Mayday UL
Suitable for solo and tandem Trikes
Manual
Apco Aviation started manufacturing the Mayday in 1984, and since then put over 40,000 pieces into service in the Paragliding and Hang Gliding markets. The Mayday has hundreds of life saving deployments to its name, from beginners to world champions.
Now we are proud to introduce the MAYDAY 28 UL, a new pioneering emergency parachute, specially designed for trikes – single and tandem.
Mayday 28 UL capable of safely handling loads of up to 400kg. Formally load tested by EN approved laboratory – Air Turquoise – confirming safe opening and descent with maximum load of 340 kg. Tests were carried out at opening speed of 40m./sec. as per standard EN requirements for emergency parachutes.
| Mayday 28 UL | |
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| Gores | 28 |
| Area [m2] | 64 |
| Weight [kg] | 4 (canopy only) |
| Packed Volume [cc] | 12600 |
| Packed Size [cm] Length x Width x Height | 37.0x23.0x20.0 |
| Sink Rate [m/s] | 6.3 (at max load) |
| Max Load [kg] | 340 |
| Maximum Deployment speed | 140 km/h |
| Riser | 2 x 2,400 kg. standard double universal bridle |
| Nominal diameter [m] | 8.6 |
| Certification | EN load and drop test |
| 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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Mayday 28 UL – Completely new emergency parachute but incorporating classical principles of APCO’s Mayday designs Equipped with special slider for reduced opening shock (unique in the world of paragliding)
The rest of the 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 of the Mayday parachutes are “Flat Circular Pulled Down Apex” in design.
The Mayday UL 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 2 x 2,400[kg] Webbing (UV Resistant) and is designed to fit quite a few trikes – e.g. Fly Products trike.
Bridle is a separate item – not supplied as standard with Mayday 28 UL and not included in the price. Needs to be ordered separately.
Custom made bridles can be ordered too.
Typical APCO construction incorporating standard parachute manufacturing and materials.
| Mayday 28 UL | |
|---|---|
| Apex lines | 180kg nylon 6.6 line |
| Apex reinforcement tape | Mil T 5038-3 1" or similar |
| Gore reinforcement tap | Mil T 5038-3 5/8" or similar |
| Gore fabric | F111 or equal |
| Skirt reinforcement tape | Mil T 5038-3 1" or similar |
| V-Tabs | Mil W 4088-1 9/16" or similar |
| Suspension lines | 180 kg. Nylon 6.6 |
| Bridle webbing* | 2 x 2,400 kg. UV Treated 1" |
| * Bridle is a separate item - not supplied as standard with Mayday 28 UL and not included in the price. Needs to be ordered separately. | |
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.
* Bridle is a separate item – not supplied as standard with Mayday 28 UL and not included in the price. Needs to be ordered separately.
Options & Accessories
80028: Paramotor container (size XL) for Mayday UL 28
88.00$(CONTAINER ONLY! ) The best made, best looking, universal emergency parachute container designed to fit most frames, offering easy operation, safe deployment and convenient location.
44130: Deployment Bag for UL28
Mayday deployment bag for use in UL28 container.
Compatible with MD28UL
43123F: Maillon no.8 – Zink plated Steel – Certified breaking load of 3500[Kg]
Trike Pilot Harness
544.00$ – 608.00$Extremely comfortable, safe, and light, the Pilot Harness was designed for ease of use with maximum protection.
Standard double universal bridle for MD 28 UL
Set of 2 bridles – to be ordered separately
Length – 2000 [mm]
Product Codes
Mayday 28 UL
- 85198 : Mayday 28 UL in deployment bag 44130
- 85197: Mayday 28 UL in paramotor container XL
Mayday 28 UL (canopy supplied with #8 stainless steel rapide maillon).
Price does not include bridle
- 44130: Deployment bag for Mayday 28 UL
- 80028: Paramotor container XL for Mayday 28 UL
| 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. |
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42485: MayDay Presentation Bag
Each MayDay reserve parachute will be supplied in the new “Presentation gift bag” external package. This is a small aesthetic upgrade, a nice addition and gift for the pilot.
Use this bag for your instruments, shoes, as a shower bag, as a lunch box, or whatever you like and be reassured your life is in good hands.
Mayday Prices remain unchanged 😉
FEATURES
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- Looks great
- Extremely useful
- Made from light materials
- Detachable carry-strap, can also be used to buckle up folded wing.
- Designated, clear-cover slot for owner’s details card.
- Owner’s details card included. Just fill up and slide in.
