The Nova Phor is an Austrian two-place paraglider that was designed by Hannes Papesch and produced by Nova Performance Paragliders of Innsbruck. It is now out of production.[1]
| Phor | |
|---|---|
| Role | Paraglider |
| National origin | Austria |
| Manufacturer | Nova Performance Paragliders |
| Designer | Hannes Papesch |
| Status | Production completed |
Design and development edit
The aircraft was designed as a tandem glider for flight training and as such was referred to as the Phor Bi, indicating "bi-place" or two seater.[1]
The aircraft's 15 m (49.2 ft) span wing has 53 cells, a wing area of 37.39 m2 (402.5 sq ft) and an aspect ratio of 5.35:1. The crew weight range is 130 to 220 kg (287 to 485 lb). The glider is DHV 1-2 Biplace certified.[1]
Specifications (Phor) edit
Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 15 m (49 ft 3 in)
- Wing area: 37.39 m2 (402.5 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 5.35:1