Three reasons for APCO Mayday PP Tandem.
- SAFE
Round canopy for tandem loads up to 200 kg
47 m², 18 gores, PN4 cloth, 180 kg nylon lines. Certification AFNOR PS98228AP.
- PERFORMANCE
Sink rate 5.4 m/s at maximum load
3.250 kg, packed volume 6,100 cc, packed size 33.5 × 27.0 × 13.5 cm. Long double bridle to connect to the spreaders.
- DURABLE
Mayday line since 1984
Over 30,000 reserves delivered according to APCO. Hang-glider version with the MD Bi HG bridle (code 43002L).
About this model.
Like the solo round canopies, the MD Bi is made of PN4 cloth with 180 kg nylon lines. Weight 3.250 kg, packed volume 6,100 cc, sink rate 5.4 m/s at maximum load. The hang-glider version requires the MD Bi HG bridle (code 43002L).
Maintenance: APCO's manual recommends a repack every six months by a qualified person — in Germany a repack is mandated at least annually. After a deployment a professional repack is mandatory.
Manuals and certificates.
Gallery.
Frequently asked questions about the APCO Mayday PP Tandem.
Does this reserve suit my weight?
Up to 200 kg suspended load according to the manufacturer. In tandem flying the complete take-off weight of pilot, passenger and equipment counts.
What is special about this design?
Round canopy with 18 gores, 47 m², PN4 cloth, 180 kg nylon lines — like the solo round canopies but for 200 kg maximum load. Sink rate 5.4 m/s, 3.250 kg, packed volume 6,100 cc. Long double bridle to connect to the spreaders; for hang-gliders the MD Bi HG bridle (code 43002L).
How is the Mayday PP Tandem certified?
Certification according to the manufacturer: AFNOR PS98228AP. The reserve is made by APCO in Caesarea, Israel. The test report is available as a download.
How often must the reserve be repacked?
APCO's manual strongly recommends having the reserve repacked every six months by a qualified person; in Germany a repack is mandated at least annually — whether you flew or the reserve sat in its container all season. After every deployment it must be repacked before the next use. If the reserve gets damp, the manual requires opening it, drying it out of direct sunlight and repacking only when completely dry.
How long may I fly the reserve?
The Mayday manual for this model gives no fixed service life. In the newer Square manual APCO states for all Mayday products: older than ten years means retire it, even if it looks fine, and recommends an annual airworthiness check. Storage per manual: cool and dry, beware of mildew, protect from UV.
Will it fit my container?
Packed volume is 6100 cc at 3.250 kg, packed size 33.5 × 27.0 × 13.5 cm. Container and reserve must match: if the container is too large the reserve sits loosely and can shift; if it is too small you cannot stow it cleanly and it comes out less easily in an emergency. Tell us your harness and we will check the combination before you order.
