NOVA Performance Paragliders

The Benchmark. For many years the MENTOR has been setting the standard for XC-intermediate wings. It combines impressive performance with a high degree of passive safety and it encourages you to exceed your boundaries. Using strength analysis optimisation and flow simulation, we have succeeded in elevating the MENTOR 5 to a new performance level.

Relaxed Sportiness. The MENTOR 5 shows a marked performance increase on its predecessor. A slightly reduced trim speed leads to reduced sink and comfortable brake pressure, while the top speed remains consistently high. The handling distinguishes itself with its agility and precision. This permits the wing to simply centre in the thermal and take every climb.

Simply intuitive. Pilots should concentrate on what gives them pleasure: the flying. A clever mixture of materials has made the wing lighter, more manageable and more durable. At the most important points, the MENTOR 5 has been fitted with sheathed lines. As a consequence, the lines basically sort themselves. Launching is simple. And in flight, the MENTOR 5 helps you to find the right line.

In flight

The MENTOR experience

Requirements

The MENTOR 5 is a paraglider with impressive performance which has - in the hands of an experienced pilot - a very manageable handling and extreme flight behaviour. Flying the MENTOR 5 does require a degree of skill. Although certified as EN B, the MENTOR 5 is not suitable for beginners and occasional pilots.

For queries about the suitability of the wing for you, your NOVA dealer will be happy to assist!

Features

Pulleys for precise steering←→

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Effective press studs secure the brake handle←→

Easy to sort: the MENTOR 5 lines←→

Well designed: the speed system←→

Variable travel for XC experts←→

Care with every little detail ←→

Pulleys for precise steering←→

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Impressions

"I flew a 240km flat triangle with an average speed of 30 km/h with the MENTOR 5. Unbelievable! This is the best MENTOR ever. I love this wing!"

Rinaldo Vuerich
NOVA team pilot after test flights in Kenya

Review - Parapente Mag

Parapente Mag is the leading paragliding magazine in France. Here you can download a PDF file of their review (French) of the MENTOR 5.

The summary: "Less Revolution but rather evolution: The Mentor 5 offers even more comfort and versatility. It’s an excellent cross-country wing that will carry its pilot over hundreds of kilometres – provided that the pilot does not make mistakes. We can confirm that the Mentor 5’s performance is more accessible than on the previous model. In its category (Skywalk Chili 4, Advance Iota, Niviuk ikuma, Gin Explorer…), this paraglider in semi-lightweight construction is a force to be reckoned with: powerful and suitable for hustle-free flights."

Thanks to Parapente Mag for the permission to publish this review.

技术细节

剖面“平鼻”。

就像用一张纸去包裹一个球形，纸面总会有褶皱一样，滑翔伞的伞鼻也面临同样的情况——伞衣要满足剖面翼形和球面效应（气室是弧形而非直线型的）的双重需要。双层3D塑形技术采用额外的一层缝线来减少折痕，以此提升伞翼性能。

最优气室宽度。

“SmartCells智慧气室”能够平衡掉由伞绳连接点引起的内压不均。NOVA伞采用“SmartCells智慧气室”，气室的宽度与其受力强度相匹配——简单说，就是智能气室。拥有“SmartCells智慧气室”的伞更平稳，更简洁，同时，滑翔性能也更好。

地面舒适自如。

所有NOVA伞都崇尚简单实用。您可以使用长条袋来叠伞，但这并不是必要的。我们对进气口支撑结构有丰富的经验，我们发现，叠伞的方式对伞具的耐用性实际上影响很小，可弯折的伞头结构支撑可以很快恢复原形。

少即是多。

用更少量的伞绳长度来铸就“三组绳”的伞，这个理念让我们构造出同时具有极佳飞行性能和高度被动安全的伞翼。把伞绳概念化的方法，让生产更抗塌陷的伞翼成为可能。即便发生塌陷，也通常是小面积范围。这一点极大提升了伞翼在极端飞行状态下的表现。

