The Apco Fiesta is a family of

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. It is now out of production.Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: ''World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04'', page 12. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X

Design and development

The Fiesta was designed as a beginner glider, plus a

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, the Fiesta 42 Bi, indicting "bi-place" or two seater. The sail is made from 46gr/m2 "Zero Porosity" ripstop

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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.

Variants

;Fiesta XS :Extra small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its span wing has a wing area of , 36 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.8:1. The pilot weight range is . The glider model is AFNOR Std certified. ;Fiesta S Light Mountain :Small-sized model for light-weight pilots. Its span wing has a wing area of , 37 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.91:1. The pilot weight range is . The glider model is AFNOR Std certified. ;Fiesta M :Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its span wing has a wing area of , 39 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.12:1. The pilot weight range is . The glider model is DHV 1 and AFNOR Std certified. ;Fiesta L :Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its span wing has a wing area of , 41 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.33:1. The pilot weight range is . The glider model is DHV 1 and AFNOR Std certified. ;Fiesta 42 Bi :

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. Its span wing has a wing area of , 96 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.42:1. The pilot weight range is . The glider model is AFNOR Biplace certified. ;Fiesta II XS :Extra small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its span wing has a wing area of , 36 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.8:1. The pilot weight range is . The glider model is AFNOR Std certified. ;Fiesta II S :Small-sized model for light-weight pilots. Its span wing has a wing area of , 37 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.91:1. The pilot weight range is . The glider model is DHV 1 and AFNOR Std certified. ;Fiesta II M :Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its span wing has a wing area of , 39 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.12:1. The pilot weight range is . The glider model is DHV 1 and AFNOR Std certified. ;Fiesta II L :Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its span wing has a wing area of , 41 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.33:1. The pilot weight range is . The glider model is DHV 1, AFNOR Std and DULV certified. ;Fiesta II Tandem 43 :Tandem two seat model for flight training. Its span wing has a wing area of , 37 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.91:1. The pilot weight range is . The glider model is DHV Tandem and DULV certified.

Specifications (Fiesta L)

References

External links

* {{Apco aircraft Fiesta Paragliders