Apco Fiesta

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.

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

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Specifications (Fiesta L)

Data from Bertrand

General characteristics

Crew: one

Wingspan: 12.9 m (42 ft 4 in)

Wing area: 31.2 m² (336 sq ft)

Aspect ratio: 5.33:1

Performance

Maximum speed: 45 km/h (28 mph; 24 kn)

Rate of sink: 1.1 m/s (220 ft/min)