Mac Magus

The Mac Magus is a Czech single-place paraglider that was designed by Peter Recek and produced by Mac Para Technology of Rožnov pod Radhoštěm in the mid-2000s. It is now out of production.[1]

Magus
Role Paraglider
National origin Czech Republic
Manufacturer Mac Para Technology
Designer Peter Recek
Status Production completed
Produced mid-2000s

Design and development

The aircraft was designed as an advanced and competition glider. The models are each named for their approximate wing area in square metres.[1]

Variants
Magus 24
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 12.06 m (39.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 23.43 m2 (252.2 sq ft), 63 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.2:1. The pilot weight range is 75 to 95 kg (165 to 209 lb).[1]
Magus 26
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.69 m (41.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 25.97 m2 (279.5 sq ft), 63 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.2:1. The pilot weight range is 85 to 110 kg (187 to 243 lb).[1]
Magus 28
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 13.17 m (43.2 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.0 m2 (301 sq ft), 63 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.2:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 120 kg (209 to 265 lb).[1]

Specifications (Magus 28)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 13.17 m (43 ft 3 in)
  • Wing area: 28.0 m2 (301 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 6.2:1

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 63 km/h (39 mph, 34 kn)
  • Rate of sink: 1.05 m/s (207 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
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