Apco Fiesta

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| name=Fiesta
| image=File:Apco FiestaII - panoramio.jpg
| caption=Fiesta II
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| type=[[Paraglider]]
| national origin=[[Israel]]
| manufacturer=[[Apco Aviation]]
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| status= Production completed
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| produced= mid-2000s
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| unit cost= [[Euro|€]]2,400 (Fiesta L, 2004)
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The '''Apco Fiesta''' is a family of [[Israel]]i single-place and two-place [[paraglider]]s that was designed and produced by [[Apco Aviation]] of [[Caesarea]]. It is now out of production.<ref name="WDLA04">Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: ''World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04'', page 12. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X</ref>

==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.<ref name="WDLA04" />

The sail is made from 46gr/m2 "Zero Porosity" ripstop [[nylon]].<ref name="Apco">{{cite web|url=http://www.apcoaviation.com/products/1/apc76.html |title=Apco Fiesta |accessdate=21 March 2016 |author=[[Apco Aviation]] |date= |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110920183605/http://www.apcoaviation.com:80/products/1/apc76.html |archivedate=20 September 2011 |df= }}</ref>

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.<ref name="WDLA04"/>
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==Variants==
;Fiesta XS
:Extra small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its {{convert|11.2|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|26.2|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 36 cells and the [[Aspect ratio (aeronautics)|aspect ratio]] is 4.8:1. The pilot weight range is {{convert|63|to|79|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is AFNOR Std certified.<ref name="WDLA04"/>
;Fiesta S Light Mountain
:Small-sized model for light-weight pilots. Its {{convert|11.56|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|27.21|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 37 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.91:1. The pilot weight range is {{convert|73|to|90|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is AFNOR Std certified.<ref name="WDLA04"/>
;Fiesta M
:Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its {{convert|11.56|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|29.20|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 39 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.12:1. The pilot weight range is {{convert|85|to|105|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV 1 and AFNOR Std certified.<ref name="Apco"/>
;Fiesta L
:Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its {{convert|12.9|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|31.2|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 41 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.33:1. The pilot weight range is {{convert|100|to|120|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV 1 and AFNOR Std certified.<ref name="WDLA04"/>
;Fiesta 42 Bi
:[[Tandem]] two seat model for [[flight training]]. Its {{convert|15.09|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|42|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 96 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.42:1. The pilot weight range is {{convert|140|to|210|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is AFNOR Biplace certified.<ref name="WDLA04"/>
;Fiesta II XS
:Extra small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its {{convert|11.2|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|26.2|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 36 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.8:1. The pilot weight range is {{convert|63|to|79|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is AFNOR Std certified.<ref name="Apco"/>
;Fiesta II S
:Small-sized model for light-weight pilots. Its {{convert|11.56|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|27.21|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 37 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.91:1. The pilot weight range is {{convert|73|to|90|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV 1 and AFNOR Std certified.<ref name="Apco"/>
;Fiesta II M
:Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its {{convert|11.56|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|29.20|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 39 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.12:1. The pilot weight range is {{convert|85|to|105|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV 1 and AFNOR Std certified.<ref name="Apco"/>
;Fiesta II L
:Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its {{convert|12.90|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|31.2|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 41 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.33:1. The pilot weight range is {{convert|100|to|120|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV 1, AFNOR Std and DULV certified.<ref name="Apco"/>
;Fiesta II Tandem 43
:Tandem two seat model for flight training. Its {{convert|14.5|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|43|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 37 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.91:1. The pilot weight range is {{convert|140|to|220|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV Tandem and DULV certified.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.apcoaviation.com/products/1/apc76t.html|title = Apco Fiesta Tandem|accessdate = 22 March 2016|author = [[Apco Aviation]]|date = }}</ref>
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==References==
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==External links==
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