 kph(34 mph, 30 knts)



Non-Numerical Data, from DHV

If numbers don't excite you, try this:

take off handlingeasy
roll dampingaverage
control travelaverage
agilityaverage
spiral dive entryeasy
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 Tycoon. 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 Tycoon 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, black stripe, yellow leading edge




yellow, red stripe, black leading edge




blue, white stripe, orange leading edge




white, black stripe, orange leading edge




Manufacturer's Picture

Now there's a high aspect-ratio wing! Picture from Nova, used with permission.

nova tycoon 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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