更加紧凑。

展弦比并不是决定伞翼被动安全性能的唯一因素，但却是非常重要的一个因素。高展弦比的伞在遭遇非对称塌陷后容易夹页，刹车操控范围缩短，通常情况下飞行难度更高。NOVA的分析工具让我们可以设计出具有同样性能但展弦比偏低或者适中的伞翼。

轻质耐用。

与常规伞翼相比，重量更优的这一类伞翼更轻质——但却拥有通用的机械稳定性和耐用性。轻质的伞携带更轻松，起伞更轻盈，因此非常适合登山飞行。我们做的重量优化，是针对既想要轻质又不想在耐用性上妥协的飞行员们。

技术参数

	XXS	XS	S	M	L
气室数	59	59	59	59	59
投影翼展	8,43	8,87	9,29	9,70	10,09
投影面积	18,49	20,46	22,44	24,45	26,46
投影展弦比	3,84	3,84	3,84	3,84	3,84
平铺翼展	10,86	11,42	11,96	12,48	12,99
平铺面积	21,84	24,16	26,49	28,88	31,24
平铺展弦比	5,4	5,4	5,4	5,4	5,4
伞绳直径	0,65/1/1,2
高度	6,43	6,76	7,08	7,39	7,69
总绳长	233	245	257	268	279
最大弦长	2,48	2,61	2,73	2,85	2,97
最小弦长	0,45	0,47	0,49	0,51	0,53
重量	3,35	4,8	5,05	5,3	5,55
建议起飞全重	55-80	70-90	80-100	90-110	100-130
Certification (EN/LTF)	B	B	B	B	B

材料

前缘:	Dominico 30D, 41 g/m2
上翼面:	Dominico 20D, 35 g/m2
Lower sail:	Dominico 20D, 35 g/m2
翼肋（有伞绳挂点）:	Porcher Skytex 40 Hard, 40g/m2
翼肋（无伞绳挂点）:	Porcher Skytex 40 Hard, 40g/m2
主伞绳:	Liros PPSL 191 / U-8000 120
副伞绳:	Edelrid U-8000 / PPSLS 65
刹车绳:	PPSLS 65
组带:	Kevlar 12mm

服务

每一个NOVA滑翔伞都自动拥有一整套额外的服务与保障。当您购买伞具时，您获得的不只是产品本身¹。

优化爱伞。

在伞具使用初期，伞绳第一次经受真实飞行状态的考验。不管使用哪一种伞绳材料，这个阶段伞绳都可能发生拉伸或缩短。通过NOVA Trim Tuning²（NTT伞形修正），我们用软件对伞具变形进行分析，测算出需要修正的参数。伞形修正既确保伞具安全，又提升飞行乐趣。

全面保险。

购买伞翼并成功将它在myNOVA注册后，您将获得一整年的全面保险（扣除：63.50欧元，包括增值税 /+邮费和包装费³）。您造成的破损，我们来买单。“NOVA保护”意味着您可以专注于重要的事情：飞行本身！如果您把伞弄坏了，我们来维修。

不只是一次检查。

“NOVA全服务”不只是一次检查。就像“NTT伞具修正”一样，我们分析伞绳长度，以确保整个伞翼都被调整到了最佳伞形状态。这是对伞翼的一次全面健康体检。我们的“NOVA全服务”让您对爱伞充满信心。

三年无忧。

如果您的伞接受过“NTT伞具修正”服务，下一次检查的时间就从两年延长到了三年。满两年的检查相应地变成满三年检查。这让您拥有多一年的无忧飞行。但请注意伞具说明书里规定的最大飞行小时数。

四年保障。

标准情况下，NOVA提供三年而非两年的保修。如果您的伞有接受“NTT伞具修正”和“NOVA全服务”的话，我们将把保修期再延长一年。让您飞NOVA伞飞得开心。

时刻准备着。

如果您在myNOVA注册您的伞，它就加入到了我们的“质量保障数据库”。在这个数据库里——登陆myNOVA——您可以下载关于您的伞的所有关键数据。这个数据库也会帮助工作人员能够方便快捷地“一键”了解您的伞。您的爱伞也将得到更全面的“体检”。

