| Boléa | |
|---|---|
| Role | ParagliderType of aircraft |
| 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.
Design and development
The Boléa was designed as an intermediate glider. The models are each named for their relative size.
Operational history
Reviewer Noel Bertrand described the Boléa in a 2003 review as "a very likable high performance wing".
Variants
- Boléa S
- Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 10.68 m (35.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 25.55 m (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.
- 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 m (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.
- Boléa L
- Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 11.57 m (38.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29.94 m (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.
Specifications (Boléa M)
Data from Bertrand
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 11.13 m (36 ft 6 in)
- Wing area: 27.70 m (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)
References
- ^ Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 22. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X