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]