1 受条件限制，保修及服务在不同国家的提供情况有所区别，详细信息可查看我们的保修条款。

2 此服务包含在选定国家/地区的购买价格中。更多相关信息，请联系您的经销商。

Speedbrake Riser

The NOVA Speedbrake Riser is the first three-liner riser which permits the glider to be accelerated as well as decelerated. It brings an end to pulling the C-lines, which killed performance.

We recommend the Speedbrake Riser for cross-country pilots. If you prefer relaxed recreational flying, hill soaring or frequent groundhandling we recommend the standard riser without the Speedbrake strap.

For an additional 60 euro (plus local rate VAT), we can offer the MENTOR 5 fitted with the Speedbrake Riser. This offer is only valid for new wing purchases which are not yet delivered to the customer.

Find out more about the innovative Speedbrake Riser ↗

Best Flights

MENTOR Challenge

The MENTOR 5 is a wing with extraordinary performance. It is greedy for distance. Below is a list of the best and furthest MENTOR 5 flights.

Get yourself added to this list!

Scope of delivery

NOVA Rucksack.

The wing and harness will determine the size of the rucksack. We are offering our high quality and comfortable to carry models in size S (110 litres), M (145 litres) and in L (165 litres).

NOVA windsock.

So you know where the wind is coming from, we have added a NOVA windsock. With a length of approximately 80cm it is large enough for a take-off site.

Repair kit.

Everyone hopes it will never happen: a hole or tear in the paraglider. We have included a minor damage repair kit in the right colour for such an eventuality.

Manual.

We have enclosed a very detailed manual which contains everything you need to know about your flying equipment. Please study it before flying your gear for the first time.

Speed system cords.

With some harnesses, it is not possible to reach full speed with the speed bar. The additional speed system cords will allow you to adapt the length of travel.

配色

Petrol

Lime

Red

Please press the play button to launch the colour configurator.

Main colour
Leading edge, upper sail
- Orange
- Sand
- Gold
- Yellow
- Kiwi
- Lime
- Green
- Grey
- Petrol
- Light Blue
- Tapestry
- Pink
- Red
- White
Wingtips
- Orange
- Sand
- Gold
- Yellow
- Kiwi
- Lime
- Green
- Grey
- Petrol
- Light Blue
- Tapestry
- Pink
- Red
- White

This 3D model will assist you to see the approximate appearance of a custom colour. But please be aware: the actual colours may vary from the 3D model. For any queries, please contact your NOVA Partner or email us directly at info@nova.eu.

XXS size

The MENTOR 5 XXS is made of light materials to improve its flying characteristics. As a result, its colours are different than on the other sizes. Please use the MENTOR 5 XXS color configurator for special colors.

Size XXS has a recommended weight range of 55 to 80 kilograms.

Motor

According to the DGAC (France), the MENTOR 5 will be registered for powered flight. The glider is suitable for both free flying and paramotoring. You can find the certification documents in the Downloads section. Especially for powered flight, we have developed a riser with two mounts. It is suitable for two different hook-in heights.

FAQ

NOVA伞翼的正确的飞行翼载荷是什么？

在认证的全重范围内，具体的飞行全重首先从根本上取决于个人偏好：如果追求更高灵敏度和动态感，飞行员应该靠近我们伞翼的全重范围上限来飞行。如果更喜欢高阻尼的轻柔飞行，那飞中限会让你更加开心。当然，飞行气象条件对此也有很大的影响——在颠簸风大的情况下，更大的翼载荷会带来更好的稳定性；同理，在微弱气流中选择靠近下限飞行，会让飞行变得无与伦比。正确的飞行翼载荷选择主要取决于个人偏好以及主要飞行气象条件。您的NOVA经销商会非常乐意为您提供建议！

