Nova Pheron
| Pheron | |
|---|---|
| Role | Paraglider |
| National origin | Austria |
| Manufacturer | Nova Performance Paragliders |
| Designer | Hannes Papesch |
| Status | Production completed |
The Nova Pheron is an Austrian single-place paraglider that was designed by Hannes Papesch and produced by Nova Performance Paragliders of Innsbruck. It is now out of production.[1]
Design and development[edit]
The aircraft was designed as an intermediate glider. The models are each named for their relative size.[1]
Variants[edit]
- Pheron S
- Small-sized model for light pilots. Its 11.47 m (37.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 22.8 m2 (245 sq ft), 39 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.04:1. The pilot weight range is 75 to 95 kg (165 to 209 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 and AFNOR Standard certified.[1]
- Pheron M
- Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.97 m (39.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.8 m2 (267 sq ft), 39 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.04:1. The pilot weight range is 85 to 105 kg (187 to 231 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 and AFNOR Standard certified.[1]
- Pheron L
- Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.59 m (41.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.1 m2 (292 sq ft), 39 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.04:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 125 kg (209 to 276 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 and AFNOR Standard certified.[1]
Specifications (Pheron M)[edit]
Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 11.97 m (39 ft 3 in)
- Wing area: 24.8 m2 (267 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 5.04:1