Apco Fiesta

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Fiesta
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Fiesta II
Role Paraglider
National origin Israel
Manufacturer Apco Aviation
StatusProduction completed
Producedmid-2000s
Unit cost
€2,400 (Fiesta L, 2004)

The Apco Fiesta is a family of Israeli single-place and two-place paragliders that was designed and produced by Apco Aviation of Caesarea. It is now out of production. [1]

Israel country in the Middle East

Israel, also known as the State of Israel, is a country in Western Asia, located on the southeastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea and the northern shore of the Red Sea. It has land borders with Lebanon to the north, Syria to the northeast, Jordan on the east, the Palestinian territories of the West Bank and Gaza Strip to the east and west, respectively, and Egypt to the southwest. The country contains geographically diverse features within its relatively small area. Israel's economic and technological center is Tel Aviv, while its seat of government and proclaimed capital is Jerusalem, although the state's sovereignty over Jerusalem has only partial recognition.

Apco Aviation, is an Israeli aircraft manufacturer based in Caesarea and founded in 1982 by Anatoly Cohn. The company specializes in the design and manufacture of paragliders and at one time also made hang gliders and ultralight aircraft. It also manufacturers paraglider harnesses, the Mayday line of parachute rescue systems and other accessories.

Caesarea Place in Haifa, Israel

Caesarea, named in Hebrew: קֵיסָרְיָה, Keysariya or Qesarya, often simplified to Keisarya, and Qaysaria, is a town in north-central Israel, which inherits its name and much of its territory from the ancient city of Caesarea Maritima. Located midway between Tel Aviv and Haifa on the coastal plain near the city of Hadera, it falls under the jurisdiction of Hof HaCarmel Regional Council. With a population of 5,170, it is the only Israeli locality managed by a private organization, the Caesarea Development Corporation, and also one of the most populous localities not recognized as a local council.

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Design and development

The Fiesta was designed as a beginner glider, plus a tandem version for flight training, the Fiesta 42 Bi, indicting "bi-place" or two seater. [1]

Tandem arrangement in which people, machines, or animals are in line behind one another facing forward

Tandem, or in tandem, is an arrangement in which a team of machines, animals or people are lined up one behind another, all facing in the same direction.

Flight training training of aircraft pilots and aircrew

Flight training is a course of study used when learning to pilot an aircraft. The overall purpose of primary and intermediate flight training is the acquisition and honing of basic airmanship skills.

The sail is made from 46gr/m2 "Zero Porosity" ripstop nylon. [2]

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The design progressed through two generations of models, the Fiesta and Fiesta II. The two-place models in the line are named for their rough wing area in square metres, while the solo ones are named for their relative size. [1]

Variants

Fiesta XS
Extra small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.2 m (36.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.2 m2 (282 sq ft), 36 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.8:1. The pilot weight range is 63 to 79 kg (139 to 174 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Std certified. [1]
Fiesta S Light Mountain
Small-sized model for light-weight pilots. Its 11.56 m (37.9 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.21 m2 (292.9 sq ft), 37 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.91:1. The pilot weight range is 73 to 90 kg (161 to 198 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Std certified. [1]
Fiesta M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.56 m (37.9 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29.20 m2 (314.3 sq ft), 39 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.12:1. The pilot weight range is 85 to 105 kg (187 to 231 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 and AFNOR Std certified. [2]
Fiesta L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.9 m (42.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 31.2 m2 (336 sq ft), 41 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.33:1. The pilot weight range is 100 to 120 kg (220 to 265 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 and AFNOR Std certified. [1]
Fiesta 42 Bi
Tandem two seat model for flight training. Its 15.09 m (49.5 ft) span wing has a wing area of 42 m2 (450 sq ft), 96 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.42:1. The pilot weight range is 140 to 210 kg (309 to 463 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Biplace certified. [1]
Fiesta II XS
Extra small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.2 m (36.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.2 m2 (282 sq ft), 36 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.8:1. The pilot weight range is 63 to 79 kg (139 to 174 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Std certified. [2]
Fiesta II S
Small-sized model for light-weight pilots. Its 11.56 m (37.9 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.21 m2 (292.9 sq ft), 37 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.91:1. The pilot weight range is 73 to 90 kg (161 to 198 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 and AFNOR Std certified. [2]
Fiesta II M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.56 m (37.9 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29.20 m2 (314.3 sq ft), 39 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.12:1. The pilot weight range is 85 to 105 kg (187 to 231 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 and AFNOR Std certified. [2]
Fiesta II L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.90 m (42.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 31.2 m2 (336 sq ft), 41 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.33:1. The pilot weight range is 100 to 120 kg (220 to 265 lb). The glider model is DHV 1, AFNOR Std and DULV certified. [2]
Fiesta II Tandem 43
Tandem two seat model for flight training. Its 14.5 m (47.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 43 m2 (460 sq ft), 37 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.91:1. The pilot weight range is 140 to 220 kg (309 to 485 lb). The glider model is DHV Tandem and DULV certified. [3]

Specifications (Fiesta L)

Data from Bertrand [1]

General characteristics

Performance

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 12. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Apco Aviation. "Apco Fiesta". Archived from the original on 20 September 2011. Retrieved 21 March 2016.
  3. ↑ Apco Aviation. "Apco Fiesta Tandem". Archived from the original on 3 August 2016. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
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