Step Up with the NOVA AONIC Paraglider
Ready to advance your flying skills? The NOVA AONIC paraglider is the perfect bridge between beginner wings and high-performance gliders. Built for pilots who want more speed, more agility, and more adventure—without giving up safety—the AONIC is your next-level solution. And because it’s crafted by NOVA, it brings exceptional quality and trusted design to every flight.
Intermediate Wing, Outstanding Confidence
The AONIC is classified as EN A, yet it delivers the feel of a much sportier wing. Why is that important? Because you get the best of both worlds: low risk with high reward. It’s ideal for pilots who’ve mastered their first flights and are now ready for longer XC journeys, stronger thermals, and more dynamic handling.
Since safety should never be compromised, the NOVA AONIC incorporates stability, pitch damping, and progressive brake pressure. As a result, you’re always in control—even in active air.
Precision You Can Feel
Handling matters. That’s why the NOVA AONIC paraglider offers crisp, direct feedback on every input. When you shift your weight or apply brake pressure, the wing responds immediately—no delay, no surprises. Additionally, the AONIC climbs beautifully in thermals and transitions smoothly between lift zones.
And because it’s so finely tuned, you’ll start to feel like the wing is reading your mind. The more you fly it, the more natural it becomes.
Light, Durable, and Built to Perform NOVA AONIC paraglider
Don’t let its performance fool you—this glider is built to last. Constructed with high-quality materials and designed for long-term use, the AONIC is both lightweight and incredibly tough. So whether you’re flying weekly or pushing XC boundaries, the wing handles it all with ease.
Moreover, NOVA’s optimized line layout and internal tensioning system contribute to a clean profile. This means better aerodynamics, reduced drag, and more efficient flights. And since every gram matters, especially on long carry-ups, the lightweight build is a game-changer.
From Local Ridges to XC Dreams
Because of its exceptional glide and climbing performance, the AONIC isn’t just for weekend soaring. It’s also your ticket into cross-country flying. Whether you’re chasing thermals or heading off on your first big triangle, the NOVA AONIC paraglider has the range, control, and comfort to support your journey.
Better yet, it transitions smoothly from ridge flying to thermal soaring to XC tasks, all in one session. So wherever the sky takes you, AONIC is ready.
Fly Further. Fly Freer.
If you’re ready to move beyond the basics, the NOVA AONIC paraglider is your ideal upgrade. It offers the safety of a beginner wing with the dynamic feel of a sport glider. That rare balance makes it one of the most versatile wings in NOVA’s lineup.
So why wait? Level up your flights, expand your horizons, and discover how far you can really go—with the AONIC above you.
NOVA AONIC paraglider TECHNICAL DATA
| Size | XXS | XS | S | M | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of cells | 49 | ||||
| Projected span | 8.09 | 8.5 | 8.89 | 9.28 | 9.68 |
| Projected area | 18.87 | 20.84 | 22.76 | 24.82 | 27.02 |
| Projected aspect ratio | 3.47 | ||||
| Flat span | 10.75 | 11.29 | 11.8 | 12.32 | 12.86 |
| Flat area | 22.32 | 24.64 | 26.92 | 29.35 | 31.95 |
| Flat aspect ratio | 5.17 | ||||
| Line length | 6.28 | 6.6 | 6.9 | 7.21 | 7.52 |
| Max. chord | 2.58 | 2.71 | 2.85 | 2.97 | 3.1 |
| Weight | 4.05 | 4.4 | 4.75 | 5.05 | 5.4 |
| Recommended take-off weight | 55-80 | 70-90 | 80-100 | 90-110 | 100-130 |
| Certification (EN/LTF) | A | A | A | A | A |
NOVA AONIC paraglider COLOURS
Standard colours: Blue, Gold, Green, Red.
Custom colours are available.
PACKAGE INCLUDES
- Glider
- Nova rucksack in S (110L), M (145L) or L (165L)
- Stuff sack
- Riser bag
- Manual
- Nova windsock
- Repair kit
- Speed system
- Student riser (Optional)
AONIC- TAKE YOUR SKILLS TO “A” HIGHER LEVEL
A fresh breeze for the EN A class. The AONIC paves the way to the upper end of the EN A class. From the first day in the air. It is therefore ideal for ambitious paragliding students – and all pilots who want to consciously hone their skills within the EN A class. Is the change to an EN B wing inevitable at some point? Not necessarily. With an aspect ratio of 5.17, 49 cells and a minimalist line set design, the AONIC offers performance and handling like an EN B class wing, but with a plus in safety. This also makes it attractive for pilots who want to change to an EN A wing. Good reasons to do this are plentiful. Foremost is the desire for relaxed flying – always, everywhere and without missing anything.
NOVA AONIC paraglider
Keeping all options open. With the AONIC it is easy to gain a lot of flight experience within the EN A class. Which is always an advantage – not only if you decide to move up to the EN B class later or if you get to the point where you want to specialise in a particular branch in paragliding. Hike & fly, cross-country, competition, acro – if at any time one of these branches of the sport becomes YOUR passion, then the AONIC is certainly a great first wing to ensure solid preparation. If the broad spectrum of paragliding is still your goal, you never need to part ways with the AONIC.
