Nova Phor

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

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)

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

References
  1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003–04, page 23. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
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