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

• 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

1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 22. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X