title: Nova Pheron
text: # Nova Pheron
  
  The Nova Pheron 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.
  
  ## Design and development
  
  The aircraft was designed as an intermediate glider. The models are each named for their relative size.
  
  ## Variants
  
  ### Pheron S
  
      Small-sized model for light pilots. Its 11.47 m (37.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 22.8 $m^2$ (245 sq ft), 39 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.04:1. The pilot weight range is 75 to 95 kg (165 to 209 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 and AFNOR Standard certified.
  
  ### Pheron M
  
      Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.97 m (39.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.8 $m^2$ (267 sq ft), 39 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.04:1. The pilot weight range is 85 to 105 kg (187 to 231 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 and AFNOR Standard certified.
  
  ### Pheron L
  
      Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.59 m (41.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.1 $m^2$ (292 sq ft), 39 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.04:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 125 kg (209 to 276 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 and AFNOR Standard certified.
  
  ## Specifications (Pheron M)
  
  Data from Bertrand
  
  General characteristics
  
  * Crew: one
  * Wingspan: 11.97 m (39 ft 3 in)
  * Wing area: 24.8 $m^2$ (267 sq ft)
  * Aspect ratio: 5.04:1
  