Superlight Guided Mayday
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G-MD SLT is the new born superlight brother of our well known and respected G-MD. The G-MD SLT shares the same performance of G-MD SLT, but is much lighter (less than 2 kg.) and smaller pack volume. To achieve this goal, we used the latest hi-tech materials and cloth, including the use of PN-9 (20 Denier based high tenacity Nylon – same cloth used on Mayday SLT range).
G-MD SLT – fully certified to EN requirements. The G-MD SLT offers super fast, yet still soft deployment, making sure you land safely, unshocked while safly steering to a landing field chosen by you. The deployment sequence of G-MD SLT is designed to function with or without a cut-off system for the main wing, making it attractive to weekend pilots thanks to the simplicity of use, combined with the advantages of a steerable guiding rescue.
Features
- Super lightweight – less than 2 Kg. folded into internal deployment bag
- Glides with L/D of ~1.5 – instead of high sink rate vertical descent
- Fully steerable – in same fashion as paraglider, allows for choice of landing places
- Very low sink rate
- High deployment reliability
- Ultra fast opening with low deployment shock
- Good flaring capacity on landing
- Exclusive to APCO – Competitive pricing
- Comes complete with brake handles and bridle/riser
Guided Mayday | Guided Mayday SLT (Superlight) |
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Gores | 16 | 16 |
Area [m2] | 39 | 36 |
No. of Lines | 25 | 25 |
Weight [kg] | 2.9 | 1.95 |
Packed Volume [cc] | 5950 | 5000 |
Packed Size [cm] Length x Width x Height | 33.0x24.0x15.5 | 30.5x22.0x13.5 |
Load [kg] | 60-125 | 60-130 |
Sink Rate [m/s] | 2.8 m/s (90kg) | 3.8 m/s (90kg) |
Forward Speed | 15 km/h (90kg) | 20.5 km/h (90kg) |
Glide | ~ 1.5 | ~ 1.5 |
CEN Certification | EN According to EN 12491 up to 125kg | EN According to EN 12491 up to 130kg |
Packed Size vs. Volume: The volume is measured by water displacement, and represents the smallest recommended packed volume, or the volume of the smallest recommended container to be used for the reserve. The specified volume is therefore far lower than the calculated volume that would be derived from the specified measurements. The Packed Size measurement represents the measurements of the factory packed, but not compressed reserve, ie. the max dimension for each axis, and in its specified deployment bag, as shipped from apco. |
Over the years the basic design and construction techniques have remained the same – there is not much to improve on a winning design and best seller as Mayday, even though it is continuously perfected and polished, insuring that it is updated on even the smallest details. All four of the of Mayday parachutes are “Flat Circular Pulled Down Apex” in design. In 1998 the Mayday Bi was released in a Pulled down Apex version, and soon after the Mayday 20 hit the market.
The Mayday boasts superior construction and materials. The canopy cloth is F111 “zero porosity” ripstop nylon. The skirt and apex skirt is reinforced with 1’mil spec nylon tape, neatly wrapped and stiched with a precision four-needle machine. The line attachments have V-Tab reinforcements, sewn in place with a computerized machine, ensuring consistantly high quality and strength.
The Bridle is made from 25mm Nylon Webbing (UV Resistant). The attachment loop is covered with a Teflon sheath, to protect it from dangerous friction which may occur during deployment.
MSM – stands for Military Spec Monkey and confirms that our reserves are made from fabrics, designed and manufactured in accordance to the strictest Military Specifications. This adds another level of quality assurance.
INCLUDED:
Each MayDay reserve parachute is supplied in a kitbag. Which is a useful to keep other equipment in once your mayday is installed in your harness.
