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  • PRION 4

    The new A class

    PRION 4 - fly safely

    The PRION 4 offers much and demands little. Regardless whether you are making your first turns in a thermal or if you are flying big distances in unknown areas, in every case you will benefit from the simplicity and innovations designed into the PRION 4.

    Certification: EN/LTF A


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  • AONIC

    Three-liner | 49 cells | 5.17 aspect ratio | Weight 4.75 kg - Size S

    AONIC - Take your skills to “A” higher level

    The high-end EN A paraglider AONIC impresses with sportiness and performance, which is not usually found with EN A gliders - and is nevertheless suitable for instruction due to its high level of safety.

    Certification: EN/LTF A


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  • ION 6

    Three-liner | 51 cells | aspect ratio 5.19 | weight 4.7kg - size S

    ION 6 – Adventure awaits

    The fundamentally redesigned ION 6 (EN/LTF B) is the next generation of the popular ION series. The result: high passive safety, particularly precise handling and maximum performance to achieve personal XC goals.

    Certification: EN/LTF B


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  • ION 6 light

    Three-liner | cells: 51 cells | aspect ratio: 5.19 | weight: 3.9 kg - size S

    ION 6 Light – Always up for flying

    Now the only reason not to fly is the weather, because the ION 6 Light (EN/LTF B) is infinitely versatile. Whether you plan to hike & fly, local soaring or even an ambitious cross-country flight - as soon as the sun shines, this paraglider puts you right at the front and top. A high degree of passive safety comes as standard.

    Certification: EN/LTF B


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  • MENTOR 6

    High-Tech for the EN B Class

    MENTOR 6 - Extend your Range

    For many years the MENTOR series has been synonymous with top performance in the EN B class. The MENTOR 6 continues this tradition, complementing the strengths of its predecessors with innovations that enhance its performance even more. Broaden your horizons with the master in its class.

    Certification: EN/LTF B


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  • MENTOR 6 Light

    Three-liner | 59 cells | 5.43 aspect ratio | 4,2 kilo weight - size S

    MENTOR 6 Light - Less weight, zero limits

    At home in the B class and travelling the world - the MENTOR 6 Light in size S is a hefty 850 grams lighter than its big brother, but offers the same ingenious new developments like Zig-Zag 3D-Shaping, the innovative Mini-Rib Vector Tape, Double-B Splits and new risers. Since sometimes during Hike&Fly you might get choppy conditions, the MENTOR 6 Light also comes with a plus trim in comfort next to the high performance.

    Certification: EN/LTF B


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  • PHANTOM

    Top-end performance with low-end B pilot demand

    PHANTOM – a new era in paragliding

    The PHANTOM offers the safety of a basic intermediate with the performance of a top-end wing. This has been made possible through probably the most complex construction ever used in a serial-production wing.

    Certification: EN/LTF B


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  • SECTOR

    Certification: EN/LTF C

    SECTOR – For Your Perfect Day

    The SECTOR is a performance XC wing with comparatively low aspect ratio, with substantial, totally usable performance and excellent handling. Like the MENTOR in the standard class, the SECTOR is the mile-eater of the sports class.

    SECTOR - for your perfect XC day!

    Certification: Certification: EN/LTF C


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  • BANTAM

    Three-Liner | Cells: 33 | Aspect Ratio: 4.4 | Weight: 1.65 kg - Size 12

    BANTAM - Made for para-mountaineers.

    Small, compact, dynamic - the BANTAM is the perfect miniwing for all mountaineers who prefer a flight with plenty of speed to a descent on foot. Only 1.65 kg (size 12) makes the BANTAM the lightest certified non-single-surface wing on the market (as of October 2019).

    Certification: EN/LTF D


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  • IBEX 4

    The versatile fun machine

    IBEX - Wherever you go

    Light, high performance, fast, uncomplicated, safe and just pure fun: the IBEX 4 is a versatile, super-lightweight paraglider (from 3.0 kg) with a multitude of uses and an extraordinarily wide weight-range. It is suitable for hike & fly, travelling, recreational flying, mountaineering, flying under instruction and strong-wind soaring.

    Certification: EN/LTF A


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  • DOUBLESKIN

    Three-Liner | Cells: 33 | Aspect Ratio: 4.4 | Weight: 2.1 kg - Size 17

    DOUBLESKIN - Minimalist hike & fly

    The DOUBLESKIN is the lightest paraglider in the world* with top and under surface (2.1 kg / size 17). It has a very small pack size and is a delight in the air thanks to better aerodynamics compared to a single-surface wing. With the DOUBLESKIN walking up is as enjoyable as flying and landing!

