Blue Phoenix Paragliding Bravo

Paraglider circa 1998.

Bravo L
Wing area: 29 sq.m
Certification: Afnor
Pilot weight: 65/85 kg
No. of cells: 47
Wing span: 11.27 m
Aspect ratio: 4.8
Min sink: 1.15 m/s
Max speed: 46 kph
Price (1998) 16,900 Fr

Bravo M
Wing area: 26 sq.m
Certification: Afnor
Pilot weight: 50/70 kg
No. of cells: 47
Wing span: 10.68 m
Aspect ratio: 4.8
Min sink: 1.15 m/s
Max speed: 46 kph
Price (1998) 16,900 Fr

Bravo S
Wing area: 23 sq.m
Certification: Afnor
Pilot weight: 45/60 kg
No. of cells: 47
Wing span: 11.25 m
Aspect ratio: 4.8
Min sink: 1.15 m/s
Max speed: 46 kph
Price (1998) 16,900 Fr

Apco Fun

The FUN 42 was purpose built and designed for professional, free flying tandem pilot.
FUN 42 targets the professional tandem market, as well as the recreational pilot. It features lightweight siliconised cloth and heavy duty Technora lines, diagonal rib structure, split A riser with B stall power booster and trim tabs, all metal parts in Stainless Steel or Aluminium, and heavy duty Technora lines. The double coated siliconised cloth is covered by 3 Year / 250 Hour warranty (with optional 5 Year / 500 hour warranty). The brake handle have neodynium magnets and anti-twist swivel. The is a butt hole for easy cleaning, crown shape tip reinforcement, imbedded minimal drag Dyneema line top floor with lifetime warranty (never need to be replaced and adding a half point to L/D), plus FLEXON® Batten design.
The glider is made from tear resistant Ripstop Nylon cloth, which is P.U. coated to zero porosity and then siliconized to give the fabric high resistance to the elements. Different cloth is used for the top, bottom and ribs due to their different functions. The lines are made of superaramid covered with a polyester sheath for protection against UV, wear and abrasion. The bottom section of the brake lines is made of Dyneema because of its better mechanical properties. The Carabiners that attach the lines to the risers are made of stainless steel.
FUN 42 has successfully completed all certification test flights for EN Tandem Class (with trim tabs on risers) – certification.

FUN 42
Product Code: 16200
Cells: 48
Area: 42 sq.m
Area (projected): 37.1 sq.m
Span [m] (incl. Stabiliser): 15.1 m
Span (projected): 12.55 m
Aspect Ratio: 5.4
Aspect Ratio (projected): 4.2
Take off Weight (all up): 140-230 kg
Canopy Weight: 9 kg
Root Chord: 3.37 m
Tip Chord: 0.67 m
Length of Lines on B: 9.6 m
Total Length of Lines: 475 m
V-min @ opt wing load: 23-24 km/h
V-trim @ opt wing load: 38-39 km/h
V-max @ opt wing load: 46+ km/h
Min Sink @ opt wing load: 1.1 m/s
Sail Cloth Fabric: 42 gr/sq.m “Zero Porosity” Ripstop Nylon
Rib Reinforcement Fabric: 180 g/sq.m Mylar (Trilam)
Warranty: 3 years / 250 Hours
Top Floor Line Material: Dyneema
St Top Line Material: Superaramide
Middle A1,3, B1,3 Line Material: Superaramide
Middle A5, B5, C, D, St Line Material: Superaramide
Lower A;B Line Material: Superaramide
Lower C;D Line Material: Superaramide
Brake Cascades Upper Line Material: Dyneema
Brake Cascades Lower Line Material: Dyneema
Top Floor Line Diameter: 1.0mm
St Top Line Diameter: 1.2 mm
Middle A1,3, B1,3 Line Diameter:1.8 mm
Middle A5, B5, C, D, St Line Diameter: 1.5 mm
Lower A;B Line Diameter: 1.9 mm
Lower C;D Line Diameter: 1.8 mm
Brake Cascades Upper Line Diameter: 1.1 mm
Brake Cascades Lower Line Diameter: 2.3 mm
Top Floor Line Strength: 90kg x 2
St Top Line Strength: 120 kg
Middle A1,3, B1,3 Line Strength: 230 kg
Middle A5, B5, C, D, St Line Strength: 150 kg
Lower A;B Line Strength: 320 kg
Lower C;D Line Strength: 230 kg
Brake Cascades Upper Line Strength: 95 kg
Brake Cascades Lower Line Strength: 230 kg

Apco Play

Play 42 has been in production for professional tandem pilots.
The Play42 MKII uses the same platform and technical data as the Play 42 (retaining existing certification) but has a large number of improvements, leading to a much better, well-polished tandem glider.
The Play42 MKII features built-in Neodymium magnets and swivels on the brake handles, replacable, no-slip, trimmer webbing, improved B-line reduction, new sand removal system (velcro “butt-holes”), HIT valve equipped on L/E, and double coated siliconised cloth (covered by 3 years / 250 hours warranty).
The glider is made from tear resistant Ripstop Nylon cloth, which is P.U. coated to zero porosity and then siliconized to give the fabric high resistance to the elements. Different cloth is used for the top, bottom and ribs due to their different functions. The lines are made of superaramid covered with a polyester sheath for protection against UV, wear and abrasion. The bottom section of the brake lines is made of polyester because of its better mechanical properties. The karabiners that attach the lines to the risers are made of stainless steel.

Play 42 MKII
Product Code: 16100
Cells: 46
Area: 42 sq.m
Area (projected): 35.4 sq.m
Span: 14.6 m
Span (projected): 12.1 m
Aspect Ratio: 5.1
Aspect Ratio (projected): 4.1
Take off Weight (all up): 140-240 kg
Canopy Weight: 8.4 kg
Root Chord: 3.47 m
Tip Chord: 0.66 m
Length of Lines on B: 8.5 m
Total Length of Lines: 496 m
Certification: ACPUL/ AFNOR Biplace
V-min: 23 km/h
V-trim: 38 km/h
V-max P/M Version: 45+ km/h
Min Sink: 1.1 m/s
Sail Cloth Fabric: 42 gr/sq.m “Zero Porosity” Ripstop Nylon
Rib Reinforcement Fabric: 180 g/sq.m Mylar (Trilam)
Warranty: 3 years / 250 Hours
Top Lines Material: Superaramide
Middle Lines Material: Superaramide
Bottom Lines Material: Superaramide
Brakes (upper cascade) Lines Material: Dyneema
Brakes (lower – steering line) Material: Polyester
Top Lines Diameter: 1.2 mm
Middle Lines Diameter: 1.8 mm
Bottom Lines Diameter: 2.3 mm
Brakes (upper cascade) Lines Diameter: 1.1 mm
Brakes (lower – steering line) Diameter: 2.0 mm
Top Lines Diameter: 110 kg
Middle Lines Diameter: 220 kg
Bottom Lines Diameter: 280 kg
Brakes (upper cascade) Lines Diameter: 95 kg
Brakes (lower – steering line) Diameter: 85 kg