The Lightest Regulator in the World

When we first decided to make the lightest of regulators we started with a blank canvas and looked at every aspect, from materials to shape, form and functionality. Our expertise and the vast archive of knowledge we have built up over the years, making the finest regulators, has produced Flight.

Apeks is known throughout the world for dive equipment of quality, craftsmanship and durability. Due to innovative design and the use of advanced materials, Flight regulators meet our high standards. They are tough, reliable and strong enough to cope with the demands and rigours of travelling. They are the most compact Apeks regulators ever made – small yet fully loaded with high performance and comfort.

Flight has been designed primarily for the travel diver. If you plan to dive mainly in colder waters below 10°C then we would recommend the Apeks XTX range which has been specifi cally designed for more extreme cold water diving. Flight comes into its own and excels as the perfect travel companion. As the lightest regulator in the world and the most compact regulator Apeks has ever made it is perfect for those exotic dive destinations. But using insulation techniques and advanced materials, Flight is also suitable for diving in waters as cold as 10°C. The area where a normal regulator 1st stage freezes is protected and insulated which reduces the freezing effect and this helps prevent freefl ows. The insulation effect is also evident in Flight’s 2nd stage.

Apeks Flight is lighter than any other comparable regulator made by any other manufacturer in the world. Our Design and Engineering Team have produced this revolutionary regulator using advanced composite materials selected for their optimum strength to weight ratio.

Components in both the 1st and 2nd stages are made from reinforced material specifically developed for the manufacture of technical components. It is strong, not affected by water or extreme ranges of temperature, has good dimensional stability, an excellent resistance to chemicals and does not deform. The perfect material for regulator parts. This Hi-Tech material is also used in “under-bonnet” components at the cutting edge of the motor industry due to its proven strength and resilience actually replacing many steel and brass parts.

The 1st stage has an ingenious design which comprises a strong forged solid brass skeletal body surrounded with the perfect jacket material. Due to exceptional engineering it is built to withstand the high pressures of compressed gas and to cope with the tough rigours of diving. Flight offers impact protection and good abrasion resistance meaning there is a reduced chance of accidental damage.

Flight also comes complete with a free matching lightweight sports bag, perfect for the transportation of your regulator.

Ease of Use

Apeks has spent many years creating equipment divers will enjoy and also find easy to use. Flight uses much of this experience in its operation such as the balanced mechanisms of the 1st and 2nd stages, the venturi operation, the facility for technician fine tuning, and more. In addition Flight’s large purge is very easy to locate and made from a soft-touch but durable material. The purge is exceptionally stable as it is unaffected by temperature variation due to its innovative and unique design. As with other Apeks regulators Flight is very cost effective to maintain due to the efficiency of assembly and disassembly and the easily accessible components. This reduces the complication and time it actually takes to service and lessens the number of parts necessary for servicing which reduces maintenance costs. As a key bonus this efficiency of design is also very good for the environment.

Breathe Performance

Apeks Flight offers a silky smooth easy breathe, enhancing the pleasure of your dive. It was never intended that Flight replaces our world beating XTX regulators favoured by many professional and serious sport divers all over the world. Flight is a mid-range regulator ideal for transportation and travel to meet most divers’ needs. For the compact size of this regulator the breathe performance is exceptional in all positions and all dive conditions including cold water.

Flight - Tested Beyond Limits

Over one million breathing cycles prove its robustness and reliability. Rigorous and thorough impact tests have proven Flight beyond the limits any divers would ever experience. Fatigue testing has been carried out to prove Flight’s capabilities in temperatures ranging from -30°C to +80°C.

Specification

First Stage

4 medium pressure ports 3/8” UNF
2 high pressure ports 7/16” UNF
Strong skeletal body
Impact protection
Colour selection
Male and female versions
Nitrox available
In-line hose position
Balanced for superior performance
Anti-snag Yoke handwheel
300 bar DIN handwheel or 232 bar yoke
handwheel, both 2 shot moulded
Weight DIN version – 340g (12.0oz)
Weight Yoke version – 459g (16.2oz)

Second Stage

Integrated Venturi System (IVS)
Pneumatically balanced valve design
Large tough purge
Purge operation unaffected by temperature change
Technician adjustable cracking resistance
Excellent bubble diversion
Neutrally buoyant
Lightweight hose
Colour selection
Male and female versions
Nitrox available
Matching male and female octopus
Weight – 127g (4.5oz)

Total regulator weight including hose: DIN – 589g (20.8oz) YOKE – 708g (25.0oz)

Cold water compatible

Warm water use only

Balanced first stage

Swivel turret first stage

Forged first stage

Dry sealed first stage

Unsealed first stage

Number of first stage HP ports

Number of first stage MP ports

A clamp yoke version available

DIN version available

Removable seat in first stage

Angled first stage ports

Lightweight metal core first stage

Predominantly metal first stage

Left and right hand first stage

Digital display

Regular Apeks size second stage

Small micro size second stage

Neutrally buoyant second stage

Balanced second stage

Venturi control

Diver adjustable breathing resistance

Technician adjustable second stage

Wide exhaust as standard

Option to attach wide exhaust

Reversible second stage

Metal in front cover

Lightweight second stage

Re-usable mouthpiece clip

Nitrox M26 version available

Coloured regulators

Free foldable sports bag

Hose protectors

Comfort swivel hose connection

Lightweight ultraflexible hose

Hard wearing protective finish

Designed for twin set use

Suitable for twin set diving

Suitable for extreme diving

Recommended for technical diving

Recommended for extreme diving

Associated information...

Flight Regulator Features

Diver Awards 2009 - Newcomer of the Year

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