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PLAY FOR 2

(PLAY 42)

New Tandem Wing from APCO

Click for a larger view The best things are always worth waiting for – today APCO announces the release of our new long-awaited Tandem wing – PLAY 42 – representing the latest in Tandem wing technology.

It 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 FOR 2 is designed to satisfy every Tandem pilot, even the most discriminating.

Development was extensive and thorough, leaving many of our faithful pilots impatient, but the final outcome is truly worth the wait.
We will let you be the judges.
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    Click for a larger view     		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
    PLAY FOR 2 has successfully completed all certification flight tests for ACPUL/AFNOR Tandem Class (with trim tabs on risers).

    Prior to certification PLAY FOR 2 was used by a number of our dealers and their feedback is excellent.

    The right to change prices, specifications or equipment at any time without notice is reserved.
    PLAY FOR 2 Tandem Colour Options
    PLAY FOR 2 boasts an all new innovative, attractive color design on top surface, keeping bottom surface White and clean for advertising logo to be applied if needed.
      Colour Bottom Surface Top Surface
      1. Royal / Yellow
      2. Red / Turq
      3. Turq / Royal
      4. White / Blue
      5. White / Yellow
      6. Yellow / Red
      7. Yellow / Yellow
    DESIGN FEATURES
    • Diagonal rib structure
    • Split A riser with B stall power booster and trim tabs
    • All metal parts – Stainless Steel or Aluminium
    • Eliptical planform
    • Heavy duty Technora lines
    • Double coated siliconised cloth (covered by 3 years / 250 hours warranty)
    PLAY FOR 2 - Tandem Technical Data

    Size

    42

    Cells

    46

    Area m2

    42

    Area (Projected) m2

    35.4

    Span incl. Stabiliser m

    14.6

    Span (Projected) m

    12.1

    Aspect Ratio

    5.1

    Aspect Ratio (Projected)

    4.1

    Pilot and passenger weight, kg (all up)

    140-240

    Weight of canopy, kg

    8.4

    Root cord m.

    3.47

    Tip cord m.

    0.66

    V-min, km/h

    23

    V-trim, km/h

    38

    V-max, km/h

    45+

    Min sink m/s (optimum weight)

    1.1

    Length of lines on B

    8.5

    Total length of lines in meters

    496

     

    Top

    120 kg

    Mid

    200 kg

    Lower

    280 kg

    Brakes

    DYNEEMA 1.1mm 90 kg

     

    POLYESTER BOTTOM BRAKE LINES 2.2 mm.

    Sail Cloth

    RIPSTOP 46 gr/m2 “Zero Porosity” Nylon

    Rib Reinforcement

    MYLAR 180 gr/m2

    Certification

    ACPUL/AFNOR Tandem Class

    Warranty

    3 years / 250 hours

    PLANFORM
    2D

    Play 42 2D planform - Click on image for a larger view Elliptical planform with classical diagonal rib structure – most common on the market today.

    We appreciate your trust. Our products are designed for you and we believe that PLAY FOR 2 will prove a great addition to your range and an overwhelming success.

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    3D

    Play 42 3D planform - Click on image for a larger view

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