Flyschool are proud to offer Apco Aviation to our customers..

Apco avaition are one of the biggest producers of paragliders,harnesses,parachute rescue systems + accessories, and have been producing World beating products for over 20 years!

Apco has been involved in the paragliding industry right from the very beginning, Anatoly Chon, the companys owner founder, started in hangliding, designing and building gliders from 1976 with Agur gliders until 1982 when he founded Apco. He quickley realized that paragliding was the direction for sport flying and concentrated on developing quality gliders at a competitive price, since that time the company has steadily grown, employing now 60 people and produces thousands of paragliders, harnesses and reserve parachute rescue systems every year!

The 1st paraglider produced by Apco was the 7 or 9 cell system K, starting in 1986, by 1996, a mere 10 years latter, Apco was producing an average of 3 new models a year and had already picked up 6 World Records on it's wings, a trend that was to continue into the next decade, by the beginning of 2006 Apco had brought out more than 40 models of paragliders and now has 11 world records set on Apco Wings, an achieviment yet to be equaled by any other paraglider manufacturer.

(£1895)

Thrust - Apco's purpose built, spesialized wing for paramotor flying, it was launched for the 2004/2005 season and already enjoys a huge popularity thanks to a unique combination of perameters making it an excellent wing for paramotoring as well as for free flying, fully certified by AFNOR/CEN to standard class and approved for paramotoring and free flying.

THRUST's design is focused on:

1. Launch - spotless - no matter wind or no wind, cross or tail
2. Ground Handling – THRUST positions itself over head with no effort and just hovers there even in the slightest wind with no sign of collapse, waiting for the pilot to be ready to accelerate into the air
3. In the air the wing acceleration is smooth, and THRUST willingly responds to the engine’s thrust
4. Handling - direct, precise and effortless
5. Flying - awesome
6. Safety – impeccable
7. Landing – piece of cake!
8. Riser – with accelerator and trim (for paramotor version), featuring 2 different levels of hook-in points enabling the THRUST to be fitted to any frame and capable of huge safe, speed range thanks to APCO’s exclusive HIT valves (well over 50km/h)
9. Speed valves (APCO’s exclusive HIT valves) are standard, as well as APCO original double coated siliconised cloth and heavy SuperAramid lines, backed up by our 3 Year/250 hour warranty

Out of gas – THRUST is well suited to free flying too and can be supplied with paraglider risers on request.
THRUST - Roar of the Engine - Whisper of the Wing

DESIGN FEATURES:

1. Diagonal rib structure - exclusive to APCO
2. Split A riser
3. All metal parts Stainless Steel or Aluminium
4. Eliptical planform
5. Butt Holes
6. Heavy duty Technora lines
7. Double coated siliconised cloth
8. HIT valve equipped on L/E ...
9. Universal riser + accelerator and trim tabs to fit any frame (for paramotor version) or standard paragliding riser
10. Top surface color design – fresh and attractive

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.

The Thrust comes in an ergonomic rucksack incl. an inner stuff bag, compression strap, spares kit, owner's manual and an industry first 3 yr/250 hr warranty - all as standard.
Speed bar comes as standard with solo wings.

(£1895)

The Thrust HP project mission was to combine the advantages of the Thrust in low speeds with the latest Reflex profile technology in high speeds to yield a specialized paramotor wing that would offer true high performance yet retain the friendliness and safety of the Thrust.
The Thrust HP employs a unique patent-pending Automatic Stall Recovery System (SRS) that allows the pilot fly and launch at amazingly low speed despite the high wing loading. It prevents the wing and pilot from stalling at critical angle of attacks and aids in automatic recovery in case of a stall.
New refreshing top surface design and features such as the SRS, HIT valves , Flexon battens, Swivels and Neodymium magnets examplify APCO's uncompromising attention to detail, The Thrust HP is a versatile high performance paramotor wing for pilots who wish to stretch their flight envelope and keep their smile in the air.
Thrust HP - When there's a need for speed

DESIGN FEATURES

1. Diagonal rib structure - exclusive to APCO
2. Split A riser
3. All metal parts Stainless Steel or Aluminium
4. Eliptical planform
5. Butt Holes
6. Heavy-duty Superaramide® lines
7. Heavy-duty Swivels on brake handles
8. Integral, built-in, Neodymium brake magnets
9. HIT valve equipped on L/E ...
10. SRS® - APCO exclusive Stall Recovery System
11. Extended speed range: 23 to 60+ km/h
12. Improved fuel economy due to minimal sink
13. Reflex airfoil for improved high-speed performance
14. Easy inflation, launch and landing
15. Friendly high performance wing
16. Built-in passive safety
17. Universal riser + accelerator and trimmers to fit any paramotor frame
18. New top surface color design – fresh and attractive
19. Flexon™ battens

TECHNICAL DATA

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.

The Thrust HP comes in an ergonomic rucksack incl. an inner stuff bag, compression strap, spares kit, owner's manual and an industry first 3 yr/250 hr warranty - all as standard.
Speed bar comes as standard with solo wings.

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