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Apco Vista Paraglider

Specs, test data and other useful information on the Apco Vista.


Apco Vista paraglider


A good close-up look at the Vista paraglider canopy. Manufacturer's photo.


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Year of Manufacture2007
CertificationDHV 1-2
SizeM



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Price

Note: These international prices for the Vista paraglider are only a guide. They are June 2007 currency conversions from the 2007 price in Euros.

Euros3000EUR
U.S. Dollars4010USD
United Kingdom Pounds2030GBP
Australian Dollars4750AUD
South African Rand29100ZAR
South Korean Won3730000KRW
Indian Rupees163000INR


Some Specs

pilot take-off weight85-110 kg(188-243 lbs)
wing weight6.5 kg(14.4 lbs)
wing area (flat)28.3 m²(305 ft²)
wing area (projected)25.0 m²(269 ft²)
wing span (flat)12.4 m(41 ft)
wing span (projected)10.3 m(34 ft)
aspect ratio (flat)5.4
aspect ratio (projected)4.2
min sink1.1 m/s(217 fpm, 4.0 kph, 2.1 knts)
best glide ratio8.6:1
speed min21 kph(13 mph, 11 knts)
speed trim37 kph(23 mph, 20 knts)
speed max50 kph(31 mph, 27 knts)


Some DHV Test Results

inflationevenly, immediately
rising behaviourcomes over pilot delayed
take off handlingeasy
roll dampingaverage
control travelaverage
agilityaverage
front collapse opening behaviourspontaneous, delayed
asymm. collapse course change180 - 360 degrees
asymm. collapse loss of altitudeaverage
asymm. collapse opening behaviourspontaneous
spiral dive entryeasy
spiral dive exitturn continues through 180 - 360 degrees
B-line stall entryeasy
B-line stall recoveryspontaneous
big ears entryeasy
big ears recoveryspontaneous, quickly
landing behavioraverage

All the above were recorded when the Apco Vista was flown at max weight.


Color Schemes

The simple graphics below represent the available color schemes for the Apco Vista. Colors are only approximate, and so is the outline of the wing. But it gives you some idea.

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Last updated: 09 Jun 2007



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