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Datasheet · HYBRID

APCO Hybrid Light

The Hybrid is our lightweight EN-B wing with the hybrid concept: classic double surface at the front, single skin at the rear — for hike-and-fly up to relaxed thermalling. All but two manoeuvres were rated EN-A.

EN-B/DGAC · by size 4 Sizes
I · Datasheet

APCO Hybrid Light at a glance

Certification
S/M/L: EN-B, DGAC · XL: DGAC
Sizes
S · M · L · XL
All-up weight
55–120 kg
All-up weight (powered)
70–140 kg
Area
20.00–25.56 m²
Cells
48–50
Canopy weight
3.0–3.3 kg
Speed
35–45 km/h
Min. sink
1.1 m/s
Colours
Blue · GreyBird · Orange
Manual
Open PDF
II · Highlights

Three reasons for APCO Hybrid Light.

III · Sizes

Size chart.

Specifications per size for APCO Hybrid Light (4 sizes).
Datasheet SMLXL
Cells 48484850
Area (m²) 20222425.56
Projected area (m²) 16.918.620.321.65
Span incl. stabilizer (m) 10.110.61111.59
Projected span (m) 7.98.38.69.06
Aspect ratio 5.15.15.15.25
Projected aspect ratio 3.73.73.73.79
All-up weight PG (kg) 55–7570–9085–105100–120
All-up weight PPG (kg) 70–9585–110100–125115–140
Canopy weight (kg) 33.13.23.25
Root cord (m) 2.432.542.652.65
Tip cord (m) 0.430.450.470.47
Length of lines on B (m) 6.066.356.647.1
Total line length (m) 315324333352
V-min 22 km/h22 km/h22 km/h22 km/h
V-trim 35 km/h35 km/h35 km/h35 km/h
V-max 45+ km/h45+ km/h45+ km/h45+ km/h
Min sink at optimal wing loading 1.1 m/s1.1 m/s1.1 m/s1.1 m/s
Free-flight certification EN-BEN-BEN-B—
Paramotor certification DGACDGACDGACDGAC
Size

S

Cells
48
Area (m²)
20
Projected area (m²)
16.9
Span incl. stabilizer (m)
10.1
Projected span (m)
7.9
Aspect ratio
5.1
Projected aspect ratio
3.7
All-up weight PG (kg)
55–75
All-up weight PPG (kg)
70–95
Canopy weight (kg)
3
Root cord (m)
2.43
Tip cord (m)
0.43
Length of lines on B (m)
6.06
Total line length (m)
315
V-min
22 km/h
V-trim
35 km/h
V-max
45+ km/h
Min sink at optimal wing loading
1.1 m/s
Free-flight certification
EN-B
Paramotor certification
DGAC
Size

M

Cells
48
Area (m²)
22
Projected area (m²)
18.6
Span incl. stabilizer (m)
10.6
Projected span (m)
8.3
Aspect ratio
5.1
Projected aspect ratio
3.7
All-up weight PG (kg)
70–90
All-up weight PPG (kg)
85–110
Canopy weight (kg)
3.1
Root cord (m)
2.54
Tip cord (m)
0.45
Length of lines on B (m)
6.35
Total line length (m)
324
V-min
22 km/h
V-trim
35 km/h
V-max
45+ km/h
Min sink at optimal wing loading
1.1 m/s
Free-flight certification
EN-B
Paramotor certification
DGAC
Size

L

Cells
48
Area (m²)
24
Projected area (m²)
20.3
Span incl. stabilizer (m)
11
Projected span (m)
8.6
Aspect ratio
5.1
Projected aspect ratio
3.7
All-up weight PG (kg)
85–105
All-up weight PPG (kg)
100–125
Canopy weight (kg)
3.2
Root cord (m)
2.65
Tip cord (m)
0.47
Length of lines on B (m)
6.64
Total line length (m)
333
V-min
22 km/h
V-trim
35 km/h
V-max
45+ km/h
Min sink at optimal wing loading
1.1 m/s
Free-flight certification
EN-B
Paramotor certification
DGAC
Size

