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INTRODUCTION
Following in the footsteps of F3 – the F3Bi is the Real Thing, for Real World Trike Pilots,
with passengers
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Designed with solo and Tandem Trike use in mind, but also possible to foot launch*. The F3Bi is based on the F3, which is in turn is a relaxed version of our flagship
F1 solo paramotor wing, bringing exceptional launch, handling and performance in an easy, comfortable and safe package to Tandem Trike pilots, coming in, in a
performance class above the Lift EU, but in the same class as far as piloting and safety is concerned. The F3Bi will be enjoyed by pilots who long for the ease of
use of solo wings and advanced pilots, will not be disappointed with the class leading performance and handling. Exceptionally easy launch and landing makes this
the perfect wing for almost any qualified pilot looking for something more than what the LIFT series offered.
As with the F1 and F3, incorporated into the F3Bi is our Flow Aligned Ribs (FAR) feature, morphing direction from centre to tip, it aligns the ribs with the natural
direction of the flow, increasing both performance and stability throughout the speed range. The roll stability of the F3 is especially impressive, allowing for agile,
precise handling and dead centre landings on the threshold every time.
The canopy incorporates 2 functional “3D cuts” for the best possible leading edge shape definition.
The canopy sail tension has been optimised so that the wing becomes a homogeneous unit, solid and reassuring in flight, and resulting in our cleanest wing yet!
The riser / speed system / trim system was re-designed specifically for trike use, incorporating Apco’s ground breaking riser technologies, and has a greater usable
range than any tandem wing we have built before. The extensive speed range means you can launch and land at reasonable speeds, but can accelerate with
comfort (speeds of up to 80 [km/hour])**, on that perfect long distance XC flight you’ve been dreaming about doing with your partner.
With the trimmers closed, the F3Bi will thermal well, and has exceptional glide ratio (for a full reflex profile wing), so if you like to mix it up on a good day, idle or cut
the motor and crank it up to cloudbase with ease.
Open the trimmers and enjoy a significant speed increase of approx. 10 [km/h] (without the use of the speed bar).
If your trike has the option to use a speed bar, you will be able to use maximum speed with the comfort of being able to come back to trim speed with ease, without
taking your hands off the brakes or tip steering.
Construction – weight was saved wherever possible, bringing the weight down to 8.3 [kg], while retaining APCO’s legendary durability. The low canopy mass, allows
surprisingly easy inflation, especially in nil wind take-offs.
Positioned as the highest performing Reflex Tandem wing in our (and any other companies) range, it will easily satisfy every pilot graduating from a wing such as the
LIFT or Hybrid Tandem, all the way up to competition pilots.
