The advantage of simplicity: the Nova AONIC LIGHT (paraglider review)

I test the Nova AONIC LIGHT, a lightweight 'super A' paraglider designed to help beginners progress from school into the mountains, and to have fun in the sky while staying safe.

Learn more and discuss the latest wings in my academy chatroom on https://flywithgreg.com

Thanks to the NOVA crew for the wing and Toni Bender for the interview

Video © Greg Hamerton

Music under licence from Audiio: Get Ready (Nikl)

00:00 Introducing the Aonic
01:20 Launching the Aonic
02:00 Thermaling the Aonic
04:20 Nova Aonic brake range
05:00 Pitch control
05:30 Rough speed test
06:09 Turbulence test
07:19 Thermaling and spin point
08:29 Big ears on the Aonic
08:57 Asymmetric collapse
09:10 Spiral
09:36 Brake energy
10:33 Speed test 2
11:27 Review summary
12:34 B-line stall
13:07 Landing the Aonic
13:35 Interview with Toni Bender

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