The Apco Prima () is an Israeli single-place, paraglider that was designed and produced by Apco Aviation of Caesarea. It has been in production since the early 1990s and remained in production through 2016.
Design and development
The Prima was designed as a beginner glider for use in flight training of students for both gliding and paramotor flying.
The glider is made from Gelvenor 42 g/m2 "Zero Porosity" ripstop nylon.
The design has progressed through four generations of models, the Prima, Prima 2, 3 and 4, each improving on the last. The Prima 4 incorporates leading edge battens and an improved landing flare capability. The models are each named for their rough wing area in square metres.
Variants
Prima II 22
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its span wing has a wing area of , 20 cells and the aspect ratio is 3.22:1. The pilot weight range is . Prima II 30 Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its span wing has a wing area of , 25 cells and the aspect ratio is 3.94:1. The pilot weight range is . The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified. Prima 4 22 Extra small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its span wing has a wing area of , 20 cells and the aspect ratio is 3.22:1. The glider empty weight is and the pilot weight range is . The glider model is not certified. Prima 4 24 Small-sized model for light-weight pilots. Its span wing has a wing area of , 21 cells and the aspect ratio is 3.36:1. The glider empty weight is and pilot weight range is . The glider model is CEN/AFNOR Standard certified. Prima 4 27 Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its span wing has a wing area of , 23 cells and the aspect ratio is 3.65:1. The glider empty weight is and pilot weight range is . The glider model is CEN/AFNOR Standard certified. Prima 4 30 Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its span wing has a wing area of , 25 cells and the aspect ratio is 3.94:1. The glider empty weight is and pilot weight range is . The glider model is CEN/AFNOR Standard certified. Prima 4 33 Extra large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its span wing has a wing area of , 27 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.2:1. The glider empty weight is and pilot weight range is . The glider model is not certified.
Specifications (Prima II 30)