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NST Schwarze Minimum

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The West German built NST Minimum design is basically a hang glider with an 18 hp Solo engine hung underneath. However, the engine mount position is designed to be at the aircraft’s centre of gravity in normal flight.

Minimum
Empty weight: 22 kg
Engine: Solo, 15 / 20 hp
Certification: vz
Reduction: 1:3
Prop diameter: 150 cm
Fuel capacity: 10 lt
Price (1998): 5380 DM

Novak No.1

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Novák started his pioneering work on helicopters already in 1909 with a model helicopter and in June 1910 he started building his first full size helicopter which used a motorcycle engine for power. In this first version it turned out that the 3 meter diameter rotor was too heavy and that the motorcycle engine was too weak. Later Novák was able to obtain a more powerful engine, a 3-cylinder Trojan and Nagl of 25 hp; and developed a lighter rotor of the same 3 meter diameter. This helicopter did lift into the air unloaded – however, as there was no compensation for the reaction movement, the machine counter-rotated in the air and even the fitting of large vertical panels did not stop the helicopter from spinning. Coinciding with the start of his more advanced second helicopter, development of Novák’s first ended in the fall of 1911.

Nova Ibex

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Ibex 3

Nova’s Ibex 3 is a superlight wing designed by alpine pilots for alpine flying. Previous models of the Ibex (1 & 2) had been designed for the lightweight category, but this time around the Ibex 3, although following the same theme, have varied the weight ranges to incorporate an XXS for the more experienced pilot. For the XS and S sizes, the wing will position itself comfortably within the EN-A category and have excellent glide and thermal performance for its category.

The NOVA Ibex 3 was designed for use in difficult and rough terrain; the lines are more rigid and the leading edge and upper surface made from an anti-abrasive, resistant material. Launching and in-flight handling are very simple. Both offer the pilot a high degree of passive safety when flown within the recommended weight range.

Ibex 15

The IBEX 4 is light with a small packing volume and offers the safety of an EN/LTF A-wing as well as very good glide performance for its classification. In comparison to its predecessor, the IBEX 4 is a completely new design. It has been built using Diagonal Tape Ribs. Sewing these force vector optimised diagonal ribs requires more effort and high manufacturing precision, but they ensure a cleaner profile. This means the IBEX 4 performs better and feels very compact and balanced in the air. It is solid in flight and is really fun to fly.

Ibex 15
Ibex 15

Ibex 1 15
Year: 2007
Pilot weight: 28-73 kg
Flight weight: 45-90 kg
Wing weight: 3.00 kg
Area: 17.70 m2
Span: 9.52 m
Ratio: 5.12
Flattening: 15%
Area (proj.): 15.07 m2
Span (proj.): 7.37 m
Ratio (proj.): 3.61
Speed Acc: 48 km/h
Speed Base: 37 km/h
Speed Min.: 22 km/h
Glide ratio avg.: 8.15
Best sink rate: 1.10 m/s
Optimal speed: 37.00 km/h
Optimal sink rate: 1.30 m/s
Class/cert.: DHV 2-3/GH

Ibex 1 17
Year: 2007
Pilot weight: 32-82 kg
Flight weight: 50-100 kg
Wing weight: 3.40 kg
Area: 20.08 m2
Span: 10.14 m
Ratio: 5.12
Flattening: 15%
Area (proj.): 17.09 m2
Span (proj.): 7.85 m
Ratio (proj.): 3.61
Speed Acc: 48 km/h
Speed Base: 37 km/h
Speed Min.: 22 km/h
Glide ratio avg.: 8.15
Best sink rate: 1.10 m/s
Optimal speed: 37.00 km/h
Optimal sink rate: 1.30 m/s
Class/cert.: DHV 2-3/GH

Ibex 1 19
Year: 2007
Pilot weight: 36-91 kg
Flight weight: 55-110 kg
Wing weight: 3.80 kg
Area: 22.60 m2
Span: 10.76 m
Ratio: 5.12
Flattening: 15%
Area (proj.): 19.23 m2
Span (proj.): 8.30 m
Ratio (proj.): 3.61
Speed Acc: 48 km/h
Speed Base: 37 km/h
Speed Min.: 22 km/h
Glide ratio avg.: 8.15
Best sink rate: 1.10 m/s
Optimal speed: 37.00 km/h
Optimal sink rate: 1.30 m/s
Class/cert.: DHV 2/GH

Ibex 4 XXS
Number of cells: 36
Projected span: 7.76 m
Projected area: 19 sq.m
Projected aspect ratio: 3.17
Flat span: 10.31 m
Flat area: 22.97 sq.m
Flat aspect ratio: 4.63
Line diameter: 0.76 / 0.9 / 0.95 / 1.2 / 1.3 / 1.9 mm
Line length: 6.11 m
Total line length: 193 m
Max chord: 2.77 m
Min chord: 0.91 m
Weight: 3 kg
Certified weight range: 55-90 kg
Certification: ENL/LTF A

Ibex 4 XS
Number of cells: 36
Projected span: 8.16 m
Projected area: 21 sq.m
Projected aspect ratio: 3.17
Flat span: 10.84 m
Flat area: 25.38 sq.m
Flat aspect ratio: 4.63
Line diameter: 0.76 / 0.9 / 0.95 / 1.2 / 1.3 / 1.9 mm
Line length: 6.42 m
Total line length: 205.1 m
Max chord: 2.90 m
Min chord: 0.95 m
Weight: 3.25 kg
Certified weight range: 70-100 kg
Certification: ENL/LTF A

Ibex 4 S
Number of cells: 36
Projected span: 8.54 m
Projected area: 23 sq.m
Projected aspect ratio: 3.17
Flat span: 11.34 m
Flat area: 27.9 sq.m
Flat aspect ratio: 4.63
Line diameter: 0.76 / 0.9 / 0.95 / 1.2 / 1.3 / 1.9 mm
Line length: 6.72 m
Total line length: 214.5 m
Max chord: 3.04 m
Min chord: 1.00 m
Weight: 3.5 kg
Certified weight range: 75-110 kg
Certification: ENL/LTF A

Ibex 4 M
Number of cells: 36
Projected span: 8.9 m
Projected area: 25 sq.m
Projected aspect ratio: 3.17
Flat span: 11.82 m
Flat area: 30.22 sq.m
Flat aspect ratio: 4.63
Line diameter: 0.76 / 0.9 / 0.95 / 1.2 / 1.3 / 1.9 mm
Line length: 7.01 m
Total line length: 223.7 m
Max chord: 3.17 m
Min chord: 1.04 m
Weight: 3.75 kg
Certified weight range: 90-120 kg
Certification: ENL/LTF A

Nova Ra

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The Nova Ra paraglider has diagonal ribs and stretch resistant flares increase tension to greatly reduce lines for low drag. Mylar strip at the trailing edge to guarantee shape conformity. 1.85mm Sheathed Technora lower lines, 1.2mm Sheathed Technora mid lines and 0.6mm unsheathed Dyneema upper lines.

The Nova Ra S has a Certified weight range of 80-100 kg and Safety Rating LTF2. Recommended for a pilot of min PG2 + 50hrs.

Nova Ra S
Weight range: 80-100 kg
Flat area: 24.83 sq.m
Weight: 5.5kg
Safety Rating: LTF2