Options & Accessories
Product Codes
Guided Mayday SLT – Rogallo type
- 84101SLT: G-MD SLT, folded in deployment bag 44126
Mayday | Area [m2] | Gores | Weight* [kg] | Volume [cc] | Packed Size [cm] Length x Width x Height | Sink Rate [m/s] (@ max Load) | Max Load [kg] | gr / kg (Load)*** | Certification |
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Mayday Square | 25 | 16 | 1.010 | 3000 | 20.0x19.0x7.0 | 5.4 @100 Kg 5.72 @120 Kg | 120 | 9.16 | EN/LTF Certification - 100kg EN Load/Drop test - 120 kg |
MD 16 SLT Super Light Round | 23 | 16 | 1.220 | 3100 | 24.5x18.5x11.5 | 6.15 | 100 | 12.20 | EN Load/Drop Test by Air Turquoise |
MD 16 LT Light Round | 23 | 16 | 1.490 | 3550 | 27.0x21.0x10.0 | 6.15 | 100 | 14.90 | EN Load/Drop Test by Air Turquoise |
MD 16 Regular Round | 23 | 16 | 1.890 | 4000 | 28.5x23.0x14.0 | 6.3 | 106 | 17.83 | DHV GS-02-0004-88 |
MD 18 SLT Super Light Round | 30.4 | 18 | 1.597 | 3950 | 28.5x22.5x12.0 | 5.1** | 115 | 13.89 | EN Certification EP021.2009 |
MD 18 LT Light Round | 30.4 | 18 | 1.922 | 4800 | 31.0x22.5x13.0 | 5.1 | 120 | 15.6 | LTF RG 061.2012 |
MD 18 Regular Round | 30.4 | 18 | 2.220 | 4950 | 32.0x22.5x15.0 | 5.4 | 120 | 18.50 | SHV PS0992.003 |
MD 20 SLT Super Light Round | 37.5 | 20 | 2.083 | 4750 | 31.0x22.0x12.5 | 4.48** | 130 | 14.80 | EN Certification E.P022.2009 |
MD 20 LT Light Round | 37.5 | 20 | 2.300 | 5000 | 32.0x23.0x12.5 | 4.48** | 140 | 16.43 | EN Certification EP056.2012 |
MD 20 Regular Round | 37.5 | 20 | 2.690 | 5400 | 32.0x23.0x13 | 5.4 | 160 | 16.85 | AFNOR/CEN 200143AP |
GMD SLT Superlight Rogallo | 36 | 16 | 1.950 | 5000 | 30.5x22.0x13.5 | 4 m/s@(90kg) 4.9m/s@(130Kg) | 60-130 | 15.00 | EN Certification EP057.2012 |
GMD Steerable Rogallo | 39 | 16 | 2.900 | 5950 | 33.0x24.0x15.5 | 2.8 m/s@(90kg) 3.2m/s@(130Kg) | 60-130 | 22.31 | EN Certification EP009.2007 |
MD Bi Round Tandem Reserve | 47 | 18 | 3.250 | 6100 | 33.5x27.0x13.5 | 5.4 | 200 | 16.25 | AFNOR PS98228AP |
MD 28UL High Capacity Round Reserve for Trikes | 64 | 28 | 4.000 | 12600 | 37.0x23.0x20.0 | 6.3 | 340 | 11.76 | EN Load test 12491:2001 |
Packed Size vs. Volume: | |||||||||
The volume is measured by water displacement, and represents the smallest recommended packed volume, or the volume of the smallest recommended container to be used for the reserve. The specified volume is therefore far lower than the calculated volume that would be derived from the specified measurements. The Packed Size measurement represents the measurements of the factory packed, but not compressed reserve, ie. the max dimension for each axis, and in its specified deployment bag, as shipped from apco. |
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* Weight Excludes weight of optional long bridle for Hang-glider version: Add 190gr for Hanggliding (HG) Extension Bridle (Code: 43006), or Add 550gr for MD Bi HG Bridle (Code: 43002L) |
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** Sink Rate as measured by Air Turquoise test laboratory Stability rating by Air Turquoise (1 bad - 5 excellent) |
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*** Gram per [Kg] Load This is a unit that makes it easy to compare Reserves. The unit is calculated by dividing the weight of the reserve, by its max load rating. The lower the number, the lighter the reserve is for its carrying capacity. |