MCC Boléa
| Boléa | |
|---|---|
| Role | Paraglider |
| National origin | Switzerland |
| Manufacturer | MCC Aviation |
| Designer | Paul Amiell |
| Status | Production completed |
| Produced | mid-2000s |
The MCC Boléa is a Swiss single-place paraglider that was designed by Paul Amiell and produced by MCC Aviation of Grandvaux. It is now out of production.[1]
Design and development
[edit]The Boléa was designed as an intermediate glider. The models are each named for their relative size.[1]
Operational history
[edit]Reviewer Noel Bertrand described the Boléa in a 2003 review as "a very likable high performance wing".[1]
Variants
[edit]- Boléa S
- Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 10.68 m (35.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 25.55 m2 (275.0 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.47:1. The pilot weight range is 60 to 85 kg (132 to 187 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
- Boléa M
- Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.13 m (36.5 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.70 m2 (298.2 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.47:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 100 kg (176 to 220 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
- Boléa L
- Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 11.57 m (38.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29.94 m2 (322.3 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.47:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 120 kg (209 to 265 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
Specifications (Boléa M)
[edit]Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 11.13 m (36 ft 6 in)
- Wing area: 27.70 m2 (298.2 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 4.47:1
Performance
- Maximum speed: 47 km/h (29 mph, 25 kn)
- Rate of sink: 1.15 m/s (226 ft/min)