XL

Cells
50
Area (m²)
25.56
Projected area (m²)
21.65
Span incl. stabilizer (m)
11.59
Projected span (m)
9.06
Aspect ratio
5.25
Projected aspect ratio
3.79
All-up weight PG (kg)
100–120
All-up weight PPG (kg)
115–140
Canopy weight (kg)
3.25
Root cord (m)
2.65
Tip cord (m)
0.47
Length of lines on B (m)
7.1
Total line length (m)
352
V-min
22 km/h
V-trim
35 km/h
V-max
45+ km/h
Min sink at optimal wing loading
1.1 m/s
Free-flight certification
—
Paramotor certification
DGAC
IV · Material

Cloth and warranty.

Top surface
Skytex 27 and Skytex 33 g/m²; Skytex 33 at the front, Skytex 27 at the rear
Bottom surface
Skytex 27 g/m²
Ribs
Skytex 33 g/m², hard finish
Lines
Cousin Trestec; see line table
Warranty
1 year / 100 hours; manufacturing defects only
V · Lines

Line chart.

Line layout per position for APCO Hybrid Light.
Position MaterialDiameter (mm)Strength (kg)
Top Dyneema0.990
Mid and brake mid Vectran0.9115
Mid a, b, c Vectran1153
Bottom A, B, C Aramid1.5280
Bottom stabilizer Aramid1130
Brake top, stabilizer top Vectran0.9115
Brake bottom Dyneema2230
VI · Construction

About this model.

Take-off speed is lower than most EN-A wings — a huge help in difficult launch conditions and on short take-off sites.

Designed for pilots looking for a light wing for hike-and-fly, travel and relaxed thermalling — and for anyone wanting to fly free AND powered with one wing (see Hybrid Paramotor).

Certification: EN-B; all but two manoeuvres were rated EN-A — evidence of the real-life safety of this design. Per-size certificates (EN-B / DGAC) are linked in the downloads section.

Approach and landing are easy and predictable; speed converts efficiently into lift.

VII · Videos

Pilots on video.

APCO Hybrid Light — Video (1 of 7)
VIII · Downloads

Manuals and certificates.

All documents for this model in the document library →

X · FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the APCO Hybrid Light.

Which size fits my take-off weight?

In free flight: S 55–75 kg, M 70–90 kg, L 85–105 kg, XL 100–120 kg take-off weight including equipment. In powered flight the ranges shift upwards: S 70–95 kg, M 85–110 kg, L 100–125 kg, XL 115–140 kg. Because the Hybrid Light itself weighs only around 3 kg, the rest of your setup counts more than usual — include harness and reserve precisely.

Is the Hybrid Light EN-B in every size?

No. S, M and L are certified EN-B and additionally DGAC; XL carries only the DGAC certification. The certification documents are available as downloads. If you strictly need an EN class, XL is out.

What is a hybrid profile?

The wing combines closed and open profile areas: part of the cells is fully formed, other areas work with a single-surface line attachment point. This saves cloth and lines and is why the Hybrid Light weighs only 3.0 to 3.3 kg at 20 to 25.56 m². The trade-off is top speed — trim 35 km/h, maximum above 45 km/h — which a classic B wing exceeds.

Who is this wing worthwhile for?

For everyone who has to carry the wing before flying it: hike-and-fly, mountain tours, travelling with luggage limits. Three kilos instead of four and a half make a tangible difference on a long ascent. 48 to 50 cells, aspect ratio 5.1 to 5.25, slowest flight 22 km/h, minimum sink 1.1 m/s. If you mostly fly your local hill and rarely carry far, a conventional wing gives you more performance for the same budget.

What else is built in and which colours are there?

Shark-nose leading edge, brake tensioners at the trailing edge, neodymium brake magnets and a speed system with ball-bearing pulleys. Colour options: Blue (#3), Orange (#4) and GreyBird (#35).

XI · Related

More paragliders.