Vista IV - Light

Hike & Fly with Performance

Certification: EN B (Intermediate)

Back in 2014, when Vista III was first introduced, it was a ground breaking wing. An EN B certified true 3 liner (top to bottom), shark nose wing that performs and feels like a well tuned racing car which excels in strong conditions ! It has set a standard for many other competitor models which came after.

Vista IV Light – exciting sport class EN B wing in a lightweight package and high performance unsheathed lines throughout the glider.

The new Vista IV Light is based on the platform of Vista III and improved on several key points:

3D leading edge cut smartly incorporated into the color design – it allows for a cleaner leading edge, improved top surface layout and tension for better performance.

Risers- Perfect 12 [mm] webbing risers with incredible attention to details. They are super-lightweight at less than 99 gr! Incorporating a unique A5, C5 (Split A, C) line connection method with no Karabiners! Making it cleaner, safer, lighter – smart and elegant.
Specifically designed ball bearing pulleys allow for the smoothest speed system operation possible.

Colors representing the new spirit of APCO Aviation, both striking and functional as they incorporate the 3D cut, allowing for a balanced combination of different fabrics according to their position on the wing.

Its pitch stability turns it into a very pleasant paramotor wing as it cuts through the air almost unaffected by small turbulence. Coupled with its performance, it is a highly efficient paramotor wing perfect for electric engines or low power motors.

Certification flight tests prove the safety of this wing.
Despite being a true 3 liner it passed certification flights with almost all maneuvers in the A category!
It is a very rigid canopy which reassures the pilot with its consistency and pitch dumping characteristics.
The wing transmits an incredible reassuring feeling of safety to the pilot, building confidence, for better piloting.

Vista IV Light will be the perfect companion for any hike and fly pilot with very good cross country performance, safe and easy to manage wing.

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The Vista IV Light is dressed with a new color design, created by Kobi Gurevich – award winning graphic designer who won our color design competition.

VISTA IV Light	X-Small	Small	Medium	Large
Cells	49	50	52	54
Area [m2]	24.8	25.7	27.5	29.3
Area (projected) [m2]	21.1	21.88	23.21	24.93
Span(incl. Stabiliser) [m]	11.43	11.76	12.41	13.06
Span (projected) [m]	8.83	9.16	9.73	10.3
Aspect Ratio	5.3	5.4	5.6	5.8
Aspect Ratio (projected)	3.69	3.83	4.08	4.25
Pilot Weight (all up) free flight [kg]	55-80	70-95	90-110	105-130
Pilot Weight (all up + paramotor unit) [kg]	70-110	85-125	95-140	120-160
Canopy Weight [kg]	4.2	4.4	4.6	4.8
Root Cord m	2.72	2.72	2.72	2.72
Tip Chord [m]	0.52	0.52	0.52	0.52
Length of Lines on B [m]	6.61	6.89	7.45	8.01
Total Length of Lines [m]	244	252	268	284

V-min [km/h]	21
V-trim [km/h]	39
V-max [km/h]	51+
Min Sink [m/s] at optimal wing loading	0.95

The glider is made from 100% Skytex cloth.
Top surface is a hybrid combination of Skytex 27 and Skytex 33 gr. The 33gr. material is used on the front of top surface as it is the highest loaded part of the canopy and there it is critical to maintain best porosity possible over time.
The rear part of top surface is Skytex 27 gr. for additional weight saving.
Bottom surface is Skytex 27 Gr. Ribs are made from Skytex 33 gr. hard finish.
Lines are all Cousin Trestec, specified in the table below.

	Material	Diameter [mm]	Strength [kg]
Top, Mid	Vectran	0.9	115
Bottom A, B, C	Superaramide	1.4	254
Bottom St	Superaramide	1.0	137
Brake top, St top	Dyneema	0.6	50
Brake bottom	Polyester	2.0	85

Sail Cloth	Skytex 27 and 33 gr/m2 "Zero Porosity" Ripstop Nylon
Rib Reinforcement	FLEXON® batten system
Warranty	One year - Manufacturing defects only

Read and download our 1 Year / 100 Hour warranty certificate.

Learn more about our outstanding factory service.

Order replacement lines from our Line Shop.

Details

Wing Suitability

Characteristics

TAKE OFF
Similar to the VISTA IV, but with even easier inflation due to the lighter overall weight of the wing and lines. This wing excels in those hard to launch from spots one encounters on hike and fly and Vol Biv missions.
LANDING
Simple, predictable approach and flair to a standstill.
THERMALLING
The Vista IV will easily settle in a constant angle of bank turn in a thermal, requiring very little input once centred, resulting in a superior climb rate, which will have you at the top of the gaggle in no time.
PERFORMANCE
Best Glide will be achieved at about half speed bar, and the APP / sharknose profile keeps the wing highly pressurised and collapse resistant throughout the speed range.
PILOT FEEDBACK
The weight to performance ratio of this wing makes it the perfect choice of the adventurous pilot, or someone who simply enjoys traveling light.
CONSTRUCTION
According to Apco’s legendary tradition for durability – the construction of the wing is bullet proof! Light fabric in areas where wear and tear is low, and heavier cloth in areas prone to wear, this wing, when cared for, will last as long as the standard version.
Vista IV
The Lightweight weapon of choice! Make the Vista IV Light your next adventure wing!