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MENTOR 4 LIGHT target group
The MENTOR 4 LIGHT is a paraglider with impressive performance
!
which has, in the hands of an experienced pilot, very uncomplicated
handling and manageable extreme flight behaviour.
Flying the
MENTOR 4 LIGHT
does require a level of
General information
skill. The MENTOR 4
As an aircraft, paragliders must conform to applicable air law.
LIGHT is not suitable
for beginners or occa- Depending on your country of origin, instruction may be compulsory.
sional flyers.
Additionally, there are statutory requirements (for example air law)
For queries about the
which must be adhered to.
suitability of the wing
for you, your NOVA
The MENTOR 4 LIGHT is designed and certified to carry one pilot.
dealer will be happy
It may not be used as a tandem wing.
to assist!
Paraglider pilots must be able to prove that they have the valid licen-
ces and must have insurance as is required by their country of origin.
Pilots must be capable of judging meteorological conditions correctly.
Depending on a country's applicable regulations, the use of a helmet
and back protector, as well as carrying a parachute, is mandatory and
highly advisable.
Pilots must accept responsibility for the risk inherent in participating
in the sport. Paragliding is an adventure sport and can lead to severe
injuries and death.
We recommend that inexperienced pilots and those with a heightened
desire for safety should undertake paragliding under the auspices an
accredited school or instructor. Many of our NOVA Partners can offer
this service.
Recommendations
We advise pilots to choose their wings conservatively: it is preferable
to fly a lower class wing than to overstretch yourself. One can only get
the full potential from a wing if it feels comfortable. If the wing is too
demanding, this does not lead to increased performance and it can
increase the risks.
After buying a new wing we
SIV/pilotage course. On this course we recommend practising the
manoeuvres which simulate the incidents which most commonly occur
during everyday flying – in particular asymmetric and frontal collapses.
Furthermore we recommend regular flying, ground handling, as well as
further theoretical training. We advise that you continuously study flight
theory and practice and that you also study the particulars of your cho-
sen flying equipment. As the owner of your equipment it is your respon-
sibility to comply with checking and maintenance requirements. More
information on this in the »Care and maintenance« section.
Operating limits
The following flying conditions and situations are outside the permit-
ted operating limits of the wing:
• Flying with precipitation (rain, snow, hail) must be avoided at all costs.
Precipitation has a negative impact on the flying characteristics of
the wing. Amongst other things, the stall point and parachutal stall
behaviour changes.
• Low temperatures combined with high humidity can lead to icing,
which also has a negative impact on the wing's flying characteristics
(parachutal/deep stall, shortening of the brake travel).
• Operating the paraglider is only permissible within the recommended
weight range. The weight range can be found in the technical data.
• Sand, dirt and snow (especially in large quantities) have a very nega-
tive effect on the flying behaviour of the wing. Before each launch,
check your glider for foreign matter and execute a proper pre-flight
checking sequence.
• This paraglider was not designed for aerobatics.
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recommend undertaking an
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