Mohawk
The Mohawk is an inflatable fin at the centre of the canopy — introduced on the APCO F5. Per the manufacturer it performs much like the stabiliser of an aircraft, adds a level of roll stability never possible before and lets the wing come out of any roll oscillation on its own.
Also known as: Mohawk Winglet · MHK · Mohawk stabiliser
What the manufacturer says
The original description from the F5 page:
“‘Mohawk®’ — introduced for the first time on the F5, this is an inflatable fin positioned at the center of the canopy and performs much like a stabilizer on a standard plane. The Mohawk adds a level of roll stability that was never possible before. This roll stability allowed us to tune the brake action to be much more direct, dynamic and fun. Flying the F5, you immediately feel the brake authority and responsiveness, but at the same time the wing will come out of any roll oscillation fast and completely independently. This makes cruising with no hands a real joy.”
Where it is used
- F5 — the first model with the Mohawk.
- F7 — per APCO with the Mohawk for “enhanced roll and pitch stability, minimizing unwanted movements and making takeoffs, landings, and in-flight handling smoother than ever”.
- F3 Bi MKII — “Combined with the Mohawk system, the roll stability … is especially impressive.”
- NRG III — Mohawk system combined with the SAP sharknose (see product page).