The time for SALSA has arrived and APCO is launching the long awaited new DHV 1-2 class glider. It has been designed to be the backbone of our 2005 range of gliders.

Carefully crafted to insure success and justify the hopes and promise its name carries.

Performance boundaries are pushed further, handling is even sweeter and safety more reassuring.

Ground handling and launch are easier than ever.

The glider weight has been sharply reduced. A new planform and profile help for top performance in its’ class. Safety, feel and handling will remind you of APCO classics, but turn coordination is more precise and brake response is immediate and direct.

SALSA is equipped with HIT valves – standard on all latest APCO gliders. They guarantee the widest speed range on accelerator, and safe excellent glide across the speed range. Sophisticated riser with split A is also a major contributor to SALSA'S advantage over the competition, on glide at speed.

Color design – following the new APCO spirit – unique, outstanding and bright.

DESIGN FEATURES

• Diagonal rib structure - Exclusive to APCO
• Split A riser
• Butt Holes
• All metal parts Stainless Steel or Aluminium
• Eliptical planform
• Heavy duty Technora lines
• Double coated siliconised cloth
• HIT valve equipped on L/E ... find out more »
• Top surface color design – fresh and attractive

TECHNICAL DATA

	X-Small	Small	Medium	Large
Product Code	12100	12200	12300	12400
Cells	(32x3)+(2x2)+4	(33x3)+(2x2)+4	(35x3)+(2x2)+4	(37x3)+(2x2)+4
Area [m2]	25.7	26.7	28.6	30.5
Area (projected) [m2]	23.1	24.1	25.4	27.1
Span [m]	11.65	11.98	12.65	13.32
Span (projected) [m]	9.8	10	10.5	11.0
Aspect Ratio	5.3	5.4	5.6	6.8
Aspect Ratio (projected)	4.2	4.2	4.4	4.5
Pilot Weight (all up) [kg]	60-75	70-90	80-105	100-130
Canopy Weight [kg]	6.4	6.7	7.0	7.3
Root Chord [m]	2.9	2.9	2.9	2.9
Tip Chord [m]	0.23	0.23	0.23	0.23
Length of Lines on B [m]	7.19	7.19	7.59	7.61
Total Length of Lines [m]	387	388	406	430

CERTIFICATION

Size	Certification Type
Extra-Small	CEN/AFNOR Standard Class
Small	DHV 1-2 Trim & Accel and CEN/AFNOR Standard Class
Medium	DHV 1-2 Trim & Accel and CEN/AFNOR Standard Class
Large	CEN/AFNOR Standard Class

PERFORMANCE

V-min [km/h]	21
V-trim [km/h]	35
V-max [km/h]	48
Min Sink [m/s]	1.0

COLOR OPTIONS

Option Number	Color Design
1. Blue / White
2. Turquoise / Yellow
3. Red / Royal Blue
4. Violet / Yellow
5. Yellow / Blue
6. Royal Blue / White / Red
7. Red / White / Royal Blue
8. White / Royal Blue / Red
9. Yellow / Red / Royal Blue
10. Royal Blue / Red / Yellow
11. Red / Royal Blue / White

CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS

The glider is made from tear resistant Ripstop Nylon cloth, which is P.U. coated to zero porosity and then siliconized to give the fabric high resistance to the elements. Different cloth is used for the top, bottom and ribs due to their different functions. The lines are made of superaramid covered with a polyester sheath for protection against UV, wear and abrasion. The bottom section of the brake lines is made of polyester because of its better mechanical properties. The karabiners that attach the lines to the risers are made of stainless steel.

Fabric
Sail Cloth	46 g/m2 "Zero Porosity" Ripstop Nylon
Rib Reinforcement	180 g/m2 Mylar (trilam)
Warranty	3 years / 250 Hours

	Material	Diameter [mm]	Strength [kg]
Top	Dyneema	0.8	90
Mid & ST	Super Aramid	1.2	110
Bottom (A3,A5,B3,B5)	Super Aramid	1.8	220
Bottom (A1,B1,C1,C3,C5)	Super Aramid	1.9	320
Brake Cascades	Dyneema	1.1	95
Steering Line	Polyester	2	85

OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES