Tandem Pilot

Paragliding Harness

Simply named Pilot harness and Passenger harness these harness set is APCO’s foot mark in the tandem harness market.
Specially designed for professional use by tandem pilots and their passengers.

Each harness is designed to be used as part of an integrated set for Pilot and Passenger. Synergized to work perfectly together.

Of course each harness can be used on its own, but they work best when combined.

Pilot harness

Extremely comfortable, safe, and light, the pilot harness was designed for ease of use with maximum protection. The seat plate is flared outward to accommodate the passenger. The Pilot Harness provides excellent ergonomics on the ground and in flight. Many special features have been built in to make the pilot’s job easier, and more comfortable.

One feature deserves special attention: The harness set is equipped with a special, unique pilot stirrup – which helps provide for automatic transition of passenger into sitting position. This is pilot operated on take-off (original solution developed by APCO. Credit to Matthieu Arlettaz). The stirrup doubles as a foot rest, supporting pilots legs during flight and relieving leg strain during flight. (see video under Features tab)

The harness has multiple adjustment points to fit a wide range of pilot sizes – thus it can be offered in one size only.

Getting in and out of harness is extremely easy.

The Pilot Harness integrates together perfectly with the matching Passenger Harness and at its best when coupled with the Passenger Harness

Only 2.9kg. without seatplate and airfoam (add 600gr. for plywood seatplate)
Maximum protection – APCO’s standard airfoam protector with lexan plate
Automatic passenger transition into sitting position on take-off (pioneered by APCO)
Pilot leg rest stirrup (APCO unique) – see video here below
Low volume – easy to fold and pack
Foolproof chest T-lock system
Emergency parachute under the seat
Deployment handle highly visible and accessible for right or left hand deployment
Optimal back support with APCO exclusive load spreading semi-rigid elements and thick airmesh lining for breathability and comfort.
New, lightweight Quick Lock Buckles
Reflective piping for better visibility in the air and on the ground
Plenty of space in the back pocket
Two extra mesh compartments in the back pocket
Additional pocket for notes and documents
Two mesh side pockets for easy access in flight
Water bladder ready
High density cloth – light, strong and durable
Cloth covered shoulder straps
Integrated channelling for emergency parachute connection
Loop and slide adjusters for one handed in-flight adjustment
7075 T6 Aluminum aviation grade hardware
Designed for use with APCO’s new 3 Ton forged karabiner (harness designed specially to be coupled with this karabiner)
+ much, much more…

Weight
Harness	2.9 [Kg]
Standard seatplate	0.6 [Kg]
Airfoam Protector+lexan plate (optional)	1.0 [Kg]
Total Weight	4.5 [Kg]

Foam Protector and Lexan Sheet (optional)

Foam Protector and Lexan Sheet (optional)
The pilot protection system, combines the usual airfoam type protector with a lexan sheet (47143) which aids in spreading the load over the absorbing area of the airfoam offering the maximum protection available to a paraglider pilot today.

Test results conducted by DHV confirm that our standard 15cm Airfoam protector is fully in line with DHV requirements when used in combination with harness.

Mayday Emergency Parachute

Accumulated experience from APCO’s immensely successful Mayday range was implemented into the Pilot harness. The integrated emergency parachute compartment is perfectly located under the pilot seat, providing extra protection as well as having the emergency deployment handle intuitively positioned at close reach (and highly visible) and suitable for left or right hand deployment. The integrated emergency parachute compartment is ideally suited to accept the range of APCO Mayday parachutes which have proven themselves time and time again, saving hundreds of pilots over the years.

Q: Where should I connect the reserve?

A: THE RESERVE SHOULD BE CONNECTED ONLY TO THE SPREADER BARS AT THE DESIGNATED E.P. ATTACHMENT POINT.
THE BRIDLES SHOULD NOT BE CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO THE PILOT OR PASSENGER HARNESS!

Why are the bridles routed from both sides?

Since the bridles are connected to the spreader bars (infront of the pilot head) and not to the shoulder (behind the pilots head)

If routing only from one side, when the reserve is deployed there is a chance that the bridle will get caught on the pilots head/helmet!!

This would be the opposite bridle from the side of the handle.

Question:

We just had a incident, during regular checking, where bridles were routed
as instructed, both sides. Handle on the right. When reserve thrown
backwards, the left bridle got stuck, probably partly under backprotector.
So in real emergency, when reserve would have inflated, it would most likely
have turned pilot hardly forwards, hitting pilots face against passenger.

Answer:

You have a good point but we would prefer any type of injury over a broken neck…

Hope this is now clear

Pilot answer:

Hi.

Thanks, yes, I think you are right.

The reserve was not Apco’s, and we think jamming may be partly because of bridles, that probably are too short.

