Ozone Mac Daddy Bi

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]

Mac Daddy Bi
Role Paraglider
National origin France
Manufacturer Ozone Gliders
Status Production completed

Design and development

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

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
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)

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

References
  1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 24. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. Ozone Gliders. "Ozone McDaddy". flyozone.com. Archived from the original on 27 September 2020. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
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