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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

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The Boléa was designed as an intermediate glider. The models are each named for their relative size.[1]

Operational history

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Reviewer Noel Bertrand described the Boléa in a 2003 review as "a very likable high performance wing".[1]

Variants

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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)

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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)

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 22. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
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