    (*by same flat surface area, with EN-certification, with the Ultralight Riser and without taking single-skin wings into account. As: 06/19)

    Certification: EN/LTF A


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  • BION 2

    Share the most beautiful moments

    BION 2 - flexibility and comfort

    Like its predecessor, the BION 2 excites professional tandem pilots as well as enthusiastic recreational pilots who want to share their most beautiful moments. Take off, enjoy, land safely: the BION 2 is a reliable partner which takes its responsibility seriously.  With maximum performance, it will never let you or your passenger down.

    Certification: EN/LTF B


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Aktualności

This project may some day allow self towing

NOVA ELOWIN is ready for test mode

The ELOWIN, a battery operated electric towing winch, combines the mobility of classic winches with the excellent towing characteristics of electric winches and enables new towing concepts up to self towing.

For many pilots, who do not have mountains at their doorstep, winch flying is an attractive alternative to get into the air. Long flights are also possible in the flatlands, as regularly demonstrated not only by our NOVA Team Pilots. However, the sometimes rough towing operations with classic petrol winches are not everyone's cup of tea. Especially in thermal conditions pilots and less experienced winch operators quickly feel overtaxed. Electric winches, which are easy to operate and automatically correct difficult situations, offer great advantages.

The perfect force for towing is the outstanding feature of ELOWIN, which is maintained regardless of wind and thermal conditions. The regulation is carried out fully automatically in fractions of a second without the intervention of the winch operator and enables safe towing without unpleasant jerking even in turbulent weather conditions. Starts can be dosed much better. Especially the unwanted jackrabbit start feared by lighter pilots can be prevented just as reliably as a very long take-off run with too little cable pull.  The power dosage can be done manually or semi-automatically according to the winch operator's instructions. The maximum release height can be achieved regularly by constantly maintaining the maximum permissible pulling force from the safety height over the entire tow.

Highly efficient, modern technology: The core element is a modern and power-saving brushless DC engine. In combination with highly efficient power controller from the automotive sector, many starts can thus be generated even from small batteries. The winch is controlled via digital interfaces and enables new operating concepts in addition to classic operation.  

Modular construction concept: The demand for towing winches ranges from individuals and small towing communities to large clubs and flight schools with very different requirements regarding design, towing capacity and price. The ELOWIN is therefore designed as a modular concept. One or more autonomous winch modules can be mounted on any suitable motor vehicle platform with a battery according to the customer's needs. The smallest module is the ELOWIN Solo. It can easily be attached to a trailer coupling. 

Flexible control options: the digital control interface enables different, mutually compatible winch guide concepts for all winch constellations, which can be changed at any time. The classic winch control is carried out on a control panel, which is either permanently mounted on the winch or, on hot days, placed next to the winch, e.g. on a camping table. The control from the launch site is also carried out at the control panel, which is then connected to the winch via a radio link. This offers comfort and safety advantages, especially on long towing distances or in training. The rope is either pulled in automatically or by an auxiliary person at the winch, who takes over the control for a short time after releasing. The control system with handheld radio control enables the winch operator to stand directly next to the pilot and thus take over the function of the launch leader, for example.

The self-tow with handheld radio control as a new mode of operation allows the pilot to control the towing procedure according to his own preferences without the assistance of a winch operator. Discussions between pilot, launch leader and winch operator are then a thing of the past. ELOWIN Solo can also be used as a single person, as the pilot is not dependent on a towing crew. Here we are working intensively with the DHV on a corresponding extension of the flight operation regulations.

With the ELOWIN winch concept NOVA wants to make all these advantages available to the broad community of winch pilots and also support new towing concepts. A prototype of ELOWIN is in operation since 2017. The first series-production units will be delivered soon. Stay tuned!

 

Technical Data

 

ELOWIN Solo

ELOWIN

Drum

Single Drum

1 – 4 Drums

Mode

Stationary and mobile

Stationary

(mobile depends on setup)

Installation

Winch on trailer coupling,

electrics in car

Any vehicle or frame

Glider

Solo-Paraglider

Solo-Paraglider &

Tandem-Paraglider, Hang Glider

Power

8 kW (up to 11kW)

12 kW (up to 16kW)

Battery min. 72V
must be purchased seperatly

> 3kWh (ca. 14 tows) Battery gets recharged during mobile operation

10 kWh (ca. 45 tows)

18 kWh (ca. 85 tows)

e.g. lead, 

Li-Ion, LiPo, LiFePo4, 

Target Group

Individuals, small groups

Clubs, schools

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