我可以缩短NOVA伞的刹车绳吗？

刹车绳是伞翼认证的组成部分——更改刹车绳，会影响伞的飞行特点和极端飞行情况下的反应。因此，我们强烈建议不要对刹车系统进行任何修改。在实际制动作用发生前，刹车绳有充足的行程是很重要的。这使得在使用加速系统时，伞翼不会自动刹车。此外，过短的刹车会对性能产生影响，甚至对意外发生时的恢复产生影响，比如在遇到塌陷时，或当伞翼进入降落伞失速时。

我的NOVA伞翼性能如何？能飞多快？

性能数据在很大程度上取决于飞行员所制造的阻力，这跟他们的坐姿和座袋类型有关。符合空气动力学的流线型座袋或坐姿可以让滑翔比相差一个点。NOVA团队从来不确定绝对的性能数据，而是通过做参照的伞翼来进行比对。因此，我们不发布性能数据。

我如何正确地抓握刹车绳？

飞行员如何抓握刹车绳是一个个人偏好的问题——但这确实会对伞的操控感和飞行特性有显著影响。我们推荐“绕半圈”的方法。您将刹车手柄握在掌心，并将它纽绕手掌半圈，让刹车绳位于拇指和食指之间。这个方法让刹车行程缩短大约20厘米，同时能够积极有效地传达伞翼的反馈信息——首先，您可以直接感受刹车绳的运动行程；其次，手臂所处位置更高，更容易感受伞翼。基于人体工程学考虑，我们并不建议一直采用这种方法飞行，比如在滑行阶段，或其他并不需要靠刹车绳来转向的飞行阶段。请注意：抓握刹车绳时，从“不绕圈”到“绕圈”，必须要考虑相应缩短的刹车行程。

我应该如何叠伞？

我们的座右铭是简洁。我们的伞可以使用长条袋来收叠，但这并不是必要的。你可以用自己喜欢的方式来叠伞，再把它装进我们的内伞包。要小心避免不必要的前缘翼肋支撑的弯折。当伞要被收叠起来长时间存放，或收叠得很紧凑时，这一点尤为关键。

NOVA会测试所使用的材料吗？

伞布材料、伞绳和所有其他部件，在被用于批量生产前，都会经过严格的测试。我们不仅测试伞布的耐久性（紫外线损伤或使用损耗引起的高透气性或低抗撕裂性），还测试其机械坚固性，例如拉伸。出于质量控制目的，我们定期在批量生产过程中进行抽样检查。

我什么时候应该把伞寄来做第一次NOVA提供的NTT伞形修正？

当新伞投入使用时，伞绳就开始受力。这会让伞绳发生小程度的拉伸和收缩。这与伞绳制造商或工艺质量无关——在工厂里，所有的NOVA伞翼都接受了伞形调平，并且在极小的偏差范围内进行了预拉伸。为了修正伞绳的拉伸或收缩，我们建议伞翼在10-20趟飞行之后就接受NTT伞形修正——最迟不超过一年。通常来说，在最初的10-20个使用小时后，伞绳的长度就保持不变了。为了充分发挥NTT伞形修正的作用，NOVA鼓励所有飞行员在10-20个飞行小时后为伞翼做检查。

NOVA伞翼应该如何存储？

干燥，不要收叠得太紧；如果可能的话，放置在温差变化小的空间——这些都让我们的伞翼感觉良好。千万不要把伞存放在潮湿环境，同时也要避免过热的环境，比如，你可能会把伞放在车里。切勿使用化学清洁剂和/或刷子来清除污垢。

The benchmark of cross-country wings (EN/LTF B)

MENTOR 5 – Flying beyond boundaries

More performance, precise handling and a reassuring feeling in the air: the MENTOR 5 is the logical progression of the master of its class. Its high performance is more accessible and usable for progressing pilots. The MENTOR 5 exceeds boundaries.