Apco Play 42 paraglider wing

Play for 2
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Play for 2

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The Play-42 is the finest Tandem wing APCO has ever developed and we have no doubt that it will be the markets’ best-seller for years to come.

PLAY 42 is designed to satisfy every Tandem pilot, even the most discriminating.

PLAY FOR 2 targets the professional tandem market as well as recreational tandem pilots and its design is focused on:

	Perfect launch with trim close or open in any wind condition (cross wind, back flow, or no wind)
	Easy, light force, quick and responsive handling
	Fabulous flare
	Reassuring safety
	Wide speed range (risers equipped with trim tabs - certified)
	Traditional APCO materials, including our famous double coated siliconised cloth and heavy duty SuperAramid lines, assuring many years of use (twice as much as any other Tandem) – making your investment per hour of flight much more attractive

Jan 2007 Mk II released - Improved Thermalling & Handling

Vastly Improved Thermalling Capacity – The brake cascades have been redesigned to yield much more direct & precise handling, lighter brake pressure and improved bank angle coordination. From tight thermal cores to wide lazy thermals, efficient climbing and effortless thermalling have never been easier.

Improved Trim System

r Easier in-flight adjustment (one-handed)

r New no-slip webbing

r Replaceable trimmer webbing

r Slow the glider down even more for efficient thermalling in weak lift.

Improved B-Line System Reduction

r Easier to enter a B-line stall

r Hold a stable B-line stall longer with less effort

New Swivels

r Heavy-duty swivels connect the brake lines with the brake handles and eliminate twists on the main brake lines.

New Magnets

r Neodymium Magnets – New powerful magnets now come as standard. The magnets are sewn into the webbing, do not require precise alignment and will not clog with dirt.

New Sand Removal System

r Also known as “butt-holes”, these Velcro sealed openings at wingtips allow for easy removal of sand and debris.

Logo-Ready Bottom Surface

r Non siliconized white cloth on the entire bottom surface for easy sticking of logo designs.

New Color Schemes

r Five new color schemes for 2007. The bottom surface of the play for 2 has made white especially for advertising purposes or placing of custom logos

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PLAY for 2 - Double Your Fun

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DESIGN FEATURES

	Diagonal rib structure - Exclusive to APCO
	Split A riser with B stall power booster and trim tabs
	All metal parts ? Stainless Steel or Aluminium
	Elliptical planeform
	Heavy duty Technora lines
	HIT valve equipped on L/E ...
	Double coated siliconised cloth (covered by 3 years / 250 hours warranty)

TECHNICAL DATA

Cells	46
Area [m²]	41.7
Area (projected) [m²]	34.8
Span [m]	14.6
Span (projected) [m]	11.8
Aspect Ratio	5.1
Aspect Ratio (projected)	4.0
Take off Weight (all up) [kg]	140-240
Canopy Weight [kg]	8.4
Root Chord [m]	3.47
Tip Chord [m]	0.66
Length of Lines on B [m]	8.5
Total Length of Lines [m]	496
PERFORMANCE
V-min [km/h]	23
V-trim [km/h]	38
V-max P/M Version [km/h]	45+
Min Sink [m/s]	1.1

CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS

Materials

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.

Fabric
Sail Cloth	46 g/m² "Zero Porosity" Ripstop Nylon
Rib Reinforcement	180 g/m² Mylar (trilam)
Warranty	3 years / 250 Hours

CERTIFICATION PLAY 42 has successfully completed all certification flight tests for ACPUL/AFNOR Tandem Class (with trim tabs on risers). Prior to certification PLAY 42 was used by a number of our dealers and their feedback is excellent.

DESIGN FEATURES

TECHNICAL DATA

PERFORMANCE

CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS