Ozone Mac Daddy Bi
| Mac Daddy Bi | |
|---|---|
| Role | Paraglider |
| National origin | France |
| Manufacturer | Ozone Gliders |
| Status | Production completed |
The Ozone Mac Daddy Bi (or McDaddy) is a French two-place paraglider that was designed by hang gliding and paragliding world champion pilot Robbie Whittall and produced by Ozone Gliders of Le Bar-sur-Loup. It is no longer in production.[1][2]
Design and development[edit]
The aircraft was designed as a tandem glider for flight training and as such was referred to as the Mac Daddy Bi, indicating "bi-place" or two seater. It replaced the Ozone Cosmic Rider in the production line.[1][2]
The models are each named for their approximate wing area in square metres.[1]
Operational history[edit]
Reviewer Noel Bertrand described the Ozone series of gliders in a 2003 review as, "wings that are both pleasant to fly and high performance in their respective categories".[1]
Variants[edit]
- Mac Daddy Bi 41
- Small-sized model for lighter pilots. It has a wing area of 41.10 m2 (442.4 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.90:1. The crew weight range is 130 to 200 kg (287 to 441 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
- Mac Daddy Bi 44
- Large-sized model for heavier pilots. It has a wing area of 43.80 m2 (471.5 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.90:1. The crew weight range is 140 to 230 kg (309 to 507 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
Specifications (Mac Daddy Bi 44)[edit]
Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Capacity: one passenger
- Wing area: 43.80 m2 (471.5 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 4.90:1