Apco Presta

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The '''Apco Presta''' is an [[Israel]]i single-place, [[paraglider]] that was designed and produced by [[Apco Aviation]] of [[Caesarea]]. It is now out of production.<ref name="WDLA04">Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: ''World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04'', page 12. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X</ref>

==Design and development==
The Presta was designed as an intermediate glider, to fit in the company's line between the [[Apco Allegra]] and the [[Apco Bagheera|Bagheera]], with higher performance than the Allegra. The sail is made from 46gr/m2 "Zero Porosity" ripstop [[nylon]]. The design uses an ''Active Double Valve System'' to allow closed cells to be easily inflated on launch. The four models are each named for their relative size.<ref name="WDLA04" /><ref name="Apco">{{cite web|url=http://www.apcoaviation.com/products/1/apc78.html |title=Apco Presta |accessdate=21 March 2016 |author=[[Apco Aviation]] |date= |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100429164902/http://www.apcoaviation.com:80/products/1/apc78.html |archivedate=29 April 2010 |df= }}</ref>
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==Variants==
;Presta XS
:Extra small-sized model for light pilots. Its {{convert|11.7|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|26.1|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 39 cells and the [[Aspect ratio (aeronautics)|aspect ratio]] is 5.3:1. The pilot weight range is {{convert|64|to|80|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.<ref name="WDLA04"/>
;Presta S
:Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its {{convert|12.1|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|27.1|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 39 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.4:1. The pilot weight range is {{convert|79|to|99|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV 1-2 and AFNOR Standard certified.<ref name="WDLA04"/>
;Presta M
:Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its {{convert|12.7|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|29.0|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 41 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.6:1. The pilot weight range is {{convert|95|to|115|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV 1-2 and AFNOR Standard certified.<ref name="WDLA04"/>
;Presta L
:Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its {{convert|13.4|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|31.0|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 43 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.8:1. The pilot weight range is {{convert|105|to|130|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV 1-2 and AFNOR Standard certified.<ref name="WDLA04"/>
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==References==
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==External links==
*{{Official website|https://web.archive.org/web/20100429164902/http://www.apcoaviation.com:80/products/1/apc78.html}}
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[[Category:Apco aircraft|Presta]]
[[Category:Paragliders]]