Mistral (wind) prehistoric site called Terra Amata, at the foot of Mount Boron in Nice, showed that in about 40,000 B.C. the inhabitants had built a low wall of rocks and beach stones to the northwest of their fireplace to protect their fire from the power of the mistral. The "mas" (farmhouse) traditionally faces south, with its back to the mistral. The bell towers of villages in Provence are often open iron frameworks, which allow the wind to pass through. The traditional Provençal Nativity scene usually includes a figure of a shepherd holding his hat, with his cloak blowing in the mistral.
AC Sirocco nG all composite. The standard engine used is the B&S V-2 four-stroke powerplant. Electric power has also been an option since 2012/13. The design rights to the Sirocco series are currently held by Evert Cornet of AC Light Aircraft. The original Sirocco was the first ultralight aircraft flown around the world, completing the flight in the 1980s. Reviewer Marino Boric wrote about the nG design in a 2015 review, saying, "the cockpit offers good crash safety. Very low stall speed, short take-off and landing and efficient controls all contribute to the Sirocco's appeal." AC Sirocco nG The AC Sirocco nG is