Nova Aeron

Aeron
Role	Paraglider
National origin	Austria
Manufacturer	Nova Performance Paragliders
Designer	Hannes Papesch
Status	Production completed
Unit cost	£1,829 (2004)

The Nova Aeron 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]

Design and development

The aircraft was designed as an advanced performance glider. The models are each named for their relative size.^[1]

Variants

Aeron XS

Extra small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.35 m (37.2 ft) span wing has a wing area of 20.18 m² (217.2 sq ft), 57 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.66:1. The pilot weight range is 60 to 85 kg (132 to 187 lb). The glider model is DHV 2 and AFNOR Performance certified.^[1]

Aeron S

Small-sized model for light pilots. Its 11.9 m (39.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 22.17 m² (238.6 sq ft), 57 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.66:1. The pilot weight range is 75 to 95 kg (165 to 209 lb). The glider model is DHV 2 and AFNOR Performance certified.^[1]

Aeron M

Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.42 m (40.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.16 m² (260.1 sq ft), 57 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.66:1. The pilot weight range is 90 to 110 kg (198 to 243 lb). The glider model is DHV 2 and AFNOR Performance certified.^[1]

Aeron L

Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.91 m (42.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.13 m² (281.3 sq ft), 57 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.66:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 130 kg (209 to 287 lb). The glider model is DHV 2 and AFNOR Performance certified.^[1]

Specifications (Aeron M)

Data from Bertrand^[1]

General characteristics

• Crew: one
• Wingspan: 12.42 m (40 ft 9 in)
• Wing area: 24.16 m² (260.1 sq ft)
• Aspect ratio: 5.66:1

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