Paragliders

We have successfully certified Prima II 30 in AFNOR Standard Class,so now all 3 main sizes - 24, 27 and 30 are certified in Standard Class.
Prima II is available in 5 sizes covering the entire range of pilotweights and it is still very popular with schools, pilots and paramotorenthusiasts. We will continue manufacturing Prima II in years to come.
Prima II is in regular production and is available for delivery.
 
 
 

Santana -Our long awaited intermediate glider has just been released. The glideris intended for the first-time buyer and will replace Sabra, we are confidentthat the market response will be positive and enthusiastic. It has beenlaunched in 4 sizes - 25, 28, 30 and 32.
The glider is directly derived from the Futura, the shape is reminiscentof the Futura. It has a lower aspect ratio and less ribs, and is enhancedby a new color design, totally different from previous APCO tradition,in order to give a fresh, modern look to the entire '98 glider line.
Special attention was paid to ensure that the glider is well adaptedto the needs of the beginner/intermediate market, even though its performancefar exceeds the performance of Sabra. The glider is incredibly easy tolaunch with very pleasant handling and good stability. It looks and feelslike a modern performance glider, with a solid feel, with very little orno pitch oscillation. The handling is direct and uncomplicated.
Safety fully conforms to Standard Class requirements. We hope thatthe glider will become the
favorite choice of the intermediate customer. See Data sheet and layoutof glider.
Colors: Solid Yellow, Solid White, Solid Violet, Solid Turquoise withRed arc design top and
bottom surface.
ACPULS Certified - Standard Class in all sizes.
 
 

Sierra -This glider will fill the gap left between the Santana and Futura and willpioneer a new
class of its own - to be called "Supersport Class" Top PerformanceStandard Class. This glider is
capable of combining the performance of Futura with safety and handling- both on the ground
and in the air, suitable for the intermediate pilot. Imagine Futurawith Standard Class certification,
handling, and launch characteristics of an intermediate glider. Itsshape is similar to Santana, but
built with diagonal rib technology as on the Futura, ensuring greaterperformance and speed range
than the Santana. Sizes 28, 30 and 32 passed the ACPULS certificationwith flying colors in
Standard Class. Size 25  certified in Performance class.
See data sheet andplanform of the glider.
Colors: Solid Yellow, Solid White, Solid Violet, Solid Turquoise withLavender arc design top
and bottom surface.
ACPULS Certified - Standard Class in sizes 28, 30 and 32. Performanceclass in size 25.
 
 

    Futura- We believe that for 1998, we are selling the most complete range of glidersever made by APCO.
In Performance Class we continue to produce Futura, The sport wingfor 1998. A super-sport glider with competition performance and intermediatestability. Four sizes; ACPUL  ‘Performance’ certification .
To unify the look of the entire range, the color design of Futura hasbeen changed to carry the same arc design on the bottom surface as on Sierra/Santana,so that the entire range of gliders Prima, Santana, Sierra and Futura hasa unified design, making our gliders stand out in the skies and for easyidentification.
 
 
 

Tigra - We have now been delivering Tigras for approx. 3 monthsand they have turned out to be a very successful glider for competitionpilots. Market response is very positive, probably indicating that Tigrais the best competition glider for this season.
Encouraged by the success of the glider, we would like to urge youto actively seek competition pilots who would be interested in flying Tigra.We continue to offer 20% discount against competition contract and wouldconsider giving extra support based on individual cases according to thepilot’s ability and rating.
Stubai Cup:  We flew the Tigra there to show to the public andalso to participate in the Open Class gliding competition. Formally wereceived a disappointing 6th Place, but a small evaluation of the resultswill show that 1st, 3rd and 5th Places were taken by 3 Czech gliders (non-production)built specially for the show. 2nd Place again was a special monster (non-production)from Pro-Design and 4th Place by Edel’s Proto.
So actually as a production glider, reasonable for pilot and flying,we took the 1st Place. We consider that as a production glider we havethe best on the market.
 
 
 

Futura 38/42- Following numerous customer inquiries, we identified a market niche whichwas not covered by a suitable product. In Europe and USA there are manytall and healthy people who tip the scales at 100+ kg. There is no suitableglider for them on the market and they should not be discriminated against,so we designed a special "big man's" glider - Futura 38. It is a
zoomed version of Futura 30 and retains all the excellent qualitiesof the Futura range, but will
carry loads of between 120-160 kg total.
The gliders have successfully passed the ACPULS test flight certificationand a few privileged
customers are already enjoying them. The response has been excellent.
Futura 38 will also be sold in tandem configuration as a light bi-placeglider.
The big brother of this glider - a 42 m. is now ready. Orders welcome.
We belive that Futura Tandem 38 and 42 present a breakthrough in tandemflying. These are the
first tandem gliders which handle and fly like a single glider. Marketresponse is excellent and we
guarantee full satisfaction for future owners.
See your local dealer for a test flight.
See Data sheet.
ACPULS Certified - Futura 38 and 42 - Test flight only in Tandem Class.