Nova Phorus

The Nova Phorus 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]

Phorus
Role	Paraglider
National origin	Austria
Manufacturer	Nova Performance Paragliders
Designer	Hannes Papesch
Status	Production completed

Design and development

The aircraft was designed as a beginner glider. The models are each named for their relative size.[1]

Variants

Phorus S

Small-sized model for light pilots. Its 11.16 m (36.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 22.84 m² (245.8 sq ft), 37 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.77:1. The pilot weight range is 70 to 95 kg (154 to 209 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 and AFNOR Standard certified.[1]

Phorus M

Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.63 m (38.2 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.79 m² (266.8 sq ft), 37 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.77:1. The pilot weight range is 85 to 105 kg (187 to 231 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 and AFNOR Standard certified.[1]

Phorus L

Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.21 m (40.1 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.33 m² (294.2 sq ft), 37 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.77:1. 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 (Phorus M)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

• Crew: one
• Wingspan: 11.63 m (38 ft 2 in)
• Wing area: 24.79 m² (266.8 sq ft)
• Aspect ratio: 4.77:1

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