Frequently Asked Questions:

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The Tandem Pilot harness is supplied as standard, complete with:

Plywood Seat-plate, and emergency parachute deployment handle

Optional Accessories

44030: Pilot Stirrup/Footrest
74.00$

To connect to Passenger harness (set L+R)

Add to basket

44030: Pilot Stirrup/Footrest
74.00$

To connect to Passenger harness (set L+R)

Add to basket

57007: Tandem Spreader Bars
178.00$

Redesigned Spreader bars to attach a second harness to your tandem paraglider incorporating An automatic B-stall mechanism integrated into the spreader bar

**PLEASE NOTE:**

**This product is NOT designed for high load aerobatic maneuvers/aerobatics!**

Add to basket

AP100-2T: 3 Ton Twist Lock karabiner – double safety lock
39.00$

High tech H-profile, Hot forged, from aircraft quality 7071 T6 (Zicral) Aluminium. Only 73[gr]

Add to basket

Info

Product Codes
Sizing Table
Manual
Pilot leg rest stirrup
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Harnesses – Sizing Table


Harness	Size	Code	Harness Weight [Kg]*	Pilot Size (cm)	Back Length (mm) - A	Seat Length (mm) - B	Seat Width (mm) - C	Dist. between Karabiners (mm)- D	Supported Back (mm) - E	Hook-in Height (mm) - F	Pod Length - G
First III	Multisize with zipper expander	48133	2.145 (incl.)	140-190
Hike	one size	47030	1.300 (incl.)	160 to 190	610	430	230 x 2	295 - 490	320	420
Chairbag Integral V	one size	46030	3.240 (incl.)	160-185	700	390	380	385 - 575	450	430
Ritma	S/M	45050	3.900 (incl.)	Up to 170	680	400	390	420 - 615	360	420
Ritma	L/XL	45100	4.000 (incl.)	170-185	750	435	400	420 - 615	400	415
Ritma	XXL	45150	4.100 (incl.)	180 and up	750	435	400	420 - 615	400	405
Goal	S/M	45510	2.700 (incl.)	up to 180	600	435	390	430	400	420
Spark II	S/M	43102	5.120 (incl.)	Up to 170	740	370	350	375 - 575	400	390
Spark II	L/XL	43202	5220 (incl.)	170-185	775	410	390	375 - 575	420	415
Spark II	XXL	43302	5320 (incl.)	180 and up	790	470	400	375 - 575	420	440
Kitto	S / M	44310	2710 (incl.)	up to 185
Kitto	L / XL	44320	2840 (incl.)**	180 - 205
Swift Race	M/L	44610	5.950 (incl.)	up to 190	640	410	320	395 - 540	360	440	900 - 1000
Swift Race	XL	44620	6.150 (incl.)	185 and up	700	460	340	360 - 535	370	480	1000 - 1100
Swift Sport	M/L	44630	5.310 (incl.)	up to 190	640	410	320	395 - 540	360	440	900 - 1000
Swift Sport	L/XL	44635	5.510 (incl.)	185 and up	700	460	340	360 - 535	370	480	1000 - 1100
Swift Zero	M/L	44640	4910 (incl.)	up to 190	640	410	320	395 - 540	360	440	900 - 1000
Swift Zero	L/XL	44645	5.110 (incl.)	185 and up	700	460	340	360 - 535	370	480	1000 - 1100
2 Light	one size	42610	1.300 (incl.)	160 to 190	610	430	230 x 2	295 - 490	320	420
Tandem Pilot Harness	one size	42400	4.500 (incl.)	Up to 195
Tandem Passenger Harness	one size	42500	3.300 (incl.)	a wide range of passenger sizes
Split Legs Paramotor HIGH Hook-In points	S/M with zipper extender	43400	1.590 (incl.)	Up to 185	600/660	260	230x2	340-500	380/440	600/690
Split Legs Paramotor HIGH Hook-In points	L/XL with zipper extender	43410	1.590 (incl.)	185 and up	630/690/750	300	260x2	320-530	420/480/540	620/710
Split Legs Paramotor LOW Hook-In points	S/M with zipper extender	43500	1.590 (incl.)	Up to 185	600/660	260	230x2	340-500	380/440	420/480
Split Legs Paramotor LOW Hook-In points	L/XL with zipper extender	43510	1.590 (incl.)	180 and up	630/690/750	300	260x2	320-530	420/480/540	420/480/540
Universal Paramotor	Multisize with zipper extender	41015	3.100 (incl.)	Up to 190	630/690	430	390	240-640	440/500	460/680/750
SLT Paramotor Harness High Hook-Up points	Multisize with zipper extender	28015	2.550 (incl.)	Up to 190	660/720	400	380	360-610	380/440	590/680
SLT Paramotor Harness Low Hook-Up points	S/M with zipper extender	420425	2.495 (incl.)	Up to 185	660/720	400	380	360-610	380/440	340/360
SLT Paramotor Harness Low Hook-Up points	L/XL with zipper extender	420426	2.495 (incl.)	180 and up	660/720	400	380	360-610	380/440	340/360
Trike Pilot	one size	49100	2.850 (incl.)	160-190	690	330+90	430	50	360	420-580
Trike Passenger	one size	49250	2.100 (incl.)	160-190	600	340	410	510	330	350
*Harness weight denotes the total weight of the harness including Standard parts supplied with the harness such as; Seat Plate, Airfoam Protector, vibration foam (PM harnesses), and if relevant, the optional Lexan Plate. It excludes other optional accessories such as Cockpits, Stirrups, reserve parachutes, zip-on side pickets/reserve containers etc.
**Estimated Weight