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)