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)

References[edit]

^ ^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

[WDLA04-1] ^ ^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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