THE AONIC CAN BE DELIVERED WITH OPTIONAL STUDENT RISERS AND ADJUSTABLE HANDLES.
If you prefer less skinny risers, you can alternatively order NOVA’s renowned Student Risers. These are also found on, the NOVA EN A PRION 4 and therefore are commonly used in flying schools. They feature wider webbing (20 mm instead of 12 mm) which makes sorting them easier when ground handling and preparing for launch and they have the same markings as the regular AONIC risers. The Student Risers are always delivered with Adjustable Handles. These are innovative brake handles that can be individually adjusted to the pilot’s hands and thus facilitate correct gripping. This design was created in co-operation with the DHV. The Adjustable Handles are also available separately or in combination with the standard risers of the AONIC.
NOVA AONIC paraglider PILOT TARGET GROUP
The AONIC (EN/LTF A) offers maximum speed, manoeuvrability and glide performance within the A class – without neglecting the high safety requirements of a paraglider suitable for instruction. The AONIC is perfect for students who quickly develop a good feeling for ground handling and their initial flights on practice slopes. Once in the air, the fact that it is a high-end EN A becomes immediately obvious: control inputs are converted quickly and with momentum. The speed-system also lives up to its name, without drastically increasing the sink rate – which is often dreaded with EN A wings. Nova recommends pilots in training to fly the AONIC in the middle of the weight range. For experienced pilots, the upper range of the certified take-off weight is also suitable.
SHORT AND COMPACT
New design. The central design element is the sweep, which visually emphasises the aspect ratio of the wing, complemented by a differently coloured banderole on the outer wing. The product and brand name can be seen on the banderoles. What is special about the banderole is that its placement and composition across several cells varies slightly from model to model.
3D-Shaping. In 3D-shaping, a seam on the upper surface extends over the entire span and reduces the number of folds caused by the curvature over two axes. Two axes, because the sail cloth has to align to the profile form and the ballooning also determines a radius which the cloth also has to follow. What is ballooning? The internal pressure of the glider is higher than the external pressure at almost all points of the upper and lower surface. This determines how the cell inflates. The resulting “bulge” of the cell is called “ballooning”.
Air Scoop. Air Scoop is the term used to describe an adjustment of the cell opening that ensures that the intake surface is less reduced when flying at high speed. The idea is similar to the ram-air inlet duct on a sports car: the more intake area the more charging and internal pressure. It improves the collapse resistance, particularly in accelerated flight, and simultaneously increases performance. This feature enhances both safety and performance.
NOVA AONIC paraglider
Weight-optimised cloth. Nova not only tests the sail cloth for durability (high porosity or reduced tear resistance through UV damage or wear) but also for mechanical robustness, for example stretching. For quality control purposes Nova regularly take samples during serial production.
Simple line set design. The AONIC only has two line galleries: main lines and gallery lines, but there is no middle gallery. This means only very few line elements and as a result, they are very simple to sort.
Re-designed risers. The AONIC risers are a combination of the risers used on Nova well-established PRION and ION models. From the former, Nova took the distinctive colour-coding (big ears, B-line stall), from the latter the somewhat narrower and lighter material.
Ergonomic brake handles. Nova first developed the new brake handles for the MENTOR 6, and they have been so popular that they also feature on the AONIC. The new brake handles have an ergonomic design and are comfortable to handle.
NOVA AONIC paraglider TECHNOLOGY
Under pressure. NOVA Air Scoop is an optimised air intake, which increases the internal wing pressure. Nova’s Air Scoop principle is similar to the ram-air inlet duct on a sports car: increased airflow produces higher pressure. Higher internal pressure in a paraglider means improved performance through increased structural stability and collapse resistance.
No knots, less wind resistance. This wing has two line galleries: main lines and gallery lines, but there is no middle gallery. This means only very few line elements and as a result, they are very simple to sort.Gin Gliders mini
Shaped in top form. In 3D-shaping, a seam on the upper surface extends over the entire span and reduces the number of folds caused by the curvature over two axes. Two axes, because the sail cloth has aligned to the profile form and the ballooning also determines a radius which the cloth has to follow.
NOVA AONIC paraglider MATERIALS
| Leading-edge: | Dominico 30D, 41 g/m2 |
|---|---|
| Top surface: | Dominico 20DPS, 33 g/m2 |
| Lower surface: | Dominico 20DPS, 33 g/m2 |
| Profile ribs (suspended): | Porcher Skytex 40 Hard, 40g/m2 |
| Profile ribs (unsuspended): | Porcher Skytex 40 Hard, 40g/m2 |
| Main lines: | Liros PPSL 191 / TSL 140 |
| Gallery lines: | Edelrid U-8000 series |
| Brake lines: | Cousin 85 / PPSLS65 |
| Risers: | Kevlar 12mm |
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