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Air XTreme

Air XTreme 500
Air XTreme 500
The Wing for experienced Pilots
The Air XTreme represents a new generation in power parachute technology.

Truly a break through design.

  • Designed by a leading team in the field, with over 25 years of experience in flex wing technology, headed by the world's best aeronautical engineers in the field of ultra-light aircraft.
  • Ulilizing CAD CAM Design.
  • Advanced materials to ensure longevity of the wing.
  • Hundreds of flight hours invested in testing to ensure your safety.
  • Comprehensive testing safety, strength, integrity and overall stability were primary goals.
  • As Simple and safe to fly and handle as your familiar powered parachute, but intended for experienced pilots, and requiring an understanding of the limitations of the wing.
  • Easy launch with short take off.
  • Smooth and Simple handling, light touch responsive turning without dramatic altitude drop in turns.
  • Smooth level flight without cart leaning to the left and back, because of the lower RPM at straight and level Fight.
  • No radical swings forward and back with throttling up or down.
  • Reduced Engine RPM by 1,200 - 1,500 for straight and level flight.
  • Fuel consumption down by half.
  • Double the glide and sink rate performance; 7:1 rather than 3.5:1.
  • Safer engine off or maximum weight landings.

    Caution: The wing is designed for experienced pilots with sufecient airtime. Proper training is mandatory to safely operate the wing within its "frame of limitations", when upgrading from your "PowerWing" to the AirXtreme.

    Have Fun, Fly the Wing. Ask your PPC Supplier for a test flight.

    Apco's Powerwings are the only PPC wings available on the market today wich is approved by world aviation standards. Apco's AirXtreme Wing was tested by the DHV in Germany, and passed the static strenght load tests! (Click here for more Details).

  • Air XTreme
  • Technical Data
  • Performance
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  • Certification
  • Construction
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  • The Air XTreme Powered Parachute Wing was born from the experience that Apco Aviation gained over the years in designing and manufacturing high performance Paragliders and Paramotoring Wings, as well as developing wings for Powered Parachuting.

    Air XTreme 400
    AX 400

    The Air XTreme 400 (released after the 500) differs from the 500 in that it has a higher speed, quicker response and generally a more sporty feel. It is intended for more experienced pilots. Even though it has a smaller area than the 500, the Maximum load rating remains the same.
    Line Detail - Click to enlarge Attention to design and manufacturing detail is what puts APCO "Above" the rest of the gaggle.


    What this means is that you:

  • Use less fuel
  • Cruise faster
  • More comfortable ride
  • Have better glide and sink
  • More controlled landings
  • Have softer landings
  • Softer and safer landings with engine out

  • The right to change prices, specifications or equipment at any time without notice is reserved.

    Air XTreme 400 & 500 Technical Data
    Size (Area in square feet) 400 500
    Cells 34 37
    Area m2 38.2 43.0
    Area (projected) m2 33.6 38.3
    Span (incl. Stabiliser) m 13.30 14.50
    Span (projected) m 10.70 12.00
    Aspect Ratio 4.6 4.9
    Aspect Ratio (projected) 3.4 3.8
    Minimum gross weight* (payload weight in kg) 280Kg 325Kg
    Optimum gross weight* (payload weight in kg) 350Kg 400Kg
    Maximum gross weight* (payload weight in kg) 400Kg 450Kg
     Total Lift Capacity of Wing 1100Ibs 1200Ibs
     Load Tested: Max Load with no structural Damage 5500Ibs 5500Ibs
    Weight of Canopy Kg 8.5 10
    Root Cord m 3.80 3.80
    Tip Cord m 0.70 0.70
     *Maximum gross weight (payload):
     This includes the Pilots, Fuel, Canopy, Frame and accessories.
    Performance Data
    V-Cruise 53+ km/h 50+ km/h
    Min Sink ( at optimum wing loading) 1.4m/s 1.3m/s
    Color Options
    These are the standard colors that the Air XTreme can be ordered in. The color on the bottom surface is white for all color choices.

    Special color orders can be made, by specifying the desired colors for extra charge. Logos, Advertising and Sponsors Logo's can also be added to customize your wing as desired.
    Color Image (Top)
    Turquoise
    Yellow
    Violet
    Red
    Construction and Materials
    Lines Material Diameter Strength
    Top and Safety Dyneema 2.3mm 200kg
    Lower (PW400) Super Aramid 2.2mm 220kg
    Lower Super Aramid 3.0mm 290kg
    Brake Cascades Super Aramid 1.7mm 155kg
    Steering Lines Polyester 5.0mm 450kg
    Fabric
    Sail Cloth 46gr/m2 "Zero Porosity" Ripstop Nylon
    Rib Reinforcement 180gr/m2 Mylar (Trilam)
    Warranty 3 Years / 250 hours
    AirXtreme Certification
    Apco's Powerwings are the only PPC wings available on the market today which are approved by world aviation standards.

    Apco's AirXtreme Wing was tested by DHV in Germany, and passed both the flight and static strenght load tests!

    Click here to view the Certificate from the DHV, or view the Load Test Graph with this link.
    Accessories
    As with all Apco Powered Parachute Wings, The Air Xtreme Range is supplied standard with a robust carry bag, Line/Riser protection sheaths, and a Manual.

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