“Simple to use and straightforward to fly — allowing the pilot to concentrate on the passenger” — “every launch is a successful take-off”.
Double-siliconised cloth: “more flying hours than any other wing, providing the best possible value for money”.
“With a maximum speed of 45+ km/h, the Play42 MK II is fast and still remains efficient with its classic profile”.
| Datasheet | 42 |
|---|---|
| Cells | 42 |
| Area [m²] | 46 |
| Area (projected) [m²] | 42 |
| Span (projected) [m] | 14.6 |
| Aspect ratio | 5.1 |
| Aspect ratio (projected) | 4.1 |
| Canopy weight [kg] | 8.4 |
| Certified weight range, free flight [kg] | 140-240 |
| Max. chord [m] | 3.47 |
| Line length at B [m] | 8.5 |
| Total line length [m] | 496 |
| V-min [km/h] | 23 |
| V-trim [km/h] | 38 |
| V-max [km/h] | 45+ |
| Min. sink at optimal wing loading [m/s] | 1.1 |
| Position | Material | Diameter [mm] | Strength [kg] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top | Top | Superaramide | 1.2 | 110 |
| Middle | Middle | Superaramide | 1.8 | 230 |
| Bottom | Bottom | Superaramide | 2.5 | 450 |
| Brakes (upper cascade) | Brakes (upper cascade) | Dyneema | 1.1 | 95 |
| Brakes (lower / steering line) | Brakes (lower / steering line) | Dyneema | 2.3 | 230 |
Simple to use and straightforward to fly – allowing the pilot to concentrate on the passenger and let the wing do all the rest. With the Play42 MK II, every launch is a successful take-off.
Durable, smart construction with use of Apco’s double silliconized cloth will result in more flying hours then any other wing, providing the best possible value for money.
Fast, the Play42 MK II is a fast wing. With a maximum speed of 45+ [km/h], the Play42 MK II is fast and still remains efficient with it’s classic profile. The wide speed range adds an extra level of safety as into the wind penetration is improved.
The Play 42 is a safe, reliable, perfect-launching workhorse, designed for commercial tandem pilots. It is NOT designed for high-load aerobatic manoeuvres. Certification: ACPUL/AFNOR biplace (certificate linked).
First-hand impressions straight from the air.
MKII for foot-launch tandem and classic operations, UL for trike use. Certification: ACPUL/AFNOR biplace plus DGAC.
140–240 kg all up — 46 cells, 42 m² area.
45+ km/h maximum — per APCO “fast and still remains efficient with its classic profile”.
Double-siliconised cloth: “more flying hours than any other wing, providing the best possible value for money” — and “every launch is a successful take-off”.
