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Datasheet · APCO-AVIATION-F5-SCHOOL-PARAMOTOR

APCO F5 School

The F5 School is the school version of the F5 reflex paramotor wing — delivered from the factory with School risers for training and your first hours of powered flight. The same canopy as the standard F5, but tuned for easy ground handling and calm take-off and landing behaviour for students.

DGAC 3 Sizes
I · Datasheet

APCO F5 School at a glance

Certification
DGAC
Sizes
25 · 27 · 29
All-up weight
75–165 kg
Area
25.7–29.1 m²
Cells
42–46
Canopy weight
4.7–5.3 kg
Speed
35–62 km/h
Min. sink
1.05 m/s
Colours
Red #5 · Surf #27 · Tropicana #49
Warranty
3 years / 250 hours
Manual
Open PDF
II · Highlights

Three reasons for APCO F5 School.

III · Sizes

Size chart.

Specifications per size for APCO F5 School (3 sizes).
Datasheet 252729
Cells 424446
Area (m²) 25.727.429.1
Projected area (m²) 22.223.425
Span incl. stabilizer (m) 11.2211.8412.46
Projected span (m) 9.059.5510.07
Aspect ratio 4.955.2
Projected aspect ratio 3.844.2
All-up weight free flight (kg) 70–10085–120110–140
All-up weight paramotor (kg) 75–120100–145125–165
All-up weight trike (kg) 75–140100–165125–175
Canopy weight (kg) 4.755.3
Root chord (m) 2.762.762.76
Tip chord (m) 0.530.530.53
Length of lines on B (m) 6.656.957.25
Total line length (m) 304324349
V-min 21 km/h21 km/h21 km/h
V-trim 35–39 km/h35–39 km/h35–39 km/h
V-trim off 51–53 km/h51–53 km/h51–53 km/h
V-max 62 km/h62 km/h62 km/h
Min sink at optimal wing loading below 1.05 m/sbelow 1.05 m/sbelow 1.05 m/s
Paramotor certification DGACDGACDGAC
Trike certification DGACDGACDGAC
Size

25

Cells
42
Area (m²)
25.7
Projected area (m²)
22.2
Span incl. stabilizer (m)
11.22
Projected span (m)
9.05
Aspect ratio
4.9
Projected aspect ratio
3.8
All-up weight free flight (kg)
70–100
All-up weight paramotor (kg)
75–120
All-up weight trike (kg)
75–140
Canopy weight (kg)
4.7
Root chord (m)
2.76
Tip chord (m)
0.53
Length of lines on B (m)
6.65
Total line length (m)
304
V-min
21 km/h
V-trim
35–39 km/h
V-trim off
51–53 km/h
V-max
62 km/h
Min sink at optimal wing loading
below 1.05 m/s
Paramotor certification
DGAC
Trike certification
DGAC
Size

27

Cells
44
Area (m²)
27.4
Projected area (m²)
23.4
Span incl. stabilizer (m)
11.84
Projected span (m)
9.55
Aspect ratio
5
Projected aspect ratio
4
All-up weight free flight (kg)
85–120
All-up weight paramotor (kg)
100–145
All-up weight trike (kg)
100–165
Canopy weight (kg)
5
Root chord (m)
2.76
Tip chord (m)
0.53
Length of lines on B (m)
6.95
Total line length (m)
324
V-min
21 km/h
V-trim
35–39 km/h
V-trim off
51–53 km/h
V-max
62 km/h
Min sink at optimal wing loading
below 1.05 m/s
Paramotor certification
DGAC
Trike certification
DGAC
Size

29

Cells
46
Area (m²)
29.1
Projected area (m²)
25
Span incl. stabilizer (m)
12.46
Projected span (m)
10.07
Aspect ratio
5.2
Projected aspect ratio
4.2
All-up weight free flight (kg)
110–140
All-up weight paramotor (kg)
125–165
All-up weight trike (kg)
125–175
Canopy weight (kg)
5.3
Root chord (m)
2.76
Tip chord (m)
0.53
Length of lines on B (m)
7.25
Total line length (m)
349
V-min
21 km/h
V-trim
35–39 km/h
V-trim off
51–53 km/h
V-max
62 km/h
Min sink at optimal wing loading
below 1.05 m/s
Paramotor certification
DGAC
Trike certification
DGAC
IV · Material

Cloth and warranty.

Top sail
42 g/m² zero-porosity Ripstop Nylon, double siliconized
Bottom sail
27 g/m² zero-porosity Ripstop Nylon
Rib reinforcement
FLEXON® batten system
Lines
Dyneema, Super Aramid and polyester by position; with the listed diameters and strengths
Connections
APCO aluminium V-links
Warranty
3 years / 250 hours
V · Lines

Line chart.

Line layout per position for APCO F5 School.
Position MaterialDiameter (mm)Strength (kg)
Top Dyneema1.195
Mid / Stabilo Super Aramid1.2120
Bottom A3/A5/B3/B5 Super Aramid1.8220
Bottom A1/B1 Super Aramid1.9320
Bottom C/D Super Aramid1.5150
Brake cascade / stabilizer top Dyneema1.195
Steering line Polyester285
VI · Construction

About this model.

The F5 is designed for anything from basic schooling (School Risers) up to long distance XC flying. F5 is a true all-rounder and represents a big step forward in technology and ease of use over its predecessor.

Trimmer Speed Range :: The F5 was designed to give as much additional speed as possible from the Trimmers. A real advantage for pilots that choose not to use speed bar. The trimmers will allow to transition from very slow for easy nil wind take off’s and up to a Fast Stable Safe cruising speed at trimmers fully open! P.S: Our new trimmer system carries a “life time warranty” for wear or slippage of the trimmers throughout the lifetime of the glider.

Inflation & Takeoff :: The F5 Shares the same lightweight construction as the F1 and F3. This together with Apco’s proprietary SRS® riser system makes for the best inflating reflex wing we have ever made!

Goodies :: worth mentioning the F5 is equipped with 2D steering brake arrangement and enjoys redesigned Tip steering handles that return to their magnets automatically! The top floor lines are Apco’s famous Embedded-hook up points and the brake tabs are attached to the canopy with Dyneema brake shrinkers, proven on the F1 and F3 wings. The Canopy incorporates Our Flow Aligned Ribs technology and the top surface is made from the most durable materials for longevity where it counts!

Certification: EN 926-1 (load test) with DGAC registration for all three sizes (25, 27, 29) — identical to the standard F5; the School version differs by its factory-fitted School Risers.

VII · Videos

Pilots on video.

APCO F5 School — Video (1 of 3)
VIII · Downloads

Manuals and certificates.

All documents for this model in the document library →

X · FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the APCO F5 School.

Which size fits my take-off weight?

Three sizes: 25, 27, 29. Free-flight take-off weights per the data sheet: 70–100, 85–120 and 110–140 kg (all up). For powered flight the DGAC certificate of your size is decisive — we advise with your real all-up weight including motor: [email protected].

How is the F5 School certified?

All three sizes are load-tested to EN 926-1 and carry DGAC certification. There is no EN 926-2 class (A–D) — usual for reflex paramotor wings; if you need an EN class, the Viva is the one.

What separates it from the standard F5?

Same canopy. School risers are fitted ex works — set up for easy ground handling and calm launch and landing behaviour for students. A later switch to standard risers is possible via the upgrade kit (F5 School Version to Standard F5).

Which colours, which warranty?

Red, Surf and Tropicana. Warranty: 3 years / 250 flight hours; per APCO the trimmer system carries a lifetime warranty against wear and slippage.

XI · Related

More paramotors.