MCC Boléa

Boléa
Role Paraglider
National origin Switzerland
Manufacturer MCC Aviation
Designer Paul Amiell
Status Production completed
Produced mid-2000s
Unit cost
2,257 (Boléa M, 2004)

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

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

Operational history

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

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 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)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

Performance

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 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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