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Play42 MK II

    • Play42 MK II

    SKU: Play42 MK II
    Play42 MK II / UL proved itself a masterpiece of engineering and construction. The Play 42 is a safe, reliable, perfect launching tandem wing – The tool of choice for professional tandem pilots around the globe.
    The Play42 MK II retains the good qualities of its predecessors, with excellent launch, perfect flare, improved handling & thermaling capacity, wider speed range and lighter brake pressure.
    Simple to use and straightforward to fly – allowing the pilot to concentrate on the passenger and let the wing do all the rest. With the Play42 MK II, every launch is a successful take-off.
    Durable, smart construction with use of Apco’s double silliconized cloth will result in more flying hours then any other wing, providing the best possible value for money.
    Fast, the Play42 MK II is a fast wing. With a maximum speed of 45+ [km/h], the Play42 MK II is fast and still remains efficient with it’s classic profile.
    The wide speed range adds an extra level of safety as into the wind penetration is improved.
    Vibrant color designs dress the Play42 MK II. If you are looking for the perfect tandem machine – look no further. Give the Play42 MK II a try.
    • Wide speed range with higher than average trim speed and excellent wind penetration
    • Stable, inherent, auto-correcting flying characteristics – no roll or pitch
    • Direct & precise handling, lighter brake pressure
    • Improved bank angle coordination for effortless thermaling
    • Improved Trim System: One-hand friendly, easier in-flight adjustment
    • Replacable, no-slip, trimmer webbing, in combination with heavy duty kamet buckle
    • Heavy duty Swivels on the brakes
    • Integral, built-in, Neodymium brake magnets with male/female connection
    • Sand removal system “butt-holes”
    • Vastly improved thermaling capacity – even with engine on idle
    • Logo-ready bottom surface
    • HIT valve® equipped on L/E for rock solid stability. find out more »
    • Vibrant color designs
    • Double coated siliconised cloth (covered by 3 years / 250 hours warranty)
    Characteristics
    • TAKE OFF
      Behaves just like a Tandem workhorse should – Easy and Predictable
    • LANDING
      Efficient Flare combined with a low sink rate and approach gives a great landing, even at higher elevations and light wind conditions.
    • THERMALLING
      Climbs well, even in small light cores.
    • PERFORMANCE
      Perfect wing for doing laps at the tandem hill, be it top to bottom or top landing – the play will play well all day long.
    • PILOT FEEDBACK
      The perfect colleague for the working pilot
    • CONSTRUCTION
      According to Apco’s legendary tradition for durability – the construction of the wing is bullet proof! Extremely durable cloth combined with proven construction designed to meet the working pilots needs.
    • Play 42
      Safe, reliable, perfect launching workhorse, designed for commercial tandem pilots.
    PLAY 42 MKII42
    Cells46
    Area [m2]42
    Area (projected) [m2]35.4
    Span(incl. Stabiliser) [m]14.6
    Span (projected) [m]12.1
    Aspect Ratio5.1
    Aspect Ratio (projected)4.1
    Take off Weight (all up) [kg]140-240
    Canopy Weight [kg]8.4
    Root Cord m3.47
    Tip Chord [m]0.66
    Length of Lines on B [m]8.5
    Total Length of Lines [m]496
     
     
    V-min [km/h] @ optimum wing load23
    V-trim [km/h] @ optimum wing load38
    V-max [km/h] @ optimum wing load45+
    Min Sink [m/s] @ optimum wing load1.1
     
     
     
      €3